New Divide
♪ Linkin Park Lyrics
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The lightning all around me
I remembered each flash
As time began to blur
Like a startling sign
That fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect the space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
There was nothing in sight
But memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
The ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
Between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross the distance in your eyes
Across this new divide
In every loss
In every lie
In every truth that you'd deny
And each regret
And each goodbye
Was a mistake to great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross the distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect the space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
The opening lines of the song "New Divide" by Linkin Park describes a traumatic experience involving lightning and a sense of destiny. The lyrics continue to describe the persona's isolation, fragmentary memories of abandonment, lies, and regrets. It seems that the persona is desperate for redemption.
The repeated request of "Give me reason" suggests that the persona is seeking an explanation for their circumstances as well as a way to move forward. The persona wants to fill the hole in their life and erase the negative memories that are haunting them. They want to cross the divide between their past and future, hence reaching towards the truth that lies beyond.
The overall theme of the song is about seeking purpose, redemption, and closure despite experiencing trauma, loneliness, and regret. It urges listeners to move forward and find a way to reconcile or reconcile with their past, instead of constantly living in regret and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
I remembered black skies
I can still recall the dark and stormy skies above me
The lightning all around me
Flashing bolts of electricity surrounded me
I remembered each flash
I didn't forget a single burst of light
As time began to blur
The moment became hazy and uncertain
Like a startling sign
It was like a surprising signal
That fate had finally found me
It seemed like destiny had finally caught up with me
And your voice was all I heard
In the midst of all this chaos, your voice was the only thing I could hear
That I get what I deserve
That I am receiving the consequences of my actions
So give me reason
Please provide me with an explanation
To prove me wrong
In order to contradict what I believe to be true
To wash this memory clean
To make this memory less painful
Let the floods cross
Allow these emotions to flow
The distance in your eyes
The emotional disconnect I feel from you
To fill this hole
To repair what is broken
Connect the space between
Bridge the gap that exists
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Allow it to be sufficient to find the reality that is hidden
There was nothing in sight
There was nothing visible
But memories left abandoned
Just abandoned memories remained
There was nowhere to hide
I had no place to conceal myself
The ashes fell like snow
The remains descended like a blanket of snow
And the ground caved in
The earth gave way
Between where we were standing
In the space where we once stood
In every loss
In each defeat
In every lie
In each untruth
In every truth that you'd deny
And in every truth that you refused to acknowledge
And each regret
And every instance of remorse
And each goodbye
And every departure
Was a mistake to great to hide
Was a blunder too significant to conceal
Across this new divide
Over this newly created separation
Across this new divide
Over this newly created separation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sosukeaizen6889
Everyone who is still struggling to come to grips with Chester's death, I suggest you listen to Leave Out All The Rest, because it's the perfect last goodbye message from him. The guy had been struggling with depression for YEARS. He KNEW this was how he was going to go out.
"I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here?"
He had been dreaming about suicidal thoughts and contemplated the repercussions of his actions, about what he would have been leaving behind had he decided to go through with this. He tried to convey these feelings to others and we hadn't noticed, we didn't care. The other verses and bridges talk about how he's not as strong as you think he is on the surface, that inside he's broken beyond repair and is just bottling it up until eventually, nobody can save him from taking his own life. But it's the CHORUS that should be the focus:
"When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest"
Suicide is a morally selfish act. When you're depressed as Chester was, you're so fixated on your own pain that you don't consider what putting it end to it means to the people around you who love you. You're passing on that same pain to your family, friends, fans to find relief. He even addressed that in the first verse when he questioned what he would be leaving if he decided to end is pain, what legacy or feelings or pain is he transferring. Some may see the selfish act and resent Chester out of grief for leaving his loved ones and putting them through so much, even hating him.
So when Chester is ready to finally end it all, he asks one last thing to his family, friends and people that have been affected by his music: forget about the selfish act that he's taken, to please not hate him, to keep his memory alive and to focus on the good things he did, things that he will be missed for. For all the people who have been through similar struggles, the people he helped through his music, when you feel like you've lost it all, when you feel like your childhood has died, when you feel this intense sorrow, or even when you feel like Chester did during his final moments, he asks you not to make the same mistakes he did, leave out all the bad things they've heard and to remember that Chester will never die so long as he exists in your memory so you don't have to feel so sad.
Sitting here feeling sorry for myself now that one more light in the night sky has petered out isn't going to bring Chester back nor is it honoring his memory. You honor his memory by remembering his best moments, by supporting Linkin Park, by listening to his songs, by making covers, by living not as Chester did, but as you. It doesn't mean that you're not allowed to be sad that he died, everyone is, but the point is don't let it consume you.
Thank you Chester.
@BoomHS1G
After today, Linkin Park won't be the same again.
My friend next door kept asking why I was staring at my screen blankly. When I told him what happened, I was told how it's just a band. Then I said how it's not just that.
How it is so much more. How I grew up on his music. How I did the countless assignments with his voice blaring through the earphones. How I planned to watch Linkin Park live, just once. And how I won't be able to do so, now.
Their music changed and took different shapes and forms, but I loved what they did. I loved the nostalgia associated with their music. I grew up listening to their music. Listening to Chester's voice.
From One Step Closer, his first official single for Linkin Park to the last track of One More Light, Sharp Edges.
We won't hear Chester's crooning again. Ever. Let that sink in. The guy who sang so many songs which hold a permanent spot in the playlist is gone. From Numb to Breaking The Habit to all the Transformer's tracks.
Watching Linkin Park live, watching Chester live, was one of the things I had on my bucket-list, and it makes me sad in the stomach that I won't be able to do it. Ever. I feel robbed of one of the once-in-a-lifetime things. As if someone snatched something from me.
I always waited for the credits to roll just to hear that one song by him. No Transformer movie will have his voice. Ever again.
Chester, we will miss you. I will miss you. I hope it's peaceful there, wherever that is.
Love,
One of the millions of Linkin Park fans whose love wasn't enough to make you stay.
@user-cj4jo5kk2f
Lyrics
I remember black skies
The lightning all around me
I remember each flash
As time began to blur
Like a startling sign
That fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
There was nothing inside
The memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
The ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
Between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Across this new divide
In every loss in every lie
In every truth that you deny
And each regret and each goodbye
Was a mistake too great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
@theRKB
I remember black skies
The lightning all around me
I remember each flash
As time began to blur
Like a startling sign
That fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
There was nothing inside
The memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
The ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
Between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Across this new divide
In every loss in every lie
In every truth that you deny
And each regret and each goodbye
Was a mistake too great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
PS: I wish you a good time ahead 🤗
@Kusanagi0808
I remember black skies
The lightning all around me
I remember each flash
As time began to blur
Like a startling sign
That fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve....
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
¡¡Across this new divide!!
There was nothing inside
The memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
The ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
Between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve....
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
¡¡Across this new divide!!
In every loss in every lie
In every truth that you deny
And each regret and each goodbye
Was a mistake too great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
¡¡Across this new divide!! x3
Best Song.. 👍
@channelthename
我記得黑色的天空
I remembered black skies
閃電圍繞著我
The lightning all around me
我記得每一個閃光
I remembered each flash
當時間開始變得模糊
As time began to blur
就像一個令人震驚的跡象
Like a startling sign
命運終於找到了我
That fate had finally found me
我聽到的只有你的聲音
And your voice was all I heard
我得到了我應得的
That I get what I deserve
所以給我理由
So give me reason
為了證明我錯了
To prove me wrong
把這段記憶洗乾淨
To wash this memory clean
讓洪水橫渡
Let the floods cross
你眼中的距離
The distance in your eyes
給我一個原因
Give me reason
為了填補這個坑
To fill this hole
連結這個空間
Connect this space between
讓它足以觸及謊言的真相
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
跨越這新的鴻溝
Across this new divide
眼前什麼也沒有
There was nothing in sight
但記憶卻被遺棄
But memories left abandoned
無處可藏
There was nowhere to hide
灰燼如雪般落下
The ashes fell like snow
地面塌陷了
And the ground caved in
在我們站立的地方之間
Between where we were standing
我聽到的只有你的聲音
And your voice was all I heard
我得到了我應得的
That I get what I deserve
所以給我理由
So give me reason
為了證明我錯了
To prove me wrong
把這段記憶洗乾淨
To wash this memory clean
讓洪水橫渡
Let the floods cross
你眼中的距離
The distance in your eyes
跨越這新的鴻溝
Across this new divide
在每一次損失中，在每一個謊言中
In every loss, in every lie
在你否認的每一個真理中
In every truth that you'd deny
每一次遺憾，每一次告別
And each regret, and each goodbye
錯誤太大而無法隱藏
Was a mistake too great to hide
我聽到的只有你的聲音
And your voice was all I heard
我得到了我應得的
That I get what I deserve
所以給我理由
So give me reason
為了證明我錯了
To prove me wrong
把這段記憶洗乾淨
To wash this memory clean
讓洪水橫渡
Let the floods cross
你眼中的距離
The distance in your eyes
給我一個原因
Give me reason
為了填補這個坑
To fill this hole
連結這個空間
Connect this space between
讓它足以觸及謊言的真相
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
跨越這新的鴻溝
Across this new divide
跨越這新的鴻溝
Across this new divide
跨越這新的鴻溝
Across this new divide
@fernandojesus4151
Numb = 1.4 B views ✅
In The End = 1 B views ✅
Castle Of Glass = 441 M views SOON
What I've Done = 465 M views SOON
New Divide = 435 M views SOON
@raffaeltadeoretsan-xips3875
Damn edited! I like your spirit.
@dwightschrute8927
Maaaaaaan
@user-ru7ky2ec7v
Too bad Chester won’t see it(
@josemanuel-og6ro
Numb
@adammauer4992
One would think crawling would have more than 235 million views still one of their best songs ever
@Abe-do4wg
My name is Optimus Prime and I am sending this message to Chester Bennington. Wherever you are now, we will never forget you ... the legends never die
@benceszilagyi1290
Legend 👑
@orishevach
❤
@darrylhughes2176
Damm dude, you brought a tear to my eye….