Roads Untraveled
Linkin Park · Living Things [2012]
Weep not for roads untraveled
Weep not for paths left lone
Cause beyond every bend is a long blinding end
Its the worst kind of pain I've known
Give up your heart left broken.
And let that mistake pass on
Cause the love that you lost wasn't worth what it cost
And in time you'll be glad it's gone.
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Weep not for roads untraveled
Weep not for sights unseen
May your love never end and if you need a friend,
there's a seat here along side me.
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Weep not for paths left lone
Cause beyond every bend is a long blinding end
Its the worst kind of pain I've known
Give up your heart left broken.
And let that mistake pass on
Cause the love that you lost wasn't worth what it cost
And in time you'll be glad it's gone.
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Weep not for roads untraveled
Weep not for sights unseen
May your love never end and if you need a friend,
there's a seat here along side me.
Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa
Roads Untraveled
Released on the 2012 album Living Things, "Roads Untraveled" stands as a defining track in Linkin Park's evolution from nu-metal to alternative rock. Featuring the band's signature blend of Mike Shinoda's melodic rap and Chester Bennington's soaring vocals, the song utilizes a driving electronic beat and layered guitars to explore themes of uncertainty and the fear of taking a path. It reflects the group's mature sound during this era, distinguishing themselves from their earlier work on Hybrid Theory while maintaining their core emotional intensity. The recording showcases the band's ability to integrate diverse musical elements into a cohesive and anthemic experience.