New Divide

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About New Divide

"New Divide" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song is released as a single and was recorded specifically for Michael Bay's film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The song serves as the film's main theme, and was released as a single on May 18, 2009. It received positive reviews from professional critics and remains one of the most critically acclaimed songs of Linkin Park's discography. It is one of the few songs to top the US Rock Songs, Alternative Songs and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks at the same time. Though the song is a non-album single, it is one of the band's highest charting songs, peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its working title was "Megatron". 


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2009
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I remember black skies
The lightning all around me
I remember each flash
As time began to blur
Like a startling sign
That fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve

So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide

There was nothing inside
The memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
The ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
Between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve

So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Across this new divide

In every loss in every lie
In every truth that you deny
And each regret and each goodbye
Was a mistake too great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve

So give me reason
To prove me wrong
To wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
The distance in your eyes
Give me reason
To fill this hole
Connect this space between
Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Across this new divide

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"New Divide" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song is the band's first single after their famous album "Minutes to Midnight" in 2007.
Involvements in Films
The song was released as the main theme for the 2009 sci-fi action film "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". This is the second time Linkin Park's song featured in a Transformers movie, the first one was "What I've Done" in the first Transformers movie.
Production & Recording
It was recorded in a makeshift studio at Mike Shinoda's home and in Studio X in Los Angeles, California. It was produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, just like the rest of Linkin Park's albums from "Minutes to Midnight" onwards.
Chart Performance
"New Divide" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number six, making it the band's highest debut on the chart. It also became their third number-one hit on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "New Divide" was directed by Joe Hahn, the band's DJ. It features scenes from the movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" along with the band playing in a desert.
Song Composition
"New Divide" is a synth-driven rock song. It starts with a synthesized intro followed by a two-note guitar line, and then slowly introduces drums and vocals.
Critical Acclaim
The song received critical acclaim from music critics, with some calling it one of Linkin Park's best songs. It's noted for its catchy chorus and powerful vocals by lead singer Chester Bennington.
Remixes and Covers
This song has been covered and remixed by numerous artists and bands, showing its influence and popularity in the music industry.
Live Performances
"New Divide" has been a staple in Linkin Park's live shows since its release. The band played the song live for the first time at the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen premiere in Tokyo, Japan.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for "Best Original Song" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards in 2009.

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