The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)

ABOUT THIS SONG

The Temptations’ masterpiece, ‘Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),’ released in 1971, is a soulful symphony that stands as a timeless testament to love’s ethereal beauty. Opening with a delicate melody, the song unveils a heartfelt narrative of unrequited love and dreams that transcend reality.

As the Temptations’ harmonies soar, Eddie Kendricks’ falsetto voice becomes a captivating guide through the realms of imagination. The lush orchestration creates a dreamlike atmosphere, allowing listeners to get lost in the bittersweet escapade of a love that exists only in the mind.

The poignant lyrics paint a vivid picture of romantic yearning, as the narrator fantasizes about a love that seems just out of reach. The gentle rhythm mirrors the delicate dance of emotions, and each note resonates with the ache of an unfulfilled longing.

‘Just My Imagination’ became a classic, not only for its musical brilliance but also for its emotional depth. It earned The Temptations their third Grammy Award and secured its place as one of the greatest soul ballads ever recorded. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its universal theme, touching hearts across generations.

Whether you’re revisiting the enchanting sounds of the Motown era or discovering this gem for the first time, ‘Just My Imagination’ is an invitation to immerse yourself in the beauty of a love that exists in the realm of dreams. It’s a musical journey that transcends time, reminding us of the enduring power of soulful storytelling.

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LYRICS

Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by
I say to myself, “You’re such a lucky guy”
To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true
Out of all the fellows in the world, she belongs to you

But it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me
It was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me

Ooh (Soon)
Soon we’ll be married and raise a family (Oh yeah)
A cozy little home out in the country
With two children, maybe three
I tell you I (I, I) can visualize it all
This couldn’t be a dream, for too real it all seems

But it was just my imagination, once again
Runnin’ away with me
Tell you, it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me

Ev’ry night on my knees I pray
“Dear Lord, hear my plea
Don’t ever let another take her love from me”
Or I will surely die, hmm
(Her love is) heavenly
When her arms enfold me
I hear a tender rhapsody
But in reality
She doesn’t even know me

(Just my imagination) Once again
Runnin’ away with me, oh
Tell you it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me

I’ve never met her but I can’t forget her
(Just my imagination) Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Runnin’ away with me, ooh
Just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me

She’s never hard to find (Just my imagination)
She’s always on my mind (Runnin’ away with me)