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- Album
- Meteora
- Released
- 2003
- Genres
- nu metal, rap metal, rock, alternative metal
- Length
- 3:08
- Tempo
- 110 BPM
- Label
- Warner Records
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About this song
Written just a week before the band entered the studio, the song became a defining moment for Linkin Park. Mike Shinoda said in a 2003 interview that it sums up the Meteora record and is easily recognizable as the band's sound. It topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for 12 weeks and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA.
What it's about
The song tells the story of someone who feels unable to live up to the expectations of parents or authority figures and would rather forge their own path. Its music video, filmed in Prague, follows a young outcast artist dealing with isolation and hopelessness.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 48 other songs, like “SpellNumb by CODE80”.
- Covered 52 times, including “Numb by Our Last Night”.
- Written by Mr. Hahn, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington.
- Produced by Don Gilmore, Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Mr. Hahn and Mike Shinoda.
- Recorded at NRG Recording Studios (North Hollywood.