It's Time
AC vs. 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 speaks about a period of growth and self-discovery in life. The opening lines show the singer understanding that their significant other has become emotionally exhausted and he now has to rebuild from scratch. He then starts packing his bags to leave town but gives the Academy Award a rain check. This phrase speaks to his decision not to concern himself with awards, recognition, or accolades at this point in life.

In the chorus, he talks about his loyalty and commitment not to disappoint or abandon his current relationships and not to leave his current city. He acknowledges that the city never sleeps, highlighting the fact that there is always something to do, and presumably, there are always opportunities to grow and move forward in life.

In the bridge, he admits to being the same person but acknowledges that he is growing up and evolving. He then concludes the song by stating that this road he is on is lonely and his house doesn't burn down slowly but to ashes, suggesting that he is willing to accept whatever comes his way.

Line by Line Meaning

So this is what you meant
I finally understand what you were trying to say

When you said that you were spent
When you said you were exhausted and couldn't continue

And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top
Now we must start from the lowest point and work towards success and better life

Don't hold back
Give it your all and don't hesitate

Packing my bags and giving the Academy a rain check
I'm leaving my current life behind and taking a break from formal education

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 leave my home

'Cause after all
Because ultimately

This city never sleeps at night
This city is always active, day or night

It's time to begin, isn't it?
We need to start now, right?

I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I may grow and change, but I'm aware of it

I'm just the same as I was
I'm still the same person I was before

Now don't you understand
I hope you comprehend

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

So this is where you fell
This is where you failed or struggled

And I am left to sell
Now I have the responsibility to succeed where you couldn't

The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell right to the top
The road to success is difficult and uncertain, but ultimately worth it

Don't look back
Don't dwell on the past and keep moving forward

Turning to rags and giving the commodities a rain check
Giving up on material possessions and focusing on personal growth

This road never looked so lonely
This journey has felt isolating and difficult

This house doesn't burn down slowly
This situation is rapidly deteriorating

To ashes
To complete destruction

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon

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