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Numb

by

Linkin Park



Album: Meteora     Released: 2003
US Chart: 11      UK Chart: 14

Songfacts:  You can leave comments about the song at the bottom of the page.

This is about children who is sick of living up to the high expectations their parents set for them.
The lyric "Every step that I take is another mistake to you" is about how they feel like they can't do anything to make their parents proud.
"Can't you see that you're smothering me holding too tightly afraid to lose control cause everything that you thought I would be has fallen apart right in front of you" refers to a kid needing a release from his parents' disappointment that he isn't a perfect child.
"All I want to do is be more like me and be less like you" says that the kid wants to be his own person and not have his parents mold him anymore.
"But i know I may end up failing too but I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you" expresses the thoughts that parents need to realize what it was like to be a kid.
(thanks, Kim - Rio Rancho, NM)

This was the third single off Meteora. This was announced at the Toronto Summer Sanitarium show.

This song was conceived just one week before the band entered NRG studios to begin recording. Built around the intro hook, the song came together quickly and almost effortlessly. (thanks, William - Indiana, IN, for above 2)

The girl in the video is feeling so much pressure from her parents to be perfect. She wants to be an artist, but no one believes in her. At the beginning, she is doing some really amazing sketches. Halfway through the video, she is arguing with her mother. She feels like she's in her own world because she is humiliated at school (she gets yelled at by a teacher, falls down a flight of stairs, and when she joins people for lunch, they all walk away from her) and everyone is running around her really quickly. Right before she starts painting at the end, she's sitting on the floor and if you look carefully, you can see she's cut "Numb" into her arm, because she feels numb to everything. (thanks, Abbey - Essex, England)

MTV had exclusive rights to the video. This kept it off the Fuse network, which was new at the time and prided themselves on playing videos like MTV used to.

Linkin Park collaborated with Jay-Z to record a new version of this called "Numb/Encore" ("Encore" is from Jay-Z's 2003 The Black Album). It won a Grammy in 2006 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration; Linkin Park and Jay-Z performed it at the awards.

Mike Shinoda on shoutweb.com: "I think it was a nice way to end the album because it kind of sums up the record. It's very recognizable as our sound. It sounds like a Linkin Park song but it does have some mood that Meteora has if that makes any sense. Maybe I can say that better. When you hear it, you can easily recognize it as a Linkin Park song but it obviously belongs on Meteora. It obviously belongs in this new group of songs just because of the way the tone of the song is and the lyrics are. It's kind of about those times when you've got no feeling left or you just don't care. It's almost like exhaustion or something which funny enough is how we felt after touring last year."

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Comments:

Another song by LP that reminds me of my last relationship (see "In The End"). The worst but greatest thing I've ever heard was what my brother said to me when I was back home after it all ended. "It's good to have my brother back" I listen to this song and try not to lose it on how bad I was molded through fear by my ex. I went from happy, joking around, and just plain living life to quiet, closed off, and hardly even looked up from the floor or responded to even my own family from how bad it was getting. For those who feel like someone, even your parents or partner, is putting force into making you what THEY want, turn away from them. If they have to do that, then they aren't worth the time you hae to offer
- Aaron , St. Louis, MO

I think that i would have not made it when me and my dad had it out he want me to be him i listen to this song allday i never talk or anywere so this song has helped me alot
- kayla , fort lawn, KY

i dont go anywere i dont talk because of my dad he wants me to be just like him i cant take it no more i want to be in the army he wants me to be a por golfer like him i hate golf so much i just cant tell him that the song helps me more than u can think of!!!!
- kayla , fort lawn, KY

I feel such a range of emotions everytime I hear this song: anger, rebellion, fear, sadness, happiness, freedom, etc. Ironically enough, "Numb" makes me feel so much yet so little at the same time. It's just a great feeling everytime I listen to this. I, also, have to respectfully disagree with "Mum." I'm 17 now, and throught most of my teen years, I've gone through periods of depression and feeling like I don't belong. I'm sure everyone does, including your son. I've never physically harmed myself because of these feelings like he did. I can accredit that to finding comfort and a release in music. He probably found the same emotional connection in music that most of us, including myself, do. It's all of the other factors: school, his peers, home life, etc. that were too much for him. I can tell you for a fact, lashing out on him and the music he listens to is only going to drive him further away. Be understanding, be there for him when he needs you most, and let him be his own person. You'll both be better people for it. -Love, Glen.
- Glen , Germantown, MD

This is the song I use to describe my relationship with my parents, especially my dad. I cant even be half of myself when Im with him. And my mom only lets me be half of me. I just want to break free and take off the mask.
- Azalea , Hot Springs, AR

Mum: most everything's been said already. I would like to add that all the band members are in fact GROWN MEN, they do know what life is like. They aren't just a bunch of teens in a garage. Musicians go through just as much problems as everyone else in the world. Now, maybe your son is depressed, mentally unstable, pressured. But then again, maybe he just likes attention. Some people do cut just to say that they cut. Muusic is a therapy, not a depressant.
- Bubba , Reno, NV

I'm not a cutterI agree with you Emily, but I do have to say Linkin Park songs do not condone cutting. As a writer myself, I've learned that you write what you know, and Linkin Park does excactly the same.
- Ashleigh , ?????, MO

Mum:Ok, I see that you've obviously gotten pretty beaten up because of the comment about your son. To be honest, I don't believe that your son cut himself because of the song (for reasons listed below). I'm not a cutter, nor do I intend to be anytime soon, but I am a bit...overwhelemed I guess you could say with my parents. I know they want what's best for me, and I know they love me and that they just want to help...but they really need to either listen or stay out of it. Parents tend to do this in-between thing where they try to help when you seem sad or angry, but when you actually try to tell them what's wrong, they shut you out and only listen to what they want to hear. The best advice I can give you is to listen to your son, and let your son listen to his music. Both will help him heal. (and for the rest of us, let's lay off Mum. She's been going through tough times, and I don't think critisizing is going to make her feel any better. Keep to the guidelines and write only about this totally awesome song.)
- Emily , Around Chicago, IL

"Mum" Music is a real job first off and, I was about to start cutting myself, but this song helped because I was and still am, failing, and I just can't help it, because I am smart enough to pass, but I'm just lazy, so my parents got madder and angrier, so then I started eating alot and I still do, but strangley I'm not fat... so they got angrier, then I started cutting, and my parents and teachers got worried, then my brother had still been gone for 3 yrs, but when I heard this song It helped me understand that cutting isn't going to help but just getting over it was best.
- Thomas , wylie, TX

some say chester can't do anything but scream...this song and in pieces prove them wrong! it sounds amazing live btw. can't wait for dead by sunrise
- hope , naperville, IL

definetly about parents. music video great...the live recording off of live in texas is great. much better than the studio recording in my opinion. i used to cut too, it's not linkin parks fault
- hope , naperville, IL

i know exactly what there talking well singing about but i dont get why hes talking about his parents smuthering him an keeping him to close well he is a millionare that could buy a house on the other side of the world if his parents are smuthering hi
- brian , Sanfansico, CA

I never tried self-mutilation or anything, nor do I want to, but when I heard Numb for the first time my initial thought was, "this could explain the relationship between my dad and I." I felt that he needed to loosen up with me a bit, because I felt that he expected too much of me and during that time I grew numb to confidence and compliments. That relationship gave me a HUGE inferiority-complex.
- Courtney , Harrah, OK

Something about linkin park really annoys me.There like those kids at school that always talk about how they are emo and you think they are posers but it turns out they really do cutand you think they just do it to fit in but it turns out they aren't.those kids annoy me because i cut and don't tell anybody about it or my personal life, because they seem to be proud of it. Linkin park is good but I like stuff like smashing pumpkins so it may just be the genre.
- Matt , Houston, TX

Numb is definately Linkin Park's best song its my personal favorite
- Daniel , winchester, OH

everyone that commented left me with nothing to say. i agree, very good song. And i think that everyone can relate to it at one time or another. for instance, my parents are convinced that i'm going to be an author. so everytime they buy me something, it's always a new notebook or pencils!
- Mara , Oshkosh, WI

Mum: If that's your reaction to his cutting, I can see why he did it. Your son and I are in the same boat. He probably started cutting because of all the things he couldn't say to you, like I did. Why don't you listen to him for once? Put aside the judgements, treat your son more like an adult, and listen to everything he has to say to you, good and bad, and take it like an adult. It's the one thing I wish my mother would do. This song has been a savior to me and to friends of mine in the same boat. Don't criticize our music and blame it for our problems. Our music is everything we wish we could say, okay? Thanks
- Aless , Houston, TX

i can relate to this song so much i love it. and the lyrics are awesome. this song is the story of my life.
- Lola , Toronto, ON

This song is based on my life.I mean it.I relate to it so much.That's why is my fav song.With my fav lyrics.
- Jana , Skopje, Macedonia

look mum, your boy didn't cut himself because of this song, or songs like this. I'm a cutter, and I was before I even started listening to this type of music. Actually, this music stops me from cutting sometimes. If you want your boy to stop cutting himself, STAY OUT OF IT!! My parents only made it worse when they got involved. It was my friends who pulled me through this. I still cut myself sometimes, but I'm getting better now that my parents LEFT ME ALONE!
- K , brooklyn, NY

wow
- Mikala , Sacramento, CA

I love this song it expresses how i feel. (some people thing this band is for emos but their wrong.)
- Adam , Plainfield, IL

This is My Fave Linkin park Song :) No Matter what I do it's never good enough for anyone.. Everyone always wants more.. Alot of Kids are lke that and i think this song expresses that. :D My Thoughts.. No Flamie >.>
- Jess , Melb, Australia

the one with jay-z is kinda hinting that jay is leaving/quitting/moving :)
- bill , vernon, United States

I think its about kids and there parents. Thats what the video allso potrays. I relate to this song personaly. I feel like im never good enuf for my mom. She picks me apart every littel mistake i make. My dad i dont really see him anymore but when i do all he dose is yell at me about how i culled have done better on my report card. I love this song so mucth for that very resson i can relate to it and when i listen to it. It actully makes me feel a littel better.
- Meghan , Portland, ME

I like the theory about parents and kids, but I really think this song is about a woman affected by a rapist. One night she gets raped by a man who despises women. She goes home, grieves, and thinks about what the rapist said to her, and meets him on the street one day, telling him that she has been scarred by him and wants him to stop doing what he does. Just a theory. and Chris, it's "Their", not "There".
- Damien , Edmonton, Canada

linkin park is d best and this song proves iy
- muneet , simla, India

I love the remix with Jay Z. The original is awesome but this one is even better.
- Jessica , Broken Arrow, OK

Briana Evigan did a great job in this music video
- Chelsea , Cape Town

this is the saddest song to me, beacuse it is a story of my life
- sierra , sactown, CA

This song totally relates to the relationship I have with my dad, because no matter what I do, it's never good enough. I've been an all A student for years, and I work my fingers down to the bone, but it's never enough. I have an A in a class he passed by like a tenth of a percent in high school, and it's still not good enough.
- James , Clinton Township, MI

This song really meant a lot to me. I go through almost the same things and I will admit I used to cut my wrists. I still have a few scars. This song is about someone going through a really hard time at home, and at school and I went through both. But I'm really happy to be cleaned up now. This song I listen to everyday! I love Linkin Park, this song saved my life, and my friend
- Chelsea , Cape Town, South Africa

I'm going through a breakup at the moment at it's weird... this is how my girlfriend made me feel... constanlty living up to someone i was not. And now its over i do feel numb. Great song
- Dave , Brighton

i love lp
- Bob , PT, WI

Well it's jusa great song and im 15 and it does'nt make me want to slit my hands.
- Akshay , Allahabad, India

'Mum' is not a spelling mistake. Not everyone in the English-speaking world call their mother 'mom'.
- Lindsey , London, England

This song is amazing, and I can totally relate to it. Linkin Park has awesome music. ("mum", learn to spell!)
- A , Baltimore, MD

mum: a lot of kids cut themselves (i used to)! its not because of songs, its because of how life SUCKS at the time. there is not a time in ANYONES life when they havent felt worthless or something. this song just recognises that fact and is for those people who want to feel real. so dont blame the music. for all you know, mum, chester could have wanted to cut himself too and thats why he wrote the song!
- S , E. Lasing, MI

This song is really one of the best I've heard in a while. I can really relate to the lyrics. As Chester sings about what he's been going through, I can just see the problems he's been having. I feel sorry for Chester for all the things that he's been through. I thought I had it bad. But LP really did great work on this song!!! :)
- mikey , Galesburg, IL

well, not that I cut my self or anything, but "Linkin Park is an Amazing Band" that's what I meant.
- Joel , Nottawa, Canada

Linkin Park is an Amazing Band they have only done good in my life. I am sorry mum about your sons problems, but listen to the song, feel the song, and understand the song. Then think about why your son did it. I personally do not cut 99% cuz of this song and Breaking the Habit. -Jonathan
- Jonathan , Kingsport, TN

"Mum" I am sorry to hear that your son cut himself, but music shouldn't make a person so devastated that they try to kill themselves. Your boy was probably already depressed and the music he was listening to just was a place for his mind to rest or where he could relate to something in life and where he didn't have to think about his pain. Bands aren't trying to play with young kids' minds, the musicians just want to express their perspective on life or the world or anything: music is a passion that comes from deep within your heart.
- Veronica , I forget. . ., DE

mum this song is about parental pressure to succeed maybe you should think about that "go get a real job" ?????? maybe you should have learned to play the guitar or something cos its harder then it looks especially with people like you critising everything they do (apolgise to the song fact ppl for breakig the guidelines but i couldn't let someone blame her kids problems on a group of ppl shes never met)rock on linkin park i still love you p.s i wish they would come to AUs.
- stacey , Nowra, Australia

I'm really only going to agree with other people on this because all I have to say has been said. Natalia, Taylor and Andrea, you could not be more right. Songs help cutters heal, not hurt and hearing more about your situation makes you feel less alone, and solitude starts most cutting in the first place. Takashi,you're right as well. This world is full of LP haters and there should be less of them. LP rocks!!! (And you have a very cool name!)
- Charlie , Bethersden, England

dont even do this to me "hassan". this song is deep... emotional. and you obviously dont kno what that is.
- trina , glendale, AZ

For me this song is about how we relate to social values. There is a hanging burden on everyone to perform. But life isn't as easy as society would make it. I think it highlights the curse/blessing and catch 22 of society. We desparetly need it, but it doesn't always help us.
- randomise , Manchester, United States

I love this song everything about it... It almost sums up how i feel... Numb! It just an all around great song!
- Jessie , Calgary, Canada

Linkin Park's best song ever. It really sums up what every teenager go's through at some point
- Chrissy , Manchester

LP wrote this about all their haters. Stop hating LP, people!
- Takashi , Tokyo, Japan

This song is about a life that is about a kid I know if i was to base this song on anything its like nobody notices him ok so he cane cop. with the vid.
- jackh , Spokane, WA

I think I can relate to this song. My parents are wanting me to be like sister. And my sister does not like who I want to be.
- Caroline , Wentworth, NC

woo go Keaira, i agree all the way. Cliodhna, its not a crazy idea, the same goes for me.
- sara , anoka, MN

This Song is awesome, it relates to my life of my parents expecting me to be great my like my "perfect" brother. When it first came out i would listen to it as much as i could because it was a song that helped me threw a lot (sounds crazy i know). Linkin Park done a brilliant job on this song and their album!!! Go one Lads!
- Cliodhna , Galway, Ireland

It's a very emotional song. It relates to many people, not only children. I gotta say it's relates to me very well. As an answer to Bill: I don't think you quite understand the lives of a lot of the kids. Yeah. I'll agree. There's a lot of spoiled kids. Is it their fault? Hell no. Parent's fault at most. And kids would stop bitching the minute people like you stop bitching at them. So I think you don't exactly have a right to say that all kids now are like that. For all any of us know, you're probably like that, too. Dude: Everyone goes through rebelling. You probably did/do, too. Can we help it? Not really. What if you don't want to listen to your parents? What if they're forcing you to do something you don't want to do? If your parents tell you to go jump off a 500 ft bridge, would you do it so "that your parents will trust you more"? Hell you'd be dead before that happened. Mum: It's not the song's fault. I'm not saying it cause I like it. Many, many people cut, because of their environment, the people they know, and all the stress life puts on them. Not saying that it's your fault, but that is a possiblity. It could be because of you, school, your spouse, etc. etc. Songs are a way to release that pain and stress without cutting, so these kinds are helpful to kids and people of all ages who need it. I gotta say it really put the words in my mouth. Sorry if I offended anyone of you guys, it wasn't my intention, just letting you guys know that you should always think about the other side's point of view, and not criticize without knowing too much about it. It'll bring you down one day, and if you keep doing it, I actually hope it does bring you down. Love this song~
- Keaira , Gainesvilled, FL

everytime i hear this song i get extremely emotional, sometimes to the point of tears. this song expresses my life exactly. even the cutting and the anger and depression from the video fit too. my parents are always trying to push me to be a perfect person, which i DEFINITELY will NEVER be and they dont even know the half of it. for the longest time ive had goals set for myself for college and what not and my parents made it their mission to have me stick to that dream. now my aspirations are quite possibly changing and the disappointment from my parents is swelling... ive always felt that im never good enough and this song is one that will always be close to my heart.
- Kayla , Rancho Cucamonga, CA

My life is like that. My parents seem to be perfect so they alway shout at me. Once I tried to kill myself cause I couldt live anymore like that, but my friend stopedd me. I'm very grateful. Now I live at another city away from them. Finally!!!
- eduina , elbasan, Europe

Linkin park is so good and talented. One of the best bands history. Well this song Cheter wrote with his mates trying to say I love you but I would of done better on my own. I really love you but still you made my life harder when it was simple and easy.
- Casie , Denver, CO

Hey mum lady! I used to cut myself, not because of music either, with the cutting my mom found out i was bi-polar, and manic depressive. SO maybe your son has a mental disorder. Im not crazy or a know it all, i just know what i am talking about since i've been through it. and linkin park is an awesome band, they've been through alot indivually*, and together. Yet they've stuck together and worte great songs about their experiences.
- Andrea , Arfillite, KY

My city is spelled wrong. its Argillite, not arfillite lol
- Andrea , Arfillite, KY

Natalia, thank you for agreeing with me. i feel exactly like you do
- Taylor , Ofallon, IL

my mom is a drunk. no matter wat i did, it never seemed enough for her, she still hit me all the time, i never could please her. this song is exactly a depiction of my life.
- sara , anoka, MN

this is for mum..whoever you are..you said that these songs are depressing and that your son cuts because of them. i think your judging the songs and ppl the wrong way. it is definately not because of these songs that your son cuts. there are most likely other things going on that makes him feel its the only way to release his feelings. infact, songs, poems and quotes help cutters get better. they help them show their deepest feelings in a good way, even if they do seem depressing to other ppl. i would kno because im a recovered cutter. please dont blame these songs for your son's behavior.
- natalia , fenton, MI

This song is obviously about relationships. The title in itself gives it away. Someone who cannot amount, cannot live up. Excellent song.
- junkiejesus , Hell, WA

Responding to Autralian Mum Your SOn did Not cut himself because of Linkin Parks Songs. If you can Find one Place where LP condones cutting yourself, and says that it makes things anybetter, i will concede. but, in my point of veiw, LP is one of the best songs at helping kids to express their feelings. Your son did not cut himself because of the band, but because he was so unhappy with his life he had no idea what to do but hurt himself. I have been there. No Band makes me cut myself. Also, Linkin park has experienced life, the kind of life that kids like me and thousands--millions--of others go through every day. Bullies, Fights, you name it i've been there. LP expresses a kind of sympathy with those of us who fall on hard times. They have raised millions of dollars to help tsunami victims in Indonesia and the countries surrounding. If that is not experiencing life, what is? I don't want to sound mean or deragatory, i just thought you should hear a persons veiw who has been there.
- Taylor , Ofallon, IL

i think all of you be more carefull of the songs of you write i have a 15 yrs old son who cut him self because of you songs...why dont all of you get a real job and expierece life first them play whith the mind of childrens you songs are depressing if you want to give music give positeve encourement to others .....
- mum , australia, United States

i have never seen the vid for this, so this was my interpretation of it.a situation with two close, childhood friends ascending into the realm of adolescence and realizing for the first time the corruption of the world and their relationship becomes forfeit with their increasing exposure to obscenities and profanity mixed with a hopeless struggle to hold onto one's innocence. with close friends, when one hurts, the other hurts, when one fails, the other feels a failure as well. with pressure and horror-inducing events characteristic of adolescence, musn't one try to callous their emotion and former sympathies to become "numb" in order to protect both themselves and those few now they feel they can trust.
- Lorelei , Tokyo, CA

I love this song.I think that everyone can relate to this song in someway.I definetly know that i can.I love linkin park!
- Ana , Round Lake , IL

It's an awesome song. I can relate to it so much...
- Joshua , Aliso Viejo, CA

i love linkin park its the best band ever and so is this song. chester bennington is the sexiest thing ever
- brittany , richmond, KY

This song really helped me deal with a lot of family issues, and when I first heard it I almost cried. It's amazing how a song can say something you haven't figured out yet, but when you hear it it just clicks.
- Annabeth , Kutztown, PA

i always thought this song was about love, and someone you want to get away from everything and become your own person instead of being suffocated by the relationship, but also make sence if you think about them being about the parents suffocating there children - altogether i think this is a great song though
- Louise , norwich, England

Agreed. You're better off if you stop being a rebel and obey your parents, in which they'll actually trust you. Chester, the singer of Linkin Park, is the skinny one with the lip ring and the fire tattoos who's always wearing sunglasses.
- Dude , TX, TX

I think the kids of today are overly spoiled, are lazy, and need to quit their bitching.
- Bill , Orlando, FL

More specifically, I think this song is about the band's relationship with its record label and promoters. They are feeling as if they are somewhat of a puppet. They no longer have control over their own image and actions. It is also as if the band owes something to the record label in terms of expectations.
- Gary , Seattle, WA

Linkin Park is the best band. and this is one of their best songs
- Michelle , Pueblo, CO

Chester is soo cool, I think, any way who is he ??? I mean i really like linkin park, but i donnot know who he is, I am soo stupid!
- Hassan , NYC, NY

I am not a huge fan of Chester's vocal skill but I really like his vocie on this song. It convys more emotion even when he isn't sreaming. I wish Linkin Park would have more emotional songs like this one instead of the more angst based stuff that you hear on the radio.
- Ian , New York, NY

I've Become so Numb, this song relates to me, but in a differnt way. I belive it's about love, well he feels that he wnats to go away from home, but he wnats to also be alone, with love, i know this makes no sence, but i feel this way toward this song, it's my favorte!
- Hassan , NYC, NY

i love this song especially knowing the fact that i can relate to every single verse they play also know i can tell my little sis what this song is about and i can explain it to her and i get my 5.00 because we made a bet
- rossana , long beach, CA

in the video when the girl falls over and everyone passes by her fast. I fell like that and cut my self but this song helped me stop and think about how many people are worse-off than me. One person i spoke to about it helped me and i wanna thank her. I love ya
- Michael , Chichester, England

This song is just incredible. I love the story and the piano. The music video is a perfect visual explanation of what the song is about. This song also reminds me a lot about "Way Away" by Yellowcard.
- Gabe , Utica, NY

honestly this is my life story in a song its hard to break loose from ur parents and what they want u to be and what u want to be
- Caitlin , sailsbury, NC

The music, the lyrics, the vocals, the video and the live performances all contribute in making 'Numb' one of Linkin Park's best songs to date. It was a fantastic single and easily one of the highlights of 'Meteora'. I relate to this song more than most others and I'm sure that alot of people can say the same.
- Chester , Lincolnshire, England

My mom was a drunk. When I lived with her we got in fights about what I should be or do. When I bought the CD and heard the song I could relate to it. Every thing I did was a mistake to my mom. I disappointed her, I guess.
- Kyle , Georgetown, SC

In the video there is a girl who slits her wrists. I don't think it's because she wants to die, but more to feel real again, because she feels so numb. I really connect with this song, my parents wanting something different to anything I can give them, and the feelings it gives me. Pain is the only thing I have that can make me feel again. That's what I think the video is about, and maybe the song partially.
- Cain , Tweed, Australia

I think its about how we all have to live now, everyone is expected to do so much in life. Were all expected to abide by rules, to go threw school, to work certin jobs, to be proper, but most importantly, this song is trying to get out that in socity were expected to be people that were not, and parents play a part in that but not a main role... When it talks about being numb and that he cant feel noone there, is when he feel's that theres no relationship between him and whomever but that he is only there to please this person and aint there as a friend, student, boyfriend/girlfriend, son/daughter, but there as if it were a job, a chore...so they feel nothing between them.
- Sara , Grand Falls - Windsor, Canada

Totally agree with Chris, definitely Linkin Park's best song!
- Tom , Trowbridge, England

Chester does have awesome vocals on all their songs and the best part about his voice is he can keep it up at their concerts and they actually sound a little bit better because they can be as loud as they want and nothing is stopping him from screamin as loud as he wants. Mikes vocals are also awesome in concert.
- Darbey , Mount Vernon, OH

peaked at #1 on the modern rock charts.
- Tim , Pittsburgh, PA

Linkin Park is great and this song is there best to date. Can't wait to hear the next album. Great song awesome lyrics.
- Chris , Victoria, TX

oh, yeah, this song is great...i couldn'ta asked for a better sound or better lyrics to it...i can definitely relate
- Ryan , Pataskala, OH

I love the video... Its my favorite track of Meteora. Chester has such an amazing voice.
- Daisy , Ikast, Denmark

This is a great song, probably one of my all time favourite songs. The sound, the lyrics, the music....LP did an awesome job with this one.
- Elise , guelph, Canada

I couldn't have said it any better than myself
- Kim , Long Valley, NJ

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