The Catalyst

Linkin Park

About The Catalyst

"The Catalyst" is a song by the American rock band Linkin Park. Released on August 2, 2010, it is the first single from their fourth studio album, A Thousand Suns, which was released on September 8, 2010. The music video for the song, directed by the band's turntablist Joe Hahn, was released on August 25, 2010."The Catalyst" is used in the trailer and credits of the video game Medal of Honor and also the opening song of Namco-Bandai's Arcade game, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. . It was also used in select commercials of the Discovery Channel series, Surviving the Cut. The song was also featured in the video game Linkin Park Revenge for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. "The Catalyst" has also been used in the advertisement for the 2011 movie The Lincoln Lawyer with Matthew McConaughey. "The Catalyst", along with five other songs from A Thousand Suns, are featured in the "Linkin Park Track Pack" as downloadable content for the rhythm video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The track pack was released on October 19, 2010. 


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God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't outmatched
It can't be outrun
No

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No

And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No

God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns?
For the sins of our hand
The sins of our tongue
The sins of our father
The sins of our young
No

And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light
(God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns, oh)
Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go
Lift me up
Let me go

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun
No

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't out matched
It can't be outrun

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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, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Catalyst" was released on August 2, 2010. The song was the lead single from Linkin Park's fourth studio album, "A Thousand Suns."
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics discuss issues concerning human fears such as nuclear warfare and the end of the world, reflecting the album's theme of human fears and nightmares.
Rock Genre
"The Catalyst" features elements of electronic music and progressive rock, marking a departure from the band's earlier nu metal and alternative rock sound.
Commercial Success
Upon its release, the song was a commercial success. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 27, the band's highest debut on the chart.
Critical Reception
Critics gave "The Catalyst" mixed reviews. Some praised its experimental nature, while others criticized it for deviating from the band's signature sound.
Music Video
The music video for "The Catalyst" was directed by Linkin Park's DJ, Joe Hahn. It features abstract imagery and does not include a clear narrative or storyline.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo on Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Video Game Appearance
"The Catalyst" is featured in the video game "Medal of Honor" and its trailer.
Chart Performance
Beyond the United States, "The Catalyst" experienced international success, reaching the top 20 in numerous other countries.
Live Performances
Linkin Park performed "The Catalyst" live for the first time on August 4, 2010. The live debut took place at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.

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