Faint
►Linkin Park Lyrics
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Handful of complaints but I can't help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
I am what I want you to want, what I want you to feel
But it's like no matter what I do, I can't convince you
To just believe this is real
So I, let go watching you turn your back like you always do
Face away and pretend I'm not
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
I am, a little bit insecure, a little unconfident
'Cause you don't understand I do what I can
But sometimes I don't make sense
I am, what you never want to say, but I've never had a doubt
It's like no matter what I do I can't convince you for once just to hear me out
So I, let go watching you turn your back like you always do
You face away and pretend I'm not
But I'll be here 'cause you're all that I've got
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
You hear me out now
You're gonna listen to me like it or not
Right now, hear me out now
You're gonna listen to me like it or not
Right now
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
The lyrics of "Faint" by Linkin Park express feelings of being ignored, insecure, and misunderstood. The song starts with the singer addressing his own flaws, acknowledging that he can be lonely, disregarded, and complaining. He reveals that he has scars that are visible to everyone, which may suggest that he has emotional wounds that haven't fully healed. The second part of the verse reveals that he is trying to be what others want him to be, but no matter how hard he tries, he can't convince them that what he feels and wants is real. The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination not to be ignored or forgotten, and the bridge reveals his frustration at not being heard.
The lines "Don't turn your back on me, I won't be ignored" and "Time won't heal this damage anymore" suggest that the singer has been ignored and neglected for a long time, causing emotional damage that cannot easily be fixed. He pleads with the listener to hear him out and pay attention to his words, even if they don't like what they hear. The song's emotional intensity is expressed through the use of powerful instrumentation, including pounding drums, heavy guitars, and frantic vocal delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a little bit of loneliness, a little bit of disregard
I am feeling lonely and ignored by everyone around me.
Handful of complaints but I can't help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
I have complaints about my life, but I cannot hide the pain that I carry with me, and everyone can see the effects of that pain in my life.
I am what I want you to want, what I want you to feel
But it's like no matter what I do, I can't convince you
To just believe this is real
I try to be what you want me to be, and feel what you want me to feel, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot convince you that my emotions and experiences are real and valid.
So I, let go watching you turn your back like you always do
Face away and pretend I'm not
But I'll be here 'cause you're all that I've got
I am used to seeing you turn away from me and pretend that I am not there, but I will always be here for you because you are all I have.
I can't feel the way I did before
Don't turn your back on me
I won't be ignored
Time won't heal this damage anymore
Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored
I cannot go back to feeling the way I used to because of the pain I am experiencing. Please do not turn away from me or ignore my struggles, as time alone cannot heal the damage that has been done.
You hear me out now
You're gonna listen to me like it or not
Right now, hear me out now
You're gonna listen to me like it or not
Right now
I need you to listen to me now, whether you want to or not. This is important and I need your attention.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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@simonelgatoblanco494
Linkin Park - Given Up Lyrics
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused, but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow, somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
God!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my...
Put me out of my fucking misery!
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
@jessyheisenberg5968
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
[bridge]
Goddddddd!!!!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my
Put me out of my fucking misery
[end bridge]
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
@misschiefvr6432
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fu*k is wrong with me?
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fu*k is wrong with me?
God!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my—
Put me out of my fu**ing misery
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the f**k is wrong with me?
@flameosaurus1832
That 17 second scream is (in my opinion) the ultimate example of how talented Chester was.
@nyannaaung2544
Pure emotion and energy in that scream. Gives me goosebumps everytime.
@marcbarantes7342
Its 18...
@hfestag
It wasn't the scream that shows his talent. It was being able to do that then turn around and sing the softest notes you would think angel would sing.
@nero8041
fry scream doesn't take much air
@hfestag
@@nero8041 but it strains your vocal cords and switching from a low note from the scream to the higher notes of the singing takes talent. Have you ever tried to scream that long then turn around and sing soft notes right after? It takes major talent.
@GbrCaz
Chester Bennington: screams
Me: aggressively whispers
@thelight6090
true :p
@geloscringe
The same skksksksks
@namelessking111
Same lols, couldn't even keep up with his 17 seconds scream still XD