Just My Imagination

The song moves from remembering a carefree relationship to insisting that its happiness is real and can continue. At first, the couple’s shared life belongs to the past, and the repeated phrase “just my imagination” suggests the speaker may be treating those memories as a fantasy. Later, the words change to “it’s not my imagination,” giving the ending a more hopeful, confident feeling.

“Hit the town” means going out to enjoy the city, while staying in bed until Sunday suggests a relaxed weekend together. “Living for the love we had” presents love as the couple’s main source of meaning, rather than everyday practical concerns. The phrase “put my cards upon the table” is an idiom meaning to be open and honest; it supports the speaker’s claim that they have been sincere.

There is some ambiguity in the shift from “we used to” to “we will always be.” It could express renewed belief in a lasting relationship, or the speaker could be trying to convince themself that an idealized past is still possible. The lyrics do not explain what changed, so the repeated insistence leaves both hope and uncertainty in the song.