It's Time
▲Imagine ▲ Dragons▲ Lyrics


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So this is what you meant
When you said that you were spent
And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top
Don't hold back
Packing my bags and giving the Academy a rain check

I don't ever want to let you down
I don't ever want to leave this town
Cause after all
This city never sleeps at night

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am

So this is where you fell
And I am left to sell
The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell right to the top
Don't look back
Turning to rags and giving the commodities a rain check

I don't ever want to let you down
I don't ever want to leave this town
Cause after all
This city never sleeps at night

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am

This road never looked so lonely
This house doesn't burn down slowly
To ashes
To ashes

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was




Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons essentially revolves around the theme of fixing what is broken and moving forward. The opening lyrics signal a realization of being exhausted and building up from rock bottom to the top. The singer expresses a desire to move on and leave some negative aspects behind, metaphorically pack his bags, and skip some obligations while recognizing the importance of growth at the same time.


The chorus speaks to a sense of loyalty and belongingness to a place that the singer does not want to leave behind. He expresses his admiration toward the city that never sleeps, setting an ambiance of endless possibilities, dreams, and pursuits. The lyrics emphasize a sense of personal responsibility to oneself and not letting oneself down by sticking to one's identity and accepting oneself. The verses express resilience, determination, and a willingness to overcome any obstacle to pursue a goal.


The last lines convey the pain of feeling alone in navigating one's journey and the risk of losing what one has achieved. The song ends with a resolution to proceed with the same commitment, the same essence, and never changing who one is.


Line by Line Meaning

So this is what you meant
I am starting to comprehend what you were trying to tell me earlier


When you said that you were spent
When you told me you were exhausted or drained


And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top
It's time to start anew and rise up from the lowest point to the highest


Don't hold back
Don't hesitate or restrain yourself


Packing my bags and giving the Academy a rain check
I'm getting ready to leave and postponing any formal education for now


I don't ever want to let you down
I never want to disappoint you


I don't ever want to leave this town
I never want to depart from this place


Cause after all
Because ultimately


This city never sleeps at night
This town remains lively regardless of the hour


It's time to begin, isn't it?
Isn't it time to start?


I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I may grow and evolve slightly, but I am aware


I'm just the same as I was
I am fundamentally the same person I've always been


Now don't you understand
Do you comprehend?


I'm never changing who I am
I will always remain true to myself


This road never looked so lonely
I feel particularly isolated on my journey right now


This house doesn't burn down slowly
This situation is not gradually worsening, but rather falling apart suddenly


To ashes
To ruins or destruction


To ashes
To ruins or destruction


It's time to begin, isn't it?
Isn't it time to start?


I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I may grow and evolve slightly, but I am aware


I'm just the same as I was
I am fundamentally the same person I've always been


Now don't you understand
Do you comprehend?


I'm never changing who I am
I will always remain true to myself




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON

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@michagabo8819

When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.

"The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now"
Tuesday, 20 March 2012

The Book of Truth



@theIastgeneration

@@miaflook9918
Thanks for your kind words

Let me share a few verses :)

Luke 21: 28
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Psalm 147: 3
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Isaiah 61: 1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Romans 8: 28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Matthew 28: 20
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen

Revelation 21: 4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away

Be blessed



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@cmbtgenie

My wife died Friday after her second battle with cancer, and only 32. She suffered tremendously. She's at peace and has no suffering, but i truly am lost. Dont see a way forward. We bury her on Thursday. Lord, give me strength to make it through the ceremony. This song found me at the right time. Just wow.

@monotor22

Heartfelt condolences. May time heal your pain...

@cmbtgenie

@monotor22  Thank you. We buried her today. It was very hard, but shes at peace, no suffering, so relief was felt.

@beasyboo1307

But what's it like to be able to MOURN?!?!?
MUST BE NICE!!...

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