Formed in 1996, Linkin Park rose to international fame with their debut studio album, Hybrid Theory (2000), which became certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Released during the peak of the nu metal scene, the album's singles' heavy airplay on MTV led the singles "One Step Closer", "Crawling" and "In the End" all to chart highly on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The lattermost also crossed over to the nation's Billboard Hot 100. Their second album, Meteora (2003), continued the band's success. The band explored experimental sounds on their third album, Minutes to Midnight (2007). By the end of the decade, Linkin Park was among the most successful and popular rock acts.
The band continued to explore a wider variation of musical types on their fourth album, A Thousand Suns (2010), layering their music with more electronic sounds. The band's fifth album, Living Things (2012), combined musical elements from all of their previous records. Their sixth album, The Hunting Party (2014), returned to a heavier rock sound, and their seventh album, One More Light (2017), was a substantially more pop-oriented record. Linkin Park went on a hiatus when longtime lead vocalist Bennington died in July 2017. In April 2022, Shinoda revealed the band was neither working on new music nor planning on touring for the foreseeable future.
Linkin Park is among the best-selling bands of the 21st century and the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have won two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards and three World Music Awards. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium. Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade list. In 2012, the band was voted as the greatest artist of the 2000s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1. In 2014, the band was declared as "The Biggest Rock Band in the World Right Now" by Kerrang!.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park
Studio albums
Hybrid Theory (2000)
Meteora (2003)
Minutes to Midnight (2007)
A Thousand Suns (2010)
Living Things (2012)
The Hunting Party (2014)
One More Light (2017)
Apaches
Linkin Park Lyrics
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I was born with the hunger of a lion, the strength of a sun
I don’t need to sweat it when a competition come
Original style like an 808 drum
So I don’t run the track, no, I make the track run
My mama taught me words, my daddy built rockets
I put ’em both together, now tell me what I got
But learn to respect it ’cause you clearly can’t stop it like that
It ain't over ’cause the sharks on the left side, the snakes on the right
And anything you do, they wanna get a little bite
It really doesn’t matter if you’re wrong or if you’re right
’Cause once you get the teeth in, nothing really fights
And as for me, I do it like I got nothing to lose
And you can run your mouth like you could try to fill my shoes
But steady little soldier, I ain’t standing next to you
I’d be laying on the ground before you’re even in my view, like that
In Linkin Park's song Apaches, the lyrics talk about the hunger and strength that the singer was born with. The song mentions that the singer can handle competition, and has an original style that is similar to the classic 808 drum, a staple in hip-hop music. The singer boasts his ability to not simply run with the track, but rather make the track run itself. He attributes this confidence and skillset to the lessons his parents have taught him - his mother taught him words, and his father built rockets.
The latter half of the song talks about the inevitable obstacles and attacks that one may face in life, whether from the "sharks on the left side" or the "snakes on the right." These people, and any obstacles in general, want to take a bite out of whatever comes their way, regardless of whether or not it is just or right. However, the singer approaches these difficulties with a mindset that he has nothing to lose. He recognizes that anyone can try to fill his shoes, talk a big game, or try to stand next to him, but at the end of the day there is no comparison. The singer is steadfast in his ability to persevere and overcome any obstacles that come his way.
Overall, Apaches is a song that gives the listener a sense of empowerment and confidence. The lyrics are about individual strength, resilience, and believing in oneself. The song is a call to action to not just go with the flow, but rather create the flow and take charge of one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born with the hunger of a lion, the strength of a sun
I possess a ferocious appetite for success and immense physical strength
I don’t need to sweat it when a competition come
I'm confident in my abilities and don't worry about competition
Original style like an 808 drum
My unique style is comparable to the distinct sound of an 808 drum
So I don’t run the track, no, I make the track run
I am in control of the situation and am able to exert my power over it
My mama taught me words, my daddy built rockets
I have inherited important qualities from both my parents - intelligence and a drive for innovation
I put ’em both together, now tell me what I got
I have combined my inherited qualities to achieve greatness
It's a pretty smart weapon, I can shoot it, I can drop it
My skills and abilities are a powerful tool that I can use as needed
But learn to respect it ’cause you clearly can’t stop it like that
My abilities should be respected as they cannot be easily thwarted or stopped
It ain't over ’cause the sharks on the left side, the snakes on the right
There are always threats and dangers looming, and they come from all sides
And anything you do, they wanna get a little bite
Those threats and dangers will seek to harm me no matter what I do
It really doesn’t matter if you’re wrong or if you’re right
The danger remains regardless of whether my actions are justified or not
’Cause once you get the teeth in, nothing really fights
Once danger has taken hold, it becomes difficult to fight back
And as for me, I do it like I got nothing to lose
I approach situations with fearless abandon as if I have nothing to lose
And you can run your mouth like you could try to fill my shoes
Others may doubt me or disrespect me, but they can never truly understand or replace me
But steady little soldier, I ain’t standing next to you
I don't need to be next to anyone to prove my greatness
I’d be laying on the ground before you’re even in my view, like that
I am so far beyond my competition that they aren't even on my radar
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ConscienceBand13
Chester: ROAR!!!! Mike: That's rad... Anything else you wanna try?! Chester: (In the most sweetest innocent voice) No. Mike: You feel spent... Chester: mumbles.... Mike: Okay you're done. Chester: My brain feels like it's gonna (cru)... just crumble apart into little pieces. Mike: Then we did it right... poor Chester, he's sick as a dog. This just shows how much of a great team they are. Mike cares so much about Chester that its makes Chester push himself to the limit and back. They're amazing!
Madao
Chester is sick but he have to the recording and Mike is like cheering him up at certain points like -"you're my hero" etc.I really appreciate that.Mike is an amazing friend and an awesome band member and Chester is of course awesome.I just love LP!!
Now4ybro
Dude...
mabbadessa95
How can he sings like this when he's so sick!? - he really is amazing!!
Berenice Santos
chester singing sweetly Mike: okay now watch him go directly from that to this plays song Chester: VICTIMIZED VICTIMIZED NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KoalaFire
"You are my hero. Have I told you that lately? You are my hero." - Mike to Chester. RIP all Bennoda shippers, 16th March 2016
কালপুরুষ
its my brother's birthday too on that day. We will never forget it....................
Sam 313
this is the cutest bromance i ever saw. 2 exceptionally hard working men. and now im crying
qa51Kealyn
Everyone already said it but at 1.21, when Chester smiles... that's where you can truly see what great friends they are :).
Daniela Sacks Durán
Love this video from beginning to end...the hero part, the sick part, soft singing to loud scream, Mike being proud of Chester, and Chez making fun of the lyrics.