Given Up
linkin park(林肯公园) Lyrics
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Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused, but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow, somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me
God!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my
Put me out of my fucking misery
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me
The song “Given Up” by Linkin Park is about the struggle with depression and feelings of hopelessness which are taking over the singer's life. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and the inability to escape. The singer is feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the weight of their emotions and cannot find a way to break free from it. The chorus of the song repeats "I've given up" indicating the level of helplessness and hopelessness felt by the singer. In the bridge of the song, the singer looks for a way out of their suffering, even asking angrily “Tell me what the f*** is wrong with me”.
The song is a powerful reflection of the mental torment that many individuals experience at some point in their lives. The lyrics poignantly capture the negative thoughts and feelings that often accompany depression, as well as the sense of isolation and a feeling of being trapped. The lyrics highlight the struggle of individuals who have given up trying to control their emotions and just want to escape from their suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake in a sweat again
I woke up from a nightmare and feeling anxious.
Another day's been laid to waste
I feel like I wasted another day of my life.
In my disgrace
I feel ashamed of myself for wasting my time.
Stuck in my head again
I can't stop thinking about my problems.
Feels like I'll never leave this place
I feel trapped and can't see a way out of my situation.
There's no escape
I feel hopeless, like there's no way to change my life.
I'm my own worst enemy
I am the cause of my own problems and my own worst critic.
I've given up
I have lost all hope or motivation to change.
I'm sick of feeling
I am tired of feeling anxious and unhappy.
Is there nothing you can say?
I feel hopeless and like nothing anyone says can help me.
Take this all away
I wish my problems could all disappear.
I'm suffocating!
I feel like my problems are overwhelming and suffocating me.
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
I am frustrated and want to understand why I am feeling this way.
I don't know what to take
I am unsure of what actions to take to improve my situation.
Thought I was focused, but I'm scared
I thought I had a plan, but I am now afraid and unsure.
I'm not prepared
I feel unprepared and overwhelmed by the challenges ahead.
I hyperventilate
I am experiencing a physical response to my anxiety.
Looking for help somehow, somewhere
I am searching for a way to get help and support.
And no one cares
I feel like no one is willing or able to help me.
God!
An expression of frustration or desperation.
Put me out of my misery
I want an end to my pain and suffering.
Put me out of my fucking misery
I want an end to my pain and suffering, and I am angry about it.
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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@simonelgatoblanco494
Linkin Park - Given Up Lyrics
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused, but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow, somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
God!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my...
Put me out of my fucking misery!
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating!
Tell me what the fuck is wrong with me!
@jessyheisenberg5968
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
[bridge]
Goddddddd!!!!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my
Put me out of my fucking misery
[end bridge]
[chorus]
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me
[end chorus]
@misschiefvr6432
Wake in a sweat again
Another day's been laid to waste
In my disgrace
Stuck in my head again
Feels like I'll never leave this place
There's no escape
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fu*k is wrong with me?
I don't know what to take
Thought I was focused but I'm scared
I'm not prepared
I hyperventilate
Looking for help somehow somewhere
And no one cares
I'm my own worst enemy
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fu*k is wrong with me?
God!
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my misery
Put me out of my—
Put me out of my fu**ing misery
I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say?
Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the f**k is wrong with me?
@flameosaurus1832
That 17 second scream is (in my opinion) the ultimate example of how talented Chester was.
@nyannaaung2544
Pure emotion and energy in that scream. Gives me goosebumps everytime.
@marcbarantes7342
Its 18...
@hfestag
It wasn't the scream that shows his talent. It was being able to do that then turn around and sing the softest notes you would think angel would sing.
@nero8041
fry scream doesn't take much air
@hfestag
@@nero8041 but it strains your vocal cords and switching from a low note from the scream to the higher notes of the singing takes talent. Have you ever tried to scream that long then turn around and sing soft notes right after? It takes major talent.
@GbrCaz
Chester Bennington: screams
Me: aggressively whispers
@thelight6090
true :p
@geloscringe
The same skksksksks
@namelessking111
Same lols, couldn't even keep up with his 17 seconds scream still XD