Stasis in "Imagine"

Lennon's stasis in his song "Imagine" focuses on the evaluation of the quality of life and of the issues of the era such as war and greed. During this era, the hippie movement embodied ideas such as ending war in Vietnam and reforming society to accommodate for changing norms. Lennon poses questions in his piece in order to influence people to reevaluate their quality of life. The threats publicized in the media such as the imminent growth of communism to around the globe lead to an inclination towards foreign involvement. This "scare" blindsided our natural principles such as love for one another and peace, and in turn led to increased military involvement in other parts of the world. Lennon's simplicity in his tone and words allows for everyone to put themselves in his place and picture a world without greed. In the music video, the space and emptiness in the set emphasizes the simplicity of the message, where Lennon alludes to a better world without the concerns of the time. Lennon's focus on evaluating things rather than blindly following misleading propaganda influences his many listeners to question society's actions.