In the End

Linkin Park

About In the End

"In the End" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It is the eighth track on their debut album Hybrid Theory (2000) and was released as the album's final single. "In the End" is one of Linkin Park's most recognizable and signature songs. It is the most played song in all of the band's live performances, with "One Step Closer" coming in close second."In the End" received positive reviews by music critics, with most reviewers complimenting the song's signature piano riff, as well as noting rapper Mike Shinoda's vocal prominence in the song. "In the End" also achieved mainstream popularity, and was a commercial success upon release. The song reached the top ten on numerous worldwide music charts and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, the band's highest peak on the chart, as well as their first song that peaked within the top 40. It also reached number one on the Z100 top 100 songs of 2002 countdown. This song also ranked at number 121 in Blender magazine's The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born. The song is Billboard's second most played rock song of the decade. It was also remixed on Reanimation as "Enth E ND". The music video of the song, directed by Nathan Cox and the band's turntablist Joe Hahn, featured the band in a fantasy setting. 


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2013
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It starts with one thing 
I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try 
Keep that in mind 
I designed this rhyme
To explain in due time
All I know
Time is a valuable thing
Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
Watch it count down to the end of the day
The clock ticks life away

It's so unreal
Didn't look out below
Watch the time go right out the window
Trying to hold on, but you didn't even know
Wasted it all just to watch you go
I kept everything inside 
And even though I tried, it all fell apart
What it meant to me 
Will eventually be a memory of a time when

I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
 
One thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try, 
Keep that in mind 
I designed this rhyme, 
To remind myself of a time when
I tried so hard
In spite of the way you were mocking me
Acting like I was part of your property
Remembering all the times you fought with me
I'm surprised it got so
Things aren't the way they were before
You wouldn't even recognize me anymore
Not that you knew me back then
But it all comes back to me in the end
You kept everything inside 
And even though I tried, it all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when

I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter

I've put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this
There's only one thing you should know 
I've put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this
There's only one thing you should know 

I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter

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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, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

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28 facts about this song

Release Date
"In the End" was officially released as a single on October 9, 2001.
Album
The song is from Linkin Park's debut studio album, "Hybrid Theory," which was published in the year 2000.
Chart Performance
"In the End" became one of Linkin Park's most successful songs, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Achievements
The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Video in 2002.
Relevance
"In the End" is one of Linkin Park’s most recognizable and signature songs.
Music Video
The music video for "In the End" features the band in a fantasy setting and has the band's vocalist, Chester Bennington, singing on top of a flying whale.
Song Theme
The song revolves around the theme of irrevocable change and the failure to change, stressing on the futile efforts of changing oneself.
Certification
"In the End" was certified as a platinum single by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2005.
Popularity
As of August 2020, the music video of "In the End" has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
Vocalists
The song features Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda, with Bennington singing the chorus and bridge, and Shinoda rapping the verses.
Tribute
After the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, "In the End" has often been performed live as a tribute to him by the remaining band members and fans around the world.
Re-Release
The song was re-released in 2020 on the 20th anniversary of the album "Hybrid Theory."
Cover Versions
Over the years, "In the End" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, underscoring its universal appeal.
Songwriting
"In the End" was written by all the members of Linkin Park: Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, and Mark Wakefield.
Sampling
The song has been sampled for use in numerous other songs, such as "Numb/Encore," a collaborative song between Jay-Z and Linkin Park.
Album Release
"In the End" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as a single from their debut album, "Hybrid Theory," released in 2000.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it became the band's first song to make the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten.
Song Genre
It is recognized for combining elements of rock, nu-metal, and rap in one song, and it is one of Linkin Park's most well-known and popular songs.
Music Video
The music video for "In the End" features the band in a Fantasy setting. Chester Bennington (lead vocals) is seen singing atop a broken statue of a reaper-like creature.
Recognition
"In the End" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Video in 2002.
Tragic Background
After the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in July 2017, the song gained significance. The lyrics of the song, poignant and reflective about struggles in life, resonate with many fans who were grieving Bennington's death.
Impact
"In the End" is symbolic of the Hybrid Theory era of Linkin Park and is considered one of the band's signature songs. Its crossover appeal to different music genres helped establish Linkin Park's reputation.
Song's Message
The song deals with themes of broken trust and the feeling of being ignored.
Live Performances
Following Chester Bennington's death, the band performed "In the End" live with audience members singing Chester's parts.
Popularity
As of 2021, "In the End" has over 1 billion views on YouTube, reflecting its enduring popularity.
Notable Cover
A memorable cover of "In the End" was performed by the Twenty One Pilots during their set at the 2019 Reading Festival as a tribute to Chester Bennington.
Billboard Rankings
Apart from being number two on the Billboard Hot 100, "In the End" also ranked number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "In the end, it doesn't even matter" from the song's lyrics has become embedded in popular culture, often used as a meme, and it's widely referenced in various media.

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