Burn It Down

Linkin Park · Living Things [2012]

The cycle repeated

As explosions broke in the sky

All that I needed

Was the one thing I couldn't find



And you were there at the turn

Waiting to let me know



We're building it up

To break it back down

We're building it up

To burn it down, we can't wait

To burn it to the ground



The colors conflicted

As the flames climbed into the clouds

I wanted to fix this

But couldn't stop from tearing it down



And you were there at the turn

Caught in the burning glow

And I was there at the turn

Waiting to let you know



We're building it up

To break it back down

We're building it up

To burn it down, we can't wait

To burn it to the ground



You told me yes, you held me high

And I believed when you told that lie

I played soldier, you played king

And struck me down when I kissed that ring



You lost that right, to hold that crown

I built you up but you let me down

So when you fall, I'll take my turn

And fan the flames as your blazes burn



And you were there at the turn

Waiting to let me know



We're building it up

To break it back down

We're building it up

To burn it down, we can't wait

To burn it to the ground



When you fall, I'll take my turn

And fan the flames as your blazes burn

We can't wait, to burn it to the ground



When you fall, I'll take my turn

And fan the flames as your blazes burn

We can't wait, to burn it to the ground

Burn It Down

Released on the 2012 album Living Things, "Burn It Down" stands as a defining track for Linkin Park's evolution from nu-metal to a more mature, alternative rock sound. The song features a driving, melodic guitar riff and a dynamic vocal performance that balances aggression with emotional vulnerability, marking a significant departure from the band's earlier discography. It serves as a powerful anthem of resilience and self-destruction, resonating deeply with fans who witnessed the group's stylistic shift during this era. The recording captures the band's ability to blend electronic textures with traditional rock instrumentation, creating a sonic landscape that remains influential in modern alternative music.