The title "Battle Symphony" was first seen in a picture posted on Joe Hahn's Instagram story on September 6, 2016 of Brad playing acoustic guitar with the band's song board behind him he also copyrighted. The band premiered the lyrics on Genius.com. A few videos were posted on social media teasing the release of the single with few making of clips. Mike Shinoda also did a live stream on Instagram to discuss the single.
Battle Symphony
Linkin Park Lyrics
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And a long memory
I've been searching for an answer
Always just out of reach
Blood on the floor
Sirens repeat
I've been searching for the courage
To face my enemies
When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony
All the world in front of me
If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me
And my eyes are wide awake
For my battle symphony
For my battle symphony
They say that I don't belong
Say that I should retreat
That I'm marching to the rhythm
Of a lonesome defeat
But the sound of your voice
Puts the pain in reverse
No surrender, no illusions
And for better or worse
When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony
All the world in front of me
If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me
And my eyes are wide awake
If I fall, get knocked down
Pick myself up off the ground
If I fall, get knocked down
Pick myself up off the ground
When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony
All the world in front of me
If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me
And my eyes are wide awake
For my battle symphony
For my battle symphony
The lyrics of Linkin Park's "Battle Symphony" speak about the struggles of life and the need to keep fighting. The singer of the song describes his journey as a long one with a lot of experiences and memories. Despite all that, he is still looking for answers that seem always just out of reach. The blood on the floor and repeating sirens suggest a violent and chaotic atmosphere, yet the singer admits to lacking the courage to face his enemies.
The chorus, "When they turn down the lights, I hear my battle symphony, All the world in front of me, If my armor breaks, I'll fuse it back together," represents the singer's determination to face his challenges head-on. He hears his "battle symphony" that inspires him to keep his eyes open and his armor strong, even if it breaks. The song's second verse addresses the negative opinions of others who doubt the singer's abilities and suggest that he should give up. However, the sound of someone's voice puts the pain in reverse, providing a sense of hope that despite the current difficulties, he can overcome them.
Overall, "Battle Symphony" delivers a powerful message of perseverance, urging us to keep fighting even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a long way to go
I have a long journey ahead of me
And a long memory
And I carry memories of my past with me
I've been searching for an answer
I've been trying to find a solution
Always just out of reach
But it always seems to be out of my grasp
Blood on the floor
I have been through a lot of struggle and pain
Sirens repeat
And the chaos and noise of the world keeps repeating
I've been searching for the courage
I'm looking for the bravery to face my fears
To face my enemies
And finally confront the things that hold me back
They say that I don't belong
Others say that I am not accepted or welcomed
Say that I should retreat
That I should give up and run away
That I'm marching to the rhythm
That my actions are in sync with a path of defeat
Of a lonesome defeat
Of surrendering to failure on my own
But the sound of your voice
But hearing your voice gives me strength
Puts the pain in reverse
And helps me overcome the pain of my struggles
No surrender, no illusions
I will not give up or have any false beliefs
And for better or worse
Through any situation or outcome
If I fall, get knocked down
If I stumble or fail and am brought down
Pick myself up off the ground
I will get back up and keep going
When they turn down the lights
When darkness falls and things start to seem bleak
I hear my battle symphony
I hear the music that represents my inner fight
All the world in front of me
And all the struggles of the world are in front of me
If my armor breaks
If the protection that I have falls apart
I'll fuse it back together
I will repair it and keep going
Battle symphony
This fight is my symphony
Please just don't give up on me
I ask that you don't lose hope in me
And my eyes are wide awake
And I am fully aware of everything happening around me
For my battle symphony
This fight is ongoing and intense
For my battle symphony
This is my personal soundtrack of struggle and victory
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN IAN GREEN, CHESTER BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRADFORD PHILIP DELSON, DAVID FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA
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@alyssaantoniak8185
anile. You literally said exactly what I've been going through. We are the same in pretty much everything. Chester is the 1st celebrity I've ever cried over as well. I wish I had kept up with them too.
I only listened to "Numb" and "In the end" because those songs really described me at a certain point. The last time I heard "Numb" was when I was out with my friend last weekend. As soon as it came on I completely jammed out again because that song applied so much to my life and I relived those emotions.
It was then 4 days later he passed away, and everything came flooding back. All the emotions were mostly full of shock, confusion, and guilt, because up until that point I never checked out his newest songs to listen to. It's because of that that I never realized how much he was truly hurting and how much those songs still apply to my life.
It's clear to say that this past week and even now I'm still completely torn over him and I too have cried a lot. After listening to his One More Light album, in addition to his other albums, it feels like I lost a friend that I never gave enough time to be around for. I feel like I don't deserve to be crying over him like this but at the same time after listening and learning to all that he went through, how can one not cry over him?
I just hope that by now he has found peace, wherever he may be. And I hope you can find peace within yourself too with not feeling bad about not listening/being a super-fan like other people. You're not alone.
@yaman_sy
Lyrics : I got a long way to go And a long memory
I've been searching for an answer
Always just out of reach
Blood on the floor
Sirens repeat
I've been searching for the courage
To face my enemies
When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony All the world in front of me
If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me And my eyes are wide awake
For my battle symphony
For my battle symphony
They say that I don't belong
Say that I should retreat
That I'm marching to the rhythm Of a lonesome defeat
But the sound of your voice Puts the pain in reverse
No surrender, no illusions
And for better or worse When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony
All the world in front of me If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me And my eyes are wide awake
If I fall, get knocked down Pick myself up off the ground
If I fall, get knocked down Pick myself up off the ground
When they turn down the lights
I hear my battle symphony
All the world in front of me If my armor breaks
I'll fuse it back together
Battle symphony
Please just don't give up on me And my eyes are wide awake
For my battle symphony
For my battle symphony
@KeeperUTX
We all fall sometimes. We all get struck down. All of us have seen our armor break, at least once in our lives.
Some would just crawl into the shadows to recover, licking their wounds, others would stand up, dust themselves off and return twice as powerful. Yet others would crumble and break - even the mountain can shatter.
We all have to face our demons, at one point. We all have to stare them in the face and struggle as hard as we can.
And what about those that couldn't?
Then you help those, if you can.
If anyone's ever in need, and you see them "hurt"... don't ignore them. Reach out to them, help them recover. Help them shine the light on their inner demons.
Rest in Peace, Chester Bennington. May your voice be a blessing to the heavens.
@thedeadman2384
Let's see how many legends come here everyday to hear this song.
@flaresrising1100
present
@tubeyou5619
Mythic😂JK
@lostheavenentertainmentsta4201
Present sir
@Itz_Motionless
👋👋
@vaibhav-zc1ps
Here i am
@samiyherreralezama9587
I got a tattoo the day you died... “if my armor breaks I'll fuse it back together" the tattoo is over my selfharm scars... thanks Chester... I'm already missing you.
@mgcfs1610
Samiy Herrera Lezama this comment really touches my heart, it reminds of myself. Never give up Samiy, stay strong! <3
@Vadfex
Those are the same words that get stuck in my head
@ayeeeeeitsrachel
stay strong ❤️