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Hybrid Theory Lyrics

She can't hide, no matter how hard she tries
She is unable to conceal her true self despite her best efforts.

Her secret disguised behind the lies
She hides her secret self with lies

And at night, she cries away her pride
At night, she sheds tears for the loss of her dignity and the sadness that overpowers her.

With eyes shut tight, staring at her inside
She closes her eyes tightly and gazes at the turmoil within her.

All her friends know why she can't sleep at night
All of her companions understand why she is sleepless at night.

All her family asking if she's alright
Her family enquires if she is doing fine

All she wants to do is get rid of this hell
She wants to escape the misery she is in.

Well, all she's gotta do is stop kidding herself
If she stops lying to herself, she can get out of this situation.

She can only fool herself for so long
She can deceive herself for only a limited time.

I never know just why you run
The singer is unsure why the listener runs away.

So far away, far away from me
The listener has distanced themselves from the singer.

When it comes to how to live his life, he can't be told
He refuses to listen to others about how to lead his life.

Says he's got it all under control
He claims to have everything sorted.

Thinks he knows it's not a problem he's stuck with,
He believes that his problems can be resolved easily.

But in reality, it'd be a problem to just quit
In reality, it would be tough to give up his problems easily.

An addict, and he can't hold the reins
He is caught in addiction and has lost control over himself.

The pain is worse, 'cause his friends have it the same
His suffering is compounded because his friends share the same issues.

Tries to slow down the problem he's got
He tries to ease the issue he is facing.

But can't get off the carousel until he makes it stop
He cannot break free of his problem until he tackles it head-on.

He can only fool himself for so long
He can trick himself for a limited time only.

Fly with me upon the wings I gave you
The singer invites the listener to join them on a journey of greater heights.

Try to be closer to me, I'll save you
The singer assures the listener that if they get close to them, they will be saved.

I never know just why you run
The singer is unclear why the listener runs away from them.

So far away, far away from me
The listener has distanced themselves from the singer.

I never know just why you run
The singer is unsure why the listener runs away.

So far away, far away from me
The listener has distanced themselves from the singer.