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)
Raindrops
Linkin Park Lyrics
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i hate you so much right now!
crawling in my skin
these wounds they will not heal
fear is powerful
confusing what is real
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
(beneath the surface)
consuming
(consuming)
confusing
(confusing)
this lack of self-control i've found so overwhelming
(so overwhelming)
i can't seem to find the strength within
my walls are closing in
(without a sense of confidence and i'm convinced that/
there's just too much pressure to take)
i've felt this way before
so insecure...
crawling in my skin
these wounds they will not heal
fear is powerful
confusing what is real
oh-oh-oh
discomfort endlessly has laid itself upon me
(itself upon me)
distracting
(distracting)
reacting
against my will i stand beside my own reflection
(my own reflection)
it's haunting
(it's haunting)
how i can't seem
to find the strength within
my walls are closing in
(without a sense of confidence and i'm convinced that/
there's just too much pressure to take)
i've felt this way before
so insecure...
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement
and drip from the blacktop into the basement
traces of the rain pervade this
to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement
and drip from the blacktop into the basement
traces of the rain pervade this
to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness
(to find the strength within/my walls are closing in)
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement
and drip from the blacktop into the basement
traces of the rain pervade this
to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness
(i've felt this way before/so insecure)
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement
and drip from the blacktop into the basement
traces of the rain pervade this
to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness
crawling in my skin
these wounds they will not heal
fear is powerful
confusing what is real
crawling in my skin
these wounds they will not heal
fear is powerful
confusing what is real
Linkin Park's "Raindrops" is a powerful song that captures the pain and confusion of fear and insecurity. The opening lines set the tone with a visceral scream of anger and frustration, directed at an unknown person. The lyrics then explore the singer's inner turmoil - the feeling of being consumed by fear and confusion, unable to find the strength within to overcome their insecurity.
The "crawling in my skin" metaphor evokes a sense of being trapped and helpless, with wounds that refuse to heal - a poignant representation of the scars left behind by past trauma. The repeated refrain of "fear is powerful, confusing what is real" speaks to the all-consuming nature of fear, and how it can distort the way we see the world around us.
The final section of the song introduces the imagery of raindrops, which serve as a symbol of hope and renewal. The rain is depicted as washing away the "fakeness" and erasing hate, paving the way for a new beginning. The repetition of the rain imagery reinforces this sense of cleansing and renewal, and provides a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness of the preceding verses.
Overall, "Raindrops" is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of fear, insecurity, and the struggle for self-acceptance and inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
ahhhhhhhhhh!
There is an unidentifiable expression of frustration being communicated.
i hate you so much right now!
There is a strong feeling of hatred and negative emotion directed towards someone in the present moment.
crawling in my skin
There is a sense of discomfort and unease within oneself.
these wounds they will not heal
There are emotional scars that are permanent and won't go away.
fear is powerful
Fear is a strong and overwhelming emotion.
confusing what is real
Perceiving things incorrectly and being unsure of what is actually happening.
oh-oh-oh
There is an expression of desperation and uncertainty being communicated.
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface (beneath the surface) consuming (consuming) confusing (confusing) this lack of self-control i've found so overwhelming (so overwhelming) i can't seem to find the strength within my walls are closing in (without a sense of confidence and i'm convinced that/ there's just too much pressure to take) i've felt this way before so insecure...
There are internal struggles that are consuming and confusing, leading to a lack of control and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Despite feelings of insecurity in the past, the current circumstances feel insurmountable and the pressure is too much to handle.
discomfort endlessly has laid itself upon me (itself upon me) distracting (distracting) reacting against my will i stand beside my own reflection (my own reflection) it's haunting (it's haunting) how i can't seem to find the strength within my walls are closing in (without a sense of confidence and i'm convinced that/ there's just too much pressure to take) i've felt this way before so insecure...
There is a constant discomfort that is distracting and unwanted. Despite standing in front of one's own reflection, there is a sense of haunting that comes from feeling unable to find the inner strength to overcome the current circumstances, which are causing the walls to close in.
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement and drip from the blacktop into the basement traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness
The falling rain is creating a rhythm as it hits the pavement and seeps into the depths of the earth. This rain is symbolic, cleansing away negative emotions such as hatred and falseness.
raindrops put the rhythm on the pavement and drip from the blacktop into the basement traces of the rain pervade this to erase your hate and take this from the fakeness (to find the strength within/my walls are closing in)
The rain is still a symbol of cleansing, and the feeling of the walls closing in is still present. However, there is a hope to find inner strength and overcome the current situation.
crawling in my skin these wounds they will not heal fear is powerful confusing what is real crawling in my skin these wounds they will not heal fear is powerful confusing what is real
The previously mentioned discomfort and emotional scars are reiterated, along with the power of fear and confusion in one's emotions.
Contributed by Penelope P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
2janci2
nice idea guys! I am a huge LP fan and I just discovered today, that you are coming to Bratislava in March! if you play Runaway/Forgotten/By Myself/Little things give you away, I would be very thankful, because they are ones of my favourites which I have not heard live :( I have been to original Linkin Park twice, yet they play +- the same, but last time there was more from the last album (OML)
see you!!!
RETAP
Hey guys. It was great idea to do the tribute tour. Im so excited to see you in Prague!!
makejidamashii14
Guys you sound really cool !!! Hope you'll post some other videos soon !!!
cypran miranowicz
Линкин Парк без Честера Беннинктона не такое сам😮
AlexTheBig
There will be a concert in my country in Latvia on July 2 this Year 🤙🤩😎🤜
tagyourname XL
when are you gonna come the netherlands, belgium, i want to hear this Tribute show raindops linkin park, you are a verry good singer ! where can i fin you tour program.
Fall Stream
Hyped for Show in ostrava
WhereIsMyHK416
Cant wait, see you in Ostrava!
Евгений Приладышев
Я уже второй год хочу пойти на ваш концерт в Атласе (Киев). Но переносы концерта в связи с ковидом все портят. Скажите, в этом году, 15 октября все в силе, есть у вас инфа хоть какая то?
Alexandr 019
Хз, купил билет, а будет видно