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)
By Myself
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Do I follow my instincts blindly?
Do I hide my pride from these bad dreams
And give into sad thoughts that are maddening?
Do I sit here and try to stand it?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness
Or do I trust nobody and live in loneliness?
I make the right moves but I'm lost within
I put on my daily façade but then
I just end up getting hurt again
By myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind find
I can't rely on myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind I find
I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To anything, watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
If I turn my back I'm defenseless
And to go blindly seems senseless
If I hide my pride and let it all go on
Then they'll take from me 'til everything is gone
If I let them go I'll be outdone
But if I try to catch them I'll be outrun
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer
By myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind find
I can't rely on myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind I find
I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To anything, watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
How do you think
I've lost so much?
I'm so afraid
I'm out of touch
How do you expect
I will know what to do
When all I know
Is what you tell me to
Don't you (know?)
I can't tell you how to make it (go)
No matter what I do, how hard I (try)
I can't seem to convince myself (why)
I'm stuck on the outside
Don't you (know?)
I can't tell you how to make it (go)
No matter what I do, how hard I (try)
I can't seem to convince myself (why)
I'm stuck on the outside
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To anything, watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To anything, watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
The lyrics to Linkin Park's "By Myself" explore the feeling of being alone and misunderstood. The singer is struggling with whether to trust others or try to handle his problems alone. He questions his own ability to take control of his life and fears being vulnerable to others. The chorus highlights the singer's struggle to rely on himself and his own thoughts as he tries to hold on to what he wants, but feels stretched too thin. The bridge is a plea for help to whoever is listening, expressing the fear of failing and being out of touch with reality. Despite this, the chorus repeats as the singer still cannot find the answer within himself, resulting in a sense of failure sinking in.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I do to ignore them behind me?
How can I avoid the people causing problems in my life?
Do I follow my instincts blindly?
Should I trust my gut feelings without question?
Do I hide my pride from these bad dreams
Should I suppress my ego to avoid further distress?
And give into sad thoughts that are maddening?
Or should I let negative emotions overtake me?
Do I sit here and try to stand it?
Should I wait patiently and endure the situation?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Or should I confront those causing problems directly?
Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness
Is it wise to trust some people, who might deceive me?
Or do I trust nobody and live in loneliness?
Or should I avoid trusting anyone altogether, even if it means solitude?
Because I can't hold on when I'm stretched so thin
When I'm overwhelmed, I can't bear the situation anymore.
I make the right moves but I'm lost within
Even when I think I'm doing the right thing, I'm still struggling internally.
I put on my daily façade but then
I pretend I'm okay when I'm not.
I just end up getting hurt again
But inevitably, I still suffer more emotional distress.
By myself (myself)
I feel alone and isolated.
I ask why, but in my mind
I question why I'm facing these problems, but I can't find the answers.
I find I can't rely on myself (myself)
I can't even trust myself to handle the situation properly.
I can't hold on
I can't cope anymore.
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
Even when I want to persevere, it's too difficult because I'm overwhelmed.
It's all too much to take in
Everything is overwhelming, and I can't comprehend it all.
To end things watching everything spin
As my situation gets worse, I feel powerless to stop it.
With thoughts of failure sinking in
I'm continually worrying about failure.
If I turn my back I'm defenseless
If I ignore my problems, I'll be vulnerable.
And to go blindly seems senseless
Going blindly in a direction without any purpose is pointless and reckless.
If I hide my pride and let it all go on
If I abandon my dignity and allow my problems to persist, I'll suffer more.
Then they'll take from me 'til everything is gone
If I allow my problems to continue, they'll become worse until they consume me completely.
If I let them go I'll be outdone
If I ignore my problems, I'll be letting them win.
But if I try to catch them I'll be outrun
If I try to fight my problems, they might overpower me even more.
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
If I'm plagued by the constant uncertainty of my problems, it'll destroy me internally.
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer
I'll be left in the dark, not knowing what to do and hidden from hope.
How do you think
What's your take on
I've lost so much
I've suffered too much in this situation.
I'm so afraid
I'm paralysed with fear and indecision.
I'm out of touch
I'm lost and unable to connect with reality.
How do you expect
What do you suppose I should do?
I will know what to do
What should I do to fix this?
When all I know
I'm limited by the knowledge I already have.
Is what you tell me to
I'm taking advice from someone else, and I'm limited by their advice.
Don't you
Don't you understand
I can't tell you how to make it
I don't know what to do to turn my situation around.
No matter what I do
Even my best effort doesn't seem to solve my problems.
How hard I
However much I try
I can't seem to convince myself
I can't motivate myself to try anymore.
I'm stuck on the outside
I'm trapped in a position from which I can't move forward.
Without some failure sinking
My fear of failing is holding me back, not allowing me to try to fix my situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
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Linkin Park "By Myself"
From Hybrid Theory
What do I do to ignore them behind me?
Do I follow my instincts blindly?
Do I hide my pride from these bad dreams
And give in to sad thoughts that are maddening?
Do I sit here and try to stand it?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness
Or do I trust nobody and live in loneliness?
Because I can't hold on when I'm stretched so thin
I make the right moves but I'm lost within
I put on my daily facade but then
I just end up getting hurt again
By myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind
I find I can't rely on myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind
I find I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To end things watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
If I turn my back I'm defenseless
And to go blindly seems senseless
If I hide my pride and let it all go on
Then they'll take from me 'till everything is gone
If I let them go I'll be outdone
But if I try to catch them I'll be outrun
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer
By myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind
I find I can't rely on myself (myself)
I ask why, but in my mind
I find I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on
To what I want when I'm stretched so thin
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
To end things watching everything spin
With thoughts of failure sinking in
How do you think
I've lost so much
I'm so afraid
I'm out of touch
How do you expect
I will know what to do
When all I know
Is what you tell me to
Don't you
I can't tell you how to make it
No matter what I do
How hard I
I can't seem to convince myself
I'm stuck on the outside
Don't you
I can't tell you how to make it
No matter what I do
How hard I
I can't seem to convince myself
I'm stuck on the outside
I can't hold on
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
(To anything watching everything spin)
With thoughts of failure sinking in
I can't hold on
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
(To anything watching everything spin)
Without some failure sinking
Songwriters: Brad Delson / Chester Charles Bennington / Joseph Hahn / Mike Shinoda / Robert G. Bourdon
@sanjaykumarb
[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
What do I do to ignore them behind me?
Do I follow my instincts blindly?
Do I hide my pride from these bad dreams
And give in to sad thoughts that are maddening?
Do I sit here and try to stand it?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness?
Or do I trust nobody and live in loneliness?
Because I can't hold on when I'm stretched so thin
I make the right moves, but I'm lost within
I put on my daily façade, but then
I just end up getting hurt again
[Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Chester Bennington]
By myself (Myself) I ask why
(But in my mind, I find) I can't rely on myself
(Myself) I ask why
(But in my mind, I find) I can't rely on myself
[Chorus: Chester Bennington & Mike Shinoda]
I can't hold on (To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on (To anything, watching everything spin)
With thoughts of failure sinking in
[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
If I turn my back, I'm defenseless
And to go blindly seems senseless
If I hide my pride and let it all go on
Then they'll take from me 'til everything is gone
If I let them go, I'll be outdone
But if I try to catch them, I'll be outrun
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer
[Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Chester Bennington]
By myself (Myself) I ask why
(But in my mind, I find) I can't rely on myself
(Myself) I ask why
(But in my mind, I find) I can't rely on myself
[Chorus: Chester Bennington & Mike Shinoda]
I can't hold on (To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on (To anything, watching everything spin)
With thoughts of failure sinking in
[Interlude: Mike Shinoda]
How do you think I've lost so much?
I'm so afraid that I'm out of touch
How do you expect I will know what to do
When all I know is what you tell me to?
[Bridge: Mike Shinoda & Chester Bennington]
Don't you (Know)
I can't tell you how to make it (Go)
No matter what I do, how hard I (Try)
I can't seem to convince myself (Why)
I'm stuck on the outside
Don't you (Know)
I can't tell you how to make it (Go)
No matter what I do, how hard I (Try)
I can't seem to convince myself (Why)
I'm stuck on the outside
[Chorus: Chester Bennington & Mike Shinoda]
I can't hold on (To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on (To anything, watching everything spin)
With thoughts of failure sinking in
I can't hold on (To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on (To anything, watching everything spin)
With thoughts of failure sinking.
@wunderkatna
Chester's voice is a masterpiece in itself
@JagoTFC
In Hybrid Theory and Meteora only
@user-wf9vv8xn5e
@@JagoTFCminutes to midnight, the hunting party…
@dudedope2586
@@JagoTFCunderestimation
@krafuae
@@JagoTFC man...
@monkeyman_lol
@@JagoTFC really in any album
@SarcasmOpenWorld
“Do I trust some, and get fooled by phoniness, or do I trust no one and live in loneliness?” – Linkin Park
@saab9387
damn thanks for pointing that out
@whatburnsneverreturns
Damn didn't know Linkin Park was his name.
@kingjones325
Mike Shinoda*