Points of Authority
Linkin Park
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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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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
GenreThe song 'Points of Authority' falls under the genre of nu-metal and rap rock. This is typical of many Linkin Park songs.
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AlbumIt is from their debut album 'Hybrid Theory', released in 2000.
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RemixThe song was later remixed by Jay Gordon for 'Reanimation' - a remix album by Linkin Park, released in 2002.
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Music VideoThe unique, computer-animated science fiction-themed music video for 'Points of Authority' was directed by Joe "Mr. Hahn" Hahn, one of the band members.
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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.
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Lyric ThemeThe 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.
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PopularityDespite 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.
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BackgroundBefore the formation of Linkin Park, 'Points of Authority' was known as a demo song titled 'Oh no' by the band's previous incarnation, Xero.
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Song LengthThe 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.
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Cover Version'Points of Authority' received a cover version by the Vitamin String Quartet in their album 'Geek Wedding Collection'.
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RankingIn the official UK Rock and Metal Chart, 'Points of Authority' placed at number thirty.
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