Numb
Eminem vs. Linkin park Lyrics
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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)
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
The lyrics of this song reflect the mental and emotional struggles of a person who feels trapped and suffocated in a role that has been imposed on them by others. The singer is "tired of being what you want me to be" and feels "lost under the surface" of their own identity. They feel pressure to conform to the expectations of someone else and are "caught in the undertow" of that person's influence. Each step the singer takes is criticized as a mistake and they feel they are becoming less and less like themselves in the process.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their own numbness and detachment from the situation. They have "become so numb" that they can no longer feel the presence of the person they are trying to please. They are "so much more aware" of how they are losing themselves in the process. The singer wants to break free and "be more like me and be less like you" but is stuck in a cycle that feels impossible to escape.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout, emphasizing the extreme emotions the singer is feeling. They are so numb and tired that they can't feel anything anymore. Even as they acknowledge the possibility of failure, they recognize that the person they are trying to please has experienced disappointment as well. The song ends with the singer saying that they are tired of pretending and just want to be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I am exhausted of conforming to your expectations
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I am overwhelmed with doubts and am struggling internally
Don't know what you're expecting of me
I am unsure of what you require from me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
I feel the weight of having to live up to your standards
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
I feel trapped and helpless, unable to break free from my struggles
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
I am unable to meet your expectations and each attempt I make is seen as a failure
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I have reached a point of emotional detachment where I no longer feel your presence
Become so tired, so much more aware
I am exhausted and have grown more conscious of my situation
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
I am evolving into a different person and all I desire is to be true to myself
Is be more like me and be less like you
My goal is to embrace my own identity and not be a reflection of your desires
Can't you see that you're smothering me?
You are suffocating me with your expectations and control
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
You are gripping onto me too tightly, fearing that you may lose your hold over me
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Your expectations of me have fallen short
Has fallen apart right in front of you
You have witnessed my inability to fulfill your desires
And every second I waste is more than I can take
I am unable to handle the pressure and each passing moment feels intolerable
And I know I may end up failing too
I am aware that I may not be able to meet my own goals and fall short
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I acknowledge that you have also experienced the same struggles I am facing now
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
Selina LIN
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
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
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)
Bleumoon
Keep up with these remixes dude! Two of my favorite artist mixed together. Insanely, dangerous, wonderous, blissful thing to hear. Speaks to my dark soul once again 🖤
DJChrisFish
Great mashup remix mate. The breakbeat drums, the nu metal guitar, deep bass, Chester on Vox and Eminem on the MC it’s a beautiful combo. Peeky blinders sample and vids is icing on the cake. Masterful!
Carllos Aillson
ficou muito bom 🌟♥️
Alexandra Clifton
I wish there was an instrumental version this is so good
Arthur Rodrigues Teixeira
Muito daora só faz remix massa vc é foda cara
Marco____Polo
Holy fuck this entire video is a masterpiece, what an intro!
Eminem & linkin park are a lethal combination 🔥💦
You make these remixes different than original remixes. Instant subscription bro 🔥
Gayan Tharuka
Masterpiece 💆 🖤🤘
Alison Barnes
Great mix ! Love Linkin Park a huge favorite 🤩 💜
Damatovg
Objectively one of the greatest shows ever created. Great mix to combo with it
Naman Mishra
Which show is this? Sorry for being a noob.