Shadow of the Day
Linkin Park
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I close both locks below the window I close both blinds and turn away Sometimes solutions aren't so simple Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh And the sun will set for you The sun will set for you And the shadow of the day Will embrace the world in gray And the sun will set for you In cards and flowers on your window Your friends all plead for you to stay Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple Sometimes goodbye's the only way, oh And the sun will set for you The sun will set for you And the shadow of the day Will embrace the world in gray And the sun will set for you And the shadow of the day Will embrace the world in gray And the sun will set for you And the shadow of the day Will embrace the world in gray And the sun will set for you
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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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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Shadow of the Day" was created by the popular American rock band, Linkin Park. The song was featured on the band's third studio album, "Minutes to Midnight."
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Chart PerformanceIt was released as a single in 2007 and made it to the 15th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 1 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoIts music video was filmed in Los Angeles in September 2007 and directed by Joe Hahn, Linkin Park's band member. The video parallels scenes of civil unrest and chaos with Chester Bennington walking through it all, untouched.
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Song CompositionKnown for their nu-metal and rap-rock style, Linkin Park explored new musical territories with this song. The track was written by all band members and features a relatively softer, electronic-rock sound.
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Awards and Recognition"Shadow of the Day" won Best Rock Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The song became popular globally, reaching the top 10 chart list in several countries, including Australia, Finland, and Germany.
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Tragic SignificanceAfter the untimely death of Chester Bennington, the band's lead vocalist, in July 2017, the song took on an eerie significance for fans as many perceived the lyrics to foreshadow his passing.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Shadow of the Day" deal with saying goodbye and accepting the inevitability of change.
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Random FactDuring the recording process, the band decided to build the song around a drum loop from an Apple laptop, which was a first for them.
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Live PerformancesLinkin Park performed "Shadow of the Day" at their memorial concert for Chester Bennington. They also played this song at the 2008 Grammys.
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Celebrity RecognitionNoted artist Miley Cyrus has mentioned "Shadow of the Day" as one of her favorite songs to cover. She did an emotionally charged rendition of it during her 2019 MTV Unplugged performance.
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Album SuccessThe album "Minutes to Midnight," which features "Shadow of the Day," sold around 20 million copies worldwide, making it a commercial success for Linkin Park.
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