Final Masquerade
Linkin Park Lyrics
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With words you wouldn't say
Suddenly tomorrow's
Moment washed away
'Cause I don't have a reason
And you don't have the time
We both keep on waiting
For something we won't find
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
All I ever wanted
Secrets that you keep
All you ever wanted
The truth I couldn't speak
'Cause I can't see forgiveness
And you can't see the crime
And we both keep on waiting
For what we left behind
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Final masquerade
Standing at the end of the final masquerade
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
The lyrics of Linkin Park's song Final Masquerade are about the breakdown of a relationship between two people, and the feelings of confusion, disappointment, and betrayal that come with it. The song opens with the singer feeling torn apart by words that were left unspoken, which led to a moment that washed away unexpectedly. Both parties are left waiting for something that they won't find because they don't have time to work things out, or a reason for why it's ending.
The chorus is about the singer's struggles with forgiveness and the inability to move on from the pain they feel in the relationship. They had secrets they wanted to share, but couldn't because of the lack of trust and the truth they couldn't speak. The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday, but it has begun to fade along with the skies as shadows start to loom. The other person had assured them that the relationship would be forever, but it slipped away, leaving them standing at the end of the final masquerade, realizing that it was all a facade, and the truth had finally been revealed.
Overall, the lyrics of the song Final Masquerade are very emotional and relatable to anyone who has experienced a breakup. It captures the pain and resentment that come with the end of a relationship and the struggles that come with trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tearing me apart
Causing me emotional pain
With words you wouldn't say
With the unspoken hurtful things you think about me
Suddenly tomorrow's Moment washed away
The possibility of a better future suddenly disappeared
'Cause I don't have a reason
I am clueless and have no justification
And you don't have the time
You are too busy or disinterested to explain it to me
We both keep on waiting
We both remain hopeful that things will eventually get better
For something we won't find
For an answer or resolution that doesn't exist
The light on the horizon
The hope of a better future
Was brighter yesterday
Was more promising in the past
Shadows floating over
Doubt and uncertainty taking over
Skies begin to fade
The future becomes uncertain and bleak
You said it was forever
You promised that it would last forever
But then it slipped away
But then it ended unexpectedly
Standing at the end of
We are both at the end of
The final masquerade
Our illusions and pretenses finally stripped away
All I ever wanted
All I ever desired
Secrets that you keep
The hidden truths you refuse to share with me
All you ever wanted
All you desired
The truth I couldn't speak
The truth I was afraid to say out loud
'Cause I can't see forgiveness
I am unable to see a way to forgive
And you can't see the crime
You are unable to recognize your wrongdoing
And we both keep on waiting
We continue to wait for resolution
For what we left behind
For what we lost or abandoned along the way
Standing at the end of
We are both at the end of
The final masquerade
Our illusions and pretenses finally stripped away
Standing at the end of
We are both at the end of
The final masquerade
Our illusions and pretenses finally stripped away
Standing at the end of
We are both at the end of
The final masquerade
Our illusions and pretenses finally stripped away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, EMILE HAYNIE, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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@SURAJ-ux9xd
Tearing me apart
With words you wouldn't say
Suddenly tomorrow's
Moment washed away
'Cause I don't have a reason
And you don't have the time
We both keep on waiting
For something we won't find
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
All I ever wanted
Secrets that you keep
All you ever wanted
The truth I couldn't speak
'Cause I can't see forgiveness
And you can't see the crime
And we both keep on waiting
For what we left behind
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Final masquerade
Standing at the end of the final masquerade
The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
@ShadowGaming-oh2rx
Tearing me apart with words you wouldn't say,
And suddenly tomorrow's a moment washed away.
'Cause I don't have a reason, and you don't have the time,
But we both keep on waiting for something we won't find.
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
The final masquerade!
All I ever wanted, the secrets that you keep,
All you've ever wanted, the truth I couldn't speak.
'Cause I can't see forgiveness, and you can't see the crime,
And we both keep on waiting for what we left behind.
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
The final masquerade!
The final masquerade!
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
The final masquerade!
@reels2riffs
Personally, I see it this way:
-Their first album: "Hybrid Theory EP" (1999,), was a GREAT insight into what the band would be known for, a well-made blend of rap and rock
-Their second album" "Hybrid Theory" (Bonus Track Version, 2000,), was the first Linkin Park album I ever listened to, back when I got into them after hearing the song "Runaway," from an old promo of Shadow the Hedgehog. Ah, memories. Most of the songs have a nice blend of rap, and rock, with more emphasis on screaming, and more punk this time.
-Their third album: "Reanimation" (2002,), was mostly just new remixes of the songs from Hybrid Theory(2000,), but overall, I actually quite like some of the remixes. Granted the whole album isn't perfect ,and some of the remixes are NOTHING compared to the original songs, but overall.......meh.
-Their fourth album: "Meteora" (2003, Bonus Track Version,), is probably my favorite album of theirs of all time. SO many catchy songs(Breaking the Habit, Numb, Easier To Run, Faint,), that I grew up with back in elementary school and middle school, and this is the album that PUT Linkin Park on the map. A perfect blend of rock, rap, some punk here and there, and GREAt techno. Overall, their finest work, which has YET to be topped.
-Their fifth album: "Collision Course" (2004, Deluxe Version,), was ok. I like the remixes, and granted, they featured Jay-Z, who I despise now, but this was back when people could actually tolerate his music somewhat. But, Will Smith does indeed save this album by giving us an AWESOME remix of Numb and his song Party Starter. Overall, a decent album.
-Their sixth album: "Minutes To Midnight" (2007, Deluxe Version,), was a slight improvement in terms of their musical direction. Granted, this is probably their softest album, with rock elements being an occurrence here and there in a few songs, but overall, it was a good album.
-Their seventh, and most mixed album, "A Thousand Suns" (2010, Deluxe Version,), continues to cause SO much controversy to THIS day, mostly because the band took SO many new directions with this album. Focusing on more alternative rock, rap, and HIGH emphasis on electro punk rock. Overall, I actually quite like it. I hated it upon its release, but looking back on it, and giving it a good listen a few more times, the album is actually VERY AWESOME! I LOVE their experimentation, and most of the songs are nice to hear. Overall, SO underrated!
-Their eigth album, "Living Things," (2012,), saw them return to their rock elements, but still had emphasis on electric tecnho punk. Overall, a nice comeback, but could have been better.
-Their ninth album, "Recharged" (2013,), WAS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE! It took all the songs we loved from "Living Things" and turned them into garbage substitute dub step remixes. HORRIBLE ALBUM............except for the new song: "A Light That Never Comes."
-Their tenth album, "The Hunting Party" (2014,), was the album fans had been hoping for. Taking away MOST of the electric punk and techno rock that left fans mixed, this album focuses CORELY on Linkin Park's: punk rock, rock, and rap. Most of the songs on this album are flawless, and in fact, is as good as Meteora. Yeah, I said it. Deal with it! The songs have that classic Linkin Park feel, and it makes you feel all nostalgic all over again! Overall, this IS the Linkin Park album fans had been hoping for! NEAR FLAWLESS!
Oh, and P.S., in terms of their movie songs, I love ALL of them.
-"What I've Done" - theme from Transformers (2007)
-"New Divide" - theme from Transformers 2: Revenge of The Fallen (2009)
-"Iridescent" - theme from Transformers 3: Dark of The Moon (2011)
-"Roads Untraveled" - ending theme song from Need For Speed (2014)
All of these songs are PERFECT, FLAWLESS, SOLID ROCK SONG THAT MAKE THE MOVIES LISTE DHERE EVEN MORE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@krstnchrss
"Final Masquerade"
Tearing me apart with words you wouldn't say,
And suddenly tomorrow's a moment washed away.
'Cause I don't have a reason, and you don't have the time,
But we both keep on waiting for something we won't find.
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
The final masquerade!
All I ever wanted, the secrets that you keep,
All you've ever wanted, the truth I couldn't speak.
'Cause I can't see forgiveness, and you can't see the crime,
And we both keep on waiting for what we left behind.
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
The final masquerade!
The final masquerade!
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
The light on the horizon was brighter yesterday,
With shadows floating over, the scars begin to fade.
We said it was forever but then it slipped away,
Standing at the end of the final masquerade.
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
Standing at the end of the final masquerade!
The final masquerade!
@littlelink935
linkin park is my childhood
linkin park will always be a part of me
@hexiusuniverse2984
nice Asura pic bro only bad thing about soul eater is maka skirt shots :P
@blackmansgames7386
KeshinAsura God of Madness you and me both my friend
@sirmixalot38
KeshinAsura God of Madness same
@ciro7027
KeshinAsura God of Madness I agree with you. I listened to Linkin Park since I was born. (Reanimation Album)
@ellarahilly4397
I agree i feel much better listening to Linkin Park it make me feel better!
@randomgian1480
Sang like an Angel
Screamed like a Demon
Lived like a Human
Died as a Legend
Chester will not be forgotten
@chrissywhitaker1018
Nothing to say other than (word) says it all!
@steveyo5833
Hero’s come and go but legends are forever
@steveyo5833
Rip Chester Bennington