BURN IT DOWN

About this song

"Burn It Down" is a song by Linkin Park, released to radio stations and as a digital download on April 16, 2012. It was the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, Living Things. The band wrote the song, and it was produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin.

What it's about

Mike Shinoda has said the song draws on his own personal story and that of another person, along with pop culture, such as how public figures can be built up and then attacked over rumors. He noted that the band has experienced this themselves.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Nightmare by FXNN”.
• Covered 5 times, including “Burn It Down by 8-Bit Arcade”.
• Written by Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Mr. Hahn and Rob Bourdon.
• Produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda.
• Recorded at NRG Recording Studios.