Numb
Ameritz - Tributes, Linkin Park
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I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface I don't know what you're expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you Can't you see that you're smothering me? Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control 'Cause everything that you thought I would be Has fallen apart right in front of you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow And every second I waste is more than I can take! I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you And I know I may end up failing too But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be
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10 facts about this song
Album History"Numb" is the last song on Linkin Park's second album, "Meteora," released in 2003.
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Song PopularityIt was one of the band's most successful songs, topping the 'Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks' chart for over 12 weeks.
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Official VideoThe official music video was shot in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The video has over 1 billion views on YouTube, a testament to the song's enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesLinkin Park performed "Numb" at every one of their concerts since the song's release until the death of their lead singer, Chester Bennington, in 2017.
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Mashup SuccessLinkin Park collaborated with rapper Jay-Z to release a mashup of "Numb" and Jay-Z's "Encore." This version caught massive success and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2006.
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Song Theme"Numb" discusses feelings of being misunderstood, not fitting in, and the pressures to meet certain societal or parental expectations.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song's introspective lyrics and memorable melody, as well as Chester Bennington's intense, emotional vocal performance.
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Chart Performance"Numb" reached the top spots in several international music charts, including in Germany and Greece. It also cracked the top 20 in the United Kingdom.
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Multi-Platinum StatusIn 2017, "Numb" was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying over 2 million units sold.
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Tribute to ChesterAfter Chester Bennington's tragic death, fans around the world flocked to the song, making "Numb" re-enter the Billboard Hot 100.
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