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)
Bubbles
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Bubbles, bubbles
I wish my name was bubbles, bubbles
I wish my friends were bubbles, bubbles
I ride my car on bubbles, bubbles
I go real far on bubbles
On bubbles
Bubbles, bubbles
I blow a lot of bubbles, bubbles
I show a lot of bubbles, bubbles
I ride a plane on bubbles, bubbles
I go insane on bubbles
On bubbles
'Cause it's a B and a U
And a B and a B and an L
And an E and an S
It's a B and a U
And a B and a B and an L
And an E and an S
And an S
Oh bubbles, oh bubbles
I wish my name was bubbles, bubbles
I wish my friends were bubbles, and bubbles
I drive my car on bubbles, on bubbles
I go real far on bubbles
On bubbles, yeah
At first glance, "Bubbles" by Linkin Park appears to be a nonsensical song about bubbles. However, upon closer inspection, the song may actually be a representation of society's consumer culture and a commentary on how individuals become obsessed with obtaining material goods. The repetitive chanting of "Bubbles, bubbles" can be seen as a representation of how consumers often become fixated on certain brands or products.
The lyrics suggest that the desire for material possessions can be all-consuming, as it drives the singer to wish that everything in their life was made out of or powered by bubbles. The line "I go insane on bubbles" can be interpreted as a commentary on how society's obsession with consumerism can have negative effects on mental health. Furthermore, the use of the spelling of the word "Bubbles" throughout the song could represent how brands often change the spelling of simple words to make their products more appealing and unique.
Overall, "Bubbles" may not be a typical Linkin Park song, but the lyrics can still be seen as a commentary on society's emphasis on consumerism and the potential negative effects it can have on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Bubbles, bubbles
Repetition of the word "bubbles" to express fascination and obsession towards them.
I wish my name was bubbles, bubbles
Desire to become bubbles, so that they can exist without the complexities of human life and society.
I wish my friends were bubbles, bubbles
Desire to have friends that are like bubbles, which are simple, carefree, and full of joy.
I ride my car on bubbles, bubbles
Imagination of a world where cars can run on bubbles - a metaphor for a utopian society where everything is peaceful and happy.
I go real far on bubbles, on bubbles
Belief that the imaginary world of bubbles can take them far, both physically and emotionally.
I blow a lot of bubbles, bubbles
Imaginary activity of blowing bubbles to escape from reality and find joy in simple things.
I show a lot of bubbles, bubbles
Desire to share their joy of bubbles with others.
I ride a plane on bubbles, bubbles
Further imagination of the possibilities of a utopian society, where even planes can fly on bubbles.
I go insane on bubbles
Mental escape into the fantasy world of bubbles, where they can be carefree and happy.
'Cause it’s a B and a U
And a B and a B and an L
And an E and an S
Spelling out of the word "bubbles", creating a rhythm and adding emphasis to the word.
And an S
Additional repetition of the letter S to maintain the rhythm.
Oh bubbles, oh bubbles
Repetition of the phrase “oh bubbles” to continue expressing fascination and obsession towards them.
I wish my friends were bubbles, and bubbles
Desire to have friends that are simple and carefree, like the world of bubbles.
I drive my car on bubbles, on bubbles
Continuing the metaphor of car running on bubbles, highlighting the importance of imagination and joy in their life.
I go real far on bubbles
Belief that the imaginary world of bubbles can take them far, both physically and emotionally.
On bubbles, yeah
Concluding the song with another repetition of the phrase “on bubbles” to maintain the focus on the imaginary world of bubbles.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
john_ dros
Let's make some references :
The bubbles on the horizon were brighter yesterday..
Now in my remains, our bubbles that never came
And somehow I got caught up in bubbles
Who cares if one more bubble goes out?
I've put my bubble in you
Each word gets lost in the bubbles
Shadow Of The Day
Not much few time ago I thought: <<"Bubbles"? Who can do a song named "bubbles"? It's stupid!>>
Underground 8:
Bubbles
<<It's impossible...>>
I go on YouTube
"And one two three four..." (with "stoned air") "Bubbles! Bubbles! I wish my name was bubbles!" <<Ok... [panic moment] Ah ah ah! This song is great! "Bubbles" is a fantastic name for a song! This is as perfect as always! ❤ Go on Linkin Park!>>
I love this song! I'll sing it to each hater of LP! Like:
<<I hate Linkin Park!>>
<<Really? AND ONE TWO THREE FOUR: BUBBLES! BUBBLES!>>
<<What the hell...>> <<I WISH MY NAME WAS BUBBLES! BUBBLES!>>😂
Ana F
He was a really beautiful soul. Down to Earth, funny, and an overall hero. RIP Chester.
bloodstainDew
Jokes aside, this EP really shows how damn versatile Chester's vocals are.
Joshua Mckinney
Sounds like a bob dylan song.lol
THE CAKE
this is LP's greatest song ever
Seven Productions
I prefer you ain’t gosta
Brass
I prefer "No laundry."
Waterproof
didnt hear jellyfish. I"ll check it out. thanks for mentioning @Die Legende
Die Legende
I prefer Jellyfish
Lovely Day
I hope there are lots of bubbles in heaven. RIP Chester.
Carriella Cano
What bands do when they get bored