Keys to the Kingdom
Linkin Park
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No control No surprise Throw the keys to the kingdom down there Down in my eye I'm my own casualty I f*ck up everything I see Fighting in futility It's our final war Tell me what's worth fighting for When we know there's nothing more Take the hand or fist Just to sell ourselves for this The path we least resist No control No surprise Throw the keys to the kingdom down there Down in my eye I'm my own casualty I f*ck up everything I see Fighting in futility Uh, I give you what you came for This is not the same though Got a different method But I still can bring the pain so Not all give the same though I got daddy's same flow I am sock in catch you never really in my range though Yes I'm half anglo, half huapango On primetime, I'ma let that bass bang though All you fucking lames go Yelling out the names though Careful what you shoot, cause you might hit what you came for (Careful what you shoot, cause you might hit what you came for) No control No surprise Throw the keys to the kingdom down there Down in my eye I'm my own casualty I f*ck up everything I see Fighting in futility No control No surprise Throw the keys to the kingdom down there Down in my eye I'm my own casualty
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Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHARLES CHESTER BENNINGTON, JOSEPH HAHN, KENJI MICHAEL SHINODA, MICHAEL DAVID FARRELL, ROBERT G BOURDON
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"Keys to the Kingdom" is a song from American rock band Linkin Park's sixth studio album, "The Hunting Party," which was released in the year 2014.
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Vocal BlendThe song features the unique vocal blend of Chester Bennington's passionate screams and Mike Shinoda's raps, showcasing the contrast between the two main vocalists of the band.
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Song Length"Keys to the Kingdom" is the opening track of the album and it is around 3 minutes and 38 seconds long. The track starts with a heavy guitar riff followed by the distinctive screams of Chester Bennington.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its aggressive and raw sound, a deviation from the band’s earlier more electronic and experimental sound, returning to a more rock or metal oriented sound that characterized their early albums.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "Keys to the Kingdom" are said to reflect the struggles and pressures the band faced in the music industry, and their persistence to remain authentic in their musical style.
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Critical Response"Keys to the Kingdom" earned mostly positive reviews from music critics, some preferring its high energy and hard-rock sound over the band's previous, more electronic efforts.
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Unique CharacteristicThe song is unique as it starts with a brief child’s voice recording, a rare occurrence in Linkin Park’s discography.
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ProductionThe track, along with the whole "The Hunting Party" album, was produced by both Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, marking a departure from their prior albums that were produced by Rick Rubin.
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Writing TeamThe songwriting credits for “Keys To The Kingdom” go to all six members of Linkin Park - Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, David Farrell, Joe Hahn, and Mike Shinoda.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among fans, "Keys to the Kingdom" has never been performed live by the band.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter the tragic demise of Chester Bennington, "Keys to the Kingdom" gained renewed attention and appreciation from fans as a powerful showcase of Chester's vocal prowess.
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