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)
Super Xero
Linkin Park Lyrics
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What do I do to ignore what's behind me?
Do I follow my fate to escape blindly?
Do I hide my pride away from these bad dreams?
And give in to sad thoughts that are maddening?
Do I let it go and try to stand it?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Or do I trust none and live life in loneliness?
Because sunlight burns the skin of sleeping men
I make the right turns but I'm lost within
I put on my daily facade but then
I just end up getting hurt again by myself (Myself!)
I ask why (But in my mind, I find)
I can't rely on myself (Myself!)
I ask why (But in my mind, I find)
I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on...
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
(Playing against you? I can't win!)
With thoughts of failure sinking in...
If I turn my back I'm defenseless
And to give in to fate seems senseless
If I hide my pride, I lie sleepless
And won't be able to cope with my weakness
If I let them go I'll be outdone
But if I try to catch them I'll be outrun
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer by myself (Myself!)
I ask why (But in my mind, I find)
I can't rely on myself (Myself!)
I ask why (But in my mind, I find)
I can't rely on myself
I can't hold on...
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
(Playing against you? I can't win!)
With thoughts of failure sinking in...
How do you think that I've lost so much?
Always afraid that I'm now out of touch
How do you expect I don't know what to do?
When all I know is what you tell me to...
Don't you (Know!)
I can't tell you how to make it (Go!)
No matter what I do, how hard I (Try!)
I can't seem to convince myself (Why?)
I'm stuck on the outside
Don't you (Know!)
I can't tell you how to make it (Go!)
No matter what I do, how hard I (Try!)
I can't seem to convince myself (Why?)
I'm stuck on the outside
I can't hold on...
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in
I can't hold on
(Playing against you? I can't win!)
With thoughts of failure sinking in
I can't hold on...
(To what I want when I'm stretched so thin)
It's all too much to take in!
I can't hold on
(Playing against me? I can't win!)
With thoughts of failure from with-...
The lyrics to Linkin Park's song "Super Xero" explore the struggles of feeling lost, helpless, and unable to trust oneself. The singer is grappling with several options, including whether to follow their fate blindly, hide their pride and cope with weakness, or try to catch others red-handed. The theme of loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the song, emphasized by the line "Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness? Or do I trust none and live life in loneliness?" The singer feels trapped on the outside and unable to convince themselves to trust their own judgment.
The chorus repeats the sentiments of feeling stretched too thin and overwhelmed by thoughts of failure, with the lines "I can't hold on...it's all too much to take in...with thoughts of failure sinking in." Ultimately, the singer realizes that they cannot rely on themselves and is struggling to figure out how to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics to "Super Xero" speak to the human experience of feeling lost and struggling to trust oneself. It is a poignant exploration of the inner turmoil that can come with grappling with these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I do to ignore what's behind me?
How can I forget about my past and move forward?
Do I follow my fate to escape blindly?
Should I just accept whatever happens to me without trying to change anything?
Do I hide my pride away from these bad dreams?
Am I too scared to face my fears and insecurities?
And give in to sad thoughts that are maddening?
Should I allow myself to be consumed by negative thoughts?
Do I let it go and try to stand it?
Should I just let go of control and deal with whatever comes my way?
Or do I try to catch them red-handed?
Should I confront those who have wronged me and seek justice?
Do I trust some and get fooled by phoniness?
Am I too trusting of others and blind to their deception?
Or do I trust none and live life in loneliness?
Should I isolate myself from others to avoid being hurt by them?
Because sunlight burns the skin of sleeping men
Sometimes things that seem harmless can become dangerous, like staying in your comfort zone for too long.
I make the right turns but I'm lost within
Despite trying to do the right thing, I still feel lost and unsure.
I put on my daily facade but then
I pretend to be okay, but deep down I'm struggling.
I just end up getting hurt again by myself (Myself!)
I keep making the same mistakes and hurting myself in the process.
I can't rely on myself
I don't trust myself to make the right decisions.
It's all too much to take in
I feel overwhelmed by everything that's happening.
Playing against you? I can't win!
I feel like I'm competing against someone or something that I can't beat.
If I turn my back I'm defenseless
If I ignore my problems, I leave myself vulnerable and exposed.
And to give in to fate seems senseless
Accepting my circumstances without trying to change them feels pointless.
If I hide my pride, I lie sleepless
If I don't stand up for myself and my beliefs, I feel guilty and restless.
And won't be able to cope with my weakness
I can't handle feeling vulnerable or powerless.
If I let them go I'll be outdone
If I don't try to gain an advantage over my competition, I'll fall behind.
But if I try to catch them I'll be outrun
If I try to compete with others, they'll always be one step ahead of me.
If I'm killed by the questions like a cancer
If I'm consumed by doubts and fears, it will destroy me from the inside out.
Then I'll be buried in the silence of the answer by myself (Myself!)
I'll continue to suffer in silence and isolation, unable to find the answers I seek.
I can't hold on...
I can't keep going like this.
With thoughts of failure sinking in...
I feel like I'm destined to fail.
How do you think that I've lost so much?
Do you realize how much I've already lost?
Always afraid that I'm now out of touch
I'm scared that I've lost my connection to the world around me.
How do you expect I don't know what to do?
You can't expect me to know what to do when I feel so lost and confused.
When all I know is what you tell me to...
I feel like I'm being controlled by others and don't have a say in my own life.
Don't you (Know!)
Don't you understand?
I can't tell you how to make it (Go!)
I can't give you the answers you want or tell you how to fix everything.
No matter what I do, how hard I (Try!)
I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle no matter how hard I try.
I can't seem to convince myself (Why?)
I can't find the motivation or confidence to believe in myself.
I'm stuck on the outside
I feel like an outsider, disconnected from everyone and everything around me.
Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Felps
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ixi so os doente que nem
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@relixnova251
I’m glad you’re releasing all these underground songs officially. Thank you linkin park.
@DennisRadaelli
This was never released in a LPU CD. Instead this one came from the 8-track 1999 demo. Also featured in the 2-track demk as well.
@relixnova251
Dennis Radaelli as I said. Thank linkin park for releasing their underground songs officially.
@sirish1808
👏 👏 👏 They are legends