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Linkin Park Lyrics

Why's does it feel like night today?
The singer is feeling lost and confused, feeling like things are not right, and darkness is looming.

Something in here's not right today
The singer can't put a finger on what's wrong. They just feel like a sense of doom, which adds to their feeling of anxiety.

Why am I so uptight today?
The singer is feeling tensed, worried, and extra vigilant. They feel that danger might be lurking, and they have to be alert.

Paranoia's all I got left
The artist's paranoia is their only way to handle the stress and anxiety they feel. They can't trust anyone or anything.

I don't know what stressed me first
The artist is unclear about what caused their stress and troubles in the first place. It could have been a series of events or one large issue.

Or how the pressure was fed
The singer is uncertain about how they ended up in this state of pressure, but they can feel its effects weighing down on them.

But I know just what it feels like
Even though the singer is not sure what's causing all this, they know what it's like to feel this way, which makes it all the more scary.

To have a voice in the back of my head
The artist's thoughts and fears are so loud and pervasive that they feel like a voice inside their head, constantly pushing them towards paranoia.

It's like a face that I hold inside
The artist feels like their paranoia is personified as a face that they keep seeing inside their head, something they can't escape.

A face that awakes when I close my eyes
The face inside the artist's head always comes to life in their dreams, making it hard to find peace and quiet.

A face that I watch every time I lie
Even when the singer is trying to relax or distract themselves, the paranoid face comes up, causing more anxiety and worry.

A face that laughs every time I fall
The artist feels like their paranoid thoughts enjoy seeing them struggle or face failure, further fueling their anxiety and fear.

(And watches everything)
The face in the singer's head is always watching, always present, always a reminder of their constant state of fear.

So I know that when it's time to sink or swim
The singer is aware that they have to face their fears, and that they might succeed or fail in their efforts.

That the face inside is hearing me right underneath my skin
The singer is worried that their paranoid thoughts have taken over their mind and personality, fueling their anxiety from within.

Hey yo
This is an interjection used to grab the listener's attention, indicating that the artist has something essential to say.

Here we go again with the pain I feel isn't real but in my mind
The artist is struggling with anxiety, even though there's no apparent cause for it. They feel like their pain and fear aren't real, but they still can't shake off the feeling.

But I find myself in places with names but not faces
The singer has been traveling to different places without getting to know or trust anyone. They feel like the world is a menacing place.

My memory races at speeds hundred degrees
The singer's mind is racing, filled with so many thoughts and worries, all happening at once, and it's overwhelming.

My soul it bleeds devil must have planted the seed
The artist feels like their anxiety is coming from their darkest corner, and they are losing their sanity. They blame it on something external to them, perhaps even supernatural.

Now it feels like my backs against the wall, I'm taking the fall
The artist feels trapped and helpless, like they're trapped in a corner and can't escape. They feel like failure is inevitable.

Whenever I call nobody's responding at all
The artist feels alone, like their cries for help are going unheard. Nobody is there for them, which is making their anxiety worse.

But I don't know who I can trust their screaming my name
The singer feels like their paranoia has gotten to a point where their fears are manifested even in people who care about them. They can't trust anyone anymore.

I need somebody to help me out of the flames
The artist is desperate for help even though they can't seem to find the right person. They feel like they need a savior to guide them out of their despair.

All I'm trying to do is just master me
The singer is working to overcome their anxiety and be in control of their mind and emotions. They want to be better and free from their fears.

All I want to do is smoke a blaster beat
The singer wants to escape their anxiety and worries by smoking weed, which they believe can help them relax and feel better.

But something keeps talking to me consciously
Even when the singer is high, they still can't escape the thoughts of paranoia, which keep haunting them.

Responsibly it keeps haunting me
The artist's paranoia is affecting their adult lives, making it hard for them to function in society in a responsible manner.

From dusk till dawn everything has something for ya
The artist feels like everything in the world is trying to get them, and it's happening all the time.

That voice inside of your head got you projecting paranoia
The singer is projecting their fears on everything and everyone, which is feeding their paranoia even more.

Cold sweat shining on your face exposing your purpose
The singer's anxiety is causing them discomfort that's visible to others, exposing their vulnerabilities and fears.

And if I ripped off the skin I'd probably find another verse
The artist feels like their paranoia is ingrained in them, forming an essential part of their being, that even if they try to escape it, it'll find a way to come back.

There's nothing worse the trying to pull yourself up back from the dead
The artist feels like their anxiety is making them feel like a shell of themselves, and it's a massive effort to try to pull themselves out of that hole.

So I advise you listen to that voice in the back of your head
The artist's experience with paranoia and anxiety is an advice to others to take care of their mental health and listen to their thoughts and feelings.

It's like I'm paranoid looking over my back
The singer is always checking over their shoulders, always on edge, and feeling like they're in constant danger.

It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
The artist's thoughts and feelings are coming in fast and complicated, making it hard for them to find peace or calm.

It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
The singer feels like their paranoid thoughts are so ingrained in them that even if they wanted to, they can't stop listening or feeling them.

It's like the face inside is right beneath the skin
The singer's paranoia is so much a part of them that it feels like it's sitting right beneath their skin, forming an essential part of their being.

The sun goes down
The day is ending, and with it, the singer's hopes of finding peace and a respite from their anxiety.

I feel the light betray me
Even though the sun is setting, the artist isn't finding any relief from their anxiety, and they feel like even the light is against them.

Can't stop what I'm hearing within
The artist is unable to block off their paranoid thoughts, which are making things worse for them. They feel like they're powerless to control their mind.

It's like the face inside it's right right beneath the skin
The singer's paranoia is so close to them that it feels like it's a part of their physical being, which they have no control.