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Steve Aoki & Linkin Park Lyrics


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Nah, you don't know me
Lightning above and a fire below me
You cannot catch me, cannot hold me
You cannot stop, much less control me
When it rains, it pours, when the floodgates open brace your shores
That pressure don't care when it breaks your doors
Say it's all you can take, better take some more
(Oh)
'Cause I know what it's like to test fate
Had my shoulders pressed with that weight
Stood up strong in spite of that hate

(Oh)
Night gets darkest right before dawn
What don't kill you makes you more strong
And I been waiting for it so long

The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes

Oh
Oh
Oh
Waiting for a light that never comes

When I was young, they told me, they said
Make your bed, you lie in that bed
A king can only reign 'til instead
There comes that day it's "off with his head"

(Oh)
The night gets darkest right before dawn
What don't kill you makes you more strong
You'll have my mercy then when you're gone

The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes

Oh
Oh
Oh
Waiting for a light that never comes

And I told them, nah, you don't know me
Lightning above and a fire below me
You cannot catch me, cannot hold me
You cannot stop, much less control me
When it rains, it pours
When the floodgates open, brace your shores
That pressure don't care, it breaks your doors
Say it's all you can take, better take some more

Oh
Oh
Oh
Waiting for a light that never comes

The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes

Oh
Oh




Oh
Waiting for a light that never comes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Light That Never Comes" by Steve Aoki ft. Linkin Park illustrates the singer's resilience and determination to break free from any controlling or oppressive force in their life. The opening lines declare that the singer is unstoppable and unbeatable; lightning above and fire below them implies their fiery and energetic nature. The pressure mentioned in the song does not perturb the singer, and they affirm that they can take on more challenges.


The next verse mentions the singer's past struggles, and they acknowledge that they are now stronger because of them. The line "Waiting for a light that never comes" can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could mean that they are waiting for an opportunity that may never present itself or waiting for that "light at the end of the tunnel." Nonetheless, irrespective of the reason, the singer is determined to never give up and wait for as long as it takes.


The final verse explains the singer's attitude to control and authority. They refuse to be controlled or held back, and the floodgates imagery further strengthens this idea of breaking free. The chorus repeats the central idea of the song - the longing for something that may never come, but the singer is prepared to wait for as long as it takes.


Overall, "A Light That Never Comes" is a powerful song that encourages determination and resilience to keep fighting for what one wants out of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Nah, you don't know me
The singer challenges the assumption that others understand or know them fully.


Lightning above and a fire below me
The singer is metaphorically describing their intense energy and passion that others cannot control or contain.


You cannot catch me, cannot hold me
The singer asserts their freedom and autonomy, emphasizing that they cannot be constrained or held back by others.


You cannot stop, much less control me
The artist further emphasizes their independence, suggesting that even attempting to stop or control them is futile.


When it rains, it pours, when the floodgates open brace your shores
The artist warns that when inevitable challenges arise, one should be prepared to weather the storm and protect oneself.


That pressure don't care when it breaks your doors
The singer emphasizes the relentlessness and indifference of pressure, noting that it can cause damage without regard for one's preparedness.


Say it's all you can take, better take some more
The singer advises that when one thinks they cannot handle any more pressure, they should test their limits and push themselves further.


('Oh)/Cause I know what it's like to test fate
The artist suggests that they have taken risks and challenged their own fate before, implying that they are willing to keep doing so.


Had my shoulders pressed with that weight/Stood up strong in spite of that hate
The artist acknowledges that they have faced challenges and criticism, yet they have persevered despite the burden they carried.


('Oh)/Night gets darkest right before dawn
The artist uses this metaphor to suggest that even when things seem at their worst, there is still hope that things will improve.


What don't kill you makes you more strong
The singer asserts the common adage that challenges can make one stronger and more resilient.


And I been waiting for it so long
The artist notes that they have been anticipating this growth and strength for some time, implying that they have faced significant obstacles before.


The nights go on/Waiting for a light that never comes/I chase the sun/Waiting for a light that never comes
The singer suggests that they are enduring a long period of waiting, hoping for something (represented by light or the sun) that seems unattainable or elusive.


('Oh)/When I was young, they told me, they said/Make your bed, you lie in that bed
The singer reflects on a piece of advice or lesson they were taught as a child, which implies that one should be responsible for their actions or decisions.


A king can only reign 'til instead/There comes that day it's "off with his head"
The singer notes that even those in power or privileged positions can be overthrown or defeated, emphasizing the temporary nature of these roles.


('Oh)/You'll have my mercy then when you're gone
The artist suggests that they will show compassion or forgiveness to someone who has wronged them, but only after that person is no longer a direct threat or burden to them.


('Oh)/Waiting for a light that never comes
The artist repeats the refrain, highlighting the ongoing struggle and anticipation for something that has not yet materialized.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, David Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, Steven Hiroyuki Aoki

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@alexhomovc8179

//LYRICS//


Nah, you don't know me
Lightning above and a fire below me
You can not catch me, can not hold me
You can not stop, much less control me
When it rains, it pours
When the floodgates open, brace your shores
That pressure don't care, it breaks your doors
Say it's all you can take, better take some more
'Cause I know what it's like to test fate
Had my shoulders pressed with that weight
Stood up strong in spite of that hate
The night gets darkest right before dawn
What don't kill you makes you more strong
And I've been waiting for it so long
The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Waiting for a light that never comes
When I was young, they told me, they said
Make your bed, you lie in that bed
A King can only rein 'till instead
There comes that day, it's off with his head
The night gets darkest right before dawn
What don't kill you makes you more strong
You'll have my mercy, then when you're gone
The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Waiting for a light that never comes
And I told them, nah you don't know me
Lightning above and a fire below me
You can not catch me, can not hold me
You can not stop, much less control me
When it rains, it pours
When the floodgates open, brace your shores
That pressure don't care, it breaks your doors
Say it's all you can take, better take some more
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Waiting for a light that never comes!
The nights go on
Waiting for a light that never comes
I chase the sun
Waiting for a light that never comes
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
Waiting for a light that never comes



All comments from YouTube:

@areteees

you seriously have to respect linkin park for being a band that has never stopped experimenting and never stopped exploring new genres

@addicts3837

areteees true LINKINNNNNNNNN PARKKKKKKKK IS BEST BAND IN THE UNIVERSE AND IT WILL BE THE BEST BAND EVERRRRRRRRR FOREVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

@ricardo82carvalho

areteees
No thank you

@WanderingWombat

... by making the same song 34 times in a row?

@saimlp667

areteees

@Aldarux

I do, but now they have released Heavy. It's just generic pop. I hate it.

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@user-ro6ze9gt9y

Linkin Park is forever in our hearts as their work and Chester himself is an eternal memory

@pureviolet2742

Yes 🖤🖤🖤

@Mecrane1312

rip chester😭

@sporeman2334

хорошо сказано, Жора

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