Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
A y' ready?
Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cookin raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Now what the hell are you waitin for
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, nigga make some noise
Get em Jay
Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Yeah hearin me rap is like hearin G. Rap in his prime
I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Back to take over the globe, now break bread
I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Out the country but the blueberry still connect
On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
But when you Young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Grand openin, grand closin
God damn your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Who you gon' find doper than him with no pen
Just draw off inspiration
Soon you gon' see you can't replace him
With cheap imitations for DESE GENERATIONS
Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cookin raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Now what the hell are you waitin for
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, nigga make some noise
What the hell are you waiting for
Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearin the 4-5
It ain't to play games witchu
It's to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you I'm blowin you to smithereeens
Cocksucker take one for your team
And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales, to sold out concerts
So muh'fucker if you want this encore
I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
I've become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
I've become so numb
Can I get an encore, do you want more (more...)
I've become so numb
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
One last time I need y'all to roar
About This Song
"Numb" is a visceral exploration of emotional disconnection and the suffocating weight of others' expectations, capturing the psychological toll of constantly trying to meet impossible standards. The song delves into themes of identity erasure, where the protagonist has become so worn down by external pressures that they've lost touch with their authentic self, leading to a state of emotional numbness as a defense mechanism. Lyrically, it examines the toxic dynamic of relationships-whether familial, romantic, or societal-where one person's constant disappointment and criticism gradually strips away the other's sense of self-worth and emotional responsiveness. Musically, the track exemplifies Linkin Park's signature nu-metal sound, blending Chester Bennington's anguished vocals with Mike Shinoda's rap verses over heavy, distorted guitars and electronic elements that create a claustrophobic atmosphere matching the song's emotional content. The production builds tension through quiet verses that explode into cathartic, screaming choruses, mirroring the internal pressure cooker of suppressed emotions finally bursting forth. The song resonated deeply with listeners, particularly young people, because it articulated the universal experience of feeling trapped by others' expectations while losing oneself in the process. Its success stemmed from its raw honesty about depression, anxiety, and the desperate desire to break free from suffocating relationships or circumstances. "Numb" became one of Linkin Park's most enduring hits because it gave voice to feelings many people experienced but struggled to express, serving as both a cry for help and an anthem of defiant self-recognition.
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