Somewhere I Belong
● Linkin Park Lyrics
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I had nothing to say
And I'd get lost in the nothingness inside of me
(I was confused)
And I let it all out to find that I'm not the only person with these things in mind (inside of me)
But all the vacancy the words revealed
Is the only real thing that I got left to feel (nothing to lose)
Just stuck, hollow and alone
And the fault is my own
I want to heal, I want to feel,
What I thought was never real
I want to let go of the pain I felt so long (erase all the pain 'til it's gone)
I want to heal, I want to feel
Like I'm close to something real
I want to find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
And I've got nothing to say
I can't believe I didn't fall right down on my face (I was confused)
Looking everywhere only to find that it's not the way I had imagined it all in my mind (so what am I?)
What do I have but negativity?
'Cause I can't justify the way everyone is looking at me (nothing to lose)
Nothing to gain, hollow and alone
And the fault is my own,
And the fault is my own
I want to heal, I want to feel,
What I thought was never real
I want to let go of the pain I've held so long (erase all the pain 'till it's gone)
I want to heal, I want to feel
Like I'm close to something real
I want to find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
I will never know myself until I do this on my own
And I will never feel,
Anything else until my wounds are healed
I will never be
Anything 'til I break away from me
And I will break away, and find myself today
I want to heal, I want to feel
What I thought was never real
I want to let go of the pain I felt so long (erase all the pain til it's gone)
I want to heal, I want to feel,
Like I'm close to something real
I want to find something I've wanted all along
Somewhere I belong
I want to heal I want to feel like I'm,
Somewhere I belong,
I want to heal I want to feel like I'm somewhere I belong
Somewhere I belong
The song "Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park explores the themes of confusion, isolation, and the desire to belong. The opening line, "When this began, I had nothing to say," suggests that the singer was struggling to find their sense of identity and purpose. They felt lost and "hollow and alone," and the only thing they had left to feel was the emptiness inside them. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes that they are not alone in their struggles. They discover that others share their feelings of isolation and negativity, and this realization helps them feel less alone.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to heal and find something real. They want to let go of their pain and find the "something" they've been searching for all along. The repetition of the phrase "Somewhere I belong" adds to the sense of longing and striving for a sense of home and belonging. The final verse suggests that the singer recognizes that they need to break away from themselves in order to find clarity and healing. By facing their wounds and breaking away from old patterns, they hope to find themselves and feel truly alive.
In summary, "Somewhere I Belong" is a powerful exploration of the human desire for connection and self-discovery. It acknowledges the pain and confusion that can come with search for a sense of identity, but also offers hope that healing and belonging are possible.
Line by Line Meaning
When this began, I had nothing to say
At the start of my journey, I was lost and didn't know how to express myself
And I'd get lost in the nothingness inside of me
I would often feel empty and disconnected from the world around me
But all the vacancy the words revealed, Is the only real thing that I got left to feel
The only emotion I truly feel is the emptiness and loneliness inside of me
Just stuck, hollow and alone, And the fault is my own, And the fault is my own
I am trapped in my own feelings of isolation and blame for my own struggles
I want to heal, I want to feel, What I thought was never real
I desire to overcome my pain and start experiencing what I thought was unattainable
I will never know myself until I do this on my own, And I will never feel, Anything else until my wounds are healed
I need to confront my own issues and heal myself before I can truly understand who I am and experience joy again
I want to find something I've wanted all along, Somewhere I belong
I am searching for a place or feeling of belonging where I can feel comfortable and at peace
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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