Let It Be Me
Shaggy and The Beatles Lyrics


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When I find myself in times of trouble, 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

And when the broken hearted people 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
Yeah, there will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
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, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be




Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Let It Be" by The Beatles are a reflection of the band's philosophy of letting go and finding peace in trying times. The song speaks of the role of Mother Mary, who is seen as a symbol of comfort and guidance in times of trouble. In the first verse, the singer finds solace in the words of Mother Mary and is comforted by her wisdom when he is in darkness.


The song then proceeds to a chorus that beckons the listener to let go and find peace. This is particularly seen in the lines "Let it be, let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, let it be." The repetitive nature of the chorus reinforces the idea of letting go and finding inner peace.


The second verse speaks of the broken-hearted people of the world and how there is still hope for them to find solace. The singer believes that the answer lies in letting it be, and that they will eventually find an answer to their troubles.


The third verse speaks of a light that shines even in the darkest of nights. This light is symbolic of hope and perseverance, and the singer believes that it will continue to shine until tomorrow. Mother Mary makes another appearance, speaking words of wisdom to the singer.


Overall, "Let It Be" is a song about finding peace in troubled times, and the philosophy of letting go and surrendering to the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
During difficult times, I feel comforted by a maternal figure, perhaps interpreted as the Virgin Mary


Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
The wise words she speaks are to let things be and not try to control everything


And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Even in my darkest moments, she is a constant source of support and guidance


Let it be, let it be
The mantra of the song is to let things be and not try to force them into a certain direction


Whisper words of wisdom
The advice given is not forceful, but gentle and delivered in a way to inspire reflection


And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
When all those who have experienced heartache come together in acceptance


There will be an answer, let it be
There will be a solution or resolution, but it can only come through letting things be


For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Despite being separated, there is still hope for reconciliation and understanding


Yeah, there will be an answer
The repetition of this line reinforces the importance of letting things be


And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even in dark and uncertain times, there is a glimmer of hope


Shine until tomorrow, let it be
That hope will continue to persist through the night and into the next day


I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
New beginnings and optimistic awakenings are met with guidance and support from a maternal figure




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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This is how I'm going to introduce my kids to the Beatles

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I’m going to tell my kids this was The Beatles…this is freaking beautiful! 😂

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