Waiting For The End
✔ Linkin Park Lyrics
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This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violent rhythm
And though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we get, forget it,
Let it all disappear.
Waiting for the end to come
Wishing I had strength to stand
This is not what I had planned
It's out of my control
Flying at the speed of light
Thoughts we're spinning in my head
So many things were left unsaid
It's hard to let you go
(Oh) I know what it takes to move on,
I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
Sitting in an empty room
Trying to forget the past
This was never meant to last,
I wish it wasn't so
(Oh) I know what it takes to move on,
I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
Yeah, yeah
What was left when that fire was gone?
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
All caught up in the eye of the storm
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
And I don't even know what kind of things I've said
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin?
The hardest part of ending is starting again!
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
This is not the end
This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violent rhythm
Though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
(Holding on to what I haven't got)
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we get it, forget it,
Let it all disappear
(Holding on to what I haven't got!)
The lyrics of "Waiting for the End" by Linkin Park paint a picture of someone who feels stuck in their life and is desperately trying to move on from the pain and fear they are feeling. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the listener is introduced to a voice that is struggling to make sense of the chaotic world around them. The use of violent imagery and a driving rhythm highlight the frustration and desperation that the singer feels. Even as they shout "Yeah!" and throw their fists in the air, it's clear that they are holding onto something that is invisible - something that they can't quite reach.
The chorus of "Waiting for the End" serves as a kind of mantra for the singer, who is torn between their desire to move on and the fear of what lies ahead. They know what it takes to move on, and they've experienced the pain of lying to themselves and others, but they still feel like they are holding onto something that is slipping away. The use of a metaphor about flying at the speed of light highlights the overwhelming nature of the singer's thoughts and emotions. The repeated line "Holding on to what I haven't got" underscores the theme of clinging to something intangible, and suggests that the singer is struggling to let go of the past.
The final verse of "Waiting for the End" is perhaps the most powerful, as the singer reflects on the difficulty of putting their life back together after experiencing loss and pain. The hardest part, they note, is starting again. But even as they admit their struggles, the singer maintains a fierce determination to trade their old life for something new. The final lines of the song - "Holding on to what I haven't got" - resonate long after the music fades, serving as a reminder that sometimes the things we hold onto the tightest are the things that are hardest to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not the end
It might feel like the end, but it's not. There is still hope and possibility for something new.
This is not the beginning,
It's not a fresh start, but instead a continuation of what has already happened.
Just a voice like a riot
The lyrics are a powerful force, like a protest that demands to be heard and can't be ignored.
Rocking every revision
With each replay, the song continues to make an impact and change the way we think about life and ourselves.
But you listen to the tone
The music is more than just words, it's a feeling that connects with people on a deeper level.
And the violent rhythm
The beat of the music is intense, reflecting the chaos and pain of life.
And though the words sound steady
The lyrics might seem confident and assured, but there's a hollowness to them.
Something empty's within 'em
The meaning behind the words is lacking, leaving a sense of emptiness and confusion behind.
We say Yeah!
We shout in agreement, feeling like someone understands our struggles and pain.
With fists flying up in the air
We express our passion and determination through our physical movements, hoping for something better.
Like we're holding onto something
We're grasping at an intangible hope, trying to keep it from slipping away.
That's invisible there,
The thing we're hoping for isn't something we can see or touch, but we still believe in it.
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
Our lives are controlled by the pain and the fear that we can't escape.
The pain and the fear
These negative emotions dominate our lives and make it hard to feel hopeful about the future.
Until we get, forget it,
We hope to eventually overcome our struggles and forget about our pain and fear.
Let it all disappear.
We want to escape our current situation and find peace and freedom from our struggles.
Waiting for the end to come
We're anticipating the end, whether that's a positive or negative thing, because we need closure.
Wishing I had strength to stand
We feel weak and powerless, unable to handle the challenges life throws at us alone.
This is not what I had planned
Our lives don't always turn out the way we expected or wanted them to, and it's disappointing.
It's out of my control
We feel like we're helpless and can't change our situation, making it hard to feel optimistic.
Flying at the speed of light
Our thoughts are racing and chaotic, making it hard to focus on one thing at a time.
Thoughts we're spinning in my head
We can't make sense of our own feelings and thoughts, leading to confusion and frustration.
So many things were left unsaid
There are regrets and unfinished business in life that leave us feeling incomplete.
It's hard to let you go
We struggle to move on from people or things we care about, making it difficult to start anew.
(Oh) I know what it takes to move on,
We have an idea of what we need to do to move on, but it's much easier said than done.
I know how it feels to lie,
We've probably lied to ourselves or others in order to avoid confronting our problems and emotions.
All I wanna do
Our main goal is to find a way out of our current situation and find happiness and fulfillment.
Is trade this life for something new
We want to exchange our current existence for one that's better and more fulfilling.
Holding on to what I haven't got
We're clinging to our hope and beliefs, even though it's hard to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Sitting in an empty room
We're alone with our thoughts, which can be both comforting and terrifying.
Trying to forget the past
We're desperate to leave our old life behind and move on to something better.
This was never meant to last,
Our struggles and pain were never intended to be a permanent part of our lives, and there's hope for something better.
I wish it wasn't so
We feel regret and sadness over our struggles and wish we could have a different life instead.
What was left when that fire was gone?
After the passion and excitement of life fades away, what remains? It's a thought that can be sobering and scary.
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
We might have made decisions or followed paths that seemed like the right choice, only to discover it was a mistake.
All caught up in the eye of the storm
We're surrounded by chaos and trouble, feeling like something bad is always lurking just around the corner.
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
We're struggling to find a way forward and move beyond our struggles and pain.
And I don't even know what kind of things I've said
We might have spoken without thinking, hurting others or ourselves in the process, and now regret it.
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
We might have said things impulsively or without thought, leading to regret and shame.
So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin?
We're faced with the daunting task of putting our lives back together and finding a way forward, but don't know where to start.
The hardest part of ending is starting again!
It can be hard to move on from our struggles and pain, but sometimes the hardest part is taking that first step and starting anew.
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
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