Numb
►Linkin Park Lyrics
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Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
Can't you see that you're smothering me?
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
The lyrics of "Numb" by Linkin Park voice out the feelings of a person who is under pressure to conform to the expectations that others have of them. The person is exhausted from trying to live up to the expectations of others and feels lost under the surface of it all. They are caught in the undertow of the pressure and every step they take is seen as a mistake by those around them. The repetition of being "caught in the undertow" emphasizes how trapped the person feels in the situation they are in.
The chorus of the song expresses the person’s desire to distance themselves from the pressure and expectations of others. They do not want to be tied down to the expectations of others and want to be free to be themselves. They have become so numb that they cannot feel the presence of those who expect too much of them. They are more aware of their own desires and feelings and want to be less like the person that others expect them to be.
Finally, the song acknowledges the possibility of failure, but emphasizes that it is important to be true to oneself. The person recognizes that the people around them might be disappointed if they do not live up to their expectations, but they are willing to take that risk to become more like themselves and less like the version of themselves that others want them to be.
Overall, "Numb" is a powerful anthem for those who feel trapped by the expectations of others and encourages them to have the courage to be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I am exhausted from constantly conforming to your expectations.
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I feel hopeless and directionless, with no sense of purpose or faith.
I don't know what you're expecting of me
I am unsure of your expectations and what you want from me.
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
I am under immense pressure to live up to your standards and expectations.
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
I feel trapped and helpless, pulled under by the weight of your expectations.
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
I feel like every action I take is met with disappointment and judgment from you.
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I have become emotionally desensitized and disconnected from you.
Become so tired, so much more aware
I am exhausted from trying to please you, and have become more aware of your controlling behavior.
By becoming this all I want to do
By becoming numb, I want to be more true to myself.
Is be more like me and be less like you
I want to break free from your expectations and be more authentic to myself.
Can't you see that you're smothering me?
Do you not understand that your overbearing behavior is suffocating me?
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
You are holding onto me too tightly, out of fear of losing control over me.
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
Every moment spent trying to please you is unbearable and overwhelming.
And I know I may end up failing too
I acknowledge that I may fail in breaking free from your expectations.
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I understand that you too were once in my position, feeling disappointed in yourself due to someone else's expectations.
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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@gfyscrew7170
Yeah
Thank you, thank you, thank you
You're far too kind
Can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Now what the hell are you waiting for?
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, make some noise
Get em Jay
Who you know fresher than Hov? Riddle me that
The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Back to take over the globe, now break bread
I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Out the country but the Blueberry still connect
On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Grand opening, grand closing
God damn your man Hov cracked the can open again
Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Just draw off inspiration
Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
With cheap imitations for these generations
Can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Now what the hell are you waiting for?
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, make some noise
What the hell are you waiting for?
Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
It ain't to play games with you
It's to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Cocksucker take one for your team
And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales, to sold out concerts
So motherfucker if you want this encore
I need you to scream, till your lungs get sore
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless
Lost under the surface
I don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure
Of walking in your shoes
Caught in the undertow
Just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow
Just caught in the undertow
And every second I waste is more than I can take
I've become so numb
I can't feel you there
Become so tired
So much more aware
I'm becoming this
All I want to do
Is be more like me
And be less like you
I've become so numb
Can I get an encore, do you want more? (More, more, more)
I've become so numb
For one last time I need y'all to roar (One last time I need y'all to roar)
@r0msta
I think this is the most successful combination of a rock and a rap song in a history of music
@kazzie_kay_
I agree strongly. I’ve always thought this. You just said it!!
@cresmarc820
Yeah this song is like the best hype drop mix dog pig
@guileniam
It is
@user-cc4rw4cm3k
@@kazzie_kay_
พูผม
@mohamedfaizal3923
Its damn true...Creative Made...Best Combination of Rock n Rnb
@devinbartels7660
2022 and I’m still here. Rest In Peace Chester ❤️
@november9806
Me too!!
@nextlvlenergy6888
Legend ❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭
@twojstaryl0lz
+1❤️😢