Keys to the Kingdom

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About Keys to the Kingdom

"Keys to the Kingdom" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park from their sixth studio album, The Hunting Party. It is the album's opening track, and has entered the UK Rock chart at number 33, although it was not released as a single. The song was written by the band and produced by co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and lead guitarist Brad Delson.


Year:
2014
3:38
236 
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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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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, 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.
Vocal Blend
The 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.
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.
Musical Style
The 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.
Lyric Theme
The 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.
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.
Unique Characteristic
The song is unique as it starts with a brief child’s voice recording, a rare occurrence in Linkin Park’s discography.
Production
The 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.
Writing Team
The 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.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity among fans, "Keys to the Kingdom" has never been performed live by the band.
Posthumous Recognition
After 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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