Lies Greed Misery
Linkin Park
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I'ma be that nail in your coffin Sayin' that I soften I was duckin' down to reload So you can save your petty explanations I don't have the patience Before you even say it I know You let your pride and your ego Talk slick to me no That is not the way I get down And look at how you lose your composure Now let me show ya exactly how the breaking point sound I wanna see you choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery Choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery What is it you want me to tell ya? I'm not the failure I would rather live and let be But you can't make the right kinda threat to Push me to let you No, you can't intimidate me You disrespect me so clearly Now you better hear me That is not the way it goes down You did it to yourself and it's over Now let me show ya exactly how the breaking point sounds I wanna see you choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery Choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery I wanna see you choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery Choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself You did it to yourself I wanna see you choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery Choke on your lies Swallow up your greed Suffer all alone in your misery
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Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Lies Greed Misery" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park. It is the fourth track from their fifth studio album, "Living Things" which was released in 2012.
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Musical StyleThis song incorporates elements from dubstep and electronic music, showcasing Linkin Park's evolving sound that strayed from their earlier nu-metal and alternative rock genres.
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ContributionAll six members of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, and Rob Bourdon, contributed to the writing of the song.
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Song LyricsThe song is known for its explicit and angry lyrics, detailing feelings of betrayal, resentment, and frustration.
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Featured Promotion"Lies Greed Misery" was featured in the trailer for the 2012 video game, "Medal of Honor: Warfighter," enhancing its popularity among video game enthusiasts.
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Critic ReceptionCritically, the song received mixed responses, with some praising Linkin Park’s experimentation with different music styles, while others criticized its aggressive and abrasive nature.
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Live PerformancesDespite its aggressive and cathartic nature, "Lies Greed Misery" was rarely performed live by the band during their concerts.
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Song MeaningAccording to band member Mike Shinoda, the song is about a person getting pleasure from someone else's pain, which was a controversial theme amongst fans and critics.
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Song DurationWith a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 27 seconds, "Lies Greed Misery" is one of the shortest songs in the "Living Things" album.
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Shinoda’s Rap SectionsThis song contains two rap verses by Shinoda, a member known for his vocal versatility, displaying his rap skills that contribute to Linkin Park’s unique sound.
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