Let It Be
Joan Baez Lyrics
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Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be,
There will be an answer, let it be.
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be,
There will be an answer, let it be.
The song "Let It Be" by Joan Baez is an interpretation of The Beatles’ classic hit. The song opens with the sentiment that in times of trouble, one’s faith or sense of spirituality is often the best source of wisdom and guidance. The notion of Mother Mary denotes a sense of comfort, love and protection, typical of the Virgin Mary; when things get tough, the Virgin Mary is always there to offer her grace and wisdom. Baez reflects on her faith and how it has been an anchor in her life, helping her through rough patches.
Baez then sings about heartache: how people who have broken hearts feel and how it unites those who are heartbroken. She suggests that despite the pain, the shared pain provides comfort in the fact that others are going through a similar struggle. She conveys that there will be an answer or some form of consolation for those who are brokenhearted and that they should just let things be without trying to control or fight against what’s happening.
In the final verse, Baez sings about the light that comes after a dark time. The sentiment is that even in the darkest night, hope still exists, and the light will shine. She reflects on how music is healing and calming, and how Mother Mary, as a religious guide, is always there to offer words of advice and wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find myself in times of trouble
When I encounter difficulties and challenges in my life
Mother Mary comes to me
I think of Mother Mary as a symbol of hope and feel a sense of comfort during tough times
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Offering wise advice to me, that sometimes the best course of action is to not take action
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
When I am feeling my lowest, I imagine that Mother Mary is standing right beside me, providing encouragement
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be,
Repeat the phrase 'Let it be', emphasizing the importance of letting go and allowing things to happen naturally
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Urge to quiet the mind and listen closely to the wise words that Mother Mary has to offer, which is simply to let it be.
And when the broken hearted people
Referring to those who are in a state of emotional pain and suffering
Living in the world agree
When all people, regardless of differences, come together in agreement
There will be an answer, let it be.
Such unity and solidarity can lead to a resolution to their problems, but only if they let it be
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see
Even though they may be physically separated, there is still an opportunity for them to find common ground and a resolution
And when the night is cloudy
When things are uncertain and unclear
There is still a light that shines on me
Despite the darkness, there is still hope and light in the world
Shine until tomorrow, let it be.
The light will continue to shine and guide us forward, we just need to let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
The start of a new day and a new opportunity to appreciate and experience the beauty in life
Mother Mary comes to me
Once again, finding solace in the symbol of Mother Mary
There will be an answer, let it be.
Reiterating that if we trust the process and allow things to unfold organically, we will find the answers we seek
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Kathi Rich
The voice of an Angel.
Gerard Devred
it's an angel!
Pippa Pietro
This song makes me think about my father, he passed away when i was 19. Now i'm 22 and i was listening to this today and find out that this song that i actually forgot long time ago, talks exactly about how i feel. Thank you Beatles for make this and Joan for the cover.
Emerson
Uma presença marcante de Joan Baez foi no festival da ilha em 1970 cantando essa mesma música, maravilhosa.
Eliza Waters
Joan really did a beautiful job with this
Kamel Mansouri
The best version of let it be.
Juan Dominguez
Maravillosa !!!
snoozyflowers
wow this is amazing. joan is such a beautiful spirit.
Daniel Lorenzo
Una Idola....Un himno....Que mas decir?
Pamela Prater
love this song