Forgotten
Linkin Park (Музыка для тренировок) Lyrics
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Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
There's a place so dark you can't see the end
(Skies cock back) and shock that which can't defend
The rain then sends dripping acidic questions
Forcefully, the power of suggestion
Then with the eyes shut looking thought the rust and rotten dust
A spot of light floods the floor
And pours over the rusted world of pretend
And the eyes ease open and its dark again
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
Moving all around
Screaming of the ups and downs
Pollution manifested in perpetual sound
The wheels go 'round and the sunset creeps past the
Street lamps, chain-link, and concrete
A little piece of paper with a picture drawn
Floats on down the street 'til the wind is gone
The memory now is like the picture was then
When the paper's crumpled up it can't be perfect again
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
From the top to the bottom
Bottom to top I stop
At the core I've forgotten
In the middle of my thoughts
Taken far from my safety
The picture is there
The memory won't escape me
But why should I care
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
Now you got me caught in the act
You bring the thought back
I'm telling you that
I see it right through you
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
In the memory you'll find me
Eyes burning up
The darkness holding me tightly
Until the sun rises up
The Linkin Park song "Forgotten" is a testament to the band's ability to create piercing and memorable lyrics. The song opens with a repetitive cycle of lines that suggest the singer has lost touch with reality. As they search from top to bottom and back again, the singer realizes they have forgotten what lies at the core of their being. As they struggle to remember, they envision a dark place where they are powerless against external forces that are battering them with questions.
There is a moment of light that shines through the darkness, but it fades away as quickly as it came. At this point, the singer acknowledges that they're trapped in a state of perpetual sound and pollution. They search for something concrete but find only chain-link fences and concrete. Even the paper they find, with its drawing of a perfect picture, is crumpled and imperfect.
Ultimately, the song concludes with a repeated refrain, suggesting that the memory of the darkness holding them tightly will always be with them. The final line suggests that they will remain trapped until the sun rises up. This powerful song speaks to feelings of loss, uncertainty, and despair that so many people experience at times in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
From the top to the bottom
Starting from the highest point to the lowest
Bottom to top I stop
And then again, from the lowest to the highest and stopping in between
At the core I've forgotten
I've lost touch with my inner self
In the middle of my thoughts
While contemplating my own existence
Taken far from my safety
I am no longer in a secure environment
The picture is there
A mental image remains
The memory won't escape me
I can't forget what I experienced
But why should I care
Yet I am apathetic towards it
There's a place so dark you can't see the end
There exists a deep, impenetrable darkness
(Skies cock back) and shock that which can't defend
The skies gather a force and strike at the vulnerable
The rain then sends dripping acidic questions
As if questioning why this darkness exists, the rain falls acidic
Forcefully, the power of suggestion
The rain's constant bombardment forces change in thought
Then with the eyes shut looking thought the rust and rotten dust
Closing one's eyes and looking through the decay and corrosion
A spot of light floods the floor
A single beam of light illuminates the ground
And pours over the rusted world of pretend
The light exposes the fake reality that has been created out of decay
And the eyes ease open and its dark again
The moment of clarity is brief and the darkness returns
In the memory you'll find me
My memory holds a version of myself
Eyes burning up
Filled with desperation and longing
The darkness holding me tightly
I am trapped in this dark, oppressive state
Until the sun rises up
Until a bright new day arrives
Moving all around
Physical movement and changes
Screaming of the ups and downs
A chaotic, unpredictable situation
Pollution manifested in perpetual sound
A never-ending noise pollution
The wheels go 'round and the sunset creeps past the
Life keeps moving forward, regardless of time or space
Street lamps, chain-link, and concrete
Urban, industrial landscape
A little piece of paper with a picture drawn
A small memory, captured in a drawing
Floats on down the street 'til the wind is gone
This memory is fleeting and transient
The memory now is like the picture was then
The current memory is just like the original moment
When the paper's crumpled up it can't be perfect again
Once something is damaged, it can never be perfect again
Now you got me caught in the act
Caught in a moment of guilt or shame
You bring the thought back
Bringing back a memory or thought
I'm telling you that
Admitting to the truth of the situation
I see it right through you
Seeing through the facade and understanding the real situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MARK WAKEFIELD, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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@eman5230
Love how the beginning gets straight to the point. Gets me freaking hyped.
@bryanreamy3214
Exactly. people don't understand why I'm already headbanging before the song starts playing.
@larsulcer7156
@@bryanreamy3214 That's because the song starts before you
@ddog2549
SAME
@VLNC_-ci8pf
samee
@tomgreenfan
Sky's cick back
@MattCantuMusic
2:18 is definitely my favorite part of the song. I love the “oooooooooOOooo”s that Chester is doing underneath mikes rapping. That chord progression just screams late 90’s - early 2000’s alternative. Then it blends right into that last chorus. Truly one of the greatest songs ever written and one of the reasons why Hybrid Theory is perfect
@hyakugame
is this a copypasta
@tyronelewis5110
@@hyakugame LMFAO i could definitely see this being a copypasta
@rezei
unironically i agree, i go back and play that part atleast 5 times after listening the first playthrough