The Catalyst
Linkin Park
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God bless us everyone We're a broken people living under loaded gun And it can't be outfought It can't be outdone It can't outmatched It can't be outrun No God bless us everyone We're a broken people living under loaded gun And it can't be outfought It can't be outdone It can't out matched It can't be outrun No And when I close my eyes tonight To symphonies of blinding light (God bless us everyone We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh) Like memories in cold decay Transmissions echoing away Far from the world of you and I Where oceans bleed into the sky God save us everyone Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? For the sins of our hand The sins of our tongue The sins of our father The sins of our young No God save us everyone Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns? For the sins of our hand The sins of our tongue The sins of our father The sins of our young No And when I close my eyes tonight To symphonies of blinding light (God save us everyone Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, oh) Like memories in cold decay Transmissions echoing away Far from the world of you and I Where oceans bleed into the sky Like memories in cold decay Transmissions echoing away Far from the world of you and I Where oceans bleed into the sky Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go Lift me up Let me go God bless us everyone We're a broken people living under loaded gun And it can't be outfought It can't be outdone It can't out matched It can't be outrun No God bless us everyone We're a broken people living under loaded gun And it can't be outfought It can't be outdone It can't out matched It can't be outrun
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Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Catalyst" was released on August 2, 2010. The song was the lead single from Linkin Park's fourth studio album, "A Thousand Suns."
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Lyrics InspirationThe song's lyrics discuss issues concerning human fears such as nuclear warfare and the end of the world, reflecting the album's theme of human fears and nightmares.
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Rock Genre"The Catalyst" features elements of electronic music and progressive rock, marking a departure from the band's earlier nu metal and alternative rock sound.
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Commercial SuccessUpon its release, the song was a commercial success. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 27, the band's highest debut on the chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave "The Catalyst" mixed reviews. Some praised its experimental nature, while others criticized it for deviating from the band's signature sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Catalyst" was directed by Linkin Park's DJ, Joe Hahn. It features abstract imagery and does not include a clear narrative or storyline.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo on Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
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Video Game Appearance"The Catalyst" is featured in the video game "Medal of Honor" and its trailer.
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Chart PerformanceBeyond the United States, "The Catalyst" experienced international success, reaching the top 20 in numerous other countries.
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Live PerformancesLinkin Park performed "The Catalyst" live for the first time on August 4, 2010. The live debut took place at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
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