The band's single "It's Time", which previously appeared on the "It's Time" and "Continued Silence" EPs in addition to appearing on "Night Visions", is the group's biggest hit, reaching #33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In a dark kitchen in the middle of a sweaty night in Las Vegas, all 6â4â of Dan Reynolds is hunched over a laptop, slapping beats on the table and crooning lyrics into a tiny microphone. Before long, he and the other three members of indie rock band Imagine Dragons would be playing âItâs Time,â that same laptop-demo-turned-supersized-anthem, from the roof of a parking garage to a wave of thousands of screaming fans. This song title to the single from their 2012 debut KidInaKorner/Interscope release âContinued Silence EPâ is an all too apt descriptor of the bandâs hard-earned successâbut itâs also emblematic of the deep-seated anxiety Reynolds and the rest of the band experienced leaving behind any realistic expectation of a normal job to do the thing they love most.
A third-generation Las Vegas native, Reynolds is no stranger to the adage âthe house always wins,â choosing to pave his musical career with a near obsessive work ethic and hundreds of unused demos rather than roll the dice with the first songs that sprung from his mouth. Itâs no surprise, then, that he was drawn to guitarist Wayne Sermon, another founding member of Imagine Dragons. Having practically grown up in a recording studio and graduated Berklee College of Music, Wayne had been practicing his guitar through meals and other socially inappropriate situations as long as he could remember; he challenged Dan in a way that was both uncomfortable and exactly what they both needed. When they began writing songs together and recognized something special was happening, Wayne called up his Berklee friend Ben McKee, who promptly dropped out of school with only a few credits left, moving across the country to play bass for the band. This sort of reckless/genius behavior is typical for Ben, who has an uncanny penchant for spicy food and a suitcase full of unbelievable road stories. More recently, the band was joined by drummer Daniel Platzman, another Bostonian schoolmate who seems way too nice to be playing rock and roll until you actually see him in action.
Several tours and three self-released EPs later, Imagine Dragons had made a serious name for itself, particularly in the west coast circuit. Although their songs vary from nearly whimsical and light to brooding and powerful, listeners are drawn to the inherent honesty in the music. The only rule of thumb for the band, it seems, is to write from a true place; the result is songs that literally run the spectrum of human emotion. Attend a concert, and it becomes clear that the live performance of deeply personal songs has a real effect on people. And the band itself is not immune, as demonstrated when Dan literally passed out into the drum set during a finale song, sending cymbals and drum stands crashing while the rest of the band played on until the close.
Great songwriting is bound to be noticed eventually. As proof that the harder you work, the luckier you get, one of those people who noticed was Grammy winning producer Alex da Kid (Eminem, Rihanna). Alex and Dan began collaborating on projects, and soon the band had developed a relationship with Alex and his team. The alchemy resulting from Alexâs hip hop sensibilities and Imagine Dragonsâ anthemic rock is nothing short of explosive. The byproduct of this creative collision is âContinued Silence,â a six song in-your-face sonic grenade that breaks musical boundaries and yet is strangely relatable by its improbably diverse audience.
Despite it all, on any given day when they arenât on the road playing shows, you can still find Imagine Dragons huddled away in a rehearsal room somewhere, banging out song after song in search of the next perfect track. Like most things in Vegas, the band is angled at going big or going bust. For the sake of those who love great music, we hope itâs the former.
I Don't Know Why
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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We could be passing in the shadows
We couldn't be closer if we tried
When we're caught in the headlights
We could be faces in the crowd
We could be passing in the shadows
Upping the risk of being found
When we're caught in the headlights
Dangerous
Your love is always dangerous
And now I'm lost in us
We're livin' in a lying trust
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I was a faking alibi
Trading the truth in for a lie, oh
We were the essence of desire
And we're caught in the headlights
Dangerous
Your love is always dangerous
And now I'm lost in us
We're livin' in a lying trust
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
That you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me (dangerous)
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me (your love is always dangerous)
Tell me that you love me
I don't know why
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you (do with, do with, do with)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
The lyrics to Imagine Dragons' song "I Don't Mind" seem to be a reflection on the complexities of a dangerous and deceitful relationship. The song starts off with the idea that the two people in the relationship could be strangers in the night, passing each other by in the shadows, yet still being closer than ever because of the intense emotions and feelings they share. It's almost as if they feed off of each other's energy and are living in a bubble together.
However, as we move further into the song, it becomes clear that this relationship is far from perfect. The love between these two is always dangerous and they are living in a lying trust, always pretending that everything is fine when it's not. The singer is aware that there is something about the other person that is drawing them in, even though they don't understand it, and they are willing to trade the truth in for a lie to keep hold of that feeling.
As the song progresses, there is a desperation to it. The singer keeps repeating that they don't know why they feel this way, but they can't let go of it. They need the other person to tell them that they love them, even though that love is dangerous and comes at a cost.
In summary, "I Don't Mind" is a song about the pull of a dangerous and deceitful relationship that two people can't seem to get enough of, despite the knowledge that it's not healthy or sustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
We could be strangers in the night
We may not know each other well
We could be passing in the shadows
We could be unnoticed
We couldn't be closer if we tried
We have a close bond
When we're caught in the headlights
When we face challenges or obstacles
We could be faces in the crowd
We may not stand out in a group of people
Upping the risk of being found
Increasing the likelihood of being discovered
Dangerous
Love can be risky
Your love is always dangerous
Your love is always a risk
And now I'm lost in us
We are so deeply intertwined, I feel I have lost my sense of self
We're livin' in a lying trust
Our relationship is built on falsehoods or withheld truths
I don't know why, but I guess it's got something to do with you
I am not sure why, but I believe you are involved
To do with you
Your presence or actions are implicated
I was a faking alibi
I was lying to cover up for something
Trading the truth in for a lie, oh
I substituted honesty with dishonesty
We were the essence of desire
Our passion for each other was palpable
That you love me
Affirm that you love me
Tell me that you love me
Express your love for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Justin Drew Tranter, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Mattias Per Larsson, Robin Lennart Fredriksson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BikeRaceAddict
LYRICS:
We could be strangers in the night
We could be passing in the shadows
We couldn't be closer if we tried
When we're caught in the headlights
We could be faces in the crowd
We could be passing in the shadows
Loving the risk of being found
When we're caught in the headlights
Dangerous
Your love is always dangerous
And now I'm lost in us
We're living in a lie of trust
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I was a vacant alibi
Trading the truth in for a lie, oh
We were the essence of desire
And were caught in the headlights
Dangerous
Your love is always dangerous
And now I'm lost in us
We're living in a lie of trust
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
(Tell me that you love me)
(Tell me that you love me)
(Tell me that you love me)
(Tell me that you love me)
Dangerous
(Tell me that you love me)
(Tell me that you love me)
Your love is always dangerous
(Tell me that you love me)
(Tell me that you love me)
I don't know why
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you (I don't know)
To do with you (I don't know why)
I don't know why but I guess it's got something to do with you
To do with you
@RiptaxPvP
You want it better, than it already is?
Open 2 windows of this song
Put the 1st windows volume at 100%
Put the 2nd windows volume at 50% or 75%
Start the 1st windows song
Start the 2nd windows song when the 1st window reaches 0:10 seconds
Enjoy!
Thanks to @Invisible Trap for this awesome idea :)!
(trying it with every new song at the moment :D)
@Proximity
NEW IMAGINE DRAGONS! I posted this song and had to pull it after a few hours but now it's up for good.
This is my favorite song that I haven't uploaded yet off the new album and I REALLY REALLY like it. I hope you all enjoy it too. :)
@TheBrickitect
God I just love the album. I think my favorite song is Mouth of The River.
@morter3683
Proximity I really really like this...thanks for sharing!!! xD
@fakherbenali366
Proximity yep i like it too đ
@storebandits2973
i am a big fan nice song bro
@Proximity
Thanks for listening. :)
@Proximity
Who listened to both uploads today? ;)
@aingerunome3545
me lol
@devan4881
I listen to every upload... never miss one....
@hridai-6477
Proximity me