Break
Linkin Park Lyrics

It goes a one, two, three
The song starts with a basic beat

With the hunger of a lion, the strength of a sun
The singer is powerful and inspired to succeed

I don't need to sweat it when the competition come
The singer is confident in their abilities

Original style, like an eight of eight drum
The singer has a unique and distinctive style

So I don't run the track, no, I make the track run
The singer is in control of their own success

My momma taught me words, my daddy built rockets
The singer comes from a diverse background and has learned much from their family

I hold 'em both together now, tell me what I got
The singer has taken what they learned from their family and used it to create something new

It's a pretty small weapon, I can shoot it, I can drop it
The singer is speaking metaphorically about their craft

But learn to respect it 'cause you clearly can't stop it
The singer's talent is undeniable

It ain't over 'cause the sharks on the left side, the snakes on the right
There are obstacles on all sides

And anything you do, they wanna get a little bite
Success breeds jealousy and competition

It really doesn't matter if you're wrong or if you're right
The competition will attack regardless of whether the singer is correct or not

'Cause once they get their teeth in nothing really fights
Once the competition is entrenched, it's hard to dislodge them

And razzle me I do it like I got nothing to lose
The singer is fearless in the face of adversity

And you can run your mouth like you could try to fill my shoes
The competition talks a big game

But steady little soldier, I ain't standing next to you
The singer is not intimidated by the competition

I can lay it on the ground before you're even in my view
The singer is already outpacing the competition

Give me the strength of the rising sun
The singer wants to be as powerful as the sun

Give me the truth of the words unsung
The singer wants to uncover hidden truths

And when the last bells ring, the poor men sing
Even the downtrodden should have a voice

Bring me to kingdom come
The singer wants to achieve greatness

This is something for your people on the block to
The singer is addressing their community

Blackout and rock to, give you what you need
The singer is providing inspiration and empowerment

Like Papa, who shot ya
The singer is referencing a famous rap line

Seperate the weak from the obsolete
The singer believes in ruthless competition

You're meek, I creep hard on impostors
The singer will attack those who aren't truly talented

And switch styles on the dime, quick-witted y'all
The singer is adaptable and versatile in their art

Quit tripping, I don't have time for your crying
The singer doesn't have time for those who complain or doubt themselves

I grind tough, sucka, make your mind up
The singer works hard and expects others to do the same

Are you in the firing squad or are you in the line-up?
The singer is asking if the listener is ready for success or failure

Bang, bang, little monkey man playing
The competition is foolish

With the big guns only get you slain
The competition is no match for the singer

I ain't playing, I'm just saying
The singer is serious and motivated

You ain't got a sliver of a chance
The competition has no hope of succeeding

I get ill or I deliver while you quiver in your parents
The singer thrives while others are held back by their family

So shake, shake down, money, here's the break down
The singer is breaking it all down for those listening

You can play the bank, I'ma play the bank take down
The singer is going to win regardless of the odds

And no mistakes now I'm coming to get you
The singer will aggressively pursue success

I'm just a Banksy, you're a Brainwash, get the picture?
The singer is an artist while the competition is imitative

We swim against the rising waves
The singer faces challenges

That crash against the shore
The challenges are unrelenting

The body bends until it breaks
The singer is willing to endure great pain

The early morning sings no more
The hopefulness of youth is gone

So rest your head
Take a break

It's time to sleep
Give yourself a break

And dream of what's in store
Imagine your future

The body bends until it breaks
Success requires great sacrifices

And sings again no more
Once you've succeeded, you need to keep working

'Cause time has torn the flesh away
The singer has experienced hardships

The early morning sings no more
The optimism of youth is gone