Formed in 1996, Linkin Park rose to international fame with their debut studio album, Hybrid Theory (2000), which became certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Released during the peak of the nu metal scene, the album's singles' heavy airplay on MTV led the singles "One Step Closer", "Crawling" and "In the End" all to chart highly on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The lattermost also crossed over to the nation's Billboard Hot 100. Their second album, Meteora (2003), continued the band's success. The band explored experimental sounds on their third album, Minutes to Midnight (2007). By the end of the decade, Linkin Park was among the most successful and popular rock acts.
The band continued to explore a wider variation of musical types on their fourth album, A Thousand Suns (2010), layering their music with more electronic sounds. The band's fifth album, Living Things (2012), combined musical elements from all of their previous records. Their sixth album, The Hunting Party (2014), returned to a heavier rock sound, and their seventh album, One More Light (2017), was a substantially more pop-oriented record. Linkin Park went on a hiatus when longtime lead vocalist Bennington died in July 2017. In April 2022, Shinoda revealed the band was neither working on new music nor planning on touring for the foreseeable future.
Linkin Park is among the best-selling bands of the 21st century and the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have won two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards and three World Music Awards. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium. Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade list. In 2012, the band was voted as the greatest artist of the 2000s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1. In 2014, the band was declared as "The Biggest Rock Band in the World Right Now" by Kerrang!.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park
Studio albums
Hybrid Theory (2000)
Meteora (2003)
Minutes to Midnight (2007)
A Thousand Suns (2010)
Living Things (2012)
The Hunting Party (2014)
One More Light (2017)
[intro]
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Do you think it was worth holding out?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
Ugly stories
Watch them flee... watch them flee
Rap rap rap up
Watch them flee
And you do it like this
It's going down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detects the mesh of many elements compressed down
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
The combination of vocal caress
With lungs the gasp for breath
From emotional stress
With special effects
And a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
It's going down
The logical progression on the timeline
The seperation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
A logical progression on the timeline
The seperation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
Put put... put it up
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put put... put it up
I said it goes goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Once again it is
Composed sentences
All together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board as we blend
The sword with the pen
The mightiest the weapons
Swinging right from the chin
To elevate of mental states
Long gone with the wind
To defend men from shoddy imitation pretends
It's going down
Stalence emulation readily
Trekking through the weaponry
Of the pure pedigree
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be
We invent the steadily
It's going down sub-terrestrial high
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
Exectution of colloborative plots
Ready to bring the seperation of style to a stop
A logical progression on the timeline
The seperation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
Put put... put it up
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put put... put it up
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
Yo it's a request only
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
It's built from scratch
Album in stores soon
'Bout to blast off world wide
And you do it like this
Just like this
Put put... put it up
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put put... put it up
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this
The lyrics of Linkin Park's [intro] are somewhat enigmatic and difficult to interpret. The verses of the song describe a threatening situation, where the singer appears to be in some sort of danger, possibly from a group of people (possibly the "guys" mentioned in the first verse). The chorus of the song, however, takes on a different mood entirely, with a focus on music and lyrics that are more upbeat and celebratory. The verses and chorus seem to clash in tone, leaving the listener somewhat confused as to what the artist is trying to communicate.
The latter half of the lyrics seem more straightforward, describing the process of putting together a musical piece that incorporates various elements from different genres, and attempts to create a cohesive and unique sound. The lyrics suggest that the artist is attempting to break down barriers between musical genres in pursuit of a new sound. This idea is reinforced by the final lines of the song, "like this, like this, like this," which reinforce the idea of a new, groundbreaking sound that is unlike anything that has come before it.
All in all, the lyrics of Linkin Park's [intro] are somewhat difficult to interpret, and it's unclear what exactly the artist is trying to communicate. However, the overall tone of the song seems optimistic and forward-looking, with a focus on breaking down old barriers and creating something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was being threatened
I was aware that someone was trying to intimidate me
Do you think it was worth holding out?
Do you think it was worth resisting their threats and not giving in?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I've heard some very negative things about the people who are threatening me
Watch them flee... watch them flee
See them run away in fear
Rap rap rap up
Concluding the subject by stating it simply
Hip-Hop hits
A reference to the genre of music being discussed
And you do it like this
Here's an example of how it's done
It's going down
The event is taking place now
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat creates expectation for the upcoming sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The lyrics are influenced by multiple cultures and styles
Detects the mesh of many elements compressed down
Recognizing and combining the various components that make up the song
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
The song is a blend of futuristic and contemporary styles
The combination of vocal caress
The gentle, expressive use of the voice
With lungs the gasp for breath
With the singer catching their breath after a forceful performance
From emotional stress
Channeling intense emotions through the music
With special effects
Using technology to enhance the sound
And a distorted collage
A deliberate and carefully crafted mixture of sounds
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
The lyrics are expertly placed within a rapid barrage of beats
The logical progression on the timeline
The song is following a logical course over time
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The distinctions between different styles are becoming blurred
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Combining different elements seamlessly to create a cohesive sound
Take you on an audible odyssey
The song will take you on a journey through sound
Put put... put it up
A verbal cue to start the music
Once again it is
Starting a new section of the song
Composed sentences
Well-thought-out lyrics
All together venomous
The lyrics are aggressive and biting
The four elements of natural force
Referring to earth, fire, water, and air
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Expressed through the music every day
Everybody on board as we blend
Everyone is joining in to combine different styles
The sword with the pen
Using both physical and mental weapons to create art
The mightiest the weapons
The power of language and music is immense
Swinging right from the chin
Striking with full force
To elevate of mental states
To raise people's consciousness
Long gone with the wind
A reference to something that has been forgotten
To defend men from shoddy imitation pretends
Protecting against inferior copies and fakes
Stalence emulation readily
Readily eliminating any attempts to copy or mimic
Trekking through the weaponry
Pushing through the obstacles to create music
Of the pure pedigree
Of the highest quality and standards
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Wisely anticipating and navigating future challenges
Whatever the weather be
No matter what the external conditions, we will succeed
We invent the steadily
We steadily create new sounds and styles
It's going down sub-terrestrial high
A reference to the underground music scene
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
The rapper controls the direction of the music
Execution of collaborative plots
Working together to create something new and exciting
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
Ready to end the artificial divisions between musical genres
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
A reference to the band itself and their upcoming success
Yo it's a request only
The song is only for a select group of people
It's built from scratch
The music is entirely original
Album in stores soon
A teaser for the band's upcoming album
'Bout to blast off world wide
Soon to become a global sensation
Like this
A repeating phrase used to end the song
Like this
A repeating phrase used to end the song
Like this
A repeating phrase used to end the song
Like this
A repeating phrase used to end the song
Like this
A repeating phrase used to end the song
Writer(s): Vincent Mason, Kelvin Mercer, Paul Huston, David Jolicoeur
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@konstantinosshinoda1008
This song will never die
@nishee424
Konstantinos Shinoda true that
@deepakwanarse
Konstantinos Shinoda my sis deleted this video from my phone π its died for me
@linsundari0359
deepak wanarse you redownload it....this is my first time love LP
@deepakwanarse
Lin Sundari03 ππ yes sir on my way
@linsundari0359
deepak wanarse hello I'am isn't sir
@rodja6647
15 Years, still one of the best songs!
@nocturnal2155
Finally some recent comments
@rodja6647
Nocturnal sKΒ Lol
@INDIANA0PACERS
You're telling me. I'm still listening to Smooth Criminal and Youth of a Nation. Take me back to 2000 please.