Breaking the Habit
Linkin Park
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Memories consume like opening the wounds I'm picking me apart again You all assume I'm safe here in my room Unless I try to start again I don't want to be the one the battles always choose 'Cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream I don't know why I instigate And say what I don't mean I don't know how I got this way I know it's not alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight Clutching my cure I tightly lock the door I try to catch my breath again I hurt much more than any time before I have no options left again I don't want to be the one the battles always choose 'Cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream I don't know why I instigate And say what I don't mean I don't know how I got this way I'll never be alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight I'll paint it on the walls 'Cause I'm the one at fault I'll never fight again And this is how it ends I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream But now I have some clarity to show you what I mean I don't know how I got this way I'll never be alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight
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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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12 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Breaking the Habit" was released as the fifth single of the Linkin Park's second studio album, Meteora, in 2004 and reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwritingIt took six years for lead singer Chester Bennington and bandmate Mike Shinoda to write this song as they wanted to get the complicated feelings and emotions just right.
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Subject MatterThe song is believed to be about struggling with a personal addiction, dealing with inner demons, and trying to break out of unhealthy patterns.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is unique as it is animated and was directed by renowned DJ and music video director Joe Hahn.
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RecognitionThe song's music video won the MTVu "Breaking the Video" award in 2004, recognizing its innovation and creativity.
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Live Performances"Breaking the Habit" became a staple in Linkin Park’s live sets and, following Chester Bennington's death in 2017, was performed as a tribute to him by other artists.
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CollaborationThis song marks the first time drummer Rob Bourdon collaborated in the songwriting process in a Linkin Park song.
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Origin of Song's TitleThe song's title, "Breaking the Habit", is a nod to the struggles that people face when trying to break free from addiction or harmful behavioural patterns.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics widely praised the song for its emotionally profound lyrics, raw vocal delivery and innovative, electronic-influenced instrumentation.
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Impact on AudienceMany fans have expressed that this song has helped them through tough times, and has even been used in therapy settings.
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Instrumentation"Breaking the Habit" is known for its unique blend of synthetic strings, electronically manipulated sound effects, and traditional rock instrumentation.
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Album ContributionThe song's success significantly contributed to the multi-platinum status of the “Meteora” album.
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