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)
Easier to Run
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
Something has been taken from deep inside of me
A secret I've kept locked away
No one can ever see
They never go away
Like moving pictures in my head
For years and years they've played
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
If I could take all the shame to the grave I would
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
I would take all the shame to the grave
It's easier to run
Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
Sometimes I remember the darkness of my past
Bringing back these memories I wish I didn't have
Sometimes I think of letting go and never looking back
And never moving forward so there'd never be a past
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
If I could take all the shame to the grave I would
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
I would take all the shame to the grave
Just washing it aside
All of the helplessness inside
Pretending I don't feel misplaced
Is so much simpler than change
It's easier to run
Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
It's easier to run
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made
It's easier to go
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
I would take all the shame to the grave
Linkin Park's song "Easier to Run" is an introspective piece that delves into the theme of personal struggle and pain. The opening verse, "It's easier to run, replacing this pain with something numb, it's so much easier to go, than face all this pain here all alone," suggests that the singer is dealing with a level of pain that they are unable or unwilling to face head-on. They would rather run away and numb their pain than confront it alone.
The second verse reveals that the source of the singer's pain is a "secret" that they have "kept locked away." This pain is internalized and hidden, making it all the more challenging to address. The chorus repeats the idea of running away from pain and replacing it with a "numb" sensation.
The third verse touches on the complexity and nuance of memories, as the singer admits that they cannot escape the "darkness of my past" and that they often think about "letting go and never looking back." The final verse circles back to the idea of wanting to change, but feeling powerless to do so.
Overall, "Easier to Run" is a deeply emotional and relatable song about the desire to run away from pain and the struggle to confront it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easier to run
Running away from problems seems like a better option than facing them.
Replacing this pain with something numb
Numbing the pain is easier than dealing with it directly.
It's so much easier to go
Leaving a situation behind is easier than trying to make it better.
Than face all this pain here all alone
Dealing with the pain alone is too difficult to bear.
Something has been taken from deep inside of me
A part of the person has been missing, taken away by pain.
A secret I've kept locked away
The person has a secret that they don't want others to know.
No one can ever see
The person is keeping their pain hidden from the world.
Wounds so deep they never show
The person's wounds are internal and don't show on the outside.
They never go away
The person's pain lingers and never truly disappears.
Like moving pictures in my head
The person remembers their pain with vivid detail, like a movie reel in their head.
For years and years they've played
The person has been haunted by their pain for a long time.
Sometimes I remember the darkness of my past
The person sometimes thinks back on the negative experiences from their past.
Bringing back these memories I wish I didn't have
The person wishes they could forget their painful memories.
Sometimes I think of letting go and never looking back
The person considers leaving everything behind and moving on.
And never moving forward so there'd never be a past
The person wishes they could erase their past completely and start fresh.
If I could change I would take back the pain I would
The person wishes they could go back in time and change the events that led to their pain.
Retrace every wrong move that I made I would
The person would change anything they did that contributed to their pain.
If I could stand up and take the blame I would
The person would take responsibility for their actions if it meant getting rid of their pain.
If I could take all the shame to the grave I would
The person wishes they could carry their shame and pain to the grave with them.
Just washing it aside
The person tries to push their pain aside and ignore it.
All of the helplessness inside
The person feels helpless and powerless in the face of their pain.
Pretending I don't feel misplaced
The person tries to hide the fact that they feel like they don't belong or fit in.
Is so much simpler than change
The person thinks it's easier to pretend than to actively work towards change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
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@amirianozakwano
When I was at my darkest place in my life, the song Easier To Run was my go to song. My dad lefty mom and my 2 younger brothers. My mom then had cervical cancer, suffered for 2 years then passed. I had to shoulder the responsibility for my brothers. I wanted to run away, I wanted to just disappear forever.
I felt no one is there for me to lean on. Work was tough, when my mom died, I got 2 days off. On my second day, HR called to ask if I’m coming to work the next day. I felt so small. I wanted to leave work but I needed money, I needed my commission.
I dragged my feet to work, I dragged myself to just wake up. I force myself to put a smile. During that period, I isolated myself from friends, had no lovers, just wanted and wished I was just gone. I’m scared if I was gone, who would take care of my brothers.
Listening to Linkin Park really kept me going. Chester, you save lives more than you can ever imagine.
Also, men, sometimes, it’s nice to open up and just cry to someone. I used to always thought I needed to be strong.
For me, this is the most beautiful song by Linkin Park.
@R3SerialPro
[Chorus] (Chester)
It's easier to run,
replacing this pain with something numb.
It's so much easier to go,
then face all this pain here all alone.
[Verse 1] (Chester)
Something has been taken from deep inside of me.
A secret I've kept locked away no one can ever see.
Wounds so deep they never show, they never go away.
Like moving pictures in my head, for years and years they've played.
(Mike)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made, I would.
If I could stand up and take the blame, I would.
If I could take all the shame to the grave I would.
(Mike and Chester)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made, I would.
If I could stand up and take the blame, I would.
I would take all my shame to the grave.
[Chorus] (Chester)
It's easier to run,
replacing this pain with something numb.
It's so much easier to go,
then face all this pain here all alone.
[Verse 2] (Chester)
Sometimes I remember the darkness of my past.
Bringing back these memories I wish I didn't have.
Sometimes I think of letting go, and never looking back.
And never moving forward so there'd never be a past.
(Mike)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made, I would.
If I could stand up and take the blame, I would.
If I could take all the shame to the grave I would.
(Mike and Chester)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made, I would.
If I could stand up and take the blame, I would.
I would take all my shame to the grave.
[Bridge] (Chester)
Just washing it aside.
All of the helplessness inside.
Pretending I don't feel misplaced
is so much simpler than change.
[Chorus] (Chester)
It's easier to run,
replacing this pain with something numb.
It's so much easier to go,
then face all this pain here all alone.
It's easier to run,
(Mike)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made.
(Chester)
It's so much easier to go,
(Mike and Chester)
If I could change, I would.
Take back the pain, I would.
Retrace every wrong move I made, I would.
If I could stand up and take the blame, I would.
I would take all my shame to the grave.
@trubad8700
Seven years ago.
I was 20 and she was 25.
She had a crazy father to her children.
She was a bit of an alcoholic.
She put me through emotional turmoil.
She broke my heart.
She was perfect.
She cried when Chester Bennington died.
She got a Linkin Park tattoo immediately.
This was her favorite Linkin Park song.
I miss her.
@sanoj325
It's easier to run
Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
Something has been taken from deep inside of me
The secret I've kept locked away no one can ever see
Wounds so deep they never show they never go away
Like moving pictures in my head for years and years they've played
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made I would)
(If I could stand up and take the blame I would)
(If I could take all the shame to the grave I would)
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made I would)
(If I could stand up and take the blame I would)
(I would take all my shame to the grave)
[Chorus]
It's easier to run
Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
Sometimes I remember the darkness of my past
Bringing back these memories I wish I didn't have
Sometimes I think of letting go and never looking back
And never moving forward so there'd never be a past
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made I would)
(If I could stand up and take the blame I would)
(If I could take all the shame to the grave I would)
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made I would)
(If I could stand up and take the blame I would)
(I would take all my shame to the grave)
Just washing it aside
All of the helplessness inside
Pretending I don't feel misplaced
It's so much simpler than change
[Chorus]
It's easier to run
Replacing this pain with something numb
It's so much easier to go
Than face all this pain here all alone
It's easier to run
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made)
It's easier to go
(If I could change I would take back the pain I would)
(Retrace every wrong move that I made I would)
(If I could stand up and take the blame I would)
(I would take all my shame to the grave)
@zaynalam4056
jehovantodistaja 12 Whenever I had felt depressed, lonely, neglected, sad, hopeless, guilty, I used to lie over my bed and then I started playing Chester's song and within the touch of his voice, I used to feel hopeful and happy. His songs had not only showed me how to break habits, how to resist myself from drug abuse or drinking alcohol, But His songs showed me the way of light. How to overcome, How to achieve anything, How to feel happy.
Yeh. I could not make friends at my school or coachings. Every one used to make fun of me. Within these 10 years I had lost many of my beloved people. 3 years ago, I lost my beloved cousin whom I used to recall as my sister. 4 Years ago, I lost Both of my Grandfathers. Not to mention, My favorite TV celebrities. But Chester's voice and his tremendous meaningful lyrics used to act like magical remedies for those scarces.
I will never know myself until I do this on my own
And I will never feel anything else, until my wounds are healed
I will never be anything 'til I break away from me
I will break away, I'll find myself today"
This song used to fill the gap of my loneliness and whenever I used listen to this song, I would find my cheek wet. Chester was like a member of my family. I had a plan to meet him one day. But that day had converted to a fairy tale. I lost him forever. Perhaps, From Outside everyone is thinking that I am happy and ok. But from inside, I am virtually empty now. Perhaps, No one will be able occupy his place, No one will be able to make comparision between themselves and Him. And while writting this post, I was crying like that 7 years old Saiful. 😭💔Why Chester Why? You could live for us. Millions of people like me loves you.
Your life was priceless to us.
You gave me the light
You touched my life,
Your legacy will be immortalized.
Rip Chester.
See You Again.
@YOOXICMAN
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@haifisch4515
헐 이곳에서 뵈다니
@jesussanchez-wp2zj
i agree LOL
@gabriellema7082
i dont speak taka taka
@169helton
@@jesussanchez-wp2zj me too! 😂😂
@vitecchannel5860
Простите, я не говорю на КНДР
@WilkoGaming1
On a boring day as an 11 year old, I fired up my original Xbox to find that the previous owner had left Meteora on its hard drive. I fell in love with this and Somewhere I Belong, before spending my teens listening to this bands exceptional music. And now, today, Chester has passed away. Thank you Linkin Park and thank you Chester, for enlightening the lives of millions. You will be missed.
@KNG-pc5qd
Isn't it bizzare how if something had changed on that day, you would have most likely never heard or got into LP...
@randomhighguy3872
+K1NG I know its kinda freaky isnt it? I always seem to think things like that.
@bluemagmaboy9842
Chris G he died while I was growing up and I still am. I’m also listening to his music