It's Time

Imagine Dragons

About It's Time

"It's Time" is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons, taken from the band's 2011 EP, It's Time, their major label debut EP, Continued Silence, as well as their major debut studio album, Night Visions (2012). The song's production is handled by Brandon Darner, and its lyrics describe the narrator's resistance to change in the face of great turmoil. The single was created prior to the recruitment of Daniel Platzman, and also prior to the departure of Andrew and Brittany Tolman. The song was first uploaded to YouTube on December 20, 2010, but did not receive an official single release until 2012. After the song was covered on Glee and heavy rotation in commercials and television shows, the song received commercial success and reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's first Top 40 single, as well as number four on the Alternative Songs chart and number three on the Rock Songs chart. With 32 weeks, it had the longest run on the Alternative Songs Top 10 in 2012. The single reached the top 10 in Austria (#6), Czech Republic (#10), Ireland (#9), India (#17) Japan (#7), Billboard Pop Songs (#10), and Portugal (#6) and peaked at number 23 in the United Kingdom. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and CRIA, and Platinum by the ARIA. It was also nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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So this is what you meant
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
'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

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

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Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is an American alternative rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band gained exposure following the September 2012 release of their debut studio album, Night Visions and first single "It's Time". more »

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Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"It's Time" is a song written by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons. The song was first released on Valentine's Day 2012 as part of Imagine Dragons' "Continued Silence" EP.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also a commercial success worldwide, reaching top 40 in several countries.
Composition
The song is praised for its intricate mandolin-driven melody and infectious choruses. It was written by all four members of the band and expresses a desire to start anew, while accepting change.
Cover by Glee
The American TV show Glee, known for covering popular songs and showcasing them in musical performances, covered "It's Time" in 2012 during its fourth season.
Glee Performance
"It's Time" was performed by Glee actor Darren Criss, whose character, Blaine Anderson, sang it as an emotional serenade to his on-screen boyfriend, Kurt Hummel, better known as "Klaine".
Reception of Glee Version
The Glee rendition of "It's Time" was generally well received by critics. Darren Criss's powerful vocals and emotional delivery of the song were particularly noted.
Music Video
The music video for Imagine Dragon's "It's Time" is set in a desert and illustrates the band's journey towards success. It received a nomination for Best Rock Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
Use in Media
"It's Time" has been featured in several films and Television series including The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Glee, and Once Upon a Time, demonstrating the song's lasting impact and appeal.
Inspiration
According to lead singer Dan Reynolds, the inspiration for the song came from a difficult time in his life when he was contemplating dropping out of college. It’s about making a change in your life, but confronting the fear that often accompanies such transitions.
Accolades
"It's Time" earned Imagine Dragons their first major accolade, a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance in 2013. Despite not winning, the nomination helped the band garner widespread attention.

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