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Yo, yo, yo
Why does it feel like night today?
Something inside's not right today
Why am I so uptight today?
Paranoia's all I got left
I don't know what stressed me first
Or how the pressure was fed
But I know just what it feels like
To have a voice in the back of my head
It's like a face that I hold inside
A face that awakes when I close my eyes
A face that watches every time they lie
A face that laughs every time they fall
(And watches everything)
So I know that when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is here in me, right underneath my skin
It's like I'm paranoid, looking over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
I know I've got a face in me
Points out all my mistakes to me
You've got a face on the inside too
Your paranoia's probably worse
I don't know what set me off first
But I know what I can't stand
Everybody acts like the fact of the matter is
I can't add up to what you can
But everybody has a face that they hold inside
A face that awakes when they close their eyes
A face that watches every time they lie
A face that laughs every time they fall
(And watches everything)
So you know that when it's time to sink or swim
That the face inside is watching you too, right inside your skin
It's like I'm paranoid, looking over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath the skin
It's like I'm paranoid, looking over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The face inside is right beneath your skin
The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me
The sun goes down, no, wait
I feel the light betray me
(The sun) it's like I'm paranoid, looking over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath your skin (I feel the light betray me)
(The sun) it's like I'm paranoid, looking over my back
It's like a whirlwind inside of my head
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like I can't stop what I'm hearing within
It's like the face inside is right beneath my skin
About This Song
"Papercut" is a visceral exploration of internal anxiety and self-doubt, depicting the torment of having a critical inner voice that constantly judges and undermines one's actions. The song's lyrics delve into themes of paranoia, mental pressure, and the feeling of being watched by an internal critic that "laughs every time I fall," capturing the exhausting cycle of negative self-talk. Musically, it blends heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements and combines Chester Bennington's melodic vocals with Mike Shinoda's rap verses, creating Linkin Park's signature nu-metal sound that perfectly mirrors the song's emotional turbulence. The track's raw honesty about mental health struggles and its innovative fusion of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music helped establish it as a defining song of early 2000s alternative rock. "Papercut" resonated deeply with listeners facing similar internal battles, making it both a commercial success and an anthem for those dealing with anxiety and self-criticism.
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