Waiting For The End
Linkin Park倀 Lyrics

This is not the end
It's not over yet; there's more to come.

This is not the beginning,
We're not starting from scratch; there's already a history to build upon.

Just a voice like a riot
The singer's voice is like a powerful disturbance that cannot be ignored.

Rocking every revision
The artist's words are impactful and cause people to take notice and reconsider their actions and beliefs.

But you listen to the tone
The artist acknowledges that people are paying attention but also highlights that tone is important.

And the violent rhythm
The singer's message is intense and passionate.

And though the words sound steady
Despite the singer's determined message, there's still something missing or not quite right.

Something empty's within 'em
The artist's words may lack substance or depth.

We say Yeah!
The artist and their audience express agreement and solidarity.

With fists flying up in the air
Physical gestures represent the emotional energy behind the agreement and solidarity.

Like we're holding onto something
The way the fists are raised suggests the audience is clinging onto an idea or cause.

That's invisible there,
The thing that they're holding onto may not be tangible or visible, but it still holds importance for them.

'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The singer recognizes that everyone is subject to external factors that influence their lives.

The pain and the fear
These factors include emotional hardships and anxieties that everyone experiences.

Until we get, forget it,
The singer suggests that it's necessary to overcome these factors or simply let them go.

Let it all disappear.
To move on, we need to release ourselves from the negative emotions that hold us back.

Waiting for the end to come
The artist is anticipating a significant change or closure in their life.

Wishing I had strength to stand
The singer may feel weak or vulnerable in the face of change or closure.

This is not what I had planned
The singer's expectations have not been met.

It's out of my control
The artist has accepted that some things are beyond their control.

Flying at the speed of light
The artist is moving quickly through events and emotions.

Thoughts we're spinning in my head
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and confused by their inner thoughts.

So many things were left unsaid
The singer may have unexpressed thoughts or regrets about past interactions.

It's hard to let you go
The artist struggles with releasing someone or something from their life.

(Oh) I know what it takes to move on,
The singer acknowledges that moving on takes effort and hard work.

I know how it feels to lie,
The singer recognizes that sometimes they're not truthful with themselves or others.

All I wanna do
The singer expresses their desire to make a change.

Is trade this life for something new
The artist is ready for a fresh start or a new experience.

Holding on to what I haven't got
Despite wanting a new life, the artist still clings to what they know and are familiar with.

Sitting in an empty room
The singer is in a place of isolation and loneliness.

Trying to forget the past
The singer is actively working to let go of past experiences.

This was never meant to last,
The artist realizes that something isn't quite right or sustainable.

I wish it wasn't so
The artist wants a different outcome but has to accept reality.

What was left when that fire was gone?
The artist questions what remains after passion or motivation fades away.

I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
The singer realizes they made a mistake or misjudgment.

All caught up in the eye of the storm
The artist is in the midst of a chaotic or challenging situation.

And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
The singer is working to understand what it takes to move past this difficult moment in their life.

And I don't even know what kind of things I've said
The singer is uncertain of their own thoughts and feelings.

My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
The singer spoke without thinking or consciously processing their words.

So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin?
The artist is left to face the aftermath of their actions and is unsure of how to proceed.

The hardest part of ending is starting again!
The artist acknowledges that starting anew can be more difficult than ending what's familiar.