A Place for My Head
Linkin Park Lyrics


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I watch how the moon
Sits in the sky in the dark night
Shining with the light from the sun
And the sun doesn't give light to the moon assuming
The moon's going to owe it one
It makes me think of how you act to me
You do
Favors then rapidly, you just
Turn around and start asking me about
Things you want back from me
I'm sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest
I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

Maybe someday I'll be just like you and
Step on people like you do and
Run away all the people I thought I knew
I remember back then who you were
You used to be calm, used to be strong
Used to be generous but you should've known
That you'd
Wear out your welcome now you see
How quiet it is all alone
I'm so
Sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest
I'm so
Sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest

I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away

I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

Stay away

I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (stay)
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed (a-)
While I find a place to rest

I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (-way)
Sick of you acting like I owe you this




Find another place, to feed your greed (stay away from me)
While I find a place to rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Linkin Park's song "A Place for My Head" tell a story of frustration with a person who is taking advantage and acting entitled. The opening lines set the stage by using the celestial analogy of the moon and sun. The moon represents the singer in the relationship, who feels as though they are constantly owing something to the other person. The rest of the song continues with this theme, as the singer expresses their desire to be free of this person's demands and entitlement. The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces this desire to find a place where the singer can be free from tension and hunger.


The second verse is particularly powerful as it speaks to a potential future where the singer could become like the person they are frustrated with. The idea that they could "step on people like you do and run away all the people I thought I knew" shows that the singer recognizes the toxic patterns they are trying to break away from. Ultimately, the song is a call to find a place where the singer can be themselves, free from the demands of someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

I watch how the moon Sits in the sky in the dark night Shining with the light from the sun And the sun doesn't give light to the moon assuming The moon's going to owe it one
I observe how the moon shines in the dark sky with light received from the sun, but the sun does not offer light to the moon expecting something in return. It reminds me of how you behave towards me. Doing favors and then abruptly asking for something in return. You do not lend your support and generosity in a genuine way.


It makes me think of how you act to me You do Favors then rapidly, you just Turn around and start asking me about Things you want back from me
Your behavior constantly reminds me of how you do favors for me and then immediately trade them for something you want from me. Your kindness always seems to come with terms and conditions.


I'm sick of the tension, sick of the hunger Sick of you acting like I owe you this Find another place to feed your greed While I find a place to rest
I am tired of the constant tension and endless request for more from you. I need to find a way to rest and you need to find another source to gratify your desire for more without always depending on me.


I want to be in another place I hate when you say you don't understand (You'll see it's not meant to be) I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy A place for my head
I yearn to be situated elsewhere and despise when you claim not to comprehend how I feel. I seek to surround myself with positivity and people who support me instead of being around someone who seems to work against me. A place where I can find peace and solace is what I want.


Maybe someday I'll be just like you and Step on people like you do and Run away all the people I thought I knew I remember back then who you were You used to be calm, used to be strong Used to be generous but you should've known That you'd Wear out your welcome now you see How quiet it is all alone
Perhaps someday I will behave like you do, disregarding and mistreating people who were important to me. I remember how you used to be composed, resilient, and kind, however, you should have been aware of how such behavior leads to people growing distant from you. Now, you witness how lonely and deserted you have become.


You try to take the best of me Go away
You always attempt to take advantage of me for your benefit. Leave me alone.


Stay away
Keep your distance from me.


I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (stay) Sick of you acting like I owe you this Find another place to feed your greed (a-) While I find a place to rest
I cannot stand this constant pressure and desire for more from you. You need to source your greed from elsewhere, whilst I look for a spot to unwind and relax.


I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (-way) Sick of you acting like I owe you this Find another place, to feed your greed (stay away from me) While I find a place to rest
I am fed up with the anxiety and insatiable yearning for more that you continuously display. Your assumption that I owe you something is frustrating. You should look for another source of fulfillment and contentment while I find a place for myself where you are not welcome.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mark Wakefield, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon, Dave Farrell

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I watch how the moon
Sits in the sky in the dark night
Shining with the light from the sun
And the sun doesn't give light to the moon assuming
The moon's going to owe it one
It makes me think of how you act to me
You do
Favors then rapidly, you just
Turn around and start asking me about
Things you want back from me
I'm sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest
I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head!


Rest in Paradise
Andrew J. Milkovich
9.10.1983 - 3.12.2017
Chester Bennington
3.20.1976 - 7.20.2017
💗



@piliirobless

I watch how the moon
Sits in the sky in the dark night
Shining with the light from the sun
And the sun doesn't give light to the moon assuming
The moon's going to owe it one
It makes me think of how you act to me
You do
Favors then rapidly, you just
Turn around and start asking me about
Things you want back from me
I'm sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest
I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

Maybe someday I'll be just like you and
Step on people like you do and
Run away all the people I thought I knew
I remember back then who you were
You used to be calm, used to be strong
Used to be generous but you should've known
That you'd
Wear out your welcome now you see
How quiet it is all alone
I'm so
Sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest
I'm so
Sick of the tension, sick of the hunger
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed
While I find a place to rest

I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away
You try to take the best of me
Go away

I want to be in another place
I hate when you say you don't understand
(You'll see it's not meant to be)
I want to be in the energy, not with the enemy
A place for my head

Stay away

I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (stay)
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place to feed your greed (a-)
While I find a place to rest

I'm so sick of the tension, sick of the hunger (-way)
Sick of you acting like I owe you this
Find another place, to feed your greed (stay away from me)
While I find a place to rest



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