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- Album
- Meteora
- Released
- 2003
- Genres
- nu metal, rap metal, rock, alternative metal
- Length
- 2:42
- Tempo
- 135 BPM
- Label
- Warner Records
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About this song
Brad Delson brought the initial guitar part for the song during Ozzfest, originally intending it to be played at around 70 beats per minute. Mike Shinoda and Brad were working on the drum tracks at 140 beats per minute, and Shinoda convinced Brad that the faster tempo worked, leading Brad to change his mind. The song was later featured on the Linkin Park and Jay-Z mashup EP Collision Course, where it was combined with Jay-Z's "Jigga What."
What it's about
The lyrics express feelings of alienation and frustration, touching on being unheard and fighting for recognition.
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Fun facts
- Samples “Tania Meets Klebb ("From Russia with Love" Soundtrack) by John Barry”.
- Sampled in 9 other songs, like “Intro (LEB:V2) by DJ Clay”.
- Covered 11 times, including “Faint by Youth Never Dies (Ft. Nick Eyra & Onlap)”.
- Written by Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon, Mr. Hahn, Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington.
- Produced by Don Gilmore, Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Mr. Hahn and Mike Shinoda.