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  Imagine Dragons Its Time Cori Lenon <lenoncori5@gmail.com> - 2023-12-10 11:59 -0800

#52114 — Imagine Dragons Its Time

Imagine Dragons: The Story Behind Their Hit Song "It's Time"
Imagine Dragons is one of the most popular rock bands in the world, with millions of fans and multiple awards. But how did they come up with their breakthrough single "It's Time", which catapulted them to fame and success?


"It's Time" was released in 2012 as the lead single from their first major label EP, Continued Silence, and later included on their debut album Night Visions. The song was written by lead singer Dan Reynolds during a difficult time in his life, when he had dropped out of college and was struggling with his identity and faith. He told The Huffington Post that he wrote the song at 3 a.m. on his computer, and that the words just came to him. He said: "I knew I had something special coming. When a song is most honest and most raw thatâs when you know youâre doing something right."



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The song is about resisting change and staying true to oneself, even when facing challenges and pressures. The chorus repeats the line "It's time to begin, isn't it?", which reflects the narrator's readiness to start a new chapter in his life. The song also features a prominent mandolin riff, which adds a folk-rock element to the band's alternative rock sound.


The song was well received by critics and audiences alike, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Alternative Songs chart. It also became a hit in several other countries, such as Austria, Ireland, Japan, and the UK. 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.


The music video for "It's Time" was directed by Anthony Leonardi III and premiered on April 17, 2012. It shows the band performing in a desert, while being chased by a group of masked men who try to capture them. The video also features scenes of Reynolds breaking free from a cage and running towards a cliff. The video has over 549 million views on YouTube as of April 2023.


"It's Time" is one of Imagine Dragons' most iconic songs, and a testament to their creativity and authenticity. It showcases their ability to blend different genres and influences, and to express their emotions and experiences through music.



After the success of "It's Time", Imagine Dragons released their debut album Night Visions on September 4, 2012. The album was mostly produced by the band themselves, along with Alex da Kid and Brandon Darner from The Envy Corps. The album features a mix of pop rock, alternative rock, folk, and hip hop elements, reflecting the band's diverse musical influences and tastes. Reynolds said that the album was inspired by his dreams and nightmares, which gave it a dark and cinematic tone. He said: "We all sat in a room and wrote out what all our dreams are. And then we wrote out what our nightmares are. And then we wrote out what our fears are. And then we wrote out what our hopes are. And then we wrote songs about them."


The album received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the band's energy and catchy melodies, but criticized the lack of originality and coherence. However, the album was a commercial success, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 83,000 copies sold in its first week. It also topped the Billboard Alternative Albums and Rock Albums charts, and reached the top ten in several other countries, such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the UK. The album has sold over seven million copies worldwide as of April 2023, and has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA.


The album spawned four more singles: "Radioactive", "Hear Me", "Demons", and "On Top of the World". "Radioactive" became the band's biggest hit to date, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance in 2014. The song was featured in several media outlets, such as video games, trailers, commercials, and TV shows. "Demons" was another successful single, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Pop Songs chart. It also became one of the best-selling digital singles of all time, with over 10 million copies sold in the US alone.






Night Visions established Imagine Dragons as one of the most popular and influential rock bands of the 2010s. The album showcased their ability to create anthemic songs that resonated with millions of listeners around the world. The album also paved the way for their future releases, such as Smoke + Mirrors (2015), Evolve (2017), Origins (2018), and Mercury - Acts 1 & 2 (2021).

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