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Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, all of whom are founding members. Vocalists Mark Wakefield and Chester Bennington are former members of the band. Categorized as alternative rock, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of heavy metal and hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and pop elements.

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!.

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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)

Pictureboard
Linkin Park Lyrics


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I will be myself
Until it's time
For me to fly

And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah
You must be yourself
Until it's time
For us to fly

And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah

Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Calling from all sides, they surround all around
You can't see a thing, but you can hear the sounds (I will walk away)
Falling from the sky, upside-down
To the beat of heart as your whole head pounds (I will walk away)
Calling from all sides, they surround all around
You can't see a thing, but you can hear the sounds (I will walk away)
Falling from the sky, upside-down
To the beat of heart as your whole head pounds

I will be myself, yeah
And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah

The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Is where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall




Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Linkin Park's song "Pictureboard" reflect themes of self-discovery, independence, and a sense of isolation. The opening lines, "I will be myself / Until it's time / For me to fly," suggest a journey of self-realization and staying true to one's identity until the moment is right for change or growth. This could symbolize the singer's commitment to authenticity and self-awareness.


The repetition of the phrase "And I will walk away / From this message on my board" indicates a desire to move on from past messages or expectations, possibly freeing oneself from constraints or pressures. The imagery of walking away suggests a deliberate decision to let go and progress forward, despite any lingering attachments.


As the lyrics shift to include the listener ("You must be yourself / Until it's time / For us to fly"), there's a call for mutual understanding and acceptance of individuality before embarking on a collective journey towards a shared goal. The emphasis on being true to oneself before uniting with others highlights the importance of self-empowerment and alignment of values within a group dynamic.


The repeated references to a night in the corner of a hall, where solitude and the sound of rainfall create a contemplative atmosphere, reinforce the theme of introspection and introspective listening. The imagery of being surrounded by unseen forces and the sensory depiction of falling rain and pounding heartbeats add layers of emotional depth, suggesting the struggle to break free from external influences and distractions. Overall, "Pictureboard" conveys a message of resilience, individuality, and embracing change while navigating through moments of solitude and self-reflection.


Line by Line Meaning

I will be myself
I will stay true to who I am


Until it's time
Until the moment comes


For me to fly
For me to move forward


And I will walk away
And I will leave behind


From this message on my board
From this written communication


I will walk away, yeah
I will walk away, yes


Night in the corner at the back of the hall
Darkness in the secluded area of the room


Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Where we are in solitude, hearing the raindrops


You must be yourself
You should remain true to who you are


For us to fly
For us to progress


Calling from all sides, they surround all around
Being contacted from every direction, encircled everywhere


You can't see a thing, but you can hear the sounds (I will walk away)
Unable to see, but hearing the noises (I will leave)


Falling from the sky, upside-down
Descending from above, inverted


To the beat of heart as your whole head pounds (I will walk away)
To the rhythm of your heart while your head throbs (I will leave)


Is where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Is where we are in seclusion, hearing the raindrops


I will walk away, yeah
I will depart, yes




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

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Lyrics:

I will be myself
Until it's time
For me to fly

And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah

You must be yourself
Until it's time
For us to fly

And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah

The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
Calling from all sides, they surround all around
You can't see a thing, but you can hear the sounds (I will walk away)
Falling from the sky, upside-down
To the beat of heart as your whole head pounds (I will walk away)
Calling from all sides, they surround all around
You can't see a thing, but you can hear the sounds (I will walk away)
Falling from the sky, upside-down
To the beat of heart as your whole head pounds

I will be myself, yeah

And I will walk away
From this message on my board
I will walk away, yeah

The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Is where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Is where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall
The night in the corner at the back of the hall
Is where we sit all alone and listen to the rainfall



Spartan War118

I still can't believe it, it's been years and i still can't believe it

How could something so great just disappear like that?

Man, life sucks sometimes, but i guess we gotta keep marching on through
I just hope there will be some way to fill the hole left by such a legend of a man
I don't think i could or would ever forget Chester, He was the centerpiece of a band who showed me something that became part of who i am

I hope that regardless of where ever he is now, i just hope he's happy
I'm not usually religious in this sort of way, but this is one motivation to believe in heaven
Rest In Peace, Chester, ya crazy legend!



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Till the end

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HOW CAN THIS BAND NEVER DISAPPOINT?!?!?!

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