Bleed It Out
Linkin Parkꠀ Lyrics

Yeah, here we go for the hundredth time
Starting another cycle of destructive behavior, likely with no hope of resolution

Hand grenade pins in every line
The lyrics of the song are meant to be explosively shocking and unsettling

Throw 'em up and let something shine
Intentionally creating chaos in order to bring attention to oneself

Going out of my fucking mind
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless, possibly needing release or escape

Filthy mouth, no excuse
Using vulgar and offensive language without regard for others or respect for oneself

Find a new place to hang this noose
Looking for new ways to punish oneself, often through self-destructive behavior

String me up from atop these roofs
Feeling trapped and needing to find a way out, even if that means putting oneself in harm's way

Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Ensuring that there is no possibility of escape or survival, as a form of self-punishment

Truth is you can stop and stare
Others may be witnessing the self-destructive behavior but feel powerless to help or intervene

Bled myself out and no one cares
Feeling isolated and alone, with no one to turn to or support when experiencing emotional pain

Dug a trench out, laid down there
Retreating into oneself and refusing to let anyone in, leading to further feelings of loneliness and despair

With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Unable to dig oneself out of this pit of despair and needing assistance from others to do so

Yeah, someone pour it in
Seeking a release from the emotional pain and turmoil, even if that involves further self-destructive behavior

Make it a dirt dance floor again
Turning one's environment into a chaotic and destructive place where there is no hope for resolution or healing

Say your prayers and stomp it out
Using one's faith as a way to cope with the emotional pain, but ultimately finding no relief

When they bring that chorus in
The repetition and catchiness of the chorus only serves to further highlight the cycle of self-destructive behavior

Digging deeper just to throw it away
Engaging in self-destructive behavior despite knowing that it will only lead to further pain and despair

Go, stop the show
Interrupting the current cycle of pain and suffering by seeking a drastic change or resolution

Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Struggling to communicate effectively and coherently due to the emotional turmoil and pain being experienced

Shotgun opera, lock and load
The intense and explosive nature of the emotions being felt, likened to a violent and destructive performance

Cock it back and then watch it go
Unleashing one's anger and pain in a self-destructive manner, with no thought given to the consequences

Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Desperately seeking assistance and guidance from a maternal figure or higher power when faced with overwhelming emotions

Death is rolling in every verse
The lyrics of the song are full of death and destruction, only serving to further exacerbate the emotional pain

Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Even in death, there is an attempt to make things seem appealing or beautiful, masking the underlying pain and sadness

Can't contain him; He knows he works
The self-destructive behavior cannot be stopped or reasoned with, as it is seen as essential to one's functioning and survival

Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Acknowledging the pain and suffering being experienced, with no hope for relief or resolution

Doesn't matter how hard I try
Feeling helpless and unable to overcome the emotional pain and turmoil, despite one's best efforts

Half the words don't mean a thing
Struggling to communicate effectively and express oneself in a meaningful way during periods of intense emotional pain

And I know that I won't be satisfied
Recognizing that the self-destructive behavior will never lead to true happiness or fulfillment, but continuing to engage in it nonetheless

So, why try ignoring him?
Acknowledging the self-destructive behavior and the emotional pain it brings, but feeling powerless to stop it

I've opened up these scars
Revisiting past traumas and emotional wounds in order to find release or escape from current pain

I'll make you face this
Forcing others to acknowledge and confront the emotional pain being experienced, as a way to seek validation and support

I've pulled myself so far
Feeling as though one has come a long way in their journey of self-destruction, but realizing that there is still a long way to go

Just to throw it away
Engaging in self-destructive behavior despite knowing that it will only lead to further pain and despair