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)
Good Goodbye
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Live from the rhythm, it's
Enemies trying to read me
You're all looking highly illiterate
Blindly forgetting if I'm in the mix
You won't find an equivalent
I've been here killing it
Longer than you've been alive, you idiot
And it makes you so mad
Somebody else could be stepping in front of you
And it makes you so mad that you're not the only one
There's more than one of you
And you can't understand the fact
That it's over and done, hope you had fun
You've got a lot to discuss on the bus
Headed back where you're from
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Goodbye, good riddance
A period is after every sentence
Did my time with my cellmate
Maxed out so now we finished
Every day was like a hail date
Every night was like a hailstorm
Took her back to my tinted windows
Showin' out, she in rare form
Wings up, now I'm airborne
King Push, they got a chair for him
Make way for the new queen
The old lineup, where they cheer for 'em
Consequence when you ain't there for him
Were you there for him?
Did you care for him?
You were dead wrong
(Don't you come back no more)
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Yo
Let me say goodbye to my demons
Let me say goodbye to my past life
Let me say goodbye to the darkness
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here in the starlight
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here where they love me
Tell 'em that I'm yours this is our life
And I still keep raising the bar like
Never seen a young black brother in the chart twice
Goodbye to the stereotypes
You can't tell my kings we can't
Mandem we're linking tings in parks
Now I got a tune with Linkin Park
Like goodbye to my old hoe's
Goodbye to the cold roads
I can't die for my postcode
Young little Mike from the Gold Coast
And now I'm inside with my bro bro's, gang
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Linkin Park's "Good Goodbye" can be interpreted in different ways, but overall it seems to be telling those who have been negative or critical of the band's long-standing music career and evolution that it's time to move on. The opening lines, "So say goodbye and hit the road, Pack it up and disappear," paint a picture of someone who has overstayed their welcome and needs to find a new place to be. The chorus then explicitly states, "You can't come back around here", making it clear that the band has decided to sever ties with those who have not been supportive.
The second verse brings in a new voice, that of Pusha T, who seems to be addressing someone who has been disloyal or untrue to him. The lines, "Did you care for him? You were dead wrong," suggest that someone has let him down and he's cutting them out of his life. Similarly, the verse ends with the lines, "The old lineup, where they cheer for 'em, Consequence when you ain't there for him, were you there for him?", which could be interpreted as a reference to band members who have left or chosen other paths, leaving the band feeling abandoned. Pusha T's verse ultimately reinforces the theme of moving on and leaving negativity behind.
Finally, the closing rapper, Stormzy, appears to be saying goodbye to his own personal demons and past life, and embracing a more positive future. His lines, "Tell 'em that I'd rather be here in the starlight, Tell 'em that I'd rather be here where they love me" suggest that he has found a better place and is moving forward in a positive direction.
Overall, "Good Goodbye" seems to be a triumphant rejection of negativity and a celebration of growth and change. It encourages listeners to let go of old grudges and move on to something better.
Line by Line Meaning
So say goodbye and hit the road
Bid farewell and depart from this place
Pack it up and disappear
Gather your belongings and vanish from sight
You better have some place to go
It is advisable to have an alternative location to go to
'Cause you can't come back around here
Since you have vacated, returning is not an option
Good goodbye
Farewell in a positive light
(Don't you come back no more)
Do not return to this place again
Live from the rhythm, it's
Here in the moment, there is
Something wild, venomous
An untamed, harmful energy
Enemies trying to read me
Foes attempting to understand my motives
You're all looking highly illiterate
You are uneducated in these matters
Blindly forgetting if I'm in the mix
Oblivious to whether or not I am involved
You won't find an equivalent
There is no one like me
I've been here killing it
I have been excelling in this area
Longer than you've been alive, you idiot
For a duration of time much longer than yours, moron
And it makes you so mad
This greatly angers you
Somebody else could be stepping in front of you
Another person may take your place
And it makes you so mad that you're not the only one
You are infuriated that you are not the sole person present
There's more than one of you
There are multiple individuals here
And you can't understand the fact
You are unable to comprehend the reality
That it's over and done, hope you had fun
This situation has concluded, I hope you enjoyed it
You've got a lot to discuss on the bus
You have many things to talk about on your journey home
Headed back where you're from
Returning to your point of origin
Goodbye, good riddance
Farewell and good riddance to you
A period is after every sentence
A period signifies the end of each thought
Did my time with my cellmate
Served my sentence alongside a fellow inmate
Maxed out so now we finished
My time is complete, we are now done
Every day was like a hail date
Each day was a stormy, difficult experience
Every night was like a hailstorm
Each night was tumultuous and challenging
Took her back to my tinted windows
Brought her to my private domain with shaded panes
Showin' out, she in rare form
Displaying her best self and acting boldly
Wings up, now I'm airborne
Taking flight, I am now soaring through the air
King Push, they got a chair for him
Recognized and respected, they have reserved a seat for me
Make way for the new queen
Allow space for the fresh female royalty
The old lineup, where they cheer for 'em
The previous group, where they used to show support
Consequence when you ain't there for him
A negative repercussion when you are not present
Were you there for him?
Did you provide assistance when it was necessary?
Did you care for him?
Did you display genuine concern for him?
You were dead wrong
Your stance was completely incorrect
(Don't you come back no more)
Do not return here again
Yo
Hey there
Let me say goodbye to my demons
Allow me to bid farewell to my internal struggles
Let me say goodbye to my past life
Allow me to move on from my previous existence
Let me say goodbye to the darkness
Allow me to rid myself of negativity
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here in the starlight
Inform them that I prefer to be in the present and shine brightly
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here where they love me
Inform them that I prefer to be in a place of affection and appreciation
Tell 'em that I'm yours this is our life
Inform them that I belong to someone and this is our shared existence
And I still keep raising the bar like
Despite all of this, I continue to exceed expectations
Never seen a young black brother in the chart twice
There has never been a young black man on the charts twice
Goodbye to the stereotypes
Farewell to the restrictive labels placed upon me
You can't tell my kings we can't
We refuse to accept their limitations
Mandem we're linking tings in parks
We, as a group, are meeting and socializing in public areas
Now I got a tune with Linkin Park
I now have a song with the band Linkin Park
Like goodbye to my old hoe's
Farewell to my past, casual partners
Goodbye to the cold roads
Farewell to the harsh, challenging streets
I can't die for my postcode
I refuse to perish for my area of residence
Young little Mike from the Gold Coast
A young man named Mike from the Gold Coast
And now I'm inside with my bro bro's, gang
And now I am with my close friends, the gang
(Don't you come back no more)
Do not return here again
Good goodbye
Farewell in a positive light
Good goodbye
Farewell in a positive light
(Don't you come back no more)
Do not return here again
Good goodbye
Farewell in a positive light
Good goodbye
Farewell in a positive light
(Don't you come back no more)
Do not return here again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JESSE SHATKIN, JOE HAHN, MICHAEL OMARI, MIKE SHINODA, ROB BOURDON, TERRENCE THORNTON
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@MartinXBrina
"Good Goodbye"
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
Live from the rhythm, it's
Something wild, venomous
Enemies trying to read me
You're all looking highly illiterate
Blindly forgetting if I'm in the mix
You won't find an equivalent
I've been here killing it
Longer than you've been alive, you idiot
And it makes you so mad
Somebody else could be stepping in front of you
And it makes you so mad that you're not the only one
There's more than one of you
And you can't understand the fact
That it's over and done, hope you had fun
You've got a lot to discuss on the bus
Headed back where you're from
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
[Verse 2: Pusha T]
(Wooh!)
Goodbye, good riddance
A period is after every sentence
Did my time with my cellmate
Maxed out so now we finished
Every day was like a hail date
Every night was like a hailstorm
Took her back to my tinted windows
Showin' out, she in rare form
Wings up, now I'm airborne
King Push, they got a chair for him
Make way for the new queen
The old lineup, where they cheer for 'em
Consequence when you ain't there for him
Were you there for him?
Did you care for him?
You were dead wrong
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
(Don't you come back no more)
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
[Verse 3: Stormzy]
Yo
Let me say goodbye to my demons
Let me say goodbye to my past life
Let me say goodbye to the darkness
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here in the starlight
Tell 'em that I'd rather be here where they love me
Tell 'em that I'm yours this is our life
And I still keep raising the bar like
Never seen a young black brother in the chart twice
Goodbye to the stereotypes
You can't tell my kings we can't
Mandem we're linking tings in parks
Now I got a tune with Linkin Park
Like goodbye to my old hoe’s
Goodbye to the cold roads
I can't die for my postcode
Young little Mike from the Gold Coast
And now I'm inside with my bro bro's
Gang
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
So say goodbye and hit the road
Pack it up and disappear
You better have some place to go
'Cause you can't come back around here
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
Good goodbye
Good goodbye
(Don't you come back no more)
@lyricsonscreen5264
When you're sad just remember the world is 4.543 billion years old and you somehow managed to exist at the same time as Chester Bennington.
@skylergarrett4778
BUT that doesn't help the fact he ended his life early.....he ended his own life with his own hands... He was CRYING FOR HELP FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!!!! EVERY TIME HE WROTE A SONG HE WAS DESCRIBING HOW HE FELT!!!
@thebusted2
Thank you for these words i feel a little better now.
@onni8448
Also that more than half of earth's population is living with less than 3 dollars a day and you would have not even heard LP with that.
@aggelinagr027
zeeshan abbasi the most awesome thing I have ever read
@LeanneGC101
zeeshan abbasi Thank you for this ❤️❤️❤️
@blessed3448
2023. We still missing your voice, legend😭
@abdullahansari7076
Same bruh
@MasBayu21503
🥺
@delonmarojahanchannel2729
Same browh