Let It Be
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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
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, 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
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Overall Meaning

The song "Let It Be" by The Beatles is a beautiful ballad about finding comfort and solace in difficult times. The first stanza talks about reaching out to Mother Mary for help and guidance when one is facing adversity. The second stanza talks about how people who have experienced heartbreak and pain can still find hope and that there is always an answer to their troubles. The final stanza refers to the comforting presence of music and the idea that no matter how intense the darkness, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.


The repeated phrase "let it be" is a powerful mantra that speaks for itself. It is a message to let go of control and surrender to the universe, trusting that everything happens for a reason. It is a reminder to have faith that everything will work out in the end, even when things seem challenging and difficult.


The song, written by Paul McCartney in 1969, was inspired by a dream he had about his late mother, Mary McCartney. He felt that she was visiting him in his dreams to offer him comfort and advice. This gave the song a deeply personal meaning for McCartney and it resonated with many people around the world who could relate to the message of hope and letting go.


"Let It Be" was released as a single in March 1970 and topped the charts in the US and UK. The song went on to become one of the most iconic songs in The Beatles' discography, loved by fans all over the world. It has been covered hundreds of times by artists from different genres, including Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson. The song's impact and legacy are a testament to its enduring message of hope and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
When I face difficulties in my life, I think of my mother, Mary, who brings comfort to me.


Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
She advises me to let things happen naturally, without trying to control them.


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


Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
I should let things be and not interfere or try to change them.


Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
My mother's advice is valuable and should be thoughtfully considered.


And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree
If everyone who is suffering can come together and find common ground, there is hope for a solution.


There will be an answer, let it be
If we allow things to unfold naturally, a solution or resolution will come on its own.


For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Even if people are separated or divided, there is still a possibility for them to understand and come together.


And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even in dark or difficult times, there is still hope and positivity to be found.


Shine until tomorrow, let it be
Hope and positivity should be held onto and nurtured, even if it means waiting until tomorrow for things to improve.


I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Each day begins anew and my mother continues to provide guidance and support for me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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