A Light That Never Comes feat. Steve Aoki
Linkin Park Lyrics
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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
'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
The lyrics to Linkin Park's song A Light That Never Comes feat. Steve Aoki speak to the idea of perseverance in the face of obstacles, both internal and external. The song starts with the idea that the singer cannot be held back, even by the forces of nature or negative influences. They continue to push forward, saying that pressure does not stop them, and they seek out challenges instead of shying away from them. They acknowledge the struggle and pain that comes with testing oneself, but they also know that it only makes them stronger. The refrain "waiting for a light that never comes" speaks to the idea of the endless pursuit of a goal, even when it may seem out of reach.
The second verse echoes the first, with the added idea of confronting authority figures and not being afraid to speak out against them. The line "you'll have my mercy then when you're gone" suggests that the singer will not back down until their message is heard, even if it means facing consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of this song can easily be interpreted as a message of determination, resilience, and refusal to give up or back down in the face of adversity. It's a powerful message that can resonate with anyone who has felt the pressure to conform or give up their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Nah, you don't know me
You don't understand who I am
Lightning above and a fire below me
I am surrounded by danger and intensity
You cannot catch me, cannot hold me
I am free and unstoppable
You cannot stop, much less control me
I am in control of my own destiny
When it rains, it pours, when the floodgates open brace your shores
When things go wrong, they go very wrong and cause destruction
That pressure don't care when it breaks your doors
Pressure is indifferent to the consequences it brings
Say it's all you can take, better take some more
Even when you feel like you can't take anymore, you must keep pushing forward
'Cause I know what it's like to test fate
I have experienced the consequences of taking risks
Had my shoulders pressed with that weight
I have carried the burden of responsibility
Stood up strong in spite of that hate
I have endured criticism and negativity
Night gets darkest right before dawn
Things get worse before they get better
What don't kill you makes you more strong
Challenges make you more resilient
And I been waiting for it so long
I have been enduring hardship for a long time, waiting for things to improve
When I was young, they told me, they said
In my youth, I was given advice
Make your bed, you lie in that bed
You must take responsibility for the choices you make
A king can only reign 'til instead
Leadership eventually ends, one way or another
There comes that day it's "off with his head"
There is always a time when someone loses power and is replaced
You'll have my mercy then when you're gone
Even when someone is no longer in power, I will still show compassion
And I told them, nah, you don't know me
I rejected others' assumptions about who I am
The nights go on
Time seems to drag on
I chase the sun
I strive for a better future
Waiting for a light that never comes
Despite my efforts, positive change is not yet within reach
Oh
An interlude or emphasis on the previous lines
Lyrics © 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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//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
@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.
@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