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!.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park
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)
Starting To Fly
Linkin Park Lyrics
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The prophet
I've seen the light through the fingers
Made of magic
I've seen an image of the future,
It's a vision and I know who you are
(Chorus)
Open your eye some place far away
I've seen the ocean and I've seen the sky
I've got my wings and I'm starting to fly
I met a poet tonight behind the masses
I sang a song about my many true
Addictions
I saw myself in a hole, down below
And I know who you are
(Chorus)
I'm alright though it's hard to feel
Open your eye some place far away
I've seen the ocean and I've seen the sky
I've got my wings and I'm starting to fly
Open your eyes
Look to the sky
Grab your wings
And start to fly
(Chorus)
In the lyrics of Linkin Park's song "Starting to Fly", the singer speaks about their experience of receiving prophetic knowledge and magic, helping them understand the future and the identity of those around them. The first verse describes this knowledge as coming from a prophet and through magic, indicating that the singer's grasp of the future is not based on rationality or science, but rather a mystical or spiritual source. The chorus then directs these unreal intruders or deceptive figures to "go away" as the singer has glimpsed the truth and is now starting to fly, obtaining a stronger sense of freedom, independence, and self-discovery.
The second verse continues this theme of self-reflection, but now the singer meets a poet who sings about their personal struggles and addictions. The singer simultaneously realizes their identity and their place in the world in this moment, stating that "I saw myself in a hole, down below, and I know who you are". This may suggest that the singer empathizes with the poet and recognizes their own flaws and insecurities. The chorus is repeated again, with the same sense of defiance and determination, that although feeling hard to cope with, they will rise above it.
The repetition of the chorus phrase "Open your eye someplace far away" implies a desire to escape the current reality they are in and envisage something much better in a distant land or fantasy. At the same time, the lyrics suggest that this sense of liberation and freedom is now within reach, as the singer tells us that they have "got their wings" and are "starting to fly". Overall, the song speaks to the process of coming to know oneself and breaking free from societal barriers or obstacles, resulting in greater personal realizations.
Line by Line Meaning
I know the answers from the words of the prophet
I have a deep understanding of things beyond what I can physically see or hear, and I have gained this knowledge from a wise source.
I've seen the light through the fingers made of magic
I have experienced something that fills me with wonder and amazement, almost as if it were magical in nature.
I've seen an image of the future, it's a vision and I know who you are
I have had a glimpse of what the future holds, and I have gained insight into the identity of someone important within that future.
Go away can't you see you're not real
There is someone or something in my life that is causing me harm or confusion, and I am urging them to leave me alone because they are not genuine or beneficial.
Open your eye some place far away
I am suggesting to someone that they should change their perspective, look at things from a distance or a different angle in order to gain a better understanding of their situation.
I've seen the ocean and I've seen the sky
I have witnessed the vastness and beauty of the natural world, which has given me a sense of peace and awe.
I've got my wings and I'm starting to fly
I have gained independence, confidence, and freedom, and I am taking control of my life in a positive way.
I met a poet tonight behind the masses
I had a meaningful encounter with someone who has a way with words and a unique perspective, despite being surrounded by many others who are less insightful.
I saw myself in a hole, down below
I had a moment of feeling trapped, helpless, or hopeless, and I recognized the need to dig myself out of that emotional space.
I'm alright though it's hard to feel
I may be struggling with internal struggles or external pressures, but I am resilient and able to persevere through tough times.
Open your eyes, look to the sky, grab your wings, and start to fly
I am offering guidance or encouragement to someone who may be stuck or unsure about their path in life. I am telling them to open their mind and heart to new possibilities, trust in themselves and their abilities, and take a leap of faith into the unknown.
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RockstarPunchedAppl
It´s not LP... It´s Chester´s Band Grey Daze :) Awesome song !
@ShalomAdonaiYeshuaHamashia
RIP Chester Bennington !!!!!
@RibeyeJohnny
Who told you this is Linkin Park? Punish them severely.
@theory182
Greay daze rocks and this song is awesome
@florachifari5504
Voglio scrivere un libro,mio amato Chester, un libro che narridi te .Da un po' di tempo sento che sono ispirata troppo dalla tua voce e da te,ciao tesoro dall' ugola d' oro,riposa con gli angeli
@natalee5550
Классная песня слушаю 2018..
@angeldominguez1586
10 years searching this song finally I found it
@paolenmanghaks
Me too. 😂
@muratkrbay4478
Angel Dominguez u started to fly:)
@KaZe-gs2ru
Awesome