I was in a foul mood and felt like shit on the way to work this morning. “Let it Be” came on and the sun peeked out from the clouds, everything seemed fresher, brighter. I started to relax and feel a bit better. I sang along, making sure that I didn’t hold back, looking like that berk that sings to himself in his car on the way to work. I thought about how things are on the up, as I’m slowly recuperating from a remission of Crohns. The season is changing, the weather warming up. I actually felt decent, and happy to be there, at that moment. The four minutes and three seconds passed, all too quickly, and things returned to normal through the magic of “Random Play” and Slipknot hit the speakers.
This song, to me, is beautiful. Even the repeating chorus, which gives it the “sing-alongness” that made it such a hit in 1970. The lyrics, as per Paul McCartney’s usual style, are easy but meaningful. They convey the message of the song without being too cerebral. It is the height of McCartney’s song writing, at least to me.
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, …..
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, …..
