Let It Be
B.Withers Lyrics
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Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
In B. Withers’ song Let It Be, the lyrics speak of finding comfort in times of trouble through the guidance and wisdom of Mother Mary. The first verse starts with “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be.” The use of the name Mother Mary is a reference to the Catholic figure and symbol of motherly love. The lyrics highlight the idea that, no matter how difficult the situation or how dark one’s thoughts may be, it is important to let go and allow things to happen as they will.
The song progresses, touching on the idea of unity and finding hope in a world where broken-hearted people exist. The lyrics suggest that as long as there is still a chance for people to come together and find a commonality, there will always be an answer. “And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.” This verse suggests that even in the darkest of times, people can come together and find answers.
The final verse speaks of the light that shines on every cloud even in the darkest of night. “And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me, shine until tomorrow, let it be” This verse is indicative of the idea of hope and the importance of keeping a positive attitude towards life. The song reinforces the message of letting go of things that are beyond our control and staying positive in the face of adversity. The lyrics of Let It Be are a reminder to embrace the present moment and trust that the future will take care of itself.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
In moments of struggle, I find peace in the idea of Mother Mary comforting me.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Her words remind me to have faith and let things happen as they are meant to be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Even in the darkest of moments, her presence gives me strength to carry on.
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
When all those in pain come together and unite, they can find a solution.
There will be an answer, let it be
Have hope that things will get better on their own without forcing a solution.
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Even though they may be separated, there is always a possibility of them reconciling and finding peace.
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even in difficult times, there is always a glimmer of hope to hold onto.
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
Have faith that the light will continue to shine and brighter days will come.
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Music and the idea of Mother Mary bring a sense of comfort and upliftment to my day.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Repeatedly emphasizing the need to let things be and not force a solution.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Continuing to remind oneself to have faith and let things be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Scott Lavalle
Gotta be Bill Withers' most overlooked tune. What a gem.
Gregory Richardson
Scott Lavalle I think smile for me is but this is a close #2
Telly Hennessey
Fell in love with this song the 1st time I ever heard it.. I kept it on the repeat button.... I love the instrumental version too
Telly Hennessey
I love the way the drumbeat starts off the music just b4 bill starts singing
Michael Foley
say that again!
Internet Dinosaur
Bill Wither's most overlooked tune(s) is definitely Make a Smile for Me and Can We Pretend
marchbabi323
Soar high in the heavens, Mr. Bill Withers. Thank you for the embracing tunes you let flow through our ears. You were magic 🎆
ycantwejustgetal0ng2
This song has been on repeat for the last 5 days... I just cannot get enough of this tune.
D'Anthony Monet
Amen! I feel you.
barbara tuck
The more I play this CD the more I love his music. RIP Mr Withers. Thank you