Final Masquerade

Linkin Park

About Final Masquerade

"Final Masquerade" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song was originally recorded by the band for their sixth studio album, The Hunting Party, where it appears as the eleventh track on the album and serves as the fifth and final single. The song premiered on MTV on June 8, 2014. The song was produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, and co-produced by Emile Haynie. An acoustic version of the song was released for digital download on February 19, 2015.


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2014
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Tearing me apart
With words you wouldn't say
Suddenly tomorrow's
Moment washed away
'Cause I don't have a reason
And you don't have the time
We both keep on waiting
For something we won't find

The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade

All I ever wanted
Secrets that you keep
All you ever wanted
The truth I couldn't speak
'Cause I can't see forgiveness
And you can't see the crime
And we both keep on waiting
For what we left behind

The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade

Final masquerade
Standing at the end of the final masquerade

The light on the horizon
Was brighter yesterday
Shadows floating over
Skies begin to fade
You said it was forever
But then it slipped away
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade
Standing at the end of
The final masquerade

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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, EMILE HAYNIE, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON

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7 facts about this song

Release and Composition
"Final Masquerade" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. - The song was created by the band for their sixth studio album, "The Hunting Party," which was released in 2014.
Chart Performance
It reached number 9 on the UK rock chart. - In the United States, it was rated at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
Music Video
The official music video for "Final Masquerade" premiered on MTV on July 30, 2014. - The video was directed by Mark Pellington who worked with the band on their video for "Iridescent" as well.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Final Masquerade" was released on September 19, 2014. - The acoustic version showcases the song in a completely different light, featuring Chester Bennington's powerful vocals with more emphasis on piano and acoustic guitar.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its classic Linkin Park style, mixing alternative rock with an electronic beat. - It also symbolizes a return to the heavier rock sound of the band's earlier albums, after exploring more electronic and pop music in their previous two albums.
Critical Reception
"Final Masquerade" was generally well-received by music critics, praising the band's return to a more rock-oriented sound. - It was referred to by many as one of the stand-out tracks from "The Hunting Party" album.
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics are about a failing relationship and the pain and regret that come with it. - They also convey a sense of desperation and melancholy, fitting with the band's characteristic introspective and heartfelt writing.

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