I'll Be Gone
Linkin Park怀 Lyrics


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Like shining oil, this night is dripping down
Stars are slipping down, glistening
And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
No deceiving now, it's time you let me know
Let me know

When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone

This in between us is getting thinner now
Into winter now, bitter sweet
Across that horizon this sun is setting down
You're forgetting now, it's time you let me go, let me go

When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone

And tell them I couldn't help myself
And tell them I was alone
Oh, tell me I am the only one
And there's nothing left to stop me

When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone





I'll be gone (I'll be gone)

Overall Meaning

The song "I'll Be Gone" by Linkin Park is a melancholic and reflective piece that explores the themes of letting go and moving on. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the metaphor "shining oil" representing the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The stars slipping down and glistening represent the passing of life's moments and experiences, which can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. The singer is trying not to think about what he is leaving behind, acknowledging that it is time for him to go and for his loved one to let him know it's time to move on.


The chorus reinforces the idea of departure, with the singer acknowledging that when the lights go out, he will be gone. The imagery of the sun fading out and another rising represents life's continual cycle of beginnings and endings. The second verse focuses on the emotional distance that has grown between the singer and his loved one, with the middle ground dwindling as the winter approaches. The singer is bitter-sweet about the end of their relationship, acknowledging that it's time for his loved one to let him go.


The bridge is a moment of raw vulnerability, with the singer pleading for his loved one to confirm that he was the only one and that nothing could have stopped him from leaving. The final chorus provides closure, with the singer repeating that he will be gone, driving home the message that leaving is inevitable.


Overall, "I'll Be Gone" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the universal themes of loss, grief, and acceptance. It serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, the hardest thing we have to do is let go and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Like shining oil, this night is dripping down
The night is shining and beautiful but it's slowly passing by


Stars are slipping down, glistening
The stars in the sky look like they're falling and shining brightly


And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
I don't want to think about what I'll be leaving behind when I go


No deceiving now, it's time you let me know
Don't lie anymore, it's time to tell me the truth


Let me know
Please tell me


When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
When we wake up in the darkness


Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
In the quiet, I will have left


Let the sun fade out and another one rise
As one day ends and another begins


Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
As time passes, I will have left


This in between us is getting thinner now
Our connection is becoming weaker


Into winter now, bitter sweet
As things change, it becomes both sad and beautiful


Across that horizon this sun is setting down
The day is coming to an end


You're forgetting now, it's time you let me go, let me go
It's time to move on, forget me and let me go


And tell them I couldn't help myself
Explain to others that I didn't have a choice


And tell them I was alone
Let them know that I was on my own


Oh, tell me I am the only one
Assure me that I mattered to you


And there's nothing left to stop me
There's no reason for me to stay


I'll be gone (I'll be gone)
I will have left




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRAD DELSON, MIKE SHINODA, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN

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Comments from YouTube:

@anusmitachanda4560

February 2024 and still listening to this. Miss you, Chester.

@jleandrogato

me too :(

@user-zw2lk6fs5e

My roommate cut his neck in October and I couldn't do anything.. nothing.. he wouldn't open the door. I always heard this song, a week before his funeral it came on the radio, I always associated it with him and then it was his funeral song. The crime scene cleaners took a large picture of Chester out of his room. I miss you so much Manuel, I'm so sorry. I think you judged me to be stronger than I am

@CesarCamposSk8

Yup!

@michalwajda29

Same 🥲

@Yolo-qb1qf

@@user-zw2lk6fs5ethat’s my name..

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@kaylagorrano39

When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - Heart Of A City Boy” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💕

@HappyDove-fy7oz

I'm proud of you my friend❤❤.....I'm also dealing with my suicidal thoughts...i don't know what to do...i think my end is near 😔😔💔💔

@anirudhanirudh1419

​@@HappyDove-fy7oz I guess you are fake smiling there. Please let your sorrow out my friend. Love you

@sus9941

⁠@@HappyDove-fy7oz keep fighting everything is going to get better ❤️

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