Numb
林肯公园(Linkin Park) Lyrics
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I'm tired of being what you want me to be,
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
I don't know what you're expecting of me,
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you!
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
[Chorus]
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware!
By becoming this all I want to do,
Is be more like me and be less like you!
[Verse 2]
Can't you see that you're smothering me,
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be,
Has fallen apart right in front of you.
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you!
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
[Chorus]
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware!
By becoming this all I want to do,
Is be more like me and be less like you!
[Hook]
And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me
With someone disappointed in you
[Chorus]
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware!
By becoming this all I want to do,
Is be more like me and be less like...
[Outro]
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
I'm tired of being what you want me to be.
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
I'm tired of being what you want me to be.
The lyrics of "Numb" by Linkin Park express the singer's frustration with feeling like he is constantly trying to meet other people's expectations and losing his own identity in the process. The first verse describes the pressure he feels to conform to someone else's standard, while acknowledging that every step he takes is a mistake in their eyes. The chorus repeats the line "I've become so numb, I can't feel you there," emphasizing how disconnected he feels from the expectations of others.
The second verse continues this theme, as the singer feels smothered and controlled by someone else's expectations, while everything he thought he would be falls apart. The chorus repeats, with the added line "And every second I waste is more than I can take," highlighting how suffocating it is to constantly try to please others.
The hook provides a moment of empathy, recognizing that the person who is disappointed in him may have experienced the same feelings of pressure and disappointment in someone else. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and outro, emphasizing the singer's desperation to break free from the expectations of others and be true to himself.
Overall, "Numb" is a powerful expression of the struggles of identity and conformity, and the toll that constantly trying to meet the expectations of others can take.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of being what you want me to be, Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
I am tired of conforming to your expectations and feeling hopeless and unnoticed.
I don't know what you're expecting of me, Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
I am unsure of what you want from me and feel the burden of living up to your standards.
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
I am feeling overwhelmed and trapped in a downward spiral of negativity.
Every step that I take is another mistake to you!
No matter what I do, I feel like I am failing in your eyes.
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I have become emotionally detached and can no longer feel your presence or influence.
Become so tired, so much more aware!
As a result of my numbness, I have become exhausted and more perceptive of my own wants and needs.
By becoming this all I want to do, Is be more like me and be less like you!
I want to reclaim my individuality and reject the pressure to conform to your expectations.
Can't you see that you're smothering me?
Your control and expectations are suffocating me.
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
You are holding on too fiercely out of fear of losing control, causing even more suffocation.
Cause everything that you thought I would be, Has fallen apart right in front of you.
Your expectations of me have not been met, and everything you hoped I would be has crumbled.
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
Every moment that I am held back by your expectations is pushing me closer to my breaking point.
And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me
With someone disappointed in you
I am aware that I may fail, but I also recognize that you have experienced disappointment in your own life and struggles.
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be.
I am emotionally distant and exhausted from trying to live up to your expectations.
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@repeekyraidcero
With so much ignorance in this world...
How can one be surprised ?
He was a different and held out till the end.
Admirably resisted till the end.
Most probably'd have succumbed far far earlier.
He achieved great things and kept his personal not intact.
Great human. Chester.
@user-ju9bb8ru2c
Lyrics:
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
Can't you see that you're smothering me
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
And I know
I may end up failing too
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)
@chenath9582
"feeling so faithless, lost under the surface" -hoplessness
"don't know what you are expecting of me" -expectations
"every step that I take is another mistake to you" -shame and guilt from the expectations
"I've become so numb" -meaningfulness of daily life
"I've become so tired" -exhausting and depressing viscious cycles
"So much more aware" -awareness after so much problem solving
"afraid to lose control" -parents romanticize their children's future, thus expectations are formed. Naturally they try to take control of what is uncontrollable.
"More like me" -the internal desire to do what is fulfilling (drawing)
"Cause everything that you thought I'd be" -expectations
"Has fallen apart right infront of you" -the powerful feelings of guilt and shame from expectations
"And I know, I may end up FAILING too" -I just want to do what I want to do. I just want to draw mom.
Conflicting. Numbing. Tiring. Depressing. Painful. Meaningless.
@microbioticsng
Rest in peace, Chester. This was the very first song of Linkin Park I'll ever heard in 2003. It was inspirational
@dimitrifortniteiplay1234
11 hours
@fabiennegrenier6448
Cette chanson est ma sonnerie de portable j'adore linkin Park rip Chester le guitariste 🎸🎸🎸🎸 génial batteur grandiose bravo aussi a Mike vous êtes des dieux
@luciofernandez4154
Luciciuciuco
@user-or1xt5ek4c
It was the best year ever for me.
I was finishing school and preparing for university.
@AlternativeRocksHit46
😢😢
@jiladoper2
Video Quality: 360p
Music Quality: 8k Ultra HD
Edit March 2024: Now Upgraded to 4k 🤘
@thegambler1
HD? HQ* man
@notaplic8158
Damn should've thought to comment that, it's really original.
@AlexaMoon
TRUE AS HELL