Shadow of the Day

Linkin Park

About Shadow of the Day

"Shadow of the Day" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park. The song was released as the third single from their third studio album Minutes to Midnight, on October 16, 2007. The first public performance of Shadow of the Day was during the Projekt Revolution tour in Auburn, Washington, on July 25, 2007. On September 4, 2012, "Shadow of the Day", along with "Breaking the Habit", "New Divide", and "Burn It Down", was released in the "Linkin Park Pack 02" as downloadable content for the music rhythm video game, Rock Band 3.  


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I close both locks below the window
I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh

And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you

In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh

And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you

And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you

And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in gray
And the sun will set for you

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Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries. Their following studio album Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium.Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. The band was recently voted as the greatest band of 2000's in a the Bracket Madness poll on VH1. more »

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Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Shadow of the Day" was created by the popular American rock band, Linkin Park. The song was featured on the band's third studio album, "Minutes to Midnight."
Chart Performance
It was released as a single in 2007 and made it to the 15th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 1 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
Music Video
Its music video was filmed in Los Angeles in September 2007 and directed by Joe Hahn, Linkin Park's band member. The video parallels scenes of civil unrest and chaos with Chester Bennington walking through it all, untouched.
Song Composition
Known for their nu-metal and rap-rock style, Linkin Park explored new musical territories with this song. The track was written by all band members and features a relatively softer, electronic-rock sound.
Awards and Recognition
"Shadow of the Day" won Best Rock Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The song became popular globally, reaching the top 10 chart list in several countries, including Australia, Finland, and Germany.
Tragic Significance
After the untimely death of Chester Bennington, the band's lead vocalist, in July 2017, the song took on an eerie significance for fans as many perceived the lyrics to foreshadow his passing.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Shadow of the Day" deal with saying goodbye and accepting the inevitability of change.
Random Fact
During the recording process, the band decided to build the song around a drum loop from an Apple laptop, which was a first for them.
Live Performances
Linkin Park performed "Shadow of the Day" at their memorial concert for Chester Bennington. They also played this song at the 2008 Grammys.
Celebrity Recognition
Noted artist Miley Cyrus has mentioned "Shadow of the Day" as one of her favorite songs to cover. She did an emotionally charged rendition of it during her 2019 MTV Unplugged performance.
Album Success
The album "Minutes to Midnight," which features "Shadow of the Day," sold around 20 million copies worldwide, making it a commercial success for Linkin Park.

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