Iridescent
Linkin Park甀 Lyrics
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When you were waiting on the edge of the unknown
And with the cataclysm raining down, insides crying save me now
You were there impossibly alone.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation
You build up hope but failure's all you've known
Remember all the sadness and frustration
And in the burst of light that blinded every angel
As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars
You felt the gravity of temper grace falling into empty space
No one there to catch you in their arms
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation
You build up hope but failure's all you've known
Remember all the sadness and frustration
And let it go, let it go.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation
You build up hope but failure's all you've known
Remember all the sadness and frustration
And let it go,
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation
You build up hope but failure's all you've known
Remember all the sadness and frustration
And let it go, let it go.
The lyrics of "Iridescent" by Linkin Park depict a person who faces devastation, uncertainty and the weight of failure in life. The song describes a moment of despair when the world seems to be collapsing around the person. The imagery of the cataclysmic event and the individual feeling impossibly alone conveys the magnitude of the situation. The chorus, "Do you feel cold and lost in desperation, You build up hope but failure's all you've known, Remember all the sadness and frustration, And let it go, let it go" encourages the person to let go of the past, and to move forward.
The second verse refers to a moment of realization or epiphany. The person feels the weight of the universe as if "the sky had blown the heavens into stars." This line symbolizes the vastness and awe-inspiring nature of the realization, and the metaphor of falling "into empty space" suggests a feeling of weightlessness or being untethered. Ultimately though, there is no one there to catch the person, and they are left alone to confront their feelings of despair and the possibility of failure.
Overall, the song is about resilience and finding hope in moments of despair. It acknowledges the sadness and frustration that life can bring, but encourages the listener to let it go and move forward with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were standing in the wake of devastation
When you were left to deal with the aftermath of something terrible happening
When you were waiting on the edge of the unknown
When you were uncertain about what was going to happen next
And with the cataclysm raining down, insides crying save me now
And while everything was falling apart, you felt helpless and scared
You were there impossibly alone.
You felt completely isolated and without anyone to turn to
Remember all the sadness and frustration
Recall the negative feelings that have been weighing you down
And let it go, let it go.
Release those emotions and move on
And in the burst of light that blinded every angel
During a moment of sudden clarity and realization
As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars
A stunning and awe-inspiring event
You felt the gravity of temper grace falling into empty space
You experienced a profound sense of loss and despair
No one there to catch you in their arms
There was nobody to offer you comfort or support
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation
Do you feel helpless and hopeless?
You build up hope but failure's all you've known
You try to remain optimistic, but you've faced disappointment after disappointment
Let it go
Stop holding on to the negative emotions that are holding you back
Let it go
Free yourself from the past and focus on the future
Let it go
You don't have to carry the weight of your past with you forever
Let it go
Move on and let yourself be happy
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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