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.
Zero
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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Find a little bit of steady as I get close
Find a balance in the middle of the chaos
Send me low, send me high, send me never demigod
I remember walking in the cold of November
Hoping that I make it to the end of December
Twenty-seven years and the end of my mind, but
Holding to the thought of another time, but
Looking for the path of the young and lonely
I don't want to hear about what to do
I don't want to do it just to do it for you
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
I find it hard to tell you how I want to run away
I understand it always makes you feel a certain way
I find a balance in the middle of the chaos
Send me up, send me down, semi never demigod
I remember walking in the heat of the summer
Wide-eyed one with a mind full of wonder
Twenty-seven years and I've nothing to show
Falling from the doves to the dark of the crow
Looking to the ways of the ones before me
Looking for the path of the young and lonely
I don't want to hear about what to do, no
I don't want to do it just to do it for you
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Let me tell you 'bout it
Well let me tell you 'bout it
Maybe you're the same as me
Let me tell you 'bout it
Well let me tell you 'bout it
They say the truth will set you free
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
In "Zero," Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds sings about feeling like a "zero" or a nobody. He struggles to express his emotions and finds it hard to communicate what he wants to say. He searches for balance amidst the chaos of life and is looking for a way out of feeling empty and inadequate. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is lost and trying to find his way, looking to the past for guidance, but also trying to forge his own path. The line "looking for the path of the young and lonely" speaks to the idea of trying to figure out one's place in the world. Ultimately, the song is a plea for understanding and connection.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they reflect the struggles that come with success and fame. Reynolds has spoken openly about his battles with depression and anxiety, and "Zero" could be seen as a reflection of those struggles. The pressure to maintain a public persona, the isolation that comes with fame, and the fear of not measuring up to expectations can all contribute to feelings of emptiness and worthlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I find it hard to say the things I want to say the most
Expressing myself is difficult
Find a little bit of steady as I get close
Trying to remain calm amid anxiety
Find a balance in the middle of the chaos
Striving to maintain stability in the midst of turmoil
Send me low, send me high, send me never demigod
Attempting to resist the temptation of power and control
I remember walking in the cold of November
Reflecting on past experiences
Hoping that I make it to the end of December
Anticipating the future with uncertainty
Twenty-seven years and the end of my mind, but
Feeling overwhelmed by adulthood
Holding to the thought of another time, but
Longing for a simpler period
Looking to the ways of the ones before me
Observing the behavior of those who came before me
Looking for the path of the young and lonely
Searching for direction and purpose
I don't want to hear about what to do
Resisting advice and instruction from others
I don't want to do it just to do it for you
Rejecting doing things solely for others' approval
Hello, hello
Addressing the listener
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Describing feelings of inadequacy
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Conveying a constant sense of emptiness
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
Suggesting a lack of authenticity in life experiences
I'm looking for a way out
Desiring escape from these emotions
Let me tell you 'bout it
Inviting the listener's attention
Maybe you're the same as me
Speculating that others may have similar struggles
They say the truth will set you free
Recognizing the importance of honesty in personal growth
Well let me tell you 'bout it
Reasserting the invitation for communication
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Depicting an absence of satisfaction or accomplishment
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
Believing oneself unworthy of genuine experiences
I'm looking for a way out
Persisting in search of a solution
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, John Graham Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SirScrubbyXD
Wow.
What a hidden gem.
I didnt really care for the movie, but this song means SO much to me on a personal level.
There are a lot of songs out there about pure happiness, like being with the one you love. On the other side of it, you got songs about depression and loneliness.
But life ISNT always just either saddening or joyous, theres a melancholic middle ground, and this song is IT.
Its about the stage in one's life where theyre not depressed but still feel useless and without fulfillment. You can have some friends and a game that you love to play, but eventually that game will get old and your friends will grow up with you. You want more, but youre so stuck in the same place, afraid to ever advance in life.
Thats what being a zero is like, and this song is so perfect at describing it
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@holafishingtonpancakes4785
Lyrics:
I find it hard to say the things I wanna say the most
Find a little bit of steady as I get close
Find a balance in the middle of the chaos
Send me low, send me high, send me never demigod
I remember walking in the cold of November
Hoping that I make it to the end of December
Twenty-seven years and the end on my mind
But holding to the thought of another time
But looking to the ways of the ones before me
Looking for the path of the young and lonely
I don't wanna hear about what to do
I don't wanna do it just to do it for you
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
I find it hard to tell you how I wanna run away
I understand it always makes you feel a certain way
I find a balance in the middle of the chaos
Send me up, send me down, send me never demigod
I remember walkin' in the heat of the summer
Wide-eyed one with a mind full of wonder
Twenty-seven years and I've nothing to show
Falling from the dove to the dark of the crow
Looking to the ways of the ones before me
Looking for a path of the young and lonely
I don't wanna hear about what to do, no
I don't wanna do it just to do it for you
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Let me tell you 'bout it, well, let me tell you 'bout it
Maybe you're the same as me
Let me tell you 'bout it, well, let me tell you 'bout it
They say the truth will set you free
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to always feel, feel
Like I'm empty and there's nothing really real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hello, hello
Let me tell you what it's like to be a zero, zero
Let me show you what it's like to never feel, feel
Like I'm good enough for anything that's real, real
I'm looking for a way out
Hope you enjoy this wonderful song! ❤🩹😄
@Proximity
Love this song and this video is amazing - makes me love it even more. :D
@KrisRosMusic
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@Proximity
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@justAlex_04
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@victorquintero882
:D
@chasegray4307
Maybe it’s just me but does anyone notice how this song connects more with the first Wreck it Ralph? Ralph was looking for a way out of his game and was a Zero. In Ralph breaks the internet, he leaves vanellope and and wonders when he will be able to do it again with her, connecting to the song by Owl City which was made for the first film!
@baqirafif2216
@@iforgor7401 lmao
@JohiiD
Wow good observation
@SpoonLegend
I was randomly thinking about this exact same thing today.