This version brings so much nostalgia. I have struggled with dissociation for as long as I can remember, and as a child, I created a world where I felt safe from the chaos I was feeling. I think back to the little girl who had no idea what she was going through, but found the origin version on her dad’s mp3 downloads and felt understood. I still struggle with both disassociation and escapism as a result of the trauma in my adult life, but listening to this song again has brought so much perspective and clarity to the extent of the CPTSD. Just wow. My fellow strugglers, I just want you to know you can heal, you will heal, and the safety you’ve been searching for isn’t that far ❤️
yeah I feel similar, I discovered this version when I was like 14 (now 28) and back then I was living under strong CPTSD and have very few "nice" feelings of those times, when I hear this is like a unique nostalgia of feeling safe at least a bit.
"something waits for you to breathe again" hit me hard. rerminds me of so many times ive hurt and remmebered people who cared about me. thank you truely my dude.
@@viniciuslealdesousa7718breathe sometimes some of us don't want to wake up the lyric something waits for you to breathe again some feels that people that loves them are waiting for them to wake up
I remember being in highschool back in 99'-0' and getting a mixed tape with this track on it from a show at Nations in D.C. it blew my mind back then and it still does now. The groove from the drums to the distorted guitar Riff and ofcourse amys' stunning vocals just makes this an epic and timeless classic from the vault of Evanescence. I wonder if the members of evanescence take time to go back and listen to this album and just reflect and draw inspiration from the early work to pursue new Ventures and subject matters to write about in their music but maintain this style and groove. Only time will tell but for the most part Evanescence keep doing what you do best and I look forward to hearing your new material.
I can understand why she changed it later on, but I also get why a lot of people like this version. There's something kind of raw about it that I can appreciate -- something that reminds me of bands like Nirvana and Metallica. Personally, I like the version we ended up with, but I understand the appeal here, too
I love this version. It has always helped me through tough times. My mother recently passed away, and I just relate this song to how I’m just wishing this is all a dream. I know she’s gone, and it hurts. So I just hide away from reality and convince myself that she’s here and that I’m happy because I cannot bear to face the reality. It hurts sooo much.
Damn lmao same here. Limewire is such a blast from the past. I had the black and hot pink layout for mine and that is something permanently etched in my brain with the meltdowns I suffered through waiting for 3 hours for songs to download and then another hour to burn the cd. Gen z will never know our suffering.
in my opinion it's the best version of Imaginary because it have a more «gothic/dark vibes» in difference from its Fallen version or the other ones. it have something unique. ❤
i am so moved by this song it nearly brings me to tears! her music always closes my eyes and mind and opens my heart to her messages! Gorgeous work Amy!
Hi, I'm from Argentina and I wanted to tell you that I liked the video and the lyrics. This version I have it and I really like it. It's my favorite song I wrote with the translator Greetings from Argentina
This rocks no matter if it's a remake from Fallen and Synthesis. It's Evanescence Thank You Amy Lee, you're a true goddess. I think is by far the best gothic song in my opinion. This is real music by Evanescence
When anyone listen to an Evanescence song, sometimes you cannot exactly understand the meaning of the song, but you do understand your LOVE for the song.
To be honest, I love this version better than the other one!!! Amy Lee has such a beautiful voice that surpasses all other singers!!! She's amazing! I can't wait for Evanescence's new CD to be released!!! :)
excelente... soy de venezuela y esa version me gusta demasiado! buen trabajo. "excelent... I'm from venezuela and that version it's the better. good job with this video"
Amy Lee is one of the few famous people that aren't obsesed with their wieght and how they look. Amy is real, unlike plastic people who brag about how good they look and how gorgeous they think they are. In case you haven't noticed, real people don't look like the models you see on magazines and on TV. Amy stands for real beauty and real women, so if you don't like it look at some playboy bunnies and fake people that look the way you think real women should but don't look.
@SweetSacrifice25 Thank you for summing up my exact feelings about celebrities and pop culture. Amy Lee is one of the few celebrities I can really look up to, because she's incredibly talented and even though she's been through some serious depression she channels those emotions into her songs and it really shows. Also, she's beautiful without even trying and she doesn't have to resort to drugs and eating disorders, which is far too often the way.
Who else thinks this version rocks?
I do
***** I agree me too, this one was edited by David Hodges for Fallen, but Amy knew it herself that we'd love this version more.
Looking for the piano only version. I don't remember if they truly have it or my mind is just tricking me. I have a memory of hearing it before.
Zhiar me
Alaharitni
Just discovered this version and I love it! Amy has an amazing voice, and the softer tones she can take are showcased in this version. Lovely
This version brings so much nostalgia. I have struggled with dissociation for as long as I can remember, and as a child, I created a world where I felt safe from the chaos I was feeling. I think back to the little girl who had no idea what she was going through, but found the origin version on her dad’s mp3 downloads and felt understood. I still struggle with both disassociation and escapism as a result of the trauma in my adult life, but listening to this song again has brought so much perspective and clarity to the extent of the CPTSD. Just wow. My fellow strugglers, I just want you to know you can heal, you will heal, and the safety you’ve been searching for isn’t that far ❤️
yeah I feel similar, I discovered this version when I was like 14 (now 28) and back then I was living under strong CPTSD and have very few "nice" feelings of those times, when I hear this is like a unique nostalgia of feeling safe at least a bit.
To me this was the best one
I'm writing a book inspired in this song
I agree... She starts her band more to gothical, them after some success, walked to a sort of pop rock
Olivia y bizantish se notan conectados
I love this interlude in the middle of this version. It is so etherial... This is by far the best version of this song that has been released.
Almost 20 years later and this is still my favorite Evanescence fan channel.
I’m so glad I grew up listening to Evanescence
Same
ME TOO
This version is THE best version of Imaginary and I will gladly take shit for it
I agree
each to their own i personally prefer synthesis myself
EDIT: i will say i love the piano in this version
I love the guitar in this version. It sounds more pronounced or just louder.
You're right. I'll forever defend this version. Why wasn't this a bonus track?! We got the rock version of My Immortal 🙄
agreed
"something waits for you to breathe again" hit me hard. rerminds me of so many times ive hurt and remmebered people who cared about me. thank you truely my dude.
Bleed?
@@viniciuslealdesousa7718 breathe
@@viniciuslealdesousa7718breathe sometimes some of us don't want to wake up the lyric something waits for you to breathe again some feels that people that loves them are waiting for them to wake up
@viniciuslealdesousa7718 breathe some people feel the lyric something waits for you to breathe again Is loved ones waiting for you to wake up
I like this better than the actual version
Dominick J. Vasquez me too
Dominick J. Vasquez this is the actual version - the oldest one
Both are great.
I remember being in highschool back in 99'-0' and getting a mixed tape with this track on it from a show at Nations in D.C. it blew my mind back then and it still does now. The groove from the drums to the distorted guitar Riff and ofcourse amys' stunning vocals just makes this an epic and timeless classic from the vault of Evanescence. I wonder if the members of evanescence take time to go back and listen to this album and just reflect and draw inspiration from the early work to pursue new Ventures and subject matters to write about in their music but maintain this style and groove. Only time will tell but for the most part Evanescence keep doing what you do best and I look forward to hearing your new material.
@@AlisSpark no... This one is the oldest lol
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I can understand why she changed it later on, but I also get why a lot of people like this version. There's something kind of raw about it that I can appreciate -- something that reminds me of bands like Nirvana and Metallica. Personally, I like the version we ended up with, but I understand the appeal here, too
They changed the best part of the song.
The song, like many other old Ev songs from the 90s, had several versions over the years. She composed this song in the mid 90s as a teen.
I want this played at my funeral
Mine too
winko567 Me too
why lol
winko567 going under would be fitting
By far THE BEST VERSION!
Yup
me too
cocksman83 YES
They should have simply just used this version in Synthesis XD
Dwayne Stephens Synthesis is an orchestral album, this version of imaginary is not orchestral.
i kinda prefer the synthesis version over this that being said i love the Piano in this version
I love this version. It has always helped me through tough times. My mother recently passed away, and I just relate this song to how I’m just wishing this is all a dream. I know she’s gone, and it hurts. So I just hide away from reality and convince myself that she’s here and that I’m happy because I cannot bear to face the reality. It hurts sooo much.
Hello internet person, I hope that things are going better for you now. ❤️
@@pennywar4677 thank you so much ❤️
This is the best track of that, rithmic, dark, deep, and perfectly performance. Awesome.
I remember getting this version of this song on Limewire years ago, this brings back some memories
Hahaha same from limewire! It was years later that I heard the one on the CD.
Limewire? Damnn what a blast from the past
Damn lmao same here. Limewire is such a blast from the past. I had the black and hot pink layout for mine and that is something permanently etched in my brain with the meltdowns I suffered through waiting for 3 hours for songs to download and then another hour to burn the cd. Gen z will never know our suffering.
What CD is this version on?
I exhausted the replay button.
I love both versions of Imaginary!
There’s like six versions!
I replied to an 8 year old comment 💀
@@pennywar4677 ahahahaha ☠
Me too
in my opinion it's the best version of Imaginary because it have a more «gothic/dark vibes» in difference from its Fallen version or the other ones. it have something unique. ❤
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo, para mi estas es la mejor versión
I’m 25.. I’ve been listening to every song since I was 14.. I will love them forever. ❤️🤟🏾
I knew there was another version of this song !!! Ugh it’s still so good after all these years..
this version sounds more depressing and expresses all the meaning of lyrics. i adore it
I like the lyrics better in this version but I like the sound way more on Fallen :)
The Fallen one was recorded more professionally. I wish they'd includes all the lyrics from both
Same
1:53 and onwards is f***ing HEAVEN to my ears.
WOW. I stumbled across this version by accident. I'd never heard it. It's GORGEOUS!
00:55 is one of my favorite parts they've ever done
This song helped me cope with my anxiety
This brings back the most amazing memories ever :) although I love the Fallen version.. This version will always be my favourite ❤
I can't believe this band preduced songs in the 1990's! It still shocks me!
She has one hell of a voice
My favorite song by Evanescence. Their album "Origin" is a masterpiece.
Es la mejor versión ❤❤ hace tiempo que no escuchaba esta canción
exelente me encanta este tema saludos desde buenos aires
Shazam wouldn't recognize this version wtf. best one
I always was thought the Fallen version of this song was the best song ever, until I heard this. Truly amazing.
Honestly Origin is probably the best album. I love the part 1:49 oh my god
i love this version but Spotify doesnt have it. :/ suuucks
i am so moved by this song it nearly brings me to tears! her music always closes my eyes and mind and opens my heart to her messages! Gorgeous work Amy!
wow, the old evanescence was just so amazing that i cannot even find the words to describe it
I find it interesting that my theme song was recorded the year I was born ;)
Zuri Robinson this makes me feel so old XD hahaha
Zuri Robinson recorded 2 years before me
I was born in 1997
Hi, I'm from Argentina and I wanted to tell you that I liked the video and the lyrics. This version I have it and I really like it. It's my favorite song I wrote with the translator Greetings from Argentina
In 2013 I used to go to university early in the morning to sin this song in empty classrooms everyday I would sing it and just cry.
This rocks no matter if it's a remake from Fallen and Synthesis. It's Evanescence Thank You Amy Lee, you're a true goddess. I think is by far the best gothic song in my opinion. This is real music by Evanescence
This is actually the original version
Gosh so glad I found it again after all these years, the best version!
When anyone listen to an Evanescence song, sometimes you cannot exactly understand the meaning of the song, but you do understand your LOVE for the song.
My favorite version of imaginary 😍
i linger inday doorrwayyyy of alarmclocks screamin monsters comin my way... let me stay..
One of the most nostalgic songs I know. Childhood memories.
I'm singing this for my school's talent show.... :)
One of the bests for sure, I can listen to this for hours ❤
this is the one i was looking for thanks!
iam getting addicted to evanesense
Come, join us! XD
Yeah it should be cool!
I've been addicted to them since I heard Bring Me To Life premiere on the radio forever ago. xD
Everybody was in 2003
tha nk you,,,i have been looking for this version since like, 2002.i started to wonder if i had hallucinated it
gemIInous lol
I love both versions. But this one has a darker and more dramatic thought in it to me ha ha
This is my favorite version of this song. Takes me back.
Thank you for supervizing me ROAD TO HEART!!!
Amazing. i can't decide which version is better, i've been switching between the two of them for the past hour. :)
Jeden z moich ukochanych Jej kompozycji pozdro😎
I haven't heard this version before and wanted to for so long, thanks to whoever uploaded this
I just bought Origin, and yes it's legit. I love this version too! It's my favorite. :D
Totally my favorite version.
I've been hearing this version since 2007, still so beautiful to me
Favorite Ev song to date. Love finding versions I've never heard.
This version got me crazy in love
I wish they made a music video for this song. It would have been so cool.
I love the sound of the guitar in the background (especially at 3:07). Wish they had kept that in the Fallen version.
That part in the middle, yes you know which part, is still the closest thing to hearing god there is.
Tenho orgulho de mim mesma que cresci escutando Evanescence 😍❤
In my opinion Origin is by far their best album.
This is my favorite version. I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!!
The best version ❤
I love playing the piano at the beginning. ^^
This is the best version of this song, imo *sings along with it afew times*
There's so many different versions of this song its CRAZY!
the best version 🤘
I love the original and only just found this. 👌 Just wow! ❤
To be honest, I love this version better than the other one!!! Amy Lee has such a beautiful voice that surpasses all other singers!!! She's amazing! I can't wait for Evanescence's new CD to be released!!! :)
excelente... soy de venezuela y esa version me gusta demasiado! buen trabajo. "excelent... I'm from venezuela and that version it's the better. good job with this video"
@GirlWithGlasses8 Her song "Whisper" (original demo version Whisper2002) is in Romeo and Juliet They play it around 7 times in the movie.
i love this version of the song. i mean the new one is good too but...woww(:
goddamn i miss this style of ev
This precisely is my favorite song of all time. ❤️
That's better than the Fallen version!!
I looooooove Evanescence!
I like this version better
Amy lee is the heart and soul of Evanescence - beautiful voice
A Pelé da voz, rainha do rock. Evanescence atemporal. Brasil ama Amy Lee
Still watching in 2019!
I fricking love this version!!! 😱
I love this song!!!!!! FINALLY After looking dfor hours for this type of song I foud it!
This version rocks. I love this one! 🖤
This is my favorite version of this great song.
Amy Lee is one of the few famous people that aren't obsesed with their wieght and how they look. Amy is real, unlike plastic people who brag about how good they look and how gorgeous they think they are. In case you haven't noticed, real people don't look like the models you see on magazines and on TV. Amy stands for real beauty and real women, so if you don't like it look at some playboy bunnies and fake people that look the way you think real women should but don't look.
love love this version of the song
@SweetSacrifice25
Thank you for summing up my exact feelings about celebrities and pop culture. Amy Lee is one of the few celebrities I can really look up to, because she's incredibly talented and even though she's been through some serious depression she channels those emotions into her songs and it really shows. Also, she's beautiful without even trying and she doesn't have to resort to drugs and eating disorders, which is far too often the way.
I love this song and in particular this version
I love the first 7 seconds of it and I would love to learn how to play that part on the piano one day
This is more about the lyrics than the beating music. i love it =)
I loved both versions
Best version
1:48 - 2:06 👌❤❤❤❤
DUDE THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!