Forgotten★
★Linkin Park Lyrics
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Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
There's a place so dark you can't see the end
(Skies cock back) and shock that which can't defend
The rain then sends dripping acidic questions
Forcefully, the power of suggestion
Then with the eyes shut looking thought the rust and rotten dust
A spot of light floods the floor
And pours over the rusted world of pretend
And the eyes ease open and its dark again
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
Moving all around
Screaming of the ups and downs
Pollution manifested in perpetual sound
The wheels go 'round and the sunset creeps past the
Street lamps, chain-link, and concrete
A little piece of paper with a picture drawn
Floats on down the street 'til the wind is gone
The memory now is like the picture was then
When the paper's crumpled up it can't be perfect again
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
The lyrics of ★Linkin Park's song Forgotten★ are a reflection of the chaotic nature of the mind. The song portrays the confusion and darkness that one can experience in their thoughts. The lyrics speak of traveling from the top to the bottom and back again, representing the rollercoaster ride of thoughts and emotions that can occur in one's mind. The core, where the memories are buried, is forgotten and lost in the middle of thoughts. The imagery of rain sending "dripping acidic questions" forces someone to question their own thoughts and intentions. The darkness is holding the singer tightly, but the sun will eventually rise, offering the hope of a new day.
The lyrics also touch on themes of pollution and decay, symbolizing the harm that thoughts and emotions can inflict upon a person's psyche. The little piece of paper with a drawing that floats away represents how fleeting memories can be when they are not held onto properly. The lyrics mention "moving all around screaming of the ups and downs," echoing the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The power of suggestion is also mentioned, indicating that one's thoughts can be influenced by outside forces.
Overall, the lyrics of ★Linkin Park's song Forgotten★ explore the journey of one's thoughts and emotions, highlighting the struggles and challenges that can arise within one's own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
From the top to the bottom
Starting from the highest point to the lowest point
Bottom to top I stop
And then moving back from the lowest point to the highest point where I pause
At the core I've forgotten
I have lost touch with the most important part of myself
In the middle of my thoughts
While I am trying to contemplate my situation
Taken far from my safety
I have been pushed into a dangerous and uncertain situation
The picture is there
I can still see what has happened
The memory won't escape me
I cannot forget what has happened
But why should I care
But I don't know why I should be concerned
There's a place so dark you can't see the end
There is an abyss so deep that it has no bottom
(Skies cock back) and shock that which can't defend
A thunderstorm strikes, causing damage to those that cannot resist it
The rain then sends dripping acidic questions
The rain falls, asking harsh and relentless questions
Forcefully, the power of suggestion
Pressing hard, the influence of suggestion
Then with the eyes shut looking thought the rust and rotten dust
Closing my eyes and looking through the debris and decay
A spot of light floods the floor
A beam of light floods the ground
And pours over the rusted world of pretend
And spreads over the decaying world of make-believe
And the eyes ease open and its dark again
And then I open my eyes, only to find it is still dark
In the memory you'll find me
In my memories you will locate me
Eyes burning up
My eyes filled with passion
The darkness holding me tightly
The darkness has me in its grip
Until the sun rises up
Until the dawn arrives again
Moving all around
Surrounding me with constant motion
Screaming of the ups and downs
Screaming about the highs and lows of life
Pollution manifested in perpetual sound
The pollution of noise that never stops
The wheels go 'round and the sunset creeps past the
The wheels keep turning as time marches on
Street lamps, chain-link, and concrete
Streetlights, chain-link fences, and concrete surroundings
A little piece of paper with a picture drawn
A small piece of paper with a picture on it
Floats on down the street 'til the wind is gone
Drifts along the road until the wind dies down
The memory now is like the picture was then
The memory is now just like the picture was in the past
When the paper's crumpled up it can't be perfect again
Once the paper is crumpled, it cannot be made perfect again
Now you got me caught in the act
Now you have caught me in the middle of something
You bring the thought back
You remind me of something I had forgotten
I'm telling you that
I say to you that
I see it right through you
I can see what you are trying to do
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrel, Joseph Hahn, Mark Wakefield, Mike Shidona, Robert G. Bourdon
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@robsonfaria7753
Lyrics
I cannot take this anymore
Saying everything I've said before
All these words, they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Less I hear, the less you say
You'll find that out anyway
Just like before
Everything you say to me
(Takes me one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to break)
I need a little room to breathe
('Cause I'm one step closer to the edge)
(I'm about to break)
I find the answers aren't so clear
Wish I could find a way to disappear
All these thoughts they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Nothing seems to go away
Over and over again
Just like before
Everything you say to me
(Takes me one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to break)
I need a little room to breathe
('Cause I'm one step closer to the edge)
(I'm about to break)
Everything you say to me
(Takes me one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to break)
I need a little room to breathe
('Cause I'm one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to-)
Break, break, break...
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up
I'm about to break
Everything you say to me
(Takes me one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to break)
I need a little room to breathe
('Cause I'm one step closer to the edge)
(I'm about to break)
Everything you say to me
(Takes me one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to break)
I need a little room to breathe
('Cause I'm one step closer to the edge)
(And I'm about to)
Break
@flowwcrew
He screams like a demon
He sings like a angel
He lived like a man
He died like a legend
R.I.P. Chester Bennington
@s0meRand0m129
i dont think death by suicide is count as legend
@Anders708
Legends never die.
@s0meRand0m129
@@Anders708 but chester died
@Anders708
@@s0meRand0m129 He still lives in all our hearts.
@maximlik1451
Chester he was killed, wifes lover.
@Johnny_Savage
The aesthetic of 1999-2003 was so strong and peculiar. Linkin Park, Korn, Fight Club, The Matrix. Those years looked and felt like a truly unique moment in time.
@Sithlord224
This song or one of LP's songs should've been in The Matrix, just sayin 🤷🏻♂️
@friscojones4330
Can we go back..... I miss those times.... my kids don't understand lol
@coleaddison7393
I was born in 1999 but i remember growin listening to LP, KoRn, SOAD, Disturbed, etc and honestly, i miss all of it.