Until It's Gone
Linkin Park
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A fire needs a space to burn A breath to build a glow I've heard it said a thousand times But now I know That you don't know what you've got Oh you don't know what you've got No you don't know what you've got Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone I thought I kept you safe and sound I thought I made you strong But something made me realize That I was wrong 'Cause finding what you got sometimes Means finding it alone And I can finally see your light When I let go 'Cause you don't know what you've got Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone Until it's gone 'Cause you don't know what you've got Oh you don't know what you've got No you don't know what you've got It's your battle to be fought No you don't know what you've got 'Til it's gone 'Til it's gone 'Til it's gone
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Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon
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28 facts about this song
Composition"Until It's Gone" is a track from Linkin Park's sixth studio album, The Hunting Party.
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Release DateIt was released as the second single from their album on May 5, 2014.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song tackles the theme of not appreciating what you have until it's gone, hence the title "Until It's Gone".
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Music Genre"Until It's Gone" is classified under the genre of alternative rock, nu metal, and electropop, displaying Linkin Park's diversity in music style.
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Position in the AlbumIt is the seventh track on the album and one of the most popular songs from The Hunting Party.
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SongwritingCo-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and lead guitarist Brad Delson wrote the song in collaboration with their producer, Emile Haynie.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Linkin Park members, Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson along with their producer, Emile Haynie.
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Chart Performance"Until It's Gone" was a commercial success, reaching number 14 on the US Billboard Rock Songs chart and the top ten in the Austria, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland charts.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Joe Hahn, Linkin Park's turntablist and drummer.
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Live Performances"Until It's Gone" has been performed live by Linkin Park multiple times, making it a staple in their concert setlists.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional resonance and catchy drum beats, balanced by compelling piano and guitar riffs.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 53 seconds, making it one of Linkin Park's shorter tracks.
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Cover Versions"Until It's Gone" has been covered by various artists, highlighting its popularity beyond the fan base of Linkin Park.
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Music Service RecognitionOn Spotify, "Until It's Gone" has over 80 million streams, proving its ongoing relevance and popularity among listeners.
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Genre VariationDespite Linkin Park's roots in nu-metal, "Until It's Gone" is noted for its electronic influence, displaying the band's ability to experiment and evolve their sound.
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Album Place"Until It's Gone" by Linkin Park was included in the band's sixth studio album, "The Hunting Party."
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Release DateThe song was officially released on May 5, 2014, as the second single from the album.
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GenreThe song is identified within the genre of Alternative Rock and Nu Metal.
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Chart Performance"Until It's Gone" charted in several countries worldwide and made it to the 34th spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs in the U.S.
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Song LengthThe radio edit of this song lasts 3 minutes, 52 seconds. The album version is slightly longer, around 3 minutes, 53 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditThe band members – Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and Joe Hahn – all share credit for writing this song.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song convey a message about not understanding the worth of something until it is lost, a commonly held sentiment in much literature and music.
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Music CompositionMusically, the song is noted for its heavy use of synthesizers and atmospheric layers.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Joe Hahn, was released on June 12, 2014. It features a mixture of animation and live-action footage.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed critical reviews. Some critics enjoyed the track's melodramatic sense and emotional intensity while others thought it was less innovative than their previous work.
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Live PerformancesThe song was frequently performed during the band's live concerts in 2014 and 2015.
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TributeFollowing the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, the song has occasionally been performed as a tribute to him.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Until It's Gone" was also one of the songs included in the soundtrack for the action film, "Transformers: Age of Extinction."
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