Let It Be
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 The Beatles' "Let It Be" are full of symbolism and wisdom, especially in times of trouble. The song alludes to a common religious symbol, Mother Mary, who serves as a source of comfort and wisdom when the singer finds himself in difficult situations. The repeated phrase "Speaking words of wisdom, let it be" represents the idea of letting go of worries and allowing oneself to be guided by wisdom and faith.


The song also speaks to the importance of hope and resilience in the face of despair. The line "And when the broken-hearted people living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be" suggests that there is a collective, universal struggle for hope and understanding, and that by coming together, we can find an answer and a way forward.


Overall, the lyrics to "Let It Be" encourage listeners to find strength and solace in sources of faith and wisdom, to hold onto hope even in the darkest of times, and to trust that there will be an answer to the struggles we face.


Line by Line Meaning

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
In difficult times, a spiritual figure (Mother Mary) provides comfort and support


Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Mother Mary's advice is to simply 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 the darkest moments, the spiritual figure remains present and supportive


And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
When people who have been hurt find common ground and unite


There will be an answer, let it be
Through unity and acceptance, a solution or resolution will surface on its own without force


For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Even if people have gone separate ways, there is hope for reconciliation and understanding


And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even in darkness, there is a source of hope and inspiration


Shine until tomorrow, let it be
The light and hope will remain present until the next day and beyond


I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
In good times, the spiritual figure remains present and brings joy and inspiration


There will be an answer
Belief in a positive outcome, even in uncertain times


Whisper words of wisdom
The soft guidance and inspiration that can lead to clarity and understanding


Let it be
The ultimate message of acceptance and trust in the natural order of things


Yeah, let it be
Affirmation of the message of acceptance and trust in the natural order of things




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

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