Lying From You
Linkin Park
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When I pretend Everything is what I want it to be I look exactly like what you had always wanted to see When I pretend I can forget about the criminal I am Stealing second after second just cause I know I can, but I can't pretend this is the way it will stay, I'm just Trying to bend the truth I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be So I'm Lying my way from you (no, no turning back now) I want to be pushed aside So let me go (no, no turning back now) Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now) Anywhere on my own Cause I can see (no, no turning back now) The very worst part of you Is me I remember what they taught to me Remember condescending talk of who I ought to be Remember listening to all of that and this again So I pretended up a person who was fitting in And now you think this person really is me and I'm (trying to bend the truth) But the more I push The more I'm pulling away 'cause I'm Lying my way from you (no, no turning back now) I want to be pushed aside So let me go (no, no turning back now) Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now) Anywhere on my own Cause I can see (no, no turning back now) The very worst part of you The very worst part of you Is me This isn't what I wanted to be I never thought that what I said Would have you running from me Like this This isn't what I wanted to be I never thought that what I said Would have you running from me Like this This isn't what I wanted to be I never thought that what I said Would have you running from me Like this This isn't what I wanted to be I never thought that what I said Would have you running from me Like this You (no turning back now) I want to be pushed aside So let me go (no, no turning back now) Let me take back my life I'd rather be all alone (no turning back now) Anywhere on my own Cause I can see (no, no turning back now) The very worst part of you The very worst part of you Is me
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Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Robert G. Bourdon
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Lying from You" is a track from Linkin Park's second studio album, "Meteora," which was launched in 2003.
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Genre FocusThe song represents the band's typical nu metal and rap rock style, contributing an energetic theme to the "Meteora" album.
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Live DebutsThe track was first performed live on August 2, 2003, at Summer Sonic in Japan. Since then, it has been a staple in many of the band's live performances.
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ThemeThe lyrics are about deception and alienation, a common theme in many Linkin Park songs.
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Mainstream SuccessThe song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Single ReleaseIt was released as a promotional single in 2004 and managed to achieve success despite not having a music video.
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Radio AirplayDespite being a promotional single, "Lying from You" received a significant amount of airplay on the radio.
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Band Member's ViewBand member Mike Shinoda has referred to "Lying from You" as one of his favorite Linkin Park songs to play live.
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Alternative VersionsAn instrumental version of "Lying from You" is available in Linkin Park's LP Underground 6.0 CD.
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Popular in ConcertsThis song was performed at nearly every concert during the Meteora World Tour.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Meteora," which houses "Lying from You," earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 46th Grammy Awards.
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