21. Bleed It Out
Linkin Park Lyrics

Yeah, here we go for the hundredth time
Starting this process again, even though it's repetitive and exhausting

Hand grenade pins in every line
Lines in this song are like grenades ready to explode

Throw 'em up and let something shine
Letting the emotions flow out in the lyrics, hoping that something positive will come out of it

Going out of my fucking mind
Losing control of thoughts and emotions due to the intensity of the situation

Filthy mouth, no excuse
Swearing and using dirty language without any justification

Find a new place to hang this noose
Finding another way to end it all, given the overwhelming negativity

String me up from atop these roofs
Hanging oneself from a high point, singing out one's emotions

Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Making sure the hanging is effective and final, so there's no chance of escaping the emotions

Truth is you can stop and stare
People can observe the situation, but it won't change how the person feels or what they're going through

Bled myself out and no one cares
Drained oneself emotionally, and no one seems to notice or care

Dug a trench out, laid down there
Creating a hole to crawl into and hide from the world

With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Having no way to escape the situation, even if they wanted to

Yeah, someone pour it in
Inviting someone to share in the emotional experience and help them cope with it

Make it a dirt dance floor again
Turning a negative situation into a positive one through creative expression

Say your prayers and stomp it out
Reflecting and then actively trying to eliminate the source of the negativity

When they bring that chorus in
When the music reaches the chorus, the emotions become more intense

I bleed it out
Expressing emotions through song lyrics

Digging deeper just to throw it away
Going deeper into the emotions, only to discard them later and start anew

Go, stop the show
Asking for a break from the public eye and the constant cycle of negative emotions

Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Lyrics are disjointed and haphazard, reflecting the chaos of emotions

Shotgun opera, lock and load
Combining elements of violence and music to create a powerful statement

Cock it back and then watch it go
Preparing for a powerful release of emotions

Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Begging for help to overcome a difficult situation

Death is rolling in every verse
A sense of impending doom is ever-present in the lyrics

Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Even death is taking on an unusual, flashy appearance

Can't contain him
The situation is out of control and overwhelming

He knows he works
Emotions are powerful and impactful, even if they are draining and difficult to handle

Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Admitting to the immense pain and discomfort that comes with such intense emotions

Doesn't matter how hard I try
Despite best efforts, the emotions are too strong to be surmounted

Half the words don't mean a thing
Lyrics are empty and meaningless, despite their intensity

And I know that I won't be satisfied
The force behind the lyrics is too strong to be quelled, and they will never be fully satisfied

So, why try ignoring him?
Considering the situation, there's no reason to ignore the emotions and pretend they don't exist

Make it a dirt dance floor again
Turning the negativity into a musical expression and catharsis

Say your prayers and stomp it out
Acknowledging the situation and actively combating it

I've opened up these scars
Extracting the emotions from a deep, painful place

I'll make you face this
Addressing the people who have caused or contributed to the negative emotions

I've pulled myself so far
Fighting against the intense emotions and trying to overcome them

I'll make you face this now
Compelling others to acknowledge and validate those emotions

I bleed it out
Expressing the powerful emotions through a musical performance

Digging deeper just to throw it away
Investing further in the emotionally-driven lyrics, only to discard them as they are cathartically released

Just to throw it away
Discarding the negative emotions and choosing to move forward

I bleed it out
Continuing to purify the negative emotions through song