About the song
“The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” is a soulful and poignant song that showcases the vocal harmonies and emotional depth of the legendary Motown group, The Temptations. Released in 1971 as a single from their album “Sky’s the Limit,” this song quickly became one of their most beloved and enduring hits, earning widespread acclaim and recognition.
From the moment the song begins, The Temptations’ smooth vocals, accompanied by a gentle melody and lush orchestration, create an atmosphere of wistful longing and romantic yearning. The song’s dreamy quality and heartfelt lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection, drawing listeners into the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
Lyrically, “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” tells the story of a man who daydreams about a fantasy romance with a woman he admires from afar. The Temptations’ lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist’s vivid imagination and his desire for a love that exists only in his dreams.
With its soulful melody and evocative lyrics, “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” became a chart-topping success, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. Its enduring popularity is a testament to The Temptations’ talent as vocalists and their ability to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level.
Decades after its release, “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” remains a timeless classic, cherished by fans of soul and R&B music and revered as one of The Temptations’ greatest achievements. It stands as a testament to their enduring legacy as one of the most influential groups in music history, and their ability to create music that resonates with people of all generations.
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[Intro]
Oooh[Verse 1]
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[Chorus]
But it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me
It was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me[Verse 2]
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[Chorus]
But it was just my imagination, once again
Runnin’ away with me
Tell you, it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me[Bridge]
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[Chorus]
(Just my imagination) Once again
Runnin’ away with me, oh
Tell you it was just my imagination
Runnin’ away with me[Outro]
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)