Leave Out All the Rest
Linkin Park Lyrics

I dreamed I was missing
The singer had a dream about not being there, which could imply a fear of death or leaving this world behind.

You were so scared
The singer thinks that someone they care about would be frightened if they were no longer around.

But no one would listen
Despite the singer's worries and concerns, no one pays attention to them or takes them seriously.

'Cause no one else cared
The artist believes that no one else shares their fears or worries, which makes them feel alone and hopeless.

After my dreaming
The artist felt a sense of fear or dread upon waking from their dream.

I woke with this fear
The singer's dream has left them with a sense of unease and anxiety about the future.

What am I leaving
The singer is concerned about what impact they will have on the people and world around them when they are gone.

When I'm done here?
The artist is pondering their own mortality and what legacy they will leave behind.

So, if you're asking me, I want you to know
The artist wants to share their thoughts and feelings about their own mortality and what they hope for in the future.

When my time comes
The artist knows that they will eventually pass away and wants to prepare for that moment.

Forget the wrong that I've done
The singer wants to be remembered for the good things they've done and not the mistakes they've made.

Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
The artist wants to be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved them.

And don't resent me
The singer doesn't want anyone to feel angry or frustrated with them after they're gone.

And when you're feeling empty
The singer understands that their death will leave a void in the lives of those they leave behind.

Keep me in your memory
The singer wants to be remembered and thought of even after they are gone.

Leave out all the rest
The artist doesn't want to be remembered for their mistakes or negative aspects of their life.

Don't be afraid
The artist wants to reassure those who care about them that there's nothing to fear about their inevitable death.

I've taken my beating
The singer has gone through difficult times in their life, but it has made them stronger in the end.

I've shared what I've made
The singer has contributed to the world in their own way and wants to be remembered for that.

I'm strong on the surface
The artist appears to be resilient and tough, but may still have inner struggles.

Not all the way through
Despite their outer strength, the artist still has some inner turmoil or weaknesses to contend with.

I've never been perfect
The artist acknowledges that they've made mistakes and aren't flawless.

But neither have you
The singer wants to remind their listeners that nobody is perfect and they shouldn't be too hard on themselves.

Forgetting
The artist wants to move past the hurt and pain they caused others in their life.

All the hurt inside you've learned to hide so well
Others may have internalized their pain and struggles, but the singer wants them to let it go and move on.

Pretending
The singer believes that some people have adopted a façade or persona to hide their true selves.

Someone else can come and save me from myself
The singer may have felt lost or unsure of their identity and hoped that someone else might provide them with direction or guidance.

I can't be who you are
The artist knows that they cannot be someone else, no matter how much they might want to.