New Divide
✔ Linkin Park Lyrics

I remembered black skies
The artist recalls a moment of darkness.

The lightning all around me
There is a sense of chaos and danger surrounding the artist.

I remembered each flash
The artist has a clear recollection of this moment.

As time began to blur
The passage of time has made this memory hazy.

Like a startling sign
This memory stands out in the artist’s mind like a warning sign.

That fate had finally found me
The artist feels as though they are at the mercy of fate.

And your voice was all I heard
The artist’s focus is on one particular voice, which is a source of comfort or guidance.

That I get what I deserve
The artist feels as though they are receiving what they deserve, whether good or bad.

So give me reason
The artist is seeking an explanation or justification.

To prove me wrong
The artist is open to being proven wrong and wants to see evidence that contradicts their beliefs.

To wash this memory clean
The artist wants to forget or overcome a painful memory.

Let the floods cross
The artist wants to be swept away by a powerful force, possibly to cleanse or start anew.

The distance in your eyes
The artist is referring to a sense of emotional distance.

To fill this hole
The artist wants to fill an emotional void or emptiness.

Connect the space between
The artist wants to bridge a gap or overcome a separation.

Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
The artist hopes that this connection will lead to greater understanding or clarity.

There was nothing in sight
The artist is in a desolate or barren location.

But memories left abandoned
The artist is surrounded by remnants of the past.

There was nowhere to hide
The artist is exposed or vulnerable.

The ashes fell like snow
The environment is bleak and lifeless, as if destroyed by fire.

And the ground caved in
The artist’s surroundings are literally falling apart.

Between where we were standing
There is a separation between the artist and another person.

In every loss
The artist acknowledges that they have experienced many types of losses.

In every lie
The artist acknowledges that lies have been a part of their life.

In every truth that you'd deny
The artist acknowledges that there are some truths that they or others may be unwilling to accept.

And each regret
The artist acknowledges that they have regrets.

And each goodbye
The artist acknowledges that they have had to say goodbye to people or things in their life.

Was a mistake too great to hide
The artist regrets or is ashamed of some of the choices they have made.

Across this new divide
The artist is referring to a separation or new beginning.