Music Analysis: 'Imagine' by John Lennon - Social Change and Context

This assignment is a music analysis of John Lennon's song 'Imagine,' exploring its connection to social change. The analysis begins with an introduction to the song, highlighting its themes of world peace, the elimination of geopolitical barriers, and equal distribution of resources. It then delves into the social changes discussed in the song, such as the absence of communal divides and geographical boundaries. The assignment connects the song's themes to two key concepts: 'Forces for Change' and 'Discrimination', and also explores the social science theory of Humanism. The analysis examines whether the song inspired action and awareness, and concludes that the world needs peace and brotherhood. The assignment also includes a list of references.

Music Analysis
Imagine-John Lennon

Introduction

John Lennon

Imagine- John Lennon

– The song spoke about:
– World peace
– No geopolitical barriers
– No communal divides
– Equal distribution of resources
– A hope for a better world
– Elimination of poverty

The social change being
discussed in the song
– No communal divide among people
– No Geographical boundaries dividing people
– No unequal distribution of resources
– Equality and peace for everyone

Context to the social issue

Relation of the issue to two concepts
previously covered in the course
– Concept #1 Forces for change
– Global Peace
– Only one religion of Humanism
– Sharing of resources

Relation of the issue to two concepts
previously covered in the course
– Concept #2 Discrimination