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 6’4” 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 “It’s Time,” 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 “Continued Silence EP” is an all too apt descriptor of the band’s hard-earned success—but it’s 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 “the house always wins,” 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. It’s 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 Alex’s hip hop sensibilities and Imagine Dragons’ anthemic rock is nothing short of explosive. The byproduct of this creative collision is “Continued Silence,” 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 aren’t 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 it’s the former.
Love
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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Seeming like we all been running, running
Feeling like the wild west, gunning, gunning
Listen to our elders shunning, shunning
Flipping on the news, be talking, talking
All about the problems, shocking, shocking
We put on our headphones walking, walking
We put on our headphones
Where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
All we see is faces, color, color
All the other races, other, other
Why can't you just be my brother, brother?
We don't have to kill one another, kill one another
All around the world, we are one, we are one
All around the world, we are one
So where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love (as darkness will throw the dawn)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love (love is our only hope)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
'Cause we got the same blood, blood
We got the same blood, blood
But will it be enough, 'nuff?
Will it be enough?
We got the same heartbeat
We're living for the same dreams
We got the same bloodstream
Where did we all go wrong? (Oh, woo)
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love (as darkness will throw the dawn)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love (love is our only hope)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love, oh
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Where did we all, where did we all?
Where did we all, where did we all? (Oh)
Where did we all, where did we all?
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love (where did we all, where did we all?)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love (where did we all, where did we all?)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love (where did we all, where did we all?)
The song "Love" by Imagine Dragons talks about the state of the world and society today. It begins with the acknowledgement that there are many problems in the world and it seems like we're all just running from them. The most poignant line is when the singer asks, "Where did we all go wrong?" It's clear from the tone that the band is frustrated and deeply concerned about the division and violence in the world.
The lyrics go on to suggest that love is the answer to the problems we face. The verses address issues of race and violence, urging listeners to see everyone as brothers and sisters, and to embrace our common humanity. The chorus repeats the question, "Where did we all go wrong?" and follows it with the assertion that "love is our only hope."
The bridge of the song really drives the point home, emphasizing that we all have the same blood and the same dreams. It ends with the question, "Will it be enough?" suggesting that this message of love and unity may not be able to truly bridge the divides that exist in society.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to embrace love as the solution to the problems of the world. Its upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a great listen, but its message is what really makes it stand out.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time coming, coming
We feel like there has been a long build-up to this moment.
Seeming like we all been running, running
We feel like everyone is constantly in a rush, trying to keep up with society's expectations.
Feeling like the wild west, gunning, gunning
We feel like society is violent and uncontrolled, like the lawless Wild West.
Listen to our elders shunning, shunning
We hear from older generations that they disapprove of the way society is going.
Flipping on the news, be talking, talking
When we watch the news, it seems like there's always something negative being discussed.
All about the problems, shocking, shocking
News stories tend to focus on shocking problems in the world.
We put on our headphones walking, walking
We listen to music while walking to escape from the negativity around us.
Where did we all go wrong?
We're questioning where we started to take a wrong turn as a society.
All we see is faces, color, color
People tend to judge others based on their race or appearance rather than their character.
All the other races, other, other
We sometimes treat people of other races as outsiders or different.
Why can't you just be my brother, brother?
We wish that people could put aside their differences and treat each other as family.
We don't have to kill one another, kill one another
Violence is not the solution to our problems and conflicts.
All around the world, we are one, we are one
Despite our differences, we are all one human race.
So where did we all go wrong?
We're still trying to figure out where we went wrong as a society.
We got the same blood, blood
We are all human beings and share the same life force.
But will it be enough, 'nuff?,
We wonder if recognizing our common humanity will be enough to overcome our differences.
We got the same heartbeat
We are all alive and share the same basic bodily functions.
We're living for the same dreams
Regardless of our differences, we all have aspirations and things we hope to achieve in life.
We got the same bloodstream
Our bodies all function in the same way and need the same essential nutrients to survive.
Love, love, love, love (as darkness will throw the dawn)
Love and acceptance of each other may be the only way to overcome the darkness and negativity in the world.
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love (love is our only hope)
Love is the only thing that has the power to unite us and bring us together.
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
We're still questioning where we went wrong as a society and how we can fix it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Ido Zmishlany
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LYRICS Love
It's been a long time coming, coming
Seeming like we all been running, running
Feeling like the wild west, gunning, gunning
Listen to our elders shunning, shunning
Flipping on the news, be talking, talking
All about the problems, shocking, shocking
We put on our headphones walking, walking
We put on our headphones
Where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
All we see is faces, color, color
All the other races, other, other
Why couldn't you just be my brother, brother?
We don't have to kill one another, kill one another
All around the world, we are one, we are one
All around the world, we are one
So where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
(Darkness control the dark)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
(Love is our only hope)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
'Cause we got the same blood, blood
We got the same blood, blood
Will it be enough, enough?
Will it be enough?
We got the same heartbeat
We're living for the same dreams
We got the same bloodstream
Where did we all go wrong?
Woo
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love, love
(Darkness control the dark)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
(Love is our only hope)
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love, oh
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Where did we all, where did we all?
Where did we all, where did we all? (Oh)
Where did we all, where did we all?
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
Love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all?
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all?
Lo-lo-lo-love, love, love
Where did we all, where did we all go wrong?
@pamelalindsey1192
And this is why this band will FOREVER remain among the very few #1's in my Heart!!
@HammomdMain
We all bleed the same blood, we all cry the same tears, were all human
@elbarto5330
yup
@ktmmaster5295
Notice how this comment doesnt have any dislikes
Edit: i just realized it doesnt show dislikes but still
@SohelKhan-pi2pq
Yes dammm
@coltonshorts
I wish the whole world knew that
@marjanacaruk7911
Помиріться ви ж найрідніші
@renowned_lurker3898
This song needs to be heard/read by every single person all around the world during these current times. Find its meaning and listen to it until you are sick of it. Stay Strong. Stay Aware. Stay Safe.
@mihaelanegritu1709
Your comment ,sounds like a LGBT member.I mean,don't get me wrong,i don't blame anyone,i just think,this is a ADN error.It doesn't means that i don't have my fav persons from this community.But ,let everyone,have their own opinion.I love this song,but i won't listen until,it will make me sick.You're kinda cynical.
@lizardeats
as a closeted gay, this touched me so deeply! thankyou for making this song