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!.
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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)
Drum Song
Linkin Park Lyrics
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The little things give you away
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
(Scatting)
I mean nothing to you
The little things give you away
Don't even care what you're breaking
And I'm not mistaken
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
You don't believe in me, do you?
I mean nothing to you
The little things give you away
Don't even care what you're breaking
And I'm not mistaken
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
The little things give you away
In Linkin Park's song Drum Song, the repeated line "The little things give you away" serves as a commentary on how much of an impact small actions can have. The opening scatting sets a melancholic mood, and as the lyrics begin, the singer addresses someone who seemingly does not believe in them, saying "I mean nothing to you." This potentially represents a broken relationship, with the small things causing the rift to widen. The line "Don't even care what you're breaking" adds to this interpretation, showcasing how easily people can damage something without even realizing it. However, the singer is sure that they are not mistaken, and the little things make all the difference in the end.
This song is filled with powerful, emotive lyrics that speak to the human experience. It shows that even the smallest details can affect someone, and it's up to individuals to take responsibility for their actions. The song is a reminder to slow down and pay attention to what's happening around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The little things give you away
Even the smallest actions or details can reveal your true intentions or character.
You don't believe in me, do you?
You lack faith or trust in me as a person.
I mean nothing to you
I hold no value or importance in your eyes or actions.
Don't even care what you're breaking
You do not acknowledge or care about the negative consequences of your actions.
And I'm not mistaken
I have a clear and accurate understanding of the situation or problem.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Mike why do you only sing like this on DEMO'S!?!?!?!?! We need more of your beatiful voice.
Lightning Mike
NO ROADS LEFT
Keven Mota
IN BETWEEN
NephilimLdS
This. is. ABSOLUTELY. STUNNING.
My favourite song by LP in this early stage was already a gem!
Patrick Souza
Linkin Park has instrumentalists who know little but that is exactly what makes Linkin Park awesome. They make with the basic what other bands do with great instrumentalists. Learning to make music is not just juggling with the guitar and know 1,000 different scales. Music is about making great things even with only 4 chords.
Kaciekk
I love The Little Things Give You Away, and I love this!! Oh wow, amazing!!
Mick 92
This is somehow even more poignant than the finished, even with the incomplete vocals.
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R.I.P Chester Bennington ... This Song Is For U
angel jelly
Most people who go into careers with music are pretty skilled pianists. It's just one of those instruments that's incredibly helpful to learn.
Thaiza Galan
essa musica é linda *-*