Linkin Park

Lyrics

[Intro: Mike Shinoda]
Com-com-com-com-comin' at you
Com—, at you, com-comin' at you

[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
Yo, peep the style and the kids checkin' for it
The number one question is "How could you ignore it?"
We drop right back in the cut over basement tracks
With raps that got you backin' this up like "Rewind that"
We're just rollin' with the rhythm
Rise from the ashes of stylistic division
With these non-stop lyrics of life livin'
Not to be forgotten but still unforgiven
But in the meantime, there are those
Who wanna talk this and that, so I suppose
That it gets to a point where feelings gotta get hurt
And get dirty with the people spreadin' the dirt, it ​goes

[Chorus: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda]
Try to give you warning
But everyone ignores me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening
Call to you so clearly
But you don't want to hear me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening
[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
I got a heart full of pain, head full of stress
Handful of anger held in my chest
And everything left's a waste of time
I hate my rhymes but hate everyone else's more
I'm ridin' on the back of this pressure
Guessin' that it's better I can't keep myself together
Because all of this stress gave me somethin' to write on
The pain gave me somethin' I could set my sights on
You never forget the blood, sweat, and tears
The uphill struggle over years, the fear
And trash-talkin' and the people it was to
And the people that started it, just like you

[Chorus: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda]
Try to give you warning
But everyone ignores me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening
Call to you so clearly
But you don't want to hear me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening

[Bridge: Mike Shinoda]
I got a heart full of pain, head full of stress
Handful of anger held in my chest
Uphill struggle, blood, sweat, and tears
Nothin' to gain, everything to fear
Heart full of pain, head full of stress
Handful of anger held in my chest
Uphill struggle, blood, sweat, and tears
Nothin' to gain, everything to fear
Heart full of pain
[Chorus: Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda]
Try to give you warning
But everyone ignores me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening
Call to you so clearly
But you don't want to hear me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening

[Breakdown: Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington]
I got a heart full of pain, head full of stress
Nobody's listening
Handful of anger held in my chest
Nobody's listening
Uphill struggle, blood, sweat, and tears
Nobody's listening
Nothin' to gain, everything to fear
Nobody's listening
[Outro: Mike Shinoda]
Com-com-com-com-comin' at you
Com-comin', comin', comin', comin' at you
Com-comin', come-com-comin' at
Com-com-com-com-comin' at you from every side

If you're a fan of Linkin Park, chances are good that you've heard their chart-topping hits like "Numb" and "In The End." However, if you're looking to delve deeper into the band's discography, you'll want to give "Nobody's Listening" a listen. Released in 2003 as part of their album Meteora, this song stands out from the rest of the tracks on the album thanks to its unique sound and structure.

Written by Linkin Park's talented members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, "Nobody's Listening" features a Japanese bamboo flute as its main sample. This gives the track a distinctly different atmosphere than most of the other songs on Meteora, showcasing the band's versatility and ability to experiment with different sounds and genres.

About Nobody’s Listening

Aside from its use of the Japanese bamboo flute, "Nobody's Listening" also incorporates a sample from the band's earlier work. The song "High Voltage" was featured on Linkin Park's original Hybrid Theory EP, which was released back in 1999 when the band was still known as "Hybrid Theory." By including this sample in "Nobody's Listening," Linkin Park is able to pay homage to their roots while still developing their sound.

Lyrically, "Nobody's Listening" deals with themes of alienation and feeling misunderstood. The chorus of the song states, "Cause nobody wants to be themselves / They're always looking for someone else / But all we have to do is be ourselves / We're gonna end up hating who we are." This message of self-acceptance and authenticity is one that many people can relate to, making the song especially impactful.

At just over two minutes long, "Nobody's Listening" is also notable for its brevity. However, despite its short runtime, the song manages to pack a punch, thanks in part to its unconventional structure. The track features several different sections, including an instrumental intro and a bridge that incorporates a rap verse from Mike Shinoda. This keeps things interesting and dynamic, preventing the song from ever feeling repetitive or monotonous.

Overall, "Nobody's Listening" is a standout track that demonstrates Linkin Park's versatility and creativity. By blending elements of Japanese folk music with hip-hop and rock, the band is able to create a unique sound that sets them apart from their peers. Additionally, the song's message of self-acceptance and authenticity is one that is still relevant today, making "Nobody's Listening" a timeless classic in Linkin Park's discography.

• Release Date: March 24, 2003
• Artist: Linkin Park