Pushing Me Away
Linkin Park · Hybrid Theory
The same way that I always do
This is the last smile
That IÂ’ll fake for the sake of being with you
Everything falls apart
even the people who never frown
eventually break down
The sacrifice of hiding in a lie
Everything has to end
youÂ’ll soon find weÂ’re out of time
to watch it all unwind
The sacrifice is never knowing
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
IÂ’ve tried like you
To do everything you wanted too
This is the last time
I'll take the blame for the sake of being with you
Everything falls apart
even the people who never frown
eventually break down
The sacrifice of hiding in a lie
Everything has to end
youÂ’ll soon find weÂ’re out of time
to watch it all unwind
The sacrifice is never knowing
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
WeÂ’re all out of time
This is how we find how it all unwinds
The sacrifice of hiding in a lie
WeÂ’re all out of time
This is how we find how it all unwinds
The sacrifice is never knowing
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
Why I never walked away
Why I played myself this way
Now I see your testing me pushes me away
Pushes me awayÂ…
Pushing Me Away
Released on Linkin Park's landmark 2000 album Hybrid Theory, 'Pushing Me Away' stands as a defining track of the band's early nu-metal era. The song blends the group's signature style, merging heavy, distorted guitars with melodic pop sensibilities and emotional vocal delivery. It captures the tension and introspection characteristic of the late 1990s alternative rock scene, serving as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution from industrial metal influences to a more accessible sound. The recording helped establish Linkin Park as a major force in the genre, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to merge technical proficiency with emotional vulnerability. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of the band's ability to balance aggression with songwriting depth during their formative years.