The Catalyst
© ║Linkin Park Lyrics
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We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't outmatched
It can't be outrun
No
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
Linkin Park's song "The Catalyst" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of life and the challenges that we face as individuals and as a society. The lyrics "God bless us everyone, We're a broken people living under loaded gun" reference the idea that we are living in a world that is filled with danger, conflict, and uncertainty. The line "it can't be outfought, it can't be outdone, it can't outmatched, it can't be outrun" further emphasizes the point that these problems are not easily conquered, but they must be faced head-on.
The second verse speaks to the consequences of our actions, specifically the sins that we commit. The line "will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, for the sins of our hand, the sins of our tongue, the sins of our father, the sins of our young?" questions whether we will be punished for our actions and those of our predecessors. The final lines "Lift me up, Let me go" appears to be a plea for release or for some form of escape from the world’s struggles as well as a desire to overcome the challenges that we face.
Line by Line Meaning
God bless us everyone
May God give us strength and protection
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
We are a damaged society living in constant danger and fear
And it can't be outfought
This threat cannot be defeated by force
It can't be outdone
This threat cannot be surpassed
It can't outmatched
This threat cannot be overcome
It can't be outrun
This threat cannot be escaped from
No
This is a firm statement of fact
And when I close my eyes tonight
When I am alone with my thoughts
To symphonies of blinding light
To the overwhelming and intense feelings I experience
(God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
Despite our brokenness and vulnerability, we are still in need of divine protection
Like memories in cold decay
Like past events that have become desolate and meaningless
Transmissions echoing away
Sounds and signals are disappearing into the distance
Far from the world of you and I
Away from the reality of our lives
Where oceans bleed into the sky
A surreal scene where the boundaries between elements of nature are blurred
God save us everyone,
May God come to our aid
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
Will we be consumed by the extreme consequences of our actions
For the sins of our hand
Because of the harmful actions we have taken
The sins of our tongue
Because of the hurtful words we have spoken
The sins of our father
Because of the legacy and influence of our ancestors
The sins of our young
Because of the negative impact we are having on future generations
And when I close my eyes tonight
When I confront my fears and doubts alone
To symphonies of blinding light
To the intense and overwhelming emotions I experience
(God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, oh)
May God protect us from the overwhelming consequences of our actions
Lift me up
Help me rise up from my struggles and problems
Let me go
Allow me to move on and let go of the past
God bless us everyone
May God continue to give us strength and protection
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
We are still a vulnerable society living in constant danger and fear
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@enjoymusicwithsurya7882
God, bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no!
God, bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no!
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
God, bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
Oh, like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
God, save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young, no!
God, save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young, no!
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light!
God, save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
Oh, like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Oh, like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go
Lift me up, let me go-
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no!
God, bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun, no!
God, bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun
@Marston687
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't outmatched
It can't be outrun
No
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
@KnightSRB
"The Catalyst"
[2x]
God bless us everyone,
We're a broken people living under loaded gun.
And it can't be outfought,
It can't be outdone,
It can't be outmatched,
It can't be outrun.
No!
And when I close my eyes tonight,
To symphonies of blinding light!
God bless us everyone,
We're a broken people living under loaded gun.
Oh!
Like memories in cold decay,
Transmissions echoing away,
Far from the world of you and I,
Where oceans bleed into the sky!
[2x]
God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hands,
The sins of our tongues,
The sins of our fathers,
The sins of our young.
No!
And when I close my eyes tonight,
To symphonies of blinding light!
God save us everyone,
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
Ooh!
Like memories in cold decay,
Transmissions echoing away,
Far from the world of you and I,
Where oceans bleed into the sky!
Oh!
Like memories in cold decay,
Transmissions echoing away,
Far from the world of you and I,
Where oceans bleed into the sky.
[10x]
Lift me up,
Let me go...
God bless us everyone,
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought,
It can't be outdone,
It can't be outmatched,
It can't be outrun.
No!
God bless us everyone,
We're a broken people living under loaded gun.
And it can't be outfought,
It can't be outdone,
It can't be outmatched,
It can't be outrun.
@biroti89
"Lift me up Let me Go"
RIP Chester Bennington"
May god bless your soul.
@LuvBugBlaqkHart
Read this comment just as he started singing that... absolutely breaks my heart.
@metalpunkbeast666
@Kassandra Dea same..
@PJ-od9ev
Kunta not an original comment
@Rbs.97
leslie baby, this comment has nothing to do with being "original" the dude is simply showing his respects
@MacTave141
the church changed that ruling years ago
@purplehaze2358
Stop talking about his death. Remember him for the art he made, not his suicide.
@seano1723
Oh hi doctor bright
@purplehaze2358
@@seano1723 Hello.
@grandiose117
Awkward