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Cure for the Itch
Linkin Park Lyrics


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Folks, we have a very special guest for you tonight
I'd like to introduce
Mr. Hahn

Let's hear it for the great
Mr. Hahn

And now for a lesson in rhythm management
Let's begin

Alright now
Wasn't that fun?
Let's try something else

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Cure for the Itch" by Linkin Park introduces Mr. Hahn, who is the group's DJ. It signals that this song is going to primarily focus on the instrumental aspect of the band. As the music starts, the listeners are prompted to get ready for a lesson in rhythm management. The band members don't want the audience to sit back and enjoy some catchy lyrics; they want to educate them too. The lesson is emphasized by the use of samples of classical Indian music intertwined with the modern beats of the song, resulting in a unique sound that captures the attention of the audience.


As the music continues, one can hear instruments that are not traditionally used in rock, like the use of various percussive instruments. The complexity and technical skill showcased in this piece are accounted for by the fact that Joe Hahn has a degree in drawing and painting from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Hahn's training in visual arts reflects in his approach to making music, as he uses sound to paint a vivid picture in the minds of listeners and creates something that is simultaneously informative and entertaining.


Overall, "Cure for the Itch" is an instrumental masterpiece that highlights Linkin Park's willingness to experiment with their sound and push the boundaries of conventional rock music. It is an essential component of their album, "Hybrid Theory," and is significant to understand the evolution of the band's sound.


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Line by Line Meaning

Folks, we have a very special guest for you tonight
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves because we have a very important person joining us today.


I'd like to introduce
Allow me to present to you


Mr. Hahn
The great Mr. Hahn


Let's hear it for the great
Please give a round of applause for the amazing


Mr. Hahn
Mr. Hahn


And now for a lesson in rhythm management
It's time to learn about how to control and manipulate rhythm


Let's begin
We shall start now


Alright now
Okay, listen up


Wasn't that fun?
That was enjoyable, wasn't it?


Let's try something else
Now, let's move on to a different activity or topic.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jajo z Choroszczy

Lyrics:
Folks, we have a very special guest for you tonight
I would like to introduce

Mr. Hahn
Let's hear it for the great
Mr. Hahn
And now for a lesson in rhythm management
Let's begin
Alright now
Wasn't that fun?
Let's try something else



All comments from YouTube:

Jenovasson

"Alright now wasn't that fun? Let's try something else." Mr Hahn goes from sick, dank beats to a profoundly emotional piano ballad. This song epitomized Linkin Park and their music. As much as my musical tastes have changed and evolved over the years I have ways stuck to my guns on how amazing their first two albums were.

Kyladio 93

Couldn't agree more

Talha

a thousand suns and living things are still the best

AltFreak25

Hahn should go solo. I'm going to let myself out.

Leo M.

@Talha A Thousand Suns is amazing but I find Living Things to be their least interesting other than One More Light. It's mostly middle of the road electronic pop rock songs and the songs where they do experiment don't work for me. I do love Lost in the Echo and Castle of Glass though.

Void

I can relate and I listen to Hybrid Theory and Meteora at least once a day. Linkin Park has become an obsession to me.

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Jared

It's safe to say I wouldn't be who I am today without linkin park. R.I.P Chester

SelenioEcho

Me too.

Nicolas Goldring

Same here.

The Fan

Same im a completely different person now I just listen to Linkin Park ALL the time (I mean it) and I love every song😍R. I. P Chester

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