Maybe It's Time
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Lyrics
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Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
And the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring' 'em here
You know I would, you know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the worldly man was lost and that hell was real
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your plans
And a train to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's song, "Maybe It's Time," is a reflective and introspective piece that points to the need for change and letting go of past traditions and ways of life. The first verse repeats the phrase "Maybe it's time to let the old ways die" twice, emphasizing the need for a transformative shift. The lyrics suggest that changing oneself is not a simple process but takes immense courage and significant effort to undertake. The songs raise questions about the future and uncertainties that lie ahead after the abandonment of the old ways. The second verse states that nobody knows what awaits the dead, highlighting the unknown and uncertain nature of the future. In this sense, the lyrics encourage the listener to consider the present and live in the moment fully.
The song's chorus offers a bittersweet reflection on the past, highlighting its ups and downs and how it has shaped who the singer has become. The line, "I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from" expresses gratitude for leaving the past behind but is tempered by the idea of delving into it to bring back certain memories that define who they are. Contrasting the first and second verse, the repeated line in the chorus, "Maybe it's time to let the old ways die," is softened with the addition of the line, "It takes a lot to change your plans and train to change your mind." The shift in the last line from the first and second verse denotes the acknowledgment of the difficulties of moving forward and the transformative process it requires.
The bridge of the song suggests a disillusionment with religion that represents another old way of life. The line "Nobody speaks to God these days" implies the absence of the divine in the present times. Yet, the next line offers hope, suggesting that despite this void, there is still an opportunity for joy in life. The final verse famously references the idea of the "Catherine wheel," a medieval instrument of torture that symbolizes the cycle of suffering and rebirth. This final verse emphasizes the need for progress and the difficulty of doing so while highlighting the ever-evolving nature of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It may be necessary to let go of old habits and routines and embrace change to move forward.
It takes a lot to change a man
It is difficult to change one's nature and habits.
Hell, it takes a lot to try
It requires great effort and determination to attempt to change oneself.
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
It is uncertain what happens after death, and it is impossible to know for sure.
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
Many people base their beliefs on hearsay rather than personal experience or knowledge.
And the things they read
Many people form their beliefs based on what they have read in books or online.
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
The singer is grateful to have moved on from a difficult past and does not wish to return to it.
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
The artist is relieved that past struggles and hardships are over.
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring 'em here
If it were possible, the artist would like to retain positive memories from the past and carry them into the present.
You know I would, you know I would
The artist feels strongly about preserving and holding onto positive aspects of the past.
Nobody speaks to God these days
The singer feels that people are disconnected from spirituality and do not communicate with a higher power.
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
The artist imagines that if God exists, he might find humanity's flaws amusing from a higher perspective.
When I was a child they tried to fool me
As a child, the singer was misled and taught to believe certain things that he now realizes were untrue.
Said the worldly man was lost and that hell was real
The singer was taught by authority figures that those who prioritize worldly pursuits are misguided and that hell is a real place.
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
The singer has personally witnessed great suffering and hardship in life.
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
The world is constantly in motion and often unpredictable, like a spinning wheel.
Spinnin' still
Despite changes and hardships, life continues to move forward and spin onward.
It takes a lot to change your plans
Changing one's plans can be challenging and requires effort and adjustment.
And a train to change your mind
Changing one's mindset can be difficult and requires a significant shift in perspective, like a train changing direction.
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
The artist reflects on the necessity of embracing change and moving on from old habits and routines to progress in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Michael Jason Isbell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vilci84
Maybe it's time
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Nobody knows what waits for the dead
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
And the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But if I could take spirits from my past and bring' 'em here
You know I would, you know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to think he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the worldly man was lost and that the hell was real
Well, I've seen hell in Reno
And this world's one big ol' Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your plans
And a train to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
@messiassilva5771
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change a man
Hell, it takes a lot to try
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
Some folks just believe in the things they've heard
In the things they read
Nobody knows what awaits for the dead
I'm glad I can't go back to where I came from
I'm glad those days are gone, gone for good
But If I could take spirits from my past and bringin' 'em here
You know I would, You know I would
Nobody speaks to God these days
Nobody speaks to God these days
I'd like to thank he's looking down and laughing at our ways
Nobody speaks to God these days
When I was a child they tried to fool me
Said the world lament was lost and that the hell was real
But I've seen hell there ain't no
And this world's one big old Catherine wheel
Spinnin' still
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
It takes a lot to change your blame
And tryin' to change your mind
Maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Oh, maybe it's time to let the old ways die
Talvez Seja a Hora
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
É preciso muito para mudar um homem
Caramba, é preciso muito para tentar
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Algumas pessoas simplesmente acreditam nas coisas que ouviram
Nas coisas que eles lêem
Ninguém sabe o que espera pelos mortos
Estou feliz por não poder voltar de onde eu vim
Eu estou feliz que esses dias se foram, foram para sempre
Mas se eu pudesse pegar espíritos do meu passado e trazê-los aqui
Você sabe que eu faria Você sabe que eu faria
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Eu gostaria de agradecer que ele está olhando para baixo e rindo de nossos caminhos
Ninguém fala com Deus hoje em dia
Quando eu era criança eles tentaram me enganar
Disse que o lamento do mundo estava perdido e que o inferno era real
Mas eu vi o inferno não há
E esse mundo é uma grande e velha Roda de Catherine
Ainda girando
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
É preciso muito para mudar sua culpa
E tentando mudar sua mente
Talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
Oh, talvez seja hora de deixar os velhos hábitos morrerem
@kiarajimenez6497
so Bradley is an actor that I didn´t know could sing and Lady Gaga is a singer that I didn´t know could act and both of them are amazing in those arts.
@dramaticsoul6586
jajajajajaja
@kiarajimenez6497
@@dramaticsoul6586 que te hace gracia? Jeje
@dramaticsoul6586
+Kiara jimenez la ironía. :)
@ployjornkhokkruad6431
Couldn't agree more!
@lostcosmos3245
No, theyre not.
@ScarlettJ1221
Bradley has some pipes! I never knew he could sing so well, I'm blown away
@antonycapewell3625
ScarlettP he train his vocals for 18 months before doing this movie talk on the Ellen daytime show about it , completely shows if you put effort into something it pays off
@claverhouse1
The vocal training was to allow him to pitch his voice an octave lower than normal, not in how to sing.
@lauraishmael2635
He spent 18 months learning to sing and learning how to play the guitar. And also worked with a voice coach for singing AND to drop his range down an octave. His real speaking voice is much more in the tenor range rather than baritone/bass.