Leave Out All The Rest
Linkin Park漀 Lyrics
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You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared
After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here?
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Don't be afraid
I've taken my beating
I've shared what I've made
I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So, if you're asking me, I want you to know
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
Forgetting
All the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are
The lyrics of Linkin Park's "Leave Out All The Rest" explore the theme of mortality and the fear of leaving this world with nothing to show for it. The first two lines set the stage with a dream sequence, where the singer (presumably lead singer Chester Bennington) is missing and the person he cares about is scared. However, no one cares enough to listen to her fears. This sets up the theme of being forgotten and left behind.
The chorus reveals the singer's plea to the loved ones he leaves behind. He wants them to forget the wrongs he's done and remember him for the good he's brought into their lives. He acknowledges that he's not perfect, but he hopes to leave a positive legacy. He urges them not to resent him for leaving and to hold onto their memories of him.
The final lines acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles and can't be someone else. The singer can't be who the loved one wants him to be, but he hopes that leaving a positive impact will be enough.
Overall, "Leave Out All The Rest" is a poignant and introspective song about the desire to be remembered for the good we've done and the fear of being forgotten when we're gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I dreamed I was missing
In my dreams, I felt lost and lonely, like there was something or someone missing in my life.
You were so scared
At the same time, you were feeling scared and worried, like something bad might happen to me.
But no one would listen
Despite our fears and worries, nobody seemed to want to pay attention or help us through our problems.
Cause no one else cared
This made us feel all the more isolated and alone, because nobody around us seemed to care about our well-being or happiness.
After my dreaming
When I woke up from the dream, I still had this feeling of uncertainty and fear lingering with me.
I woke with this fear
The dream had left me with this sense of unease and a fear of what I might be leaving behind when I eventually pass away.
What am I leaving
I began to wonder what kind of legacy or impact I would have when I'm gone, and what kind of person I would be remembered as.
When I'm done here?
This made me start to question my own mortality and what kind of purpose my life has in the grand scheme of things.
So, if you're asking me, I want you to know
In light of these thoughts and feelings, if you were to ask me what I want people to know about me when I'm gone...
When my time comes
When I eventually pass away...
Forget the wrong that I've done
I hope that people can forgive me for any mistakes or faults I may have had and not judge me solely by them.
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
I want to make some positive impact or contribution to the world that people will remember and be grateful for even after I'm gone.
And don't resent me
I hope that people won't hold any grudges or negative feelings towards me even after I'm gone.
And when you're feeling empty
For those who may feel an emotional void or emptiness after I'm gone...
Keep me in your memory
I hope that they can still remember me and the impact I had on their lives, and can find some comfort or solace in those memories.
Leave out all the rest
And forget about any negative or hurtful things I may have done or said in the past, and focus on the positive and good aspects of my life.
Don't be afraid
There's no need to feel scared or worried about me or my legacy, because...
I've taken my beating
I've already faced many trials and hardships in my life, and have come out stronger and wiser because of them.
I've shared what I've made
I've also tried to share my talents and passions with others, so that I can leave some positive impact on the world through them.
I'm strong on the surface
Although I may seem tough and resilient on the outside...
Not all the way through
...there are still parts of me that are vulnerable, sensitive, and flawed, just like everyone else.
I've never been perfect
I want people to know that I'm not infallible, and may have made mistakes or bad decisions along the way.
But neither have you
I also want them to realize that everyone is human and fallible, and that nobody is completely perfect or faultless.
Forgetting
Sometimes we try to forget or suppress the painful or negative experiences we've had in our lives...
All the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
...but these experiences can still leave us with emotional scars and baggage that we carry with us even if we don't show it outwardly.
Pretending
We may also try to pretend that we're okay or that everything is fine, even if it's not true.
Someone else can come and save me from myself
We may hope that someone else will come along and rescue us from our problems, even if it's ultimately up to ourselves to solve them.
I can't be who you are
I also want people to know that I can't be someone else, and that I can only be myself with all my strengths and weaknesses.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
Written by: Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, Chester Bennington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Will you hold the line
When every one of them has given up and given in? Tell me
In this house of mine
Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost, tell me
Will the stars align?
Will heaven step in? Will it save us from our sin, will it?
'Cause this house of mine stands strong
That's the price you pay
Leave behind your heart and cast away
Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge face up
'Cause you're a natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Will somebody
Let me see the light within the dark trees shadowing?
What's happening?
Looking through the glass find the wrong within the past knowing
Oh, we are the youth
Cut until it bleeds inside a world without the peace, face it
A bit of the truth, the truth
That's the price you pay
Leave behind your heart and cast away
Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge face up
'Cause you're a natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Deep inside me, I'm fading to black, I'm fading
Took an oath by the blood on my hand, won't break it
I can taste it, the end is upon us, I swear
Gonna make it
I'm gonna make it
Natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Natural
Yeah, you're a natural
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Mattias Per Larsson / Robin Lennart Fredriksson / Daniel Platzman / Justin Drew Tranter / Daniel Reynolds / Benjamin Mckee / Wayne Sermon
Natural lyrics © Imagine Dragons Publishing, Songs For Kidinakorner, Wolf Cousins, Justin's School For Girls, Songs Of Universal Inc.
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Will you hold the line
When every one of them has given up and given in? Tell me
In this house of mine
Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost, tell me
Will the stars align?
Will heaven step in? Will it save us from our sin, will it?
'Cause this house of mine stands strong
That's the price you pay
Leave behind your heart and cast away
Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge face up
'Cause you're a natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Will somebody
Let me see the light within the dark trees shadowing?
What's happening?
Looking through the glass find the wrong within the past knowing
Oh, we are the youth
Cut until it bleeds inside a world without the peace, face it
A bit of the truth, the truth
That's the price you pay
Leave behind your heart and cast away
Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge face up
'Cause you're a natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Deep inside me, I'm fading to black, I'm fading
Took an oath by the blood on my hand, won't break it
I can taste it, the end is upon us, I swear
Gonna make it
I'm gonna make it
Natural
A beating heart of stone
You gotta be so cold
To make it in this world
Yeah, you're a natural
Living your life cutthroat
You gotta be so cold
Yeah, you're a natural
Natural
Yeah, you're a natural
@user-qy9yx5kz2m
First time listening
“CAUSE YOUR A NATURAL”
screams at the top of lungs
Second time listening
“CAUSE YOUR A NATURAL”
screams at the top of lungs. But along with the song
@joshn4750
You and me both
@noormustafa8764
It's not just u😂😂😂😂
@tonystark4785
same hhha
@dalejudy3951
❤😂😅
@yagzgal6812
I haven't listened to this music for over a year yet the lyrics, the rhythm, and the energy stayed with me. this music is a mental recharge. No music can beat the place of this music in my heart. Imagine dragons I love you ❤
@kellirabenhorst1337
Love the group. The lyrics, sound. How can mix so many sounds and beats. I love listening to each piece in the songs. Thunder was the 1st to get my attention and I identified with that, lofty dreams that have not given up on. Their music is relaxing and thrilling at the same time. They are the only group that I have repeating on multiple playlists. Never get tired of listening
@Yonusa
Imagine Dragons never disappoints with sound and lyrics. Also, to whoever put this video together, you did an amazing job with the animation and creative lyrics presentation! 👏👏👏
@yourlocalfurry3973
over four years and this song is still amazing. Imagine Dragons are really the best of the best
@AngelinaMarchlowska
They are just a sigh of relief see how nowadays people only make songs about love, and breaking up. And most just about being cool and popular. They discuss real life problems and I appreciate that.