Let It Be
The Beatles Recovered Band Lyrics
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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
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, yeah 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
Yeah 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
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
There will be no sorrow, let it be eeee
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be no sorrow, let it be
Let it be, let it be, yeah let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
The opening verse of Let It Be sets the tone for the entire song, as it introduces the idea of finding comfort and guidance in times of trouble. The mention of "Mother Mary" has been interpreted in a variety of ways, with some suggesting that it refers to the mother of Jesus, while others argue that it is a reference to McCartney's own mother, Mary, who passed away when he was just 14 years old. Regardless of the specific reference, the phrase suggests a maternal figure who offers solace and support in difficult times. The repetition of the phrase "let it be" reinforces this idea of acceptance and surrender, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and doubts and trust in a higher power.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to a broader theme of unity and hope, as McCartney sings about a world in which even the "broken hearted people" can find resolution and peace. The refrain of "there will be an answer, let it be" supports this message, suggesting that even in moments of uncertainty or despair, there is a path forward if we are willing to let go of our fears and doubts. The final verse, with its references to a light that shines even during cloudy nights and a comforting presence that banishes sorrow, drives home the message of hope and resilience that underpins the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
In moments of distress, guidance arrives in the form of Mother Mary
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
She imparts insightful advice, encouraging acceptance and peace
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Even in the most trying moments, she is present, offering comfort and solace
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Allowing events to unfold without interference or resistance
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Speaking softly, imparting guidance and knowledge
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
When people overcome their pain and suffering together
There will be an answer, let it be
A solution or resolution will come about naturally
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
Even when separated, there is hope for reunion and understanding
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be
Letting go with calmness and patience
There will be an answer, let it be
A resolution, conclusion or epiphany will arrive on its own
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Even when everything seems bleak, there is still hope and brightness
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
May the light persist until tomorrow comes
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
In the morning, she offers inspiration and hope
There will be no sorrow, let it be eeee
With acceptance and peace, there will be no more pain
Yeah let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Allowing events to transpire without intervention
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Offering advice with a gentle voice
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.