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.
Thunder / Young Dumb Broke
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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I cannot give you everything, you know I wish I could
I'm so high at the moment, I'm so caught up in this
Yeah, we're just young, dumb and broke
But we still got love to give
While we're young dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, I wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my old life behind
Not a yessir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder, thun-
Thunder, thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thun-
Thunder, thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
We have so much in common, we argue all the time
You always say I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure I'm right
They say you're basic, they say you're easy
You're always riding in the backseat
Now I'm smiling from the stage
While you were clapping in the nose bleeds
While we're young dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Oh, yeah
Nah, yeah
Oh, no, oh, yeah
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Ya da da da da da da, ya da da da da da da
Ya da da da da da da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Ya da da da da da da, ya da da da da da da
Ya da da da da da da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
The lyrics to Imagine Dragons's song Thunder / Young Dumb Broke describe a group of young high school kids who are reckless and carefree. The singer in the song acknowledges that they are "young, dumb, and broke," but as long as they still have love to give, they will continue to enjoy their youth. The lyrics highlight the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
The first verse discusses the singer's relationship with someone who is still thinking about them. Although the singer cannot give their partner everything they wish for, they still have love to give. The chorus repeats the phrase "young, dumb, and broke" which relates to the idea of being young and not worrying about material possessions or responsibilities. The second verse highlights the singer's desire for change and leaving their old life behind. The bridge emphasizes the contrast between the singer's success and their partner's ordinary life. However, they still share the same youthful spirit of being young and reckless.
Overall, the lyrics to Thunder / Young Dumb Broke encourage the idea of enjoying youth while it lasts and not worrying about what the future holds. The song emphasizes the idea of living in the moment and embracing the carefree nature of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're still thinking of me, just like I know you should
You haven't forgotten about me, and I knew you wouldn't
I cannot give you everything, you know I wish I could
I wish I could provide you with everything, but unfortunately, I can't
I'm so high at the moment, I'm so caught up in this
I'm so in the moment, and caught up in this feeling of excitement
Yeah, we're just young, dumb and broke
We're young and inexperienced, and don't have much money
But we still got love to give
But despite our youthful shortcomings, we still have love to offer
Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I'm young and energetic, with a hot temper ready to explode
I was uptight, I wanna let loose
I used to be anxious, but now I want to let go and have fun
I was dreaming of bigger things
I had aspirations for greater accomplishments
And wanna leave my old life behind
And I want to move past my previous experiences and start anew
Not a yessir, not a follower
I'm not a conformist, nor do I blindly follow others without question
Fit the box, fit the mold
I don't conform to society's standards or expectations
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
Take a seat in the waiting area and wait your turn
I was lightning before the thunder
I had a sudden, powerful impact before my success became apparent
Thunder, thunder, thunder, thun-
Repetition of thunder sounds
Thunder, thun-thun-thunder, thunder
More repetition of thunder sounds
We have so much in common, we argue all the time
We share a lot of similarities, but we also argue frequently
You always say I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure I'm right
You often think I'm incorrect, but I'm confident in my correctness
They say you're basic, they say you're easy
Other people say you're ordinary and uncomplicated
You're always riding in the backseat
You never seem to take the lead or initiative
Now I'm smiling from the stage
I'm onstage and feeling happy in this moment
While you were clapping in the nose bleeds
While you were sitting in the back seats, cheering from afar
Oh, yeah
Exclamation of excitement or agreement
Nah, yeah
Use of dialect to express agreement, almost like saying 'yeah, definitely'
Oh, no, oh, yeah
Expressing mixed emotions of excitement and concern
Ya da da da da da da, ya da da da da da da
Repetitive sounds, possibly used as filler
Young, dumb
Youthful and inexperienced
Lightning, then the thunder, thunder
Powerful impact followed by subsequent success
Young, young, dumb and broke
Repetitive line emphasizing youth and financial troubles
Thunder, feel the thunder
Emphasis on the powerful impact
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Describing the youth and expeerience level of the subjects
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOEL LITTLE, KHALID ROBINSON, MARK ORABIYI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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