1. The p… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Hybrid Theory.
1. The previous name for Linkin Park.
2. A British House production duo (active from 2010 to present)
1. Hybrid Theory is an EP by Linkin Park (who were at that time called Hybrid Theory, making it a self-titled record), recorded and released in May 1999.
2. Aiden Smith and James Crone are more frequently known as Hybrid Theory – a fast-rising duo of producers becoming increasingly reputable through their eclectic style and sickening work-rate. Throwing out a heap of music in the past year, the pair have strong roots in the UK underground scene which seaps through into their music with effortlessness and enviable flair.
The pair have worked as solo producers behind the scenes under different guises until they decided to work together to devastating effect.
In 2010 James joined forces with Tom Giles to set up bass-slinging record label Four40 Records with the goal of pushing high quality electronic dance music to the masses. This has proved a great success having just released their first compilation CD featuring a range of artists that include Jamie George, Tomb Crew, Tom Shorterz and of course Hybrid Theory themselves.
Although still relatively new on the scene the duo can boast past releases on Diplos' Mad Decent label as well as Fatboy Slims' Southern Fried Records – as well as having produced official remixes for the likes of Crookers and Doorly. With support from far and wide, only helping to push the pair into the conciousness of bass music lovers the world over. Some notable supporters include BBC 1Xtra, Diplo, Eton Messy, DJ Cameo, DJ EZ and many more...
Part Of Me
Hybrid Theory Lyrics
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Everyday reminded how much I hate it
Weighted against the consequences
Can't live without it so it's senseless
Wanna cut it out of my soul
And just live with a gaping hole
Take control of my life
And wash out all the burnt taste
Hang my head low cause it's part of me
You hardly see right next to the heart of me
Hurting me, the routine scar
New cuts cover where the old ones are
And I'm sick of this
I can't stand the sandpaper thoughts that grate on my sanity
I rather not even be better then the man that's staring in the mirror through me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
I feel it every day
I feel I'm in my way
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside
Swallowing me
(Freedom can be frightening if you've never felt it)
Once it's been dealt with you
Feel like you've been touched by something angelic
And then melted down into a pool of peace
Cease to be the animal you used to be
Remove the broken parts you know were wrong
And feel the calm when the problem's all gone
And then you start to see another piece of yourself
That you can't let be
And memories of the last fight to free yourself
Take it to the depths of the bottom of the well
And now you know you can choose
To lose the part in your heart
Where your insides bruise
You can live if you're willing to
Put a stop to just what's killing you
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
Cut myself free willingly
Stop just what's killing me
I feel it every day
I feel I'm in my way
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside
Swallowing me
(Alive in me, inside of me, a part of me screams away silently)
(Alive in me, inside of me, a part of me screams away silently)
This part of me won't go away! Part of me won't go away!
(Alive in me, inside of me, a part of me screams away silently)
Part of me won't go away! part of me won't go away!
(Alive in me, inside of me, a part of me screams away silently)
Everywhere I look around I see how everything ought to be
Every time I see myself there's always something wrong with me
Everywhere I look around I see how everything ought to be
Every time I see myself there's always something wrong with me
I feel it every day
I feel I'm in my way
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside
Swallowing me
I feel it every day
I feel I'm in my way
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside
Swallowing me
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside, swallowing me!
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside, swallowing me!
The song "Part of Me" in Hybrid Theory's album is about dealing with one's own demons and the struggle to overcome them. It paints a picture of a person who is plagued by an addiction or bad habit that they can't seem to shake off, no matter how much they hate it. The lyrics suggest that this habit is so deeply ingrained in the person's life that they cannot imagine living without it. The person wishes to cut this part of themselves out of their soul and live with a gaping hole rather than continue to suffer from the pain and the consequences of their actions. The song is about the internal struggle to overcome oneself, and the difficulty of letting go of a part of oneself that seems to be so intertwined with their identity.
The song starts with the lines "Part of me won't go away, every day reminded how much I hate it." This line alone sets the tone for the entire song. The person is constantly reminded of their problem and how much they hate it. They weigh the consequences of keeping it versus letting it go, and it seems that the consequences of letting it go are too great for them to bear as they claim "Can't live without it, so it's senseless." They wish they could cut it out of their soul completely so that they can take control of their lives and wash out all the burnt taste. The song repeats the line "Cut myself free willingly, stop just what's killing me" to underline this desire for liberation.
Interestingly, the song ends on a somewhat hopeful note as the person realizes that they have the power to change and be better. They can remove the broken parts they know were wrong and feel the calm when the problem's all gone. And then they start to see another piece of themselves that they can't let be, suggesting that this is a never-ending internal struggle. The lyrics suggest that memories of the last fight to free oneself should be taken to the depths of the bottom of the well so that one can choose to lose the part in their heart where their insides bruise. This song is a testament to the internal battles that we all face in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Part of me won't go away
There is a part of me that refuses to disappear
Everyday reminded how much I hate it
Every day I am forced to think about this thing I despise
Weighted against the consequences
The consequences of this thing weigh heavily on me
Can't live without it so it's senseless
Although I cannot imagine my life without it, it does not make sense to keep it
Wanna cut it out of my soul
I want to remove it completely from my being
And just live with a gaping hole
Even if it leaves me with a void, I would rather live without it
Take control of my life
I want to be in charge of my own life
And wash out all the burnt taste
I want to remove the bitter taste of my mistakes
I made the problems in the first place
I am the one who created these issues
Hang my head low cause it's part of me
I am ashamed of this thing because it is a part of me
You hardly see right next to the heart of me
This thing is barely noticeable compared to my true identity
Hurting me, the routine scar
This thing continues to cause me pain like a recurring wound
New cuts cover where the old ones are
New struggles are constantly replacing the old ones
And I'm sick of this
I am tired of this constant battle
I can't stand the sandpaper thoughts that grate on my sanity
These thoughts are like sandpaper, irritating and damaging my mental health
I rather not even be better then the man that's staring in the mirror through me
I do not want to be better than the person I see in the mirror because that person is not truly me
Cut myself free willingly
I am making the conscious decision to cut ties with this thing
Stop just what's killing me
I need to end what is causing me harm
I feel it every day
This thing affects me constantly
I feel I'm in my way
It feels like this thing is blocking my path
I feel it swell up inside, swell up inside, Swallowing me
This thing is overwhelming me
(Freedom can be frightening if you've never felt it)
Freedom is scary if you have never experienced it before
Once it's been dealt with you
Once you have dealt with it
Feel like you've been touched by something angelic
It feels like you have been touched by something divine
And then melted down into a pool of peace
You are overwhelmed with peace and calm
Cease to be the animal you used to be
You are no longer a slave to your base instincts
Remove the broken parts you know were wrong
You must remove the parts of yourself that you know are harmful
And feel the calm when the problem's all gone
You experience peace when the issue is resolved
And then you start to see another piece of yourself
You begin to discover another part of yourself
That you can't let be
You cannot let this part of yourself exist
And memories of the last fight to free yourself
You remember the struggle you went through to be free
Take it to the depths of the bottom of the well
You bury those memories deep down inside yourself
And now you know you can choose
You understand that you have a choice in this matter
To lose the part in your heart
You can get rid of the part of yourself that is causing you harm
Where your insides bruise
The part of yourself that is causing you pain
You can live if you're willing to
You can live a better life if you are willing to let go
Put a stop to just what's killing you
You must put an end to what is causing you harm
Eveywhere I look around I see how everything ought to be
I am constantly comparing myself and my life to an idealized version of the world
Every time I see myself there's always something wrong with me
Every time I look at myself, I am only able to see my flaws
Alive in me, inside of me, a part of me screams away silently
A part of myself is screaming in silence, hidden deep within me
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
StarKiller 10
I wish there was a remaster of this version
Gabriel Sampaio
The best version!!!
The computer guy
I freaking love this song.
Nomad
This song is fire!