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.
Working Man
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
So shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
Been a long time coming for the working man
So shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it
Every little bit goes a little of a long way
Life gets hard and I'm headed for the highway home, home
Caught up in the middle of a headache and a heartbreak
Just when I thought I was clear of the mistakes
No, no oh oh
So tell me, tell me, tell me
What am I to do
I think that this life is darker than the view
So help me, help me, help me
Be a little more like you
When everything is falling
I'm gonna do the things you do
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it
Everything is serious and everything is fatal
That's what they tell you
And that's how they make you know, know
I'm tired of the books and I'm tired of the tables
Everything is made with the same old labels
No, no oh oh
So tell me, tell me, tell me
What am I to do
I think that this life is darker than the view
So help me, help me, help me
Be a little more like you
When everything is falling
I'm gonna do the things you do
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
Been a long time coming for the working man
Shake it, shake it
And we're moving again
When the money is high, we can start to spend
Shake it
The lyrics of "Working Man" by Imagine Dragons celebrate the resilience and determination of hard-working individuals who have been struggling for a long time, but finally get a chance to enjoy the fruits of their labor when the money is high. The song is about making the most of life's opportunities and trying to stay positive even when things get tough. The phrase "shake it" is used repeatedly throughout the song as a call to action, inviting the listener to keep moving forward and never give up.
The verses reflect the struggles and hardships that people face every day, whether it is dealing with heartbreak or making mistakes that have consequences. The lyrics convey the idea that life is not always easy, but it is possible to overcome challenges and find happiness if you keep working hard and stay true to your values. The chorus of the song is a powerful anthem that encourages people to keep shaking it and moving forward, no matter what obstacles they may face.
Overall, "Working Man" is a song that speaks to the human spirit and celebrates the hard work, resilience, and determination of everyday people who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it, shake it
Let's get moving, let's put in the effort and make things happen
And we're moving again
We're finally making progress after a long period of stagnation
Been a long time coming for the working man
It's been a long and difficult journey for those who work hard for a living
When the money is high, we can start to spend
It's easier to spend money and enjoy life when there is more of it
Every little bit goes a little of a long way
Small efforts can add up over time and yield big results
Life gets hard and I'm headed for the highway home, home
When life gets tough, it's easy to feel like running away or giving up
Caught up in the middle of a headache and a heartbreak
Struggling to balance emotional and practical challenges in life
Just when I thought I was clear of the mistakes
Just when things seemed to be getting better, more obstacles popped up
What am I to do
Feeling lost and uncertain of how to proceed
I think that this life is darker than the view
Feeling like life is difficult and negative, despite outward appearances
Be a little more like you
Asking for guidance and inspiration to improve oneself
When everything is falling
When everything seems to be going wrong
I'm gonna do the things you do
I will try to emulate those who are successful and happy in order to improve my own life
Everything is serious and everything is fatal
It feels like everything is a matter of life or death, nothing seems trivial or lighthearted
That's what they tell you
External forces can shape our beliefs and perceptions about life
I'm tired of the books and I'm tired of the tables
Feeling suffocated by the constraints of formal education and routine daily tasks
Everything is made with the same old labels
Feeling like everything in life is predictable and lacking in creativity or originality
We can start to spend
When we have more resources available to us, we can enjoy the fruits of our labor
When the money is high, we can start to spend
We can finally treat ourselves to some luxuries when we have more financial stability
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Benjamin Arthur McKee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isicko214
The Hog Rider is a Rare card that is unlocked from the Spell Valley (Arena 5). He is a quick building-targeting, melee troop with moderately high hitpoints and damage. He appears just like his Clash of Clans counterpart; a man with brown eyebrows, a beard, a mohawk, and a golden body piercing in his left ear who is riding a hog. A Hog Rider card costs 4 Elixir to deploy.
Strategy
When he is jumping over the river, he cannot be targeted by any ground attacking units. The Log and Earthquake will fail to damage a Hog Rider while he is jumping. Air troops can still attack him though, and the Inferno Tower and Inferno Dragon will continue to ramp up their damage.
When countering Hog Riders, obviously use buildings. But be wary as it the offender would usually play around it with cards such as Earthquake. Air swarms such as Minion Horde can help due to the Hog's usual support tools not countering them.
On the offender's side, a powerful move is to accompany him with an Earthquake, obliterating almost every building, and also grounded swarms. To a lesser extent, Lightning could also be used, retaining the same point of almost destroying every building while also crippling troops such as the Wizard or the Hunter.
The Log could also be an effective first play as a cycle, but it only kills swarms and sometimes a non-center-placed Tombstone.
The Hog Rider can be paired with the Lumberjack as both a swarm bait and damage combo. It is a very fast combo with an extremely high damage output potential, so the defender will likely try to counter it with a swarm. If this happens, the offender should use a spell like Arrows to render the defender poetically defenseless. If they manage to defeat the Lumberjack, the dropped Rage will make the Hog Rider even more dangerous than it normally is.
A fast and deadly combination is the Hog Rider and Mini P.E.K.K.A combo. Both units are fast but the Mini P.E.K.K.A does much more damage and does not attack only buildings so the Mini P.E.K.K.A. can deal with troops like the Executioner and Musketeer. However, this combo can be defeated with swarms like Skeleton Army, which will defeat both of them since neither of them can deal area damage. They are also unable to target air troops, so the Minion Horde can stop this easily.
@brianaguilar5204
These older imagine dragons songs just hit different and I love it
@Anicius_
Older?
@ar1a.luvs.nirv4na.
Me too
@ar1a.luvs.nirv4na.
@@Anicius_ yeah😢
@Salteee
@@Anicius_new ones aren't as good
@GraysonKnollKarting
I remember this song from when I first started listening to them years ago its great to see it get rebooted and more well known. All in all this is a great song and I highly recommend looking at Imagine Dragons older songs, they just hit different.
@ar1a.luvs.nirv4na.
They do🙌
@VERZUL
CONTEXTO:
La canción muestra a alguien joven que apenas y comienza a tener un empleo, que va en el autobús a casa, cansado y parece que las cosas no le están saliendo bien.
"Shake it" Significa "Sacudir", y parece que es el consejo de un padre a su hijo, diciendole que deje de lado todos ese pensar y comience a intentarlo otra vez. "Se necesita mucho tiempo para ser un hombre trabajador".
"Cuando comiences a ganar dinero podrás gastarlo".
La canción se mantiene optimista con estos consejos, pero se traslada al momento en que el protagonista está en medio de su viaje para ser músico. Allí comienza a quejarse de sobre el prejuicio que conlleva elegir un camino que no es el usual, pero agradece que su padre le haya dado esos consejos, pues le sirvieron para no rendirse y lograr sus sueños.
Aunque quizás no haya sido "hombre trabajador" que él quería.
@chillkitten7663
Very helpful, thanks
@Yallander
@@chillkitten7663 so true lol