Burn It Down
Linkin Park
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The cycle repeated As explosions broke in the sky All that I needed Was the one thing I couldn't find And you were there at the turn Waiting to let me know We're building it up To break it back down We're building it up To burn it down We can't wait To burn it to the ground The colors conflicted As the flames, climbed into the clouds I wanted to fix this But couldn't stop from tearing it down And you were there at the turn Caught in the burning glow And I was there at the turn Waiting to let you know We're building it up To break it back down We're building it up To burn it down We can't wait To burn it to the ground You told me yes You held me high And I believed when you told that lie I played soldier, you played king And struck me down, when I kissed that ring You lost that right, to hold that crown I built you up, but you let me down So when you fall, I'll take my turn And fan the flames As your blazes burn And you were there at the turn Waiting to let me know We're building it up To break it back down We're building it up To burn it down We can't wait To burn it to the ground When you fall, I'll take my turn And fan the flames As your blazes burn We can't wait To burn it to the ground When you fall, I'll take my turn And fan the flames As your blazes burn We can't wait To burn it to the ground
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Written by: CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRAD DELSON, MIKE SHINODA, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Burn It Down" was released as the lead single for Linkin Park's fifth studio album, "Living Things" in 2012.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics focus on the cyclic nature of human behavior, emphasizing how growth often requires destruction.
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Chart Performance"Burn It Down" peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
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Awards & RecognitionIn 2013, "Burn It Down" won the award for 'Best Rock Video' at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Joe Hahn, the band's turntablist. The visuals illustrate a woman in a space suit disintegrating into particles, reflecting the song's theme of destruction and revival.
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Concert FamiliarityThe song has since become a staple of Linkin Park's live performances.
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Sales and CertificationsIt achieved platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over 1 million sales in the United States.
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Collaborative WritingAll six band members specifically Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Chester Bennington received songwriting credits for "Burn It Down."
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Genre"Burn It Down" maintains Linkin Park's genre-mixed style, combining elements of electronic rock and synth-pop.
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Global SuccessThe song reached the Top 10 charts in over twelve countries worldwide including the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Burn It Down," heralding it as a return to form for Linkin Park.
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Influence and ImpactEven after its release, "Burn It Down" remains one of Linkin Park's most popular songs, illustrating the band's legacy within the rock genre.
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