Crawling
Hybrid Theory Lyrics


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" I hate you so much right now "

Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is powerful
Confusing what is real, oh...

There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self control I find so overwhelming
Controlling... I can't seem

To find the strength within, my walls are closing in
(Without a sense of competence, and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take...)
I've felt this way before; So insecure...

Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is powerful
Confusing what is real, oh...

Discomfort endlessly has laid itself upon me
Distracting, reacting
Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
It's haunting how I can't seem...

To find the strength within, my walls are closing in
(Without a sense of competence, and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take...)
I've felt this way before; So insecure...

Raindrops put the rhythm of the pavement
And drip from the blacktop into the basement
Traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate
And take this from the fakeness

Raindrops put the rhythm of the pavement
And drip from the blacktop into the basement
Traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate
And take this from the fakeness...
To find the strength within, my walls are closing in...
(Traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate
And take this from the fakeness...)
I've felt this way before; So insecure...

Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is powerful
Confusing what is real

Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal




Fear is powerful
Confusing what is real, oh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hybrid Theory's song "Crawling" describe a person who is struggling with their own insecurity and fear. The phrase "crawling in my skin" refers to feeling uncomfortable in one's own body and mind, and the wounds that will not heal represent emotional pain. The fear that the person is experiencing is causing them to be confused about what is real and what is not. The bridge of the song addresses the pressure that the person feels from the outside world, which is adding to their sense of incompetence and lack of control.


Throughout the song, the theme of walls closing in is repeated, which suggests a feeling of being trapped and powerless. The imagery of raindrops adds to the sense of discomfort and unease. However, the chorus suggests that there is a glimmer of hope, as the person acknowledges their fear and pain and works to find the strength within themselves to overcome it.


Overall, "Crawling" is a powerful song about struggling with internal demons and working to overcome them. The lyrics capture the feelings of fear and insecurity that many people experience, and the message of finding inner strength is one that resonates with many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Crawling in my skin
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by negative emotions


These wounds, they will not heal
Emotional pain that continues to hurt


Fear is powerful
Anxiety and uncertainty are strong emotions that can be difficult to overcome


Confusing what is real, oh...
Having trouble distinguishing between reality and perception


There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
A hidden struggle that is difficult to express


Consuming, confusing
Overwhelming and confusing


This lack of self control I find so overwhelming
Feeling powerless to control negative thoughts and emotions


Controlling... I can't seem
Struggling to take control of one's thoughts and emotions


To find the strength within, my walls are closing in
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by negative emotions


(Without a sense of competence, and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take...)
Feeling incompetent and overwhelmed by pressure


I've felt this way before; So insecure...
Experiencing similar feelings of insecurity in the past


Discomfort endlessly has laid itself upon me
Feeling consistently uncomfortable


Distracting, reacting
Easily distracted and reactive to external stimuli


Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
Being forced to confront one's own thoughts and emotions


It's haunting how I can't seem...
Feeling unable to overcome negative thoughts and emotions


Raindrops put the rhythm of the pavement
The sound of rain on pavement creating a calming rhythm


And drip from the blacktop into the basement
Water seeping into the ground, washing away negativity


Traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate
The calming effects of rain helping to eliminate negative emotions


And take this from the fakeness
Removing false emotions and perceptions


Crawling in my skin
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by negative emotions


These wounds, they will not heal
Emotional pain that continues to hurt


Fear is powerful
Anxiety and uncertainty are strong emotions that can be difficult to overcome


Confusing what is real
Struggling to distinguish between reality and perception




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André Almeida

A galera comenta muito sobre o vocalista, que é um monstro, mas a banda reproduz as músicas com muita perfeição. É o pacote completo. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

Jarbas Novaes

Exatamente 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Alice Albuquerque

Verdade!!! Impressionante!

Vilma Coutinho

Percebi isso tb

Rosilene Sabino

Você falou tudo

Nycolas

Há uma grande diferença em se parecer com toda a genialidade de ser.
Por mais que o rapaz pareça muito e cante, é impossível alguém ter a mesma genialidade que o Chester tinha. Somos seres ímpares.

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Mrs Mayhem

I have never heard another singer that can come close to Chester’s vocals and sound. And he’s doing it live which is even more impressive! So cool ❤

AR7271

The band is bad ass too!

Bryan Vieira Santos

Bill Sandre, from Brazil

rändöm mäddl hät 73,5

Maybe Jon Howard of Threat Signal? If you haven't heard of him yet, check him out. He's the singer in a Canadian groove metal band and has a voice and technique similar to Chester, especially considering pitch and use of hyper compression. He even did a cover of Crawling.

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