In the End
Linkin Park
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It starts with one thing I don't know why It doesn't even matter how hard you try Keep that in mind I designed this rhyme To explain in due time All I know Time is a valuable thing Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings Watch it count down to the end of the day The clock ticks life away It's so unreal Didn't look out below Watch the time go right out the window Trying to hold on, but you didn't even know Wasted it all just to watch you go I kept everything inside And even though I tried, it all fell apart What it meant to me Will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn't even matter I had to fall To lose it all But in the end It doesn't even matter One thing, I don't know why It doesn't even matter how hard you try, Keep that in mind I designed this rhyme, To remind myself of a time when I tried so hard In spite of the way you were mocking me Acting like I was part of your property Remembering all the times you fought with me I'm surprised it got so Things aren't the way they were before You wouldn't even recognize me anymore Not that you knew me back then But it all comes back to me in the end You kept everything inside And even though I tried, it all fell apart What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn't even matter I had to fall To lose it all But in the end It doesn't even matter I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this There's only one thing you should know I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this There's only one thing you should know I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn't even matter I had to fall To lose it all But in the end It doesn't even matter
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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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28 facts about this song
Release Date"In the End" was officially released as a single on October 9, 2001.
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AlbumThe song is from Linkin Park's debut studio album, "Hybrid Theory," which was published in the year 2000.
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Chart Performance"In the End" became one of Linkin Park's most successful songs, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
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AchievementsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Video in 2002.
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Relevance"In the End" is one of Linkin Park’s most recognizable and signature songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In the End" features the band in a fantasy setting and has the band's vocalist, Chester Bennington, singing on top of a flying whale.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around the theme of irrevocable change and the failure to change, stressing on the futile efforts of changing oneself.
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Certification"In the End" was certified as a platinum single by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2005.
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PopularityAs of August 2020, the music video of "In the End" has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
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VocalistsThe song features Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda, with Bennington singing the chorus and bridge, and Shinoda rapping the verses.
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TributeAfter the death of Chester Bennington in 2017, "In the End" has often been performed live as a tribute to him by the remaining band members and fans around the world.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in 2020 on the 20th anniversary of the album "Hybrid Theory."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "In the End" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, underscoring its universal appeal.
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Songwriting"In the End" was written by all the members of Linkin Park: Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, and Mark Wakefield.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled for use in numerous other songs, such as "Numb/Encore," a collaborative song between Jay-Z and Linkin Park.
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Album Release"In the End" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as a single from their debut album, "Hybrid Theory," released in 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it became the band's first song to make the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten.
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Song GenreIt is recognized for combining elements of rock, nu-metal, and rap in one song, and it is one of Linkin Park's most well-known and popular songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In the End" features the band in a Fantasy setting. Chester Bennington (lead vocals) is seen singing atop a broken statue of a reaper-like creature.
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Recognition"In the End" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Video in 2002.
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Tragic BackgroundAfter the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in July 2017, the song gained significance. The lyrics of the song, poignant and reflective about struggles in life, resonate with many fans who were grieving Bennington's death.
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Impact"In the End" is symbolic of the Hybrid Theory era of Linkin Park and is considered one of the band's signature songs. Its crossover appeal to different music genres helped establish Linkin Park's reputation.
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Song's MessageThe song deals with themes of broken trust and the feeling of being ignored.
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Live PerformancesFollowing Chester Bennington's death, the band performed "In the End" live with audience members singing Chester's parts.
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PopularityAs of 2021, "In the End" has over 1 billion views on YouTube, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Notable CoverA memorable cover of "In the End" was performed by the Twenty One Pilots during their set at the 2019 Reading Festival as a tribute to Chester Bennington.
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Billboard RankingsApart from being number two on the Billboard Hot 100, "In the End" also ranked number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "In the end, it doesn't even matter" from the song's lyrics has become embedded in popular culture, often used as a meme, and it's widely referenced in various media.
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