Heavy

Kiiara, Linkin Park

About Heavy

"Heavy" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park, featuring guest vocals from American singer Kiiara. The song is the first single from their seventh studio album, One More Light. The song was written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, and Mike Shinoda, alongside Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. The single was released for download on February 16, 2017, and was premiered on radio on February 21. It is the band's last single to be released during Bennington's lifetime.  


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2017
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I don't like my mind right now
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Wish that I could slow things down
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
'Cause I can’t escape the gravity

I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?

You say that I'm paranoid
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
It's not like I make the choice
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same

I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?

I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything’s about me

Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?

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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 Bennington, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Robert G. Bourdon

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Track Composition
'Heavy' is a song by American rock band Linkin Park, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Kiiara.
Album Inclusion
The song is from Linkin Park's seventh studio album, "One More Light," which was released in May 2017.
Genre Transition
'Heavy' highlighted the band's shift from their traditional nu metal and alternative rock sound to a more pop-centric approach.
Music Release
It was the first single from the album and was released digitally on February 16, 2017.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of 'Heavy' deal with the theme of emotional burden and mental health, with the chorus repeating, "I'm holding on. Why is everything so heavy?"
Guest Artist
'Heavy' was the first Linkin Park single ever to feature a female vocalist, with Kiiara lending her voice.
Musical Collaboration
The song was written by Linkin Park members themselves along with Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, renowned American songwriters.
Official Video
The official music video, released in March 2017, dramatizes a therapy session and has more than 200 million views on YouTube.
Reception
The song garnered mixed reviews from critics. Some welcomed the band's change of style, while others described it as a far cry from their original sound.
Chart Performance
Despite mixed reviews, 'Heavy' performed relatively well on charts, peaking at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Significance
The song has garnered additional attention following the tragic suicide of Linkin Park's lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, as lyrics are viewed as a poignant reflection of his personal struggles.
Live Performances
The song was performed live for the first time on Facebook Live, in February 2017.
Accolade
The song received a nomination for "Best Rock Video" at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.

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