LINKIN PARK - Given Up (REACTION!!) | RIP Chester Bennington

[@KurtisB]

Just wanted to let all of you know that I appreciate you! Thank you for the constant love and support. 🙌🏻

[@poopsicle5978]

You’re killing it with these reactions. If you wanna catch a real case of the feels, please react to Linkin Parks live performance of One More Light (the jimmy kimmel one). It was performed/recorded the day the world learned of Chris Cornell taking his own life. Chester was very close with Chris and ended up taking his own life a few months later. It’s one of the most emotional performances I have ever seen.

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

Now do Nemophila's cover of Linking Park - Givin Up.

[@emzy-hybridtheory]

We all appreciate you to thank you as well.🙌🏻

[@williamcrow9504]

sing like an angel, scream like a demon. Chester will always be a legend. Such powerful vocals, lyrics and he saved a lot of lifes with his words. RIP Chester we miss you

[@rachelhignett9473]

Numb, that song hurt so so much, I think it was one of the first songs I heard where I felt understood by the singer. Made me feel less alone as a teen with severe mental health issues and in crisis constantly.

[@matty_mcmattface]

@@rachelhignett9473 I quoted this song to my counsellor as a way of explaining some feelings because it is so relatable. Hope you are in a better place now;

[@matty_mcmattface]

He is still saving lots of lives for sure. I often wonder how many people still discover his work even now and can relate to it? Chester brought us all here to this reaction vid , together all our job is to keep talking about these issues with compassion, sensitivity and respect. It's great to see so many people bravely sharing personal experiences and hopefully that might help someone else realise that they aren't the only one and are not alone.

[@linden-asvloggingchannel2154]

He still saves me every day..you've no idea..thanks Chester miss u so much

[@linden-asvloggingchannel2154]

@@rachelhignett9473 got u there right with you just same..hurts tonlisten now but I do everyday because I need it xxd

[@marissacoward3329]

The fact he could reproduce this live is a testament to his unrivalled talent. The live version from Milton Keynes is almost unbelievable.. he’s so good.

[@ms.understood007]

Chester burned so bright. We all lost when his wounded thinking convinced him that living was worse than the alternative. I celebrate those of us who have gazed into the abyss, yet remain to survive another day. Stay, don’t go. It won’t always be so dark. RIP Chester🙏🏼

[@rastaryan7838]

I always wonder about that. Maybe in some cases living just IS worse. And yeah your right not every day will be the darkest one but, is a sad and painful living really preferable? I always wonder at what point one can say: "I suffered enough, I'm just tired of it!" Without being judged for it in the end...

[@petamarsh3026]

I feel you on this. I've had my own struggles with the abyss for the last 22 years. I fight it harder now being a single mum, but the abyss also feels closer at the same time. But I can't hear into the abyss for the sake of my preschool son

[@mausilw]

@@rastaryan7838A young woman recently was famous for using assisted su**ide and so many people were saying it’s such a tragedy and she should have stayed, her poor husband, etc. But for some people, their mental and/or physical health will never improve and her husband was behind her 100%. Even if it’s sad, if someone feels so broken that they feel it’s the only choice they have, then let them make that decision after they’ve received help like Chester did. Because he did receive love and help, but what he felt was just too much. The only reason I’m still here is for my dad, brother and partner. Otherwise, I’d have gone to Sweden. Too much trauma and too many physical and mental health issues have destroyed my life. Sometimes no amount of help can actually help. Maybe very innocent people don’t get it, but sometimes living IS worse than the alternative.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

That whole situation was so tragic. Chester and Chris Cornell both struggled with depression. They were very close. Chester was even the godfather to Chris' son. Chris took his own life, also by hanging. Chester sang at his funeral. Then, 2 months later Chester took his life on Chris' birthday.

[@kevinriley1249]

One of the greatest moments of my life was meeting linkin park in concert in 2004 in texas and chester was one of the nicest not just person but famous person I ever meet. He took 5 minutes to talk to me and my girlfriend 5 minutes my not seems like a long time but when your someone like him really busy it goes to show you what kind of person he really is. We both grew up in Phoenix and talked about what local bands we listened to from around Phoenix.

[@matty_mcmattface]

So jealous you got to meet him, and pleased for you of course. Examples like yours show how much of a classy man he is and how much true love and respect he shared with his fans. Nothing worse than meeting a famous person / idol and them turning out to be a complete jerk. Used to watch superbike racing and supported Carl Foggarty because he was from my town, literally 5 miles away - would watch races with friends, beer & pizza etc. He arrived at a bar I was in once and I was really excited, wanted to say hello & was even hoping for the chance to offer him a drink on me, but didn't want to get in his face when he'd just walked in the door. The bar was busy anyway with a line for ordering drinks so I queued to get drinks for my friends and myself. As I was about to be served by the bartender I noticed Carl again, trying to shoulder in the line in front of me and pushing at me with his elbow. I was shocked, all I could say was "excuse me?" at which point he turned to face me full on and said "don't you know who I am?"

[@harryspringer2758]

Chester was the voice of a generation! I get choked up everytime I listen to his lyrics.

[@donaldlamendola1392]

I met him at a show they played in Nashville when I was working as stagehand. You never would have known seeing him be super humble, incredibly nice to EVERYONE and just running around acting like a kid living his dream that he had such severe depression. And yeah listening to this song after the fact you realize that this was kind of like his cry for help.

[@sallybowkett5612]

Love you kurtis You are amazing Your reactions always good Your emotion so lovely Personality wonderfulxxx

[@ItsGothamsJoker]

Him and his music have been helping me so much and still is, it just feels like I can connect with him on my level, I miss him so much

[@Dlydford]

Such a raw, powerful song that was felt by all fans long before that fateful day. RIP Chester xox

[@Grunge_Guru_]

That infamous 17 second wail

[@moist9204]

you should definitely listen to more, chesters lyrics have so much to look into and the best way to remember him is to look at the legacy he left through his music.

[@Paul_TheOutcast]

Never be scared to listen to a linkin park song, I feel like it be privilege and a honour to listen to such a fantastic masterpiece and Chester long scream is still as wow as ever 🖤🤘 RIP Chester Bennington

[@ButtaBiskitHead]

Finally, a reaction that pays close attention to the lyrics. It seems most reaction videos they don't pay close attention to lyrics, and break it down like you do. Loved this video

[@remissiveslave]

I'm in my worst fit of depression I've been in 10 years; s siding is constantly nagging me every day. Loneliness, isolated, hopefuless, no one that's genuine to talk to who won't gaslight; discouraged, and bitter. I listen to songs like this to force myself to let it put because i can't contain and repress my emotions indefinitely. Can't thsnk him enough for his music. Feel so connected abd im sure many have held on because of him. R.i.p chester.

[@sauravbahuguna3186]

I teared up watching this reaction, you did justice to it. You were so respectful of him and I thank you for that.

[@KurtisB]

Thank you so much. 🙌🏻

[@tashax747]

Been a LP fan since the very first song. The lyrics hit me hard back then bc I was going thru the exact same things that were wrote about in their songs. But listening to them now, they hit different, knowing he's no longer on this earth. I lost a piece of my heart when Chester died 💔

[@hugemetalfan6664]

This is probably my favorite linkin park song. Especially that scream that Chester does is extremely hard to do. I get goosebumps every time I hear this song🔥

[@Timmothy2012]

I've said for years Chester's lyrics were a cry for help. . .

[@mausilw]

As did everyone else, want a cookie?

[@selinakyle9261]

It sucked for us hardcore fans who grew up with them, listened for hours to albums, going to concerts, got to reach out to him on social media and likes my comments, and I just see that my daughter grew up loving them and their songs so much the first and last time she got to see them live was when she was 12 years old. (20 now) Went to go to another show and he broke his ankle then. Then the awful news broke. It has taken years for my daughter and I to listen to and watch the videos without breaking down. Thank you for being a younger generation carrying it forward. Never let him be forgotten. Thank you.

[@dwilson2212]

Chester was a legend and voice lives on. He died on the birthday of his great friend and other legend Chris Cornell only a few months after we lost him. Two voices that saved soo many of us and we couldn’t save them! RIP

[@frankgile1996]

Yes! This is one of my favorite songs off of "Minutes To Midnight". So brutal, Chester's coarse vocals and raw aggression are amazing... Rest in Peace, Chester... A lot of people miss your music back here, you know?

[@wcanderton]

Mine is In Pieces but this is a close second

[@TheSerge1983]

Chris & Chester… LEGENDS…!!! 😪💔

[@genostellar]

He wasn't just holding a note for so long, he was holding a scream for that long. That's an entirely different beast.

[@cailacarreno5701]

You should react to Mike Shinoda's post traumatic album, he was the producer, bassist, guitarist and wrote a majority of linkin parks songs. He turned his grief into the most raw emotional album you will probably ever hear.

[@thefue7251]

There is a somg called "easier to run" release in 2003. The song is an absolute masterpeace and its so dark for the band that they just played it live once after the album I think that would be great if you react to the song you are great

[@travissirjusingh6185]

Bro that song hits differently when you are alone i love that song

[@BrandonWestfall]

A quick search on youtube proves that is false.

[@thefue7251]

@@BrandonWestfall Which part is wrong?

[@matty_mcmattface]

This song seemed (like most of them) seemed so much more emotional and personal for Chester after 2017 for obvious reasons. I convinced myself that it was about what happened to him in his childhood, but then I read several times that Mike was more involved than Chester writing the lyrics. Is it darker than My December or One More Light?

[@thefue7251]

@@matty_mcmattface i know nothing abou my december but in one more light chester is shouting that i care about people while in easier to run he wanna run away from all of his pain that he is feeling. one thing more is that i think chester wrote the song easier to run alone and he was really in a bad place while he wrote that song. I think they just played the song once or i couldn't find any other live

[@trinityhyper8974]

What you said about how it's different to listen to this song now, is exactly how i feel too. I love how you think about stuff like this, many people don't think much about these things, when they react or just listen to a song.

[@kellyhouse4263]

Heavy & Deep indeed..this song has got me through some tough moments! R.I.P. Chester❤🤟

[@ineedanewtattoo6103]

You should look up the band In The End. They're a Linkin Park tribute band and most of their proceeds go to a mental health charity! They're based in California. Super awesome guys keeping the Linkin Park love alive!!!

[@litawells4264]

RIP Chester, Chris, Layne, Mike, Andrew, Kurt, Scott, and Jimi, and anyone else who has left this world to soon........

[@KoRn_NuTT]

That's why he gave 200% with every performance because of the demons and everything he was going through in his head, he wanted it gone and there was nothing he could do about it, that's what I love about his emotional performances

[@matty_mcmattface]

Rest in Beautiful Peace Chester; Love and strength to the Bennington family who continue to raise support for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, substance misuse issues etc. Anyone who hasn't already should check out the brilliant work his wife Talinda and son Jaime are doing;

[@metalguru85]

Sorry about your friend. Brave to share that.

[@davidriddick82]

Studio version is amazing, Chester was so talented with a voice of an angel and a scream from the devil himself. The AOL SESSIONS LIVE version of this song will blow your mind I know what you mean, listening to Linkin Park now is tough, cuz the lyrics hit different and you realize how some of these songs were literally his cries for help. Regardless man, ROCK OUT, cuz that’s what we must do now, to celebrate Chester Bennington.. 🔥🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻 #RIPCHESTER #LP #GONE2SOON

[@SkateYoungNReckless]

The hardest part is relating to this song and admiring Chester, he is your idol, role model, someone you look up to, someone who changed your life with music, seeing him at his happy moments and you hoped he was fine because you think “if he can get through it, so can i”. And then he takes his life and you’re lost, you’re heartbroken, someone you genuinely cared about is gone. And the only thing you can do is reminisce in their music and videos, trying not to cry at just the sound of his amazing voice, fighting the urge to end it as well. He made such a big impact on millions of people and he’ll be missed forever. Rip Chester ❤️

[@calebcottrell7748]

Hell yes, we've finally reacted to Linkin Park song on the channel, but still let's never forget what Chester made what the 2000's was and it swept the industry. RIP

[@davidbelcher5419]

It makes you conflicted on wether you should enjoy it or not. 3 words describe it-sad, amazing,and haunting

[@m.johnson9358]

Thank you, for your heartfelt reaction. 🙏

[@kenbuck4962]

RIP chester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@willl84]

Agreed, this song (and so many others of theirs) just got completely different now that he's gone

[@eclipzic]

no matter how many times i listen to this song.. that breakdown always send chills all over my body

[@chloestarshine]

Linkin Park are the reason I am who I am, I have Hybrid Theory to thank for planting the seed in my mind that would turn me into a metalhead! You need to dive into all the LP you haven't heard, honestly. They have so much good music that wasn't just the well known singles.

[@dolo4423]

He talked about his mental situation in all his songs... everyone knew about his depression but bobody was able to help him... rip chester

[@johnbrice4293]

Thanks for the video. R.I.P. CHESTER.

[@wolfiejr7039]

R.I.P Chester ❤❤ hes still Alive in many heart of people

[@JosephLowry-pr6nc]

Nice video man

[@LyricBossYT]

My favorite reactor back with another favorite song ♥️💯 Chester passed away on my birthday :( rest in paradise

[@Larwood.]

There are thousands of incredible, iconic songs out there, but there are precious few songs where a performer just lays down absolute mastery of their art. Things like this, or Rap God, or Haake's drums on Bleed, they're one of a kind.

[@dylanvasicadrums]

Younger me played the fuck out of this, emo days, love Chester.

[@marvinmiller6502]

RIP Chester! 🙏 one of the greatest vocalist of the world!

[@chriscalvert4625]

React to breaking the habit!

[@firekrys]

A lot of his lyrics are super dark, and I for one have used them to vent emotions, so they aren’t bottled up inside. But yes, this one hits hard and hits home. I have a music playlist that I call Anger Management, which has this song on it, which allows me to rant and rave and let it out.

[@petamarsh3026]

Those who loved the band from the start one Chester had depression and that the music was his expression of his battle. But no one knew just how severe it was until he passed.

[@satanictaffy]

I'm not a Linkin Park fan, they're just not my thing. I wanted to hear this song because of the 17 second scream. I've watched many reactions to this song and most of them, just....how can you...the universal you....hear this song, knowing Chester hung himself, hear these lyrics wherein he's saying things like "put me out of my misery" and you're smiling and rocking out to that. This is one of the very few reactions I've seen where the reactor was not smiling and rocking out to that.

[@traecary]

Great content homie great reaction Chester was the GOAT God Bless they have so many unbelievable songs on so many levels

[@Waack_]

Chester’s loss hit me especially hard. It’s always sucked losing great artists, and we’ve lost allot these past few years. X, peep, juice, Mac, Joey, Chris, the list goes on sadly. Chester’s loss was different though. His music has gotten me through allot because I can relate to him and his struggles on a personal level. I’ve never really been able to describe exactly how I feel or what goes on in my mind, but his lyrics described how I felt, and still feel on a daily basis. I never knew him personally or had an opportunity to see him preform live, yet when he died it felt like I had lost someone close. Chester changed my life in allot of ways through his music, and I was so lucky to have grown up in a time where he was still around. These past few years have sucked and I’ve struggled allot, but Chester’s music has gotten me through it all. R.I.P man

[@kritsana1414]

I​ love​ the​ fact that​ you​ don't​ talk​ to​ much​ about​ Chester's scream It's​ kind of​ simple to​ any​ singer out​ there

[@pabmargera]

I found this song after a broken relationship(canceled wedding planes), just in the hardest moment and this song helped me to take out all and keep going. Thank you so much Chester, I owe you too much...

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Here’s why I can enjoy this song: this was Chester in a good place. He’d been through a hellish divorce and had hit rock bottom and had gotten sober. At this point, he was doing so much better, but this song was an expression of that rock bottom moment. Of course, depression doesn’t just go away, and that’s what ultimately took him from us 10 years later. But the fact he was feeling like this and fought through it to live those 10 more years is miraculous.

[@jimielockakao.d.molddaddym4670]

Have been watching you now for a while ,love your reactions , respect 🤘

[@ianroth7235]

Rip Chester you are a legend wish you were here still ❤😢😇🙏🏻😍❤️😭

[@selinakyle9261]

Dude, listen to "leave out all the rest" and THEN tell me...listen to all of Linkin Park, he has been feeling this way for decades. Trying to make people feel better about any of us feeling that angry, yet, he had the strength to bleed for us all over the lyrical sheets, for humanity. RIP Chester.

[@evanebodart5746]

Chester will always be in our hearts 🕊️

[@posttraumatic1312]

We didn't deserve Chester man. Have loved him since I was 4 years old. Same with Robin Williams, the people pleasers go too soon.

[@dirtydoge756]

Saw them live with fucking DEFTONES, LIMP BIZKIT, MUDVAYNE and fucking METALLICA as the headliner. Literally in my top 3 shows I ever went to. Was the Summer Sanitarium 2003 tour. Absolutely fucking insane show. Soooooo glad I got to see this legend in his prime.

[@antoniobozzi5432]

A lot of other LP songs hits different now...I think you would like "Waiting for the end"

[@chrisstyles4630]

2022 & we are still hurting from the loss of our legend chester 💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢

[@A5p3r07h]

I grew up with Hybrid Theory. I saw LP at 2001 Ozzfest. I knew, 20 years ago what this man was screaming about. I'm disgusted by anyone that has the nerve to be surprised by what happened. I regret his loss. I'm still fucking sad.

[@ingoskate422]

what i think most people forgett is if you first hear that as it comes out u cant sing something like that without feeling it in some way even it have this power vibe that makes u dont notice the lyrics in the first place if this would be like a chill song it would hit different even back then

[@coolchannelize15]

This band got me into playing music but my is totally different but deep like this in a way.

[@martinpeggy4780]

Chester forever, tu me manques tellement, je n'arrive pas à accepter que tu ne sois plus là 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TysonNelson]

Johnathan Davis feels that. Trapped in the box of music production.

[@jasperaartsen8990]

i cant listen to many linkin park songs without getting misty eyes, poor guy has litterally been screaming for help for 20 years and it didnt come

[@mirafu3481]

The best thing is that Chester did this 17/18 second scream also a few times live, like by the AOL Music Session kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3rGqWSceNh7jsk

[@nicquinn7291]

This song is really telling now. If you can handle more like this give a listen to the day I tried to live by soundgarden. Same kind of situation. Great song. Deeper meaning since Cornell took his own life.

[@jessicaphillips8422]

✨You just have to appreciate the incredible music the way he intended. Also remember that the entire bad wrote all their songs and Mike Shinoda wrote a lot. It’s always good to look up what the song represents to the band if your going to analyze a song. It can mean meant things to different people. These songs can be super cathartic to too those in pain. Please just try to enjoy and appreciate their work. And PLEASE DONT STOP THE SONGS SO MUCH!!! You completely loose the flow. Honor his memory by appreciating the beautiful and sometimes painful life!!!✨

[@86wezza88]

Glad I found this reaction. Was good to hear you comment how it would hit differently now. I definitely feel a bit different listening to some of their songs these days. Same subject matter, but far more confronting if you watch the clip, try Disturbed 'Inside The Fire'. David lost a close friend and wrote a song about it. It comes with a personal message from David at the start telling people to get help and provides a helpline (for the US I'm assuming). At the beginning of the clip it is very confronting, but is a very good song as well. I wouldn't watch it if it might trigger something though.

[@germanfamily5838]

Best scream in any song hands down

[@metalmike6668]

hell yeah man. respect to you. react to their song by myself live in texas. it’s HEAVY. also, with you live from that show and points of authority life ft JAY Z

[@AllL.A.Everyday]

Chester Bennington the greatest singer history of music and world and Los Angeles

[@oscarrugerio1222]

Uhhhh nice, I literally explode when I heard that scream, it was really dope.

[@rachelhignett9473]

The most amazing voices in music with the most relatable songs that hit you in the feels, tend to be the most tortured souls. It's hard to write a song about pain that is relatable if you haven't experienced it. I'd suggest My December from LP as another one and also Machine Head for a few songs too, Descend The Shades of Night and The Burning Red. Avenged 7 Fold have a few hit you in the feels songs like Dear God and So Far Away (which holds a personal significance because of the subject matter) Hope you're keeping well and your allergies have calmed down. Enjoy your week.

[@mateofranco4280]

You must react qwerty, is a banger🤘🏻

[@chaitanyabagul6969]

Please react to ‘A line in the sand’ live. One step closer, points of authority and 99 problems live. Faint live.

[@jakebellaire]

Linkin Park lyrics are really hard to read now... especially "Waiting For The End."

[@Togo_Aus]

Great reaction thank you. If you could also please react to Linkin Park - Easier To Run. That would be bloody awesome.

[@MidnightAnimal]

oh wow. So refreshing to see a authentic and honest reaction. I hate the shallow shit that reactions usually are. + you really seem to be a likeable person too. ;-) Keep it up.

[@kent4659]

Smashed it

[@jenthomas7725]

I've been a LINKIN PARK uber fan since Hybrid Theory. I promise, I'm not a cockwomble, I'm being sincere Chester Bennington would tell you to knock that shit off. :) He valued his fans more than most bands do. He'd tell you to enjoy it, rock out, lip sync or scream it in your car. Also, if anyone missed RED2, watch it.even if it's the scene w/ the song! You're allowed to enjoy it so please don't feel guilt. That's not the response he'd want I'm actually in the very same boat Chester was in, so I wanted to hear Given Up. Something told me to use KZbin instead of my iTunes. I don't know how I landed here, but thank you. It doesn't stop the want, but I cracked a smile & took my mind off things. Sincerely, thank you

[@DragonPhlyy]

FYI Nemophila has an awesome cover to this exact song, check it out some time.

[@heresheis2063]

You should check out the live aol session. He actually does that 17 second scream live there and in some other live concerts. There's a video with the links to where in yt. Also please react to pushing me away and by myself live in texas.

[@silviaestrella8074]

Chess siempre estará en nuestros corazones. El cantó el dolor de todos, gritó la rabia de todos y murió por salvarnos a todos. Siento que sigue aquí, que forma parte de Todos los que le amaron. Siempre, Chess❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElfenMisa]

Sad story we miss him so much...If you could react to "One more light " from LP it could be rly nice! and the video clip is awsome thanks! take care! and RIP Chester.B we love you man🖤

[@christianclark9494]

sync video to audio: impossible challenge

[@MrAchsas]

the sad truth is nop one really cares until youre gone

[@MrAchsas]

speaking from my own experience

[@demonspawn4244]

17 sec scream!

[@owencooke3910]

Appreciate all your vids , always awesome man! You should do some Audioslave ... Maybe show me how to live

[@AlexSolomon91]

Check out cross off, by mark morton, it was the last son chester sang on before ya know

[@adamn5821]

Please Remember the lyrics are not only Chester's alone. Mike Shinoda probably is the main writer when it comes to lyrics. The rest of the band also has a lot of say in the lyrics.

[@CristalO88]

Mike composed the lyrics, but was inspired on Chester thoughts