it's time
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When you said that you were spent
And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top
Don't hold back
Packing my bags and giving the Academy a rain check
I don't ever want to let you down
I don't ever want to leave this town
This city never sleeps at night
It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am
So this is where you fell
And I am left to sell
The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell right to the top
Don't look back
Turning to rags and giving the commodities a rain check
I don't ever want to let you down
I don't ever want to leave this town
'Cause after all
This city never sleeps at night
It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am
It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am
This road never looked so lonely
This house doesn't burn down slowly
To ashes
To ashes
It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am
It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I'm just the same as I was
Now don't you understand
I'm never changing who I am
"It's Time" by Imagine Dragons is a song about taking control over your own life, and starting anew no matter how spent or broken one may feel. The lyrics begin with the acknowledgement of an internal crisis – we hear the singer questioning their own motivation and the direction they’ve taken in life so far. However, instead of staying stagnant in their misery, the singer is prompted to “build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top”, indicating a new beginning. The lyrics emphasize the need tolet go of the past, to “never look back,” and to focus both eyes forward so as not to miss out on new opportunities.
The song’s chorus is meant to reinforce the singer's belief in themselves, to never become something they're not or forget their true values or identity. It's an anthem, both for the singer and the listener, about personal growth and development by staying true to oneself. The “path to heaven” may be clouded, but the singer reminds us that itis still tangible and attainable, as long as we don’t forget “who I am.”
In essence, the song is about recognizing the inevitable obstacles and setbacks that we face in life but persevering anyway, with a clear sense of self and purpose. It emphasizes the need to grow and adapt without forgetting one's core values, and to never give up on oneself. The song ultimately portrays the message that in order to succeed, you need to stay true to yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is what you meant
This is the true meaning behind what you said before
When you said that you were spent
When you expressed that you were emotionally drained
And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit, right to the top
Now it's time to start rebuilding from the lowest point and work your way back up
Don't hold back
Don't restrain yourself or hold yourself back from what you truly want
Packing my bags and giving the Academy a rain check
I'm leaving some things behind and postponing others to pursue my own journey
I don't ever want to let you down
I never want to disappoint you
I don't ever want to leave this town
I never want to leave this place behind
'Cause after all
Because ultimately
This city never sleeps at night
This city is constantly active and alive even at night
It's time to begin, isn't it?
It's time to start moving forward, right?
I get a little bit bigger but then I'll admit
I may grow and change, but I'll still admit some things about myself
I'm just the same as I was
I'm still essentially the same person I was before
Now don't you understand
Don't you see or realize?
I'm never changing who I am
I'll always stay true to who I am
This road never looked so lonely
This path ahead looks very solitary
This house doesn't burn down slowly
This situation won't slowly fade away or crumble
To ashes
To complete destruction
To ashes
To complete destruction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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