Points of Authority

Linkin Park

About Points of Authority

"Points of Authority" is a song by Linkin Park as the fourth track taken from their first studio album, Hybrid Theory. Mike Shinoda's verses originally had different lyrics, and Chester Bennington's parts became no different from the Hybrid Theory version. The song was released in 2001 as a promo release. The song's remix "Pts. OF. Athrty" was released as the only single taken from remix album Reanimation (2002) while another remix, by The Crystal Method, was released on LP Underground 2. 0. The song is one from the seven Linkin Park's songs that appeared in the mash-up EP Collision Course with American rapper Jay-Z. If the Linkin Park package is downloaded on DJ Hero 2, then players (as DJs) can play with a scratched version of "Pts. OF. Athrty". The song was used in the 2000 Adam Sandler film Little Nicky. 


Year:
2000
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Forfeit the game
Before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame
And puts your name to shame
Cover up your face
You can't run the race
The pace is too fast
You just won't last

You love the way I look at you
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride is broken

You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

You love the things I say I'll do
The way I'll hurt myself again just to get back at you
You take away when I give in
My life, my pride is broken

You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

Forfeit the game
Before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame
And puts your name to shame
Cover up your face
You can't run the race
The pace is too fast
You just won't last
Forfeit the game
Before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame
And puts your name to shame
Cover up your face
You can't run the race
The pace is too fast
You just won't last

You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

You like to think you're never wrong
(Forfeit the game) (you live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(Forfeit the game) (you live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(Forfeit the game) (you live what you've learned)
You want to share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)

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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 Charles Bennington, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. G. Bourdon

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre
The song 'Points of Authority' falls under the genre of nu-metal and rap rock. This is typical of many Linkin Park songs.
Album
It is from their debut album 'Hybrid Theory', released in 2000.
Remix
The song was later remixed by Jay Gordon for 'Reanimation' - a remix album by Linkin Park, released in 2002.
Music Video
The unique, computer-animated science fiction-themed music video for 'Points of Authority' was directed by Joe "Mr. Hahn" Hahn, one of the band members.
Live Performance
'Points of Authority' is a staple of the band's live performances, demonstrating their energetic stage presence and trademark mix of heavy rock and rap.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of the song deal with themes of betrayal and regret. Lead singer Chester Bennington has mentioned in interviews that the song, like many others on the album, were inspired by experiences from his own life.
Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, 'Points of Authority' was still greatly successful, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Background
Before the formation of Linkin Park, 'Points of Authority' was known as a demo song titled 'Oh no' by the band's previous incarnation, Xero.
Song Length
The song has an approximate length of 3 minutes and 20 seconds, making it one of the shorter yet impactful tracks on the 'Hybrid Theory' album.
Cover Version
'Points of Authority' received a cover version by the Vitamin String Quartet in their album 'Geek Wedding Collection'.
Ranking
In the official UK Rock and Metal Chart, 'Points of Authority' placed at number thirty.

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