Ill Be Gone
Linkin Park Lyrics
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Stars are slipping down, glistening
And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
No deceiving now, it's time you let me know
Let me know
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
This in between us is getting thinner now
Into winter now, bitter sweet
Across that horizon this sun is setting down
You're forgetting now, it's time you let me go, let me go
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
And tell them I couldn't help myself
And tell them I was alone
Oh, tell me I am the only one
And there's nothing left to stop me
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
I'll be gone (I'll be gone)
The song "I'll Be Gone" by Linkin Park is a melancholic and reflective piece that explores the themes of letting go and moving on. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the metaphor "shining oil" representing the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The stars slipping down and glistening represent the passing of life's moments and experiences, which can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. The singer is trying not to think about what he is leaving behind, acknowledging that it is time for him to go and for his loved one to let him know it's time to move on.
The chorus reinforces the idea of departure, with the singer acknowledging that when the lights go out, he will be gone. The imagery of the sun fading out and another rising represents life's continual cycle of beginnings and endings. The second verse focuses on the emotional distance that has grown between the singer and his loved one, with the middle ground dwindling as the winter approaches. The singer is bitter-sweet about the end of their relationship, acknowledging that it's time for his loved one to let him go.
The bridge is a moment of raw vulnerability, with the singer pleading for his loved one to confirm that he was the only one and that nothing could have stopped him from leaving. The final chorus provides closure, with the singer repeating that he will be gone, driving home the message that leaving is inevitable.
Overall, "I'll Be Gone" is a poignant and introspective song that captures the universal themes of loss, grief, and acceptance. It serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, the hardest thing we have to do is let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Like shining oil, this night is dripping down
The night is shining and beautiful but it's slowly passing by
Stars are slipping down, glistening
The stars in the sky look like they're falling and shining brightly
And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
I don't want to think about what I'll be leaving behind when I go
No deceiving now, it's time you let me know
Don't lie anymore, it's time to tell me the truth
Let me know
Please tell me
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
When we wake up in the darkness
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
In the quiet, I will have left
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
As one day ends and another begins
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
As time passes, I will have left
This in between us is getting thinner now
Our connection is becoming weaker
Into winter now, bitter sweet
As things change, it becomes both sad and beautiful
Across that horizon this sun is setting down
The day is coming to an end
You're forgetting now, it's time you let me go, let me go
It's time to move on, forget me and let me go
And tell them I couldn't help myself
Explain to others that I didn't have a choice
And tell them I was alone
Let them know that I was on my own
Oh, tell me I am the only one
Assure me that I mattered to you
And there's nothing left to stop me
There's no reason for me to stay
I'll be gone (I'll be gone)
I will have left
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRAD DELSON, MIKE SHINODA, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN
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Lyrics
Like shining oil, this night is dripping down
Stars are slipping down, glistening
And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
No deceiving now, it's time you let me know
Let me know
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
This air between us is getting thinner now
Into winter now, bitter sweet
Across that horizon this sun is setting down
No forgetting now, it's time you let me go, let me go
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
And tell them I couldn't help myself
And tell them I was alone
Oh, tell me I am the only one
And there's nothing left to stop me
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
Out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone
I'll be gone (I'll be gone)
@Makilov
I know a ton of people don't like this album but i think its unique, nothing else sounds like it. Never change LP.
@jilles13nl
Thats why i don't understand about people yelling that the old LP was better. They all felt so plain. But the newer songs are so unique.
@xXBlueJewelXx
I belong to the group who loves this album :)
@anantharamakrishna
LP is always the best
@emmabernabe5397
hehe
@pushpakchakraborty7201
Maximum Vehicular Splatter YES NEVER STOP CHANGING
@simonsasso31
It's possible that i love every song of Linkin Park?? Every Song!
@bhishekthakur1331
Yes,
I love every LP song too.
@213riteshvig2
Same
@213riteshvig2
Every time I see this and my reply I sing this song