Bleed It Out
►Linkin Park Lyrics

Yeah, here we go for the hundredth time
Starting this cycle all over again; repeating the same behavior disregarding the consequences

Hand grenade pins in every line
Intense emotions, explosive and dangerous

Throw 'em up and let something shine
Expressing oneself without holding back or fear of judgment

Going out of my fucking mind
Feeling overwhelmed and losing control of one's thoughts and emotions

Filthy mouth, no excuse
Using harsh language without justification or remorse

Find a new place to hang this noose
Seeking new ways to express emotions and feelings

String me up from atop these roofs
Being scrutinized and judged by others

Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Being bound by one's own thoughts and emotions

Truth is you can stop and stare
People may observe and judge, but ultimately, it's up to the individual to overcome their struggles

Bled myself out and no one cares
Sharing personal struggles but feeling ignored or neglected by others

Dug a trench out, laid down there
Retreating and isolating oneself from the world

With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Being unable to find a way out of a difficult situation

Yeah, someone pour it in
Seeking external input or influence to help cope with struggles

Make it a dirt dance floor again
Using music and self-expression to cope with emotions

Say your prayers and stomp it out
Finding release and relief through physical expression

When they bring that chorus in
Finding solace and comfort in shared experiences

I bleed it out
Expressing one's struggles and emotions through music and art

Digging deeper just to throw it away
Looking for answers and solutions but only finding temporary relief

Go, stop the show
Stopping everything to address and confront one's struggles

Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Difficulty expressing emotions coherently

Shotgun opera, lock and load
Powerful and intense emotions being released

Cock it back and then watch it go
Letting emotions take over and observing their impact

Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Reaching out for help and support

Death is rolling in every verse
Feeling consumed and overwhelmed by struggles

Candy paint on his brand new hearse
A facade of happiness and success hiding inner turmoil and pain

Can't contain him;
Unable to control one's own emotions and thoughts

He knows he works
Acknowledging that struggles and hardships are part of the human experience

Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Admitting the pain and difficulty of confronting struggles

Doesn't matter how hard I try
Efforts to overcome struggles may prove futile

Half the words don't mean a thing
Difficulty expressing emotions and thoughts coherently

And I know that I won't be satisfied
The journey to overcoming struggles and finding satisfaction may be never-ending

So, why try ignoring him?
Confronting struggles head-on is necessary for growth and progress

I've opened up these scars
Confronting and addressing past traumas and struggles

I'll make you face this
Confronting others with one's struggles and emotions

I've pulled myself so far
Acknowledging personal growth and progress

Just to throw it away
Feeling as though efforts to overcome struggles are futile or temporary