In The End
Linkin Park · Road To Revolution Live At Milton Keynes [2008]
One thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind I designed this rhyme
To explain in due time
All I know, time is a valuable thing
Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
Watch it count down to the end of the day
The clock ticks life away
It's so unreal, didn't look out below
Watch the time go right out the window
Trying to hold on but didn't even know
Wasted it all just to watch you go
I kept everything inside and even though I tried it all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when
I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
One thing, I don't know why
Doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind I designed this rhyme
To remind myself how I tried so hard
Despite of the way you were mocking me
Acting like I was part of your property
Remembering all the times you fought with me
I'm surprised it got so far
Things aren't the way they were before
You wouldn't even recognize me anymore
Not that you knew me back then
But it all comes back to me in the end
You kept everything inside and even though I tried it all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when
I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
And for all this
There's only one thing you should know
I put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
And for all this
There's only one thing you should know
I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
I had to fall
To lose it all
But in the end
It doesn't even matter
In The End - Linkin Park
Released on the 2008 live album Road To Revolution Live At Milton Keynes, this recording captures Linkin Park's signature blend of alternative metal and electronic elements. The track serves as a high-energy showcase of the band's evolution during the late 2000s, featuring dynamic interplay between Mike Shinoda's rap verses and Chester Bennington's soaring vocals. While originally recorded for the studio album Hybrid Theory, this live version highlights the group's ability to transform their studio sound into a powerful, stadium-ready performance. The song remains a defining anthem for the nu-metal genre, reflecting the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries and delivering intense emotional resonance through their distinctive production style.
