I'll Be Gone
Linkin Park · Living Things [2012]
Stars are slipping down, glistening
And I'm trying not to think what I'm leaving now
No deceiving now, it's time you let me know.
Let me know
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
This in between us is getting thinner now
into winter now, bitter sweet
across that horizon this sun is setting down
You're forgetting now, its time you let me go, let me go
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
And tell them I couldn't help myself
And tell them I was alone
Oh, tell me I am the only one
and there's nothing left to stop me.
When the lights go out and we open our eyes,
out there in the silence, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
Let the sun fade out and another one rise
Climbing through tomorrow, I'll be gone, I'll be gone.
I'll Be Gone
Released in 2012 on the album Living Things, 'I'll Be Gone' represents a significant evolution in Linkin Park's sound, marking their transition from the nu-metal dominance of their earlier work to a more mature, alternative rock direction. The track features a blend of electronic textures and guitar-driven riffs that define the band's post-2000s era. Lyrically, the song explores themes of departure and emotional distance, resonating with fans who have followed the group's journey through albums like Hybrid Theory and Meteora. It stands as a testament to the band's ability to adapt their musical identity while maintaining their core emotional intensity, serving as a bridge between their experimental electronic roots and their polished rock output.