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Linkin Park Lyrics

Sometimes, sometimes, sometimes, sometimes
The song begins with an emphasis on the word-sometimes, suggesting that the artist is about to make a deep revelation; however, the meaning behind this is uncertain.

Hybrid
Hybrid refers to the combination or fusion of two different things. In this case, the band is a fusion of rock, metal and rap.

I've been diggin in crates ever since I was livin in space
The artist has been exploring and uncovering old music CDs since his childhood. The phrase 'living in space' represents his imagination and thought process.

Before the rat race, before monkeys had human traits
The rat race refers to the world of competition and pressure that humans face in today's world. The phrase 'before monkeys had human traits' refers to a time when things were simpler and less complicated.

I mastered numerology, big band theology, performed lobotomies with telekinetic psychology
The artist has studied different disciplines like numerology, big band music and psychology to enhance his music.

Invented the mic to so I can start blessin it
The artist created his own technique of singing/rapping through the microphone.

Chin-checkin' kids to make my point like an impressionist
The artist believes in making his point and striking back when provoked, like a boxer. The line 'like an impressionist' refers to the visualization of the impact that the artist creates.

Many men have tried to shake us
The artist has encountered several competitors and jealous people in the music industry.

But I twist mic chords like double helixes to show them what I'm made of
The artist is skilled at manipulating the chords of a microphone, to create unique sounds and rhythms; 'double helixes' refers to the scientific structure of the DNA molecule.

I buckle knees like leg braces
The artist has the power to awe and impress his audience-viewers tend to buckle their knees like a person with leg braces.

Cast a spell of instrumentalist on all of you MC's who hate us
The artist uses his music as a spell to captivate and win the haters.

So you can try on, leave you without a shoulder to cry on
The artist challenges anyone to leave him no tears, no mercy, no concern for anyone.

From now to infinity, let icons be bygones
The artist believes that the new generation should create their own icons and not dwell on the past.

I fire bombs, ghostly notes haunt this
The artist's music is explosive and haunting.

I tried threats, but moved on to a promise
The artist has tried to threaten his competitors, but ultimately promises to defeat them with his music.

I stomp shit with or without an accomplice
The artist can create impactful music even without any external support.

And run the gauntlet with whoever that wants this
The artist is willing to face any challenge from anyone willing to compete with him.

High voltage, The unforgettable sound
High voltage refers to the energy and impact that the artist creates with his music. The line 'the unforgettable sound' emphasizes the power and significance of their music.

Bringin you up and takin you down
The artist's music has the power to take the listener on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Comin at you from every side, Making the rhythm and rhyme collide
The beats, rhythms and lyrics of the artist are intense, coming from all directions and smashing together.

Akira, I've put a kink in the backbones, of clones, with microphones
Akira refers to the anime character who was capable of telekinesis. The artist has disrupted the music industry's norm of creating copycats who imitate successful artists.

Never satisfied my rhyme jones
The artist is constantly seeking to improve and perfect his music.

Spraying bright day over what you might say
The artist has the power to refute and overshadow any viewpoint expressed by his competitors.

My blood types krylon, Technicolor type A
The artist's music is his lifeblood, like the spray paint brand 'krylon.' The term 'Technicolor type A' refers to the artist's color and energy in his performances.

On highways ripe with road rage, Cages a win, cages a tin, that bounce all around, Surround sound
The artist's music reflects the chaos, aggression and noise on the crazy and violent highways.

Devouring the scenes, Subliminal gangrene paintings, over all the same things
The artist tries to create music that highlights important societal issues, using his music as an analogy- subliminal gangrene paintings representing societal rot.

Sing songs karaoke copy bullshit, Break bones verbally with sticks and stones tactics
The artist strives to create original, meaningful content, as opposed to the copycat karaoke-style songs that are trendy.

Fourth dimension, compact convention, Write rhymes with ease while the track stands at attention
The artist has the power to create music that transcends time and space, while writing rhymes with ease, making the track stand out.

Meant to put you away, with the pencil, Pistol, official, sixteen line, a rhyme missile
The artist creates music with a cutting-edge and powerful impact, like a sixteen-line missile that annihilates the competition.

While you risk your all, I pick out at your flaws, Spittin' rah blah, blah, blah you can say you saw
The artist chooses to analyze and target the flaws of his opponents, rather than collaborating with them.

Who's the man, demanding you hand over your Land Rover, The man's bolder than the Pharoahe when he jams you glance over
The artist refers to himself as 'the man' with whom nobody can compare; daring listeners to hand over possession of their prized belongings.

I am viscous, the most ferocious, When I spy my third eye, it's extremely high voltage
The artist believes he is viscous and fierce, with a third eye that exudes a powerful high voltage.

That's why I need ruby quartz glasses, 'Cause when I glance there's a chance, That I might blast the masses
The artist requires the ruby quartz glasses because he feels that he is capable of conquering and annihilating his audience with his sensational music.

Subliminals transmitted through piano, Integrated in flow, calculated to nano
The artist subtly incorporates strong messages in his music using the medium of the piano. This incorporation is neatly woven into the overall flow of the song and is executed down to the slightest detail.

I use skills when I need pleas sees the rhyme, I hear when I bleed as I proceed through time
The artist utilizes his skills to communicate what he wishes to convey through his music. His art is an expression of his thoughts and emotions.

I walk through walls and the inanimate obstacles, By inducing the reduction of cells and molecules
The artist feels he can surpass any challenge, even those which are thought to be insurmountable, because he has the power to reduce cells and molecules.

I bring the knowledge the you swallow a state that's a hologram, I botch your head, fatten your lip like collagen
The artist provides knowledge that shocks and surprises his listeners. The phrase 'hologram state' represents how the world around us is full of deceiving and false information. Also, he can create music that is strong and powerful enough to break jaws.

The telepath deliver verses with no postage, Pharoahe Monch, Mike Shinoda, we are high voltage
The artist's ability to deliver impactful music without compromise is like a telepathic communication with his audience. The artist is diverse, i.e., Pharoahe Monch, and Mike Shinoda representing different genres and styles, and together they create music that is highly charged and influential.