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.
No Time
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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What they talk about when I'm not around
Got no time for that, as a matter of fact
Every day's my birthday, oh, I hope you heard me
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
So spend your hours on what you think I've done wrong
I know I'm in your mind, I've been here way too long
I want to spend my life with those who's done me right
Your heart is frozen over, I'm a four-leaf clover
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Take a real good look, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for that, I
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I, I've got no time for toxic people
Move along, move along, move along, go
Let me go to the clouds below
'Cause they're callin' me up to higher ground
What a teacup sound, even mighty drown, oh
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Take a real good look, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for that, I
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I, I've got no time for toxic people
The lyrics to Imagine Dragons' song "No Time" focus on the concept of toxic people and the impact they can have on our lives. In the first verse, the singer states that he knows what people say about him when he is not around, but he does not have time for it. He is determined to live each day as if it were his birthday, choosing to focus on positivity rather than negativity.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that toxic people often spend their time focusing on the negatives and criticizing others. He chooses to surround himself with people who have treated him well and have not been toxic. Towards the end of the song, the singer declares that he does not have time for people who are toxic and ultimately chooses to focus on the beauty of life.
Overall, the lyrics to "No Time" are a reminder to prioritize positivity and to surround ourselves with people who uplift us rather than bring us down. It is important to recognize the impact of toxic people on our mental health and well-being and to choose to distance oneself from them.
Line by Line Meaning
The way they look at me, I know exactly
I can tell from their looks what people talk about behind my back
What they talk about when I'm not around
Their conversations about me happen secretly
Got no time for that, as a matter of fact
I don't have the time or energy to worry about their negativity
Every day's my birthday, oh, I hope you heard me
I choose to celebrate my life and happiness each day, regardless of others' opinions
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Despite any negativity, the world is still a beautiful place to be
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
I am determined to maintain a positive outlook on life
So spend your hours on what you think I've done wrong
Those who focus on my faults are wasting their time and energy
I know I'm in your mind, I've been here way too long
My presence in their thoughts proves their fixation on me
I want to spend my life with those who's done me right
I prioritize those who have shown me kindness and loyalty in my life
Your heart is frozen over, I'm a four-leaf clover
Their negativity and bitterness can't affect me, as I am a rare and lucky symbol of good fortune
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I refuse to waste any time on those who bring negativity and toxicity to my life
Move along, move along, move along, go
I encourage those who bring negativity to leave and move on from my life
Let me go to the clouds below
I choose to rise above negativity and seek peace and happiness
'Cause they're callin' me up to higher ground
I am drawn towards positivity and aim to reach higher levels of happiness and success
What a teacup sound, even mighty drown, oh
Even great and powerful people can be brought down by small and insignificant negativity
Do-do, do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I will always choose to surround myself with positivity and reject negativity from toxic people
I, I've got no time for toxic people
I prioritize my own happiness and mental health by avoiding negative and toxic individuals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jason Suwito, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds, Daniel Platzman, Ben McKee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@naltarsh
The way they look at me
I know exactly
What they talk about
When I'm not around
Got no time for that
As a matter fact
Every day's my birthday
Oh, I hope you heard me
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Take a real good look, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
So spend your hours on
What you think I've done wrong
I know I'm in your mind
I've been here way too long
I want to spend my life
With those who've done me right
Your heart is frozen over
I'm a four leaf clover
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Take a real good look, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Do-do-do-do, no time for toxic people
Do-do-do-do, no time for that (I-I-I've got)
Do-do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I-I-I, I-I-I've got no time for toxic people
Move along, move along, move along, go
Let me go
To the clouds below
'Cause they're calling me up to higher ground
What a teacup sound, even mighty drown, oh
Take a look outside, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Take a real good look, it's a beautiful day, yeah
Yeah, it's a beautiful day, yeah
I'm gonna keep it that way, that way, ayy
Do-do-do-do, no time for toxic people
Do-do-do-do, no time for that (I-I-I've got)
Do-do-do-do, no time for toxic people
I-I-I, I-I-I've got no time for toxic people
@Rikinho
VOCÊS ME DERAM O MELHOR PRESENTE DE ANIVERSARIO OBRIGADO PELAS MUSICAS 03/09
@_tdiedits_
First comment before this comment gets blowed up-
@joaotangerino
Parabéns, presentão hein?
@adrielmorais3440
sim foi o melhor presente de aniversario, também
sou do 03/09
@nijatxaliyev
I released my new song " YOU CAN'T BE MINE " on my channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYpuBvr7LWc
Hope you like it
@MarcioLima-gl2rg
essa musica deixou meu dia mais feliz
@lovekiss
This song is prefect for forgetting fake friends, fake people, and toxic people.
Love that this song, it’s music, and it’s melody is so positive that it not only cancels out, but it also outweigh the negativity.
@mikeypilcher
I have no idea why this wasn’t a massive hit for these guys? Impressive. Moving. We need more music like this these days. One of the best in the last few yrs by far. 🙏🏽
@Daniel50190
The message is too good to get anywhere high, which is why stupid ass songs about cheating and drugs go on the top lists
@Guilherme-jk6vc
wasn't a massive hit because of the toxic people who got offended by that