Burn It Down

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About Burn It Down

"Burn It Down" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song was released to radio stations, as well as a digital download, on April 16, 2012, as the lead single from their fifth studio album Living Things. The song was written by the band and produced by co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, who co-produced the band's studio albums Minutes to Midnight (2007) and A Thousand Suns (2010). A music video for the song was directed by Linkin Park turntablist Joe Hahn. As of February 13, 2013, "Burn It Down" had sold over one million copies in the United States, making it their eighth single to be certified gold by the RIAA. 


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2012
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The cycle repeated
As explosions broke in the sky
All that I needed
Was the one thing I couldn't find
And you were there at the turn
Waiting to let me know

We're building it up
To break it back down
We're building it up
To burn it down
We can't wait
To burn it to the ground

The colors conflicted
As the flames, climbed into the clouds
I wanted to fix this
But couldn't stop from tearing it down
And you were there at the turn
Caught in the burning glow
And I was there at the turn
Waiting to let you know

We're building it up
To break it back down
We're building it up
To burn it down
We can't wait
To burn it to the ground

You told me yes
You held me high
And I believed when you told that lie
I played soldier, you played king
And struck me down, when I kissed that ring
You lost that right, to hold that crown
I built you up, but you let me down
So when you fall, I'll take my turn
And fan the flames
As your blazes burn

And you were there at the turn
Waiting to let me know

We're building it up
To break it back down
We're building it up
To burn it down
We can't wait
To burn it to the ground

When you fall, I'll take my turn
And fan the flames
As your blazes burn

We can't wait
To burn it to the ground

When you fall, I'll take my turn
And fan the flames
As your blazes burn

We can't wait
To burn it to the ground

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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: CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRAD DELSON, MIKE SHINODA, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Burn It Down" was released as the lead single for Linkin Park's fifth studio album, "Living Things" in 2012.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics focus on the cyclic nature of human behavior, emphasizing how growth often requires destruction.
Chart Performance
"Burn It Down" peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
Awards & Recognition
In 2013, "Burn It Down" won the award for 'Best Rock Video' at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Joe Hahn, the band's turntablist. The visuals illustrate a woman in a space suit disintegrating into particles, reflecting the song's theme of destruction and revival.
Concert Familiarity
The song has since become a staple of Linkin Park's live performances.
Sales and Certifications
It achieved platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over 1 million sales in the United States.
Collaborative Writing
All six band members specifically Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Chester Bennington received songwriting credits for "Burn It Down."
Genre
"Burn It Down" maintains Linkin Park's genre-mixed style, combining elements of electronic rock and synth-pop.
Global Success
The song reached the Top 10 charts in over twelve countries worldwide including the United Kingdom and Germany.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Burn It Down," heralding it as a return to form for Linkin Park.
Influence and Impact
Even after its release, "Burn It Down" remains one of Linkin Park's most popular songs, illustrating the band's legacy within the rock genre.

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