- Similes:
**"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, like the voices of a distant memory."**
-This simile compares the speaker's experience of receiving guidance from Mother Mary to the distant, but familiar, sound of a memory.
**"And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, like the breeze at dawn has secrets to tell me."**
-In this simile, the speaker's experience of receiving guidance from Mother Mary is compared to the gentle and revealing nature of the breeze at dawn.
- Metaphors:
**"And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be."**
-This metaphor compares the speaker's reliance on divine guidance to a light that shines through even in cloudy times.
**"And when the broken hearted people living in desperate times
You'll find me where I belong
And I will rise and fall at your feet and do what you tell me."**
-This metaphor portrays the speaker's devotion and willingness to serve those in need, likening their commitment to a servant rising and falling at someone's feet.
These similes and metaphors add depth and imagery to the lyrics of "Let It Be," evoking a sense of comfort, guidance, and resilience in times of challenge.