OUT OF TIME
Chester Bennington Lyrics


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Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed
Suffering is critical in finding what you need
Deliverance is evidence there's more than what you say
Pain is there the moment that you wake up from your dreams

Oh, I know you can't tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
You've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time

Loneliness is beautiful, it leads you home again
Happiness is overrated, joy is infinite
Liberate the hate you feel before it's permanent
Smile when it hurts, it works like mother's medicine

Oh, I know you can't tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
You've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time

You've got to learn your lesson
To see what you've been missing
You've got to cross that line

Yeah, you've got to look inside
Yeah, it's time that you decide




Yeah, you've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chester Bennington's "Out of Time" reflect the internal struggles and existential crisis that he often experienced throughout his life. The opening lines, "Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed, suffering is critical in finding what you need" expresses the idea that pain and suffering are integral parts of personal growth and self-discovery. The following line, "Deliverance is evidence there's more than what you say," suggests that overcoming hardships can lead to heightened spiritual awareness and understanding.


The chorus, "Oh, I know you can't tithe, oh when you look inside yourself, you've got to cross that line, yeah, you're running out of time" is a powerful reminder that we can't keep running from our innermost selves forever. Eventually, the unresolved issues that we try to avoid will catch up with us. The second verse emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions - even painful and difficult ones - and finding beauty and purpose in them. "Loneliness is beautiful, it leads you home again" and "Smile when it hurts, it works like mother's medicine" suggest that there is value in suffering and that it can ultimately lead to growth and healing.


In conclusion, "Out of Time" is a poignant reflection on the human need for connection, meaning, and purpose in life. It acknowledges the importance of facing the challenges of life head-on and embracing one's innermost self. It encourages us to seek out the beauty and joy in life's struggles and to realize that our time on earth is finite.


Line by Line Meaning

Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed
The deep yearning for something is like a wild, untamed animal that is present when you are in pain.


Suffering is critical in finding what you need
Enduring hardship is crucial in order to discover what truly fulfills you.


Deliverance is evidence there's more than what you say
Being freed from a difficult situation proves that there is more to life than what we say or speak about.


Pain is there the moment that you wake up from your dreams
Upon waking up from a dream, pain can still linger and be felt in reality.


Oh, I know you can't tithe
The singer acknowledges that tithing (donating a portion of income to a religious institution) is not feasible for everyone.


Oh, when you look inside yourself
It is important to introspect and examine one's own thoughts and feelings.


You've got to cross that line
In order to make progress and find fulfillment, it is necessary to take risks and step outside of one's comfort zone.


Yeah, you're running out of time
There is a sense of urgency to make changes, as time is limited.


Loneliness is beautiful, it leads you home again
Being alone or feeling lonely can bring you back to your true self and center you.


Happiness is overrated, joy is infinite
Finding true joy can be more fulfilling than simply striving for happiness.


Liberate the hate you feel before it's permanent
It is crucial to release feelings of hate before they become ingrained and permanent.


Smile when it hurts, it works like mother's medicine
Putting on a smile or positive attitude during difficult times can be like a healing medicine.


You've got to learn your lesson
It is important to learn from past mistakes and experiences.


To see what you've been missing
By reflecting and analyzing past experiences, one can uncover things they may have previously overlooked.


Yeah, you've got to look inside
Self-reflection can be key in finding fulfillment and addressing internal struggles.


Yeah, it's time that you decide
There comes a time when one needs to make important decisions regarding their life path and goals.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chester C Bennington, Dean DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Robert Emile DeLeo

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Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed
Suffering is critical in finding what you need
Deliverance is evidence there's more than what you say
Pain is there the moment that you wake up from your dreams

Oh, I know you can't tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
You've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time

Loneliness is beautiful, it leads you home again
Happiness is overrated, joy is infinite
Liberate the hate you feel before it's permanent
Smile when it hurts, it works like mother's medicine

Oh, I know you can't tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
You've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time

You've got to learn your lesson to see what you've been missing
You've got to cross that line

Yeah, you've got to look inside
Yeah, it's time that you decide
Yeah, you've got to cross that line
Yeah, you're running out of time



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LYRICS


Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed
Suffering is critical in finding what you need
Deliverance is evidence there’s more than what you say
Pain is there the moment that you wake up from your dreams

Oh, I know you can’t tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
You’ve got to cross that line
Yeah, you’re running out of time

Loneliness is beautiful, it leads you home again
Happiness is overrated, joy is infinite
Liberate the hate you feel before it’s permanent
Smile when it hurts, it works like mother’s medicine

Oh, I know you can’t tithe
Oh, when you look inside yourself
you’ve got to cross that line
Yeah, you’re running out of time

You’ve got to learn your lesson to see what you’ve been missing
You’ve got to cross that line

Yeah, you’ve got to look inside
Yeah, it’s time that you decide
Yeah, you’ve got to cross that line
Yeah, you’re running out of time



All comments from YouTube:

@whysoserious5519

It's good to know that as of late people seem to appreciate this collaboration because Chester did a phenomenal job taking up the mic for STP. Scott was a helluva voice and will always be the original frontman, but Chester did a mighty fine job. RIP to them both.

@nicholas9667

chester was a huge stp fan

@JasonChamberlain

I like how Bennington is keeping his vocals in check to the STP sound. 

@keithtroughton6823

Great song!

@myaccount5204

Scott was a great singer with a distinct style. Chester is the only human on earth that could effectively replace him.

@joshuaplatt5757

@@myaccount5204 and we lost both of them 😔

@beaubrockington1092

Its like putting a governor on a CR500😂

@MirkoS1995

RIP Chester. You and Scott will rock forever on the other side.

@gary9119

We've said goodbye to Kurt, Layne, Scott, and now Chris and Chester... Sad to say not many of the most influential ones left.

@jacobcarlsen929

Yeah, Eddie Vedder's the last great grunge artist. Well actually, David Grohl too

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