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.
Selene
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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To the tasteless underworld
To the center of your heart, oh Cleopatra is the only one you loved
To the demonstrated smile
To the lonely love child
Destination desolation, tell me when you reach the brink of life
Just a picture on your wall
Thats nice, what a metaphoric fall
Oh what an indication
To the center of the pain
Through your tattered window pane
To the middle of your heart
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line, Selene
This is not what I expect, this is not what I expect
I can see it in your tears and now they're crowning me the Caesar
Typically, I was a validation on your sleeve
Oh what an indication
To the center of the pain
Through your tattered window pane
To the middle of your heart
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line, Selene
This is my heart, it's on the line, Selene
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line, Selene
The lyrics in Imagine Dragons' "Selene" are full of poetic imagery and emotional depth. The song appears to be about a tumultuous and complicated relationship with someone named Selene. The singer metaphorically takes us to the top of the world, the underworld, and the center of Cleopatra's heart in an attempt to capture the intensity and complexity of his emotions. He talks about validation and being a picture on a wall, possibly signifying that he feels he is not truly appreciated or seen by Selene. He also touches on pain and heartbreak, mentioning how his heart is on the line.
The chorus seems to be the crux of the song, where the singer declares his feelings and puts his heart on the line for Selene. He acknowledges that love can be clueless and that destiny is just a wish, implying that the relationship may not have any clear direction or certainty. The final repetition of "this is my heart, it's on the line, Selene" underscores the vulnerability and rawness of the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Selene" is a powerful and intense song about love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. The poetic language and use of metaphor give the lyrics depth and complexity, making it a song that can be interpreted in various ways.
Line by Line Meaning
To the top of all the world
Moving towards reaching the highest level of success and achievement
To the tasteless underworld
Going down to the lowest point of despair and darkness
To the center of your heart, oh Cleopatra is the only one you loved
Referring to the intense feeling of love that exists in the heart for someone special, just like Cleopatra was to Julius Caesar
To the demonstrated smile
A smile that's shown to the world, despite the pain and suffering within
To the lonely love child
A person who was left alone despite having love or affection in their life
Destination desolation, tell me when you reach the brink of life
Reaching a point of complete emptiness and isolation, and questioning when it's the end of the road
Just a picture on your wall
A mere representation or memory of something or someone that once existed
Thats nice, what a metaphoric fall
Despite it being a nice or beautiful sight, it's a reminder of the fall and loss that occurred
Typically, I was a validation on your sleeve
Being used as a validation or source of approval for someone else's benefit
Oh what an indication
A realization of how much that validation meant
To the center of the pain
Reaching the core of the hurt and suffering
Through your tattered window pane
Despite the broken and worn state of the window, the view to the heart is still clear
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
A setting of new beginnings and love in the midst of everyday life
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
Not understanding the unpredictability of love and hoping for fate to bring the right outcome
This is my heart, it's on the line, Selene
Expressing vulnerability and openness in matters of the heart, addressed to Selene
This is not what I expect, this is not what I expect
Feeling disheartened and let down by an unexpected turn of events
I can see it in your tears and now they're crowning me the Caesar
Recognizing the sorrow and regret in someone's tears and feeling like a ruler being given the crown of responsibility for that person's pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Wayne Sermon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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La canción más criptica de Imagine Dragons.
La canción habla sobre una relación problemática padre e hija
Selene es el nombre de la hija de Cleopatra.
Cuando el imperio Egipcio cayó, y se supo que Marco Antonio y Cleopatra eran amantes, El futuro César, Octavio Augustus (La persona que canta la canción) mando a crear unas gigantescas cadenas de oro para colocarselas a su futura prisionera Selene.
Está relación de "desprecio familiar" es la que se explora en la canción. Dónde ella comienza a decirle que nunca la quiso a ella, si no a su madre y desde que los dejo a ambos, solo ha sido un cuadro en la pared, aunque en público sean una familia feliz.
El padre también Intenta explicar como vivió todas las injusticias, e intenta arreglar las cosas con su hija cuando ya son adultos a través de una llamada telefónica pero ella no le contesta.
"Este es mi corazón está en la línea, este es mi corazón, está llamandote"
@karmalevi3226
To the top of all the world
To the tasteless underworld
To the center of your heart, oh, Cleopatra is the only one you loved
To the demonstrated smile
To the lonely love child
Destination desolation, tell me when you reach the brink of life
Just a picture on your wall
That's nice, what a metaphoric fall
Typically, I was a validation on your sleeve
Oh, what an indication
To the center of the pain
Through the tattered window pane
To the middle of your heart
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line
Selene
This is not what I expect
This is not what I expect
I can see it in your tears, and now they're crowning me the Caesar
Typically, I was a validation on your sleeve
Oh, what an indication
To the center of the pain
Through your tattered window pane
To the middle of your heart
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line
Selene
This is my heart, it's on the line
This is my heart, it's on the line
This is my heart, it's on the line
Selene
Resolutions and lovers in the kitchen
Love is clueless and destiny is wishing
This is my heart, it's on the line
Selene
@blueaquarius22
literally one of the most underrated songs in night visions
@tinten_fisc1763
Yeah, It's such a beautiful song
@expressivedivision6894
Agreed
@isicko214
quiet woman
@MatBaconMC
This is in Night Visions?
@tinten_fisc1763
@@MatBaconMC Yep
@ghostcatcherzzzzz
Me in my room at 5am:SEEELLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNEEE
@Sophiee231
me at any given moment throughout the day:
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CONTEXTO:
La canción más criptica de Imagine Dragons.
La canción habla sobre una relación problemática padre e hija
Selene es el nombre de la hija de Cleopatra.
Cuando el imperio Egipcio cayó, y se supo que Marco Antonio y Cleopatra eran amantes, El futuro César, Octavio Augustus (La persona que canta la canción) mando a crear unas gigantescas cadenas de oro para colocarselas a su futura prisionera Selene.
Está relación de "desprecio familiar" es la que se explora en la canción. Dónde ella comienza a decirle que nunca la quiso a ella, si no a su madre y desde que los dejo a ambos, solo ha sido un cuadro en la pared, aunque en público sean una familia feliz.
El padre también Intenta explicar como vivió todas las injusticias, e intenta arreglar las cosas con su hija cuando ya son adultos a través de una llamada telefónica pero ella no le contesta.
"Este es mi corazón está en la línea, este es mi corazón, está llamandote"
@raulbces9778
Siempre trate de encontrarle algún sentido relativo a problemas, pero nunca supe en que contexto preciso, pero viendolo desde tu perspectiva... Joder mano