One Step Closer

Linkin Park

About One Step Closer

"One Step Closer" is the debut single by the American nu metal band Linkin Park. It was released as the first single and second track of their debut album, Hybrid Theory. The song was featured in the 2008 music video games Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades, and the soundtrack to the 2000 film Dracula 2000 in the end credits. A remixed version of the song entitled "1Stp Klosr" was featured on Linkin Park's remix album, Reanimation. The remix features Johnathan Davis, the lead singer of nu metal band Korn. This song was merged with another song off Hybrid Theory, "Points of Authority" and "99 Problems" by Jay-Z on the EP Collision Course. 


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I cannot take this anymore
I'm saying everything I've said before
All these words they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Less I hear the less you'll say
But you'll find that out anyway
Just like before

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break

I find the answers aren't so clear
Wish I could find a way to disappear
All these thoughts they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Nothing seems to go away
Over and over again
Just like before

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to, break

Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up when I'm talking to you
Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up, I'm about to break!

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
'Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to, break

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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Fact
"One Step Closer" was released as the first single from Linkin Park's debut album, Hybrid Theory, in September 2000.
Chart Performance
The song achieved great success by reaching No. 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Fame
"One Step Closer's" music video, directed by Gregory Dark, is known for its distinctive visual, filmed in a cavernous tunnel.
Lyrics Creation
The song was reportedly written out of frustration; co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda and lead vocalist Chester Bennington were getting annoyed with the lack of progress during the album recording, and so the song's famous refrain “Shut up when I’m talking to you!” was born.
Live Performances
Linkin Park often performed "One Step Closer" as the closing song to their concerts.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by various artists including Richard Cheese and Motionless In White.
Song Collaboration
The live version of "One Step Closer" features Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn.
Grammy Nominated
The song helped launch the band into mainstream rock and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002.
Remix Version
A remix called "1Stp Klosr" was included on the 2002 remix album "Reanimation."
Dedication
After the untimely death of Chester Bennington, the song regularly served as a point of dedication to him during live performances by other artists.
Genre Specification
"One Step Closer" is known for its mix of nu metal and rap metal genre, representative of Linkin Park's breakthrough sound.
Ongoing Popularity
Despite being one of the band's earliest releases, "One Step Closer" remains one of Linkin Park's most popular songs even in the present day.

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