The Requiem
Linkin Park甀 Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "The Requiem" by Linkin Park is a powerful and emotional tune that brings to light the darkness that resides within us all. The first line, "God save us everyone," is a plea for divine intervention in a world that is filled with sin and suffering. The following lines, "Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns" speaks to the idea that our actions and words have consequences that can be destructive, not just to ourselves but to everyone around us. We are all connected, and the ripple effect of our actions can be felt far and wide.


The song speaks to the sins of our hands, tongues, fathers, and young. These sins can manifest in many ways, from physical violence to emotional abuse, from environmental destruction to broken families. The sins of our young are especially poignant here because it speaks to the idea that we are passing down these negative traits and behaviors to future generations. The repetition of "God save us everyone" emphasizes the desperation and urgency of the plea.


Overall, "The Requiem" is a song that speaks to the heavy burden that we all carry as flawed human beings. We are all capable of both good and evil, and this song reminds us that it is up to us to make the right choices to steer our collective future in a positive direction.


Line by Line Meaning

God save us everyone
May God protect and save us all


Will we burn
Will we suffer the consequences


Inside the fires of a thousand suns
Within the intense punishment that awaits us


For the sins of hand
For the wrongs we have committed with our actions


The sins of our tongue
For the wrongs we have committed with our words


The sins of our father
For the wrongs that have been passed down from previous generations


The sins of our young
For the wrongs that are being committed by the current generation


God save us everyone
May God protect and save us all


Will we burn
Will we suffer the consequences


Inside the fires of a thousand suns
Within the intense punishment that awaits us


For the sins of hand
For the wrongs we have committed with our actions


The sins of our tongue
For the wrongs we have committed with our words


The sins of our father
For the wrongs that have been passed down from previous generations


The sins of our young
For the wrongs that are being committed by the current generation




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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