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)
Black Birds
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Take to the streets / better lock that kid up
Face full of teeth when he hock that spit up
Pacing the beat like a beast
Rocking the block on repeat
Speak from the cut like a rush of blood
Paint red on the sleeves of the ones you love
Lay the sick ones down and the bells will ring
I shiver and shake the warm air cold
I'm alone on my own
In every mistake I dig this hole
Through my skin and bones
It's harder starting over
Than never to have changed
With Blackbirds following me
I'm digging out my grave
They close in, swallowing me
The pain, it comes in waves
I'm getting back what I gave
I sweat through the sheet as daylight fades
As I waste away
It traps me inside mistakes I've made
That's the price I pay
It's harder starting over
Than never to have changed
With Blackbirds following me
I'm digging out my grave
They close in, swallowing me
The pain, it comes in waves
I'm getting back what I gave
I drop to the floor like I did before
Stop watching / I'm coughing / I can't be more
What I want and what I need are at constant war
Like a well full of poison / a rotten core
The blood goes thin / the fever stings
And I shake from the hell that the habits bring
Let the sick ones down / the bells will ring
Put pennies on the eyes / let the dead men sing
The lyrics of Linkin Park's "Blackbirds" depict a sense of struggle and pain, both internally and externally. The song seems to explore themes of isolation, self-destructive habits, and the difficulty of starting anew.
The first verse portrays a character who is restless and ready to take action. The reference to "locking that kid up" implies a rebellious nature, suggesting a desire to break free from societal norms. The line "Face full of teeth when he hock that spit up" highlights the aggression and defiance within this character. The repetitive pacing of the beat reflects a sense of urgency and determination to make an impact.
The chorus is particularly poignant, expressing the emotional and physical toll of the singer's actions. The blackbirds symbolize the consequences and regrets that follow them everywhere, haunting their every move. The act of digging out a grave represents the attempt to confront and overcome their past mistakes. However, the pain and regret still come in waves, indicating that redemption is not easily achieved.
In the second verse, the lyrics continue to emphasize the torment within the singer. The reference to sweating through the sheets suggests a sense of restlessness and discomfort, both physically and emotionally. The mistakes they have made trap them, serving as a constant reminder of the price they have to pay.
The final verse depicts a struggle between desires and needs, with the singer acknowledging the internal conflict they face. The reference to a "well full of poison" and a "rotten core" signifies the destructive habits and negative patterns they are trapped within. The fever and shaking represent the immense struggle and pain they endure. The repetition of "let the sick ones down, the bells will ring" suggests the resolution to let go of the past and find some semblance of peace.
Overall, "Blackbirds" delves into the human struggle of self-destruction, regret, and the difficulty of starting over.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop that / get up
Let go of your troubles and rise above.
Take to the streets / better lock that kid up
Venture out into the world, but be cautious and protect yourself.
Face full of teeth when he hock that spit up
Showing aggression and defiance by spitting out venomous words.
Pacing the beat like a beast
Moving with determination and intensity, like a powerful predator.
Rocking the block on repeat
Causing a significant impact and capturing attention repeatedly.
Speak from the cut like a rush of blood
Expressing deep emotions and pain with raw honesty and intensity.
Paint red on the sleeves of the ones you love
Tainting the innocence and purity of loved ones with emotional turmoil.
Lay the sick ones down and the bells will ring
Bringing relief or release by letting go of those who are suffering.
Put pennies on the eyes let the dead men sing
Acknowledging death and allowing the departed to find their voice and speak.
I shiver and shake the warm air cold
Feeling a deep sense of unease and discomfort despite the pleasant environment.
I'm alone on my own
Experiencing loneliness and solitude.
In every mistake I dig this hole
With every error or misstep, I dig myself deeper into trouble and despair.
Through my skin and bones
Affecting me deeply, both physically and emotionally.
It's harder starting over
Choosing to begin anew is challenging and requires great effort.
Than never to have changed
Remaining stagnant and never embracing personal growth is easier.
With Blackbirds following me
Having a constant reminder of my past mistakes and regrets.
I'm digging out my grave
Working to free myself from the negative consequences of my actions.
They close in, swallowing me
Feeling overwhelmed as the consequences and pain consume me.
The pain, it comes in waves
Experiencing intense emotional agony that ebbs and flows.
I'm getting back what I gave
Receiving the consequences or repercussions of my past actions.
I sweat through the sheet as daylight fades
Feeling intense anxiety and discomfort as the day turns into night.
As I waste away
While I continually deteriorate physically and emotionally.
It traps me inside mistakes I've made
Being imprisoned within my own errors and regrets.
That's the price I pay
Accepting the consequences and paying the cost for my actions.
I drop to the floor like I did before
Succumbing to my weaknesses and vices, repeating past patterns.
Stop watching / I'm coughing / I can't be more
Begging others to stop observing my struggles and acknowledging my inability to improve.
What I want and what I need are at constant war
Facing internal conflict between my desires and necessities.
Like a well full of poison / a rotten core
Being tainted and corrupted inside, like a contaminated well or decaying center.
The blood goes thin / the fever stings
Feeling weakened and suffering from an intense and painful emotional state.
And I shake from the hell that the habits bring
Trembling and suffering due to the destructive patterns and routines I cannot break.
Let the sick ones down / the bells will ring
Providing relief and freedom by releasing those who are suffering or burdened.
Put pennies on the eyes / let the dead men sing
Honoring the deceased by placing small tokens on their eyes and allowing them to find peace.
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@hardlybreathe93
Oh, Chester..
You really lost to these Blackbirds
I really thought you were fighting off as hard as you can
But it still caught to you after all these years
You tried, Chester
Rest easy now
This is the first time I will cry for you cause I was really in denial your gone
I really loved this song and I hate relistening to this knowing it also reflects my own Blackbirds
@Noel-kn8ce
I wish this was on spotify :(
@Noel-kn8ce
Ahmet Görür I know but I prefer spotify so I wish it was on spotify, sadly.
@jonatanlarsen832
Me too man, and one, carousel and a part of me as well. Would love that.
@MilanYadav007
Me too
@Loner_Kun
@@jonatanlarsen832 well now they will come.
@jonatanlarsen832
@@Loner_Kun They are there, I'm so happy atm
@synardlord
“Put pennies in their eyes let the dead man sing” and then Chester sings.
That is too goddamn deep now after his passing..
@turkubuyukkaya8463
Oh...
@faabioh.2507
Oh shitt
@leonardojordao6020
Hans Edward vc por aqui hahaha