As the 20th-anniversary re-release of LINKIN PARK‘s monumental second album Meteora approaches, the group has unveiled another never-before-heard track from that time, titled “Fighting Myself.”
Following the discovery of a song for the Hybrid Theory 20th-anniversary reissue, fans have been anticipating the release of more undiscovered content with future anniversary reissues. This expectation is now becoming a reality as Meteora celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023.
The track, which can be heard below, features Mike Shinoda delivering the verses and Chester Bennington‘s distinct roar dominating the choruses.
Lyrics for the song are as follows:
[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
Now, sometimes these thoughts in my head speak so loud
Every little thing that I think about just built on top of the pain and doubt
Even though I wanna just let it out, I
Try to act like I don’t mind it, try to keep my mouth so quiet
But sittin’ there in my silence, just seems to amplify it
When I thought that keepin’ this inside would make it better
I never thought that I would end up ruining it forever
But every time I think, I got everything put back together
I end up making more regrets, making more regrets[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could’ve changed it all from the start
Fighting myself, I always lose
Fighting myself, I always lose[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
I didn’t want you to think I’m worn out so easily
I wish I’d held it in, so you never knew what built up inside of me
Now, I don’t know how it overflows, spill out unwillingly
But now, everything that I learned to hate came out for you to see
I don’t want you to promise you can change everything and make it better
‘Cause you can bet, I’m gonna end up ruining it forever
And every time you think, you got everything put back together
I end up making more regrets, making more regrets[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could’ve changed it all from the start
Fighting myself, I always lose
Fighting myself, I always lose
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could’ve changed it all from the start
Fighting myself, I always lose
Fighting myself, I always lose[Bridge: Chester Bennington]
I can’t run with this weight on my back
I can’t see ’cause I’m focused on the past
I can’t breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me
I can’t run with this weight on my back
I can’t see ’cause I’m focused on the past
I can’t breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me[Outro: Chester Bennington]
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could’ve changed it all from the start
I can’t breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me
Falling from grace, I watch it all come apart
Knowing I could’ve changed it all from the start
I can’t breathe, I need to break free
From the anger that is constantly inside of me
