The Requiem
Linkin Park漀 Lyrics
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Will we burn
Inside the fires of a thousand suns
For the sins of hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
God save us everyone
Will we burn
Inside the fires of a thousand suns
For the sins of hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
The lyrics of Linkin Park's song The Requiem express a sense of desperation and fear that is brought on by the notion of karma - the idea that one's actions have consequences that are inescapable. The lyrics of the song touch upon the concept of divine punishment for the sins of mankind, and question whether or not humanity deserves to be saved from the impending doom that could be brought upon by the burning fires of a thousand suns. The first stanza seems to be a plea for divine intervention, begging for God to save humanity from its own destructive tendencies. However, the second stanza seems to acknowledge that perhaps humanity has earned its punishment, as it lists the various sins of mankind that have led to this moment.
The lyrics of The Requiem are powerful and poignant, evoking strong emotions of fear, desperation, and helplessness. They remind us of the importance of living a life of kindness, tolerance and forgiveness, and warn us of the potential consequences of our actions. The lyrics serve to remind us that, as human beings, we are imperfect and vulnerable, and that we must always strive to be the best versions of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
God save us everyone
We plead to a higher power to save us all from impending doom
Will we burn
Are we destined to suffer the consequences of our actions?
Inside the fires of a thousand suns
To be punished with the intensity of a thousand suns
For the sins of hand
For the actions we have committed
The sins of our tongue
The harmful words we have spoken
The sins of our father
Inheritances of the misdeeds of previous generations
The sins of our young
The wrongdoings of the next generation
God save us everyone
We beg for mercy and salvation for all
Will we burn
Are we destined to suffer the consequences of our actions?
Inside the fires of a thousand suns
To be punished with the intensity of a thousand suns
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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