Powerless

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About Powerless

"Powerless" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song was written by the band and produced by co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin. Its working title was "Tinfoil", which instead ended up serving as the intro to the song. It was released on iTunes as a digital single from the soundtrack of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on October 31, 2012, in Japan. The song was also released as a single worldwide through the official website of the band. The song was released as the third single from the album Living Things. The release included the "Powerless" artwork and featured just the one track. 


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2012
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You hid your skeletons when I had shown you mine
You woke the devil that I thought you'd left behind
I saw the evidence, the crimson soaking through
Ten thousand promises, ten thousand ways to lose

And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless

I watched you fall apart and chased you to the end
I'm left with emptiness that words can not defend
You'll never know what I became because of you
Ten thousand promises, ten thousand ways to lose

And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless

And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless

Powerless
Powerless
Powerless

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Powerless" is the twelfth and final song on American rock band Linkin Park's fifth studio album, "Living Things."
Release Details
The album "Living Things" was released on June 20, 2012. Despite not being released as a single, "Powerless" has gained a strong following among fans.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Powerless" is 3:44 minutes.
Genre Categorization
Although Linkin Park is known for their nu-metal and rap rock style, "Powerless" is generally classified under the alternative rock genre.
Band Contribution
All six members of the band, Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, and Rob Bourdon, contributed to the making of the song.
Film Soundtrack
"Powerless" was featured in the end credits of the 2012 film "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."
Song Theme
The song reportedly deals with feelings of regret and desires to fix mistakes from the past.
Song Promotion
The band promoted "Powerless" by releasing a promotional video for the song featuring scenes from "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."
Critical Reception
The song was praised by critics for its emotional content and Chester Bennington's powerful vocals.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Powerless" has rarely been performed live, making it a special treat for fans when it is included in a set list.
Interesting Fact
An alternate version of "Powerless," titled "Powerless (Enferno Remix)," appears on the band's second remix album, "Recharged."
Inspirational Message
Linkin Park often infuses their music with messages of hope amidst struggle. "Powerless" embodies this trait by portraying a journey from feelings of regret and helplessness to a determination to overcome and rise again.
Persistence of Popularity
Even years after its release, the song continues to resonate with fans and frequently appears on "best of" lists of Linkin Park's discography.

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