On July 30, 2007 the music video was shown on MTV Germany and MTV Asia and has premiered in Canada through the Muchmusic Countdown and their MuchAxs video streaming website. This song was #44 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. This song was also #83 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007.
The song is featured in the main setlist for the rhythm video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.
The song is written by Linkin Park and produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin
"Bleed It Out" is the first of two tracks on the album to contain rap vocals from Mike Shinoda, with the other being "Hands Held High". It is also the second track of the 3 songs in the album to contain profanity (aside from "Given Up" and "Hands Held High"). The structure of "Bleed It Out" is similar to that of the band's earlier hit, "Faint", in which both are fairly short songs, have rapped verses and a sung chorus and bridge, and are both about frustration.
The main guitar riff of "Bleed It Out" which repeats throughout a majority of the song came as a result of guitarist Brad Delson playing a note incorrectly, thus explaining the song's working title of "Accident".
In the album booklet, it says that the song was largely a product of the band simply "Enjoying the process" of making the album. Furthermore, Mike Shinoda stated that the lyrics to this track were difficult to perfect, as he re-wrote the lyrics to this song about a "hundred times" (referenced to in the first line of the song: "Here we go for the hundredth time") until the band was satisfied with them.
The song is the shortest track on Minutes to Midnight, besides the instrumental intro, "Wake". However, in live performances the song's bridge is often extended to include a drum solo by Rob Bourdon. In Road to Revolution, the song also includes a "singing contest" led by Chester and Mike which is omitted in the CD version.
In the A Thousand Suns World Tour, the drum solo was removed and pieces of "Burning in the Skies" and "A Place for My Head" were added to the song.
I bleed it out
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Hand grenade pins in every line
Throw 'em up and let something shine
Going out of my fucking mind
Filthy mouth, no excuse
Find a new place to hang this noose
String me up from atop these roofs
Truth is you can stop and stare
Bled myself out and no one cares
Dug a trench out, laid down there
With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Yeah, someone pour it in
Make it a dirt dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Go, stop the show
Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Shotgun opera, lock and load
Cock it back and then watch it go
Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Death is rolling in every verse
Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Can't contain him;
He knows he works
Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Doesn't matter how hard I try
Half the words don't mean a thing
And I know that I won't be satisfied
So, why try ignoring him?
Make it a dirty dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
I've opened up these scars
I'll make you face this
I've pulled myself so far
I'll make you face this now
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
I bleed it out
I bleed it out
The song βBleed It Outβ by Linkin Park seems to be about an individual who is struggling with their mental health and the overwhelming emotions that they are experiencing. The hand grenades mentioned in the first verse may represent the explosive nature of the emotions that the individual is feeling. The line βgoing out of my fucking mindβ further emphasizes the intensity of these feelings. The reference to a noose and being strung up may represent the feelings of being trapped and suffocated by these emotions.
The chorus of the song appears to be about letting go and allowing these emotions to be released. Digging deeper just to throw it away may represent the idea that sometimes we have to go to the root of our problems to let them go. The chorus also urges the listener to make it a βdirty dance floor againβ which may further emphasize the idea that itβs ok to let loose and give in to our emotions.
The verses that follow continue to paint a picture of an individual struggling with their emotions. The reference to βshotgun opera, lock and loadβ may represent the idea of being under pressure and feeling like you have to perform. The line βhalf the words don't mean a thingβ may be an indication that the individual is struggling to communicate their feelings effectively.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, here we go for the hundredth time
Starting another cycle of destructive behavior, likely with no hope of resolution
Hand grenade pins in every line
The lyrics of the song are meant to be explosively shocking and unsettling
Throw 'em up and let something shine
Intentionally creating chaos in order to bring attention to oneself
Going out of my fucking mind
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless, possibly needing release or escape
Filthy mouth, no excuse
Using vulgar and offensive language without regard for others or respect for oneself
Find a new place to hang this noose
Looking for new ways to punish oneself, often through self-destructive behavior
String me up from atop these roofs
Feeling trapped and needing to find a way out, even if that means putting oneself in harm's way
Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Ensuring that there is no possibility of escape or survival, as a form of self-punishment
Truth is you can stop and stare
Others may be witnessing the self-destructive behavior but feel powerless to help or intervene
Bled myself out and no one cares
Feeling isolated and alone, with no one to turn to or support when experiencing emotional pain
Dug a trench out, laid down there
Retreating into oneself and refusing to let anyone in, leading to further feelings of loneliness and despair
With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Unable to dig oneself out of this pit of despair and needing assistance from others to do so
Yeah, someone pour it in
Seeking a release from the emotional pain and turmoil, even if that involves further self-destructive behavior
Make it a dirt dance floor again
Turning one's environment into a chaotic and destructive place where there is no hope for resolution or healing
Say your prayers and stomp it out
Using one's faith as a way to cope with the emotional pain, but ultimately finding no relief
When they bring that chorus in
The repetition and catchiness of the chorus only serves to further highlight the cycle of self-destructive behavior
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Engaging in self-destructive behavior despite knowing that it will only lead to further pain and despair
Go, stop the show
Interrupting the current cycle of pain and suffering by seeking a drastic change or resolution
Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Struggling to communicate effectively and coherently due to the emotional turmoil and pain being experienced
Shotgun opera, lock and load
The intense and explosive nature of the emotions being felt, likened to a violent and destructive performance
Cock it back and then watch it go
Unleashing one's anger and pain in a self-destructive manner, with no thought given to the consequences
Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Desperately seeking assistance and guidance from a maternal figure or higher power when faced with overwhelming emotions
Death is rolling in every verse
The lyrics of the song are full of death and destruction, only serving to further exacerbate the emotional pain
Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Even in death, there is an attempt to make things seem appealing or beautiful, masking the underlying pain and sadness
Can't contain him; He knows he works
The self-destructive behavior cannot be stopped or reasoned with, as it is seen as essential to one's functioning and survival
Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Acknowledging the pain and suffering being experienced, with no hope for relief or resolution
Doesn't matter how hard I try
Feeling helpless and unable to overcome the emotional pain and turmoil, despite one's best efforts
Half the words don't mean a thing
Struggling to communicate effectively and express oneself in a meaningful way during periods of intense emotional pain
And I know that I won't be satisfied
Recognizing that the self-destructive behavior will never lead to true happiness or fulfillment, but continuing to engage in it nonetheless
So, why try ignoring him?
Acknowledging the self-destructive behavior and the emotional pain it brings, but feeling powerless to stop it
I've opened up these scars
Revisiting past traumas and emotional wounds in order to find release or escape from current pain
I'll make you face this
Forcing others to acknowledge and confront the emotional pain being experienced, as a way to seek validation and support
I've pulled myself so far
Feeling as though one has come a long way in their journey of self-destruction, but realizing that there is still a long way to go
Just to throw it away
Engaging in self-destructive behavior despite knowing that it will only lead to further pain and despair
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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@anatoliyananninkov7533
Yeah, here we go for the hundredth time
Hand grenade pins in every line
Throw 'em up and let something shine
Going out of my fucking mind
Filthy mouth, no excuse
Find a new place to hang this noose
String me up from atop these roofs
Knot it tight so I won't get loose
Truth is you can stop and stare
Bled myself out and no one cares
Dug a trench out, laid down there
With a shovel up out of reach somewhere
Yeah, someone pour it in
Make it a dirt dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Go, stop the show
Choppy words in a sloppy flow
Shotgun opera, lock and load
Cock it back and then watch it go
Mama, help me, I've been cursed
Death is rolling in every verse
Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Can't contain him;
He knows he works
Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Doesn't matter how hard I try
Half the words don't mean a thing
And I know that I won't be satisfied
So, why try ignoring him?
Make it a dirty dance floor again
Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
I've opened up these scars
I'll make you face this
I've pulled myself apart
I'll make you face this now
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
I bleed it out
Digging deeper just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away
I bleed it out
I bleed it out
I bleed it out
@IanBoggs
Who's here in 2022? Will forever love these beasts
@sawa9155
indeed
@truckvlogs1346
I love your videos
@user-is1wq9qp3x
2023 and still here
@KS-vs7ht
People that downvote your stupid comment is here!
@NikiR88
2023 β€
@vicrattles
Chester walks me to school every day, walks me home again, gets me through homework and the hardest of times! Thank you, Chester, I wish I could've seen you live :(
@sadeeqlawal3111
Fr watching him live was something I always dreamed of doing when I was younger but he left us earlyπ
@vicrattles
@@sadeeqlawal3111 I was quite young when he passed and was never a huge fan until now. I fully understand why he did what he did but it's still so heartbreaking π
@andobtw8046
Seeing this comment is really nice, knowing Chester and Linkin Park mean so much to the youth today as they did 10 years ago. good luck my man :)