Linkin Park - "Waiting For The End" live at Rio+Social 2012

[@GhostRileyAzrael]

There is no autotune, synthesizer, harmonizer or any effect to enhance his voice, just pure talent..

[@nyomansatriaadhityaputrame3900]

It's still synth play by Brad..

[@mrtiesthatbind]

​@@nyomansatriaadhityaputrame3900tapi synthesiser yang dimainken Brad tidak memengaruhi suara Chester. Itu poin dari komentar dia

[@soeraa93]

At times, Chester has the most peaceful voice ever.

[@cristianmoreira8210]

And maybe the most powerful too

[@soeraa93]

Cristian moreira Yes. Absolutely.

[@jareddangelo347]

He sounds so amazing in this song. It makes me feel at peace.

[@nuke2625]

had

[@haveaseatbuddy]

Akash Ichagutu yes bro 🙁

[@kryptonite3846]

This song is so special to me. I lost my 16 yr son on Aug. 1st 2014 on my 40th birthday. I miss him so much :'( and this song just expresses how I feel. I listen to it when Im alone. I miss him and I wish I could have saved him...R.I.P my sunshine

[@suzilala6521]

I believe he's in the best place. ☺everything Will be okay. 💜

[@kryptonite3846]

suzi suzilala thank you :')

[@phatbui9347]

I believe that he's still with you now, he'll always be...

[@kryptonite3846]

Thank you for your kind words :) Son Goku ***** suzi suzilala

[@faizanarif5703]

Motherhood defined :)

[@DavidMoore-td6dg]

This is probably my favorite live version of any song from any performer.even without a live audience just beautiful perfect harmony all in one song.rest in peace

[@Young_Workouter16]

Послушай эту же песню в 2011 году в москве. Там честер был прекрасен

[@gianrongcales7879]

I love it when mike and chester harmonize together 😭

[@josesereres]

😢

[@mgxshuimgxshui]

Mike's harmony is GOLD!

[@theredlan5751]

❤❤❤

[@sharathsh9987]

You just *cannot* stop listening to this song..

[@jordan_ojl]

Ikr

[@thelostsouls11]

Sharath SH i cant stop listening to it

[@dacolts24]

Help everyday for the last week havent stopped listening

[@reinaldosilva7109]

Sharath SH

[@djgoku6061]

Sharath SH 300th like 😏

[@emilysalmon4232]

This song is Linkin Parks best ever creation. There I said it.

[@fabio7500]

I think the same

[@oscar.rangel]

+Emily Salmon I couldn't agree more

[@d4c798]

Well, that's true.

[@LeandroCavalcanteLeandrw]

Little things you give away and In Pieces too

[@fathur4465]

totally agree

[@sefrodri7229]

They are so fucking best when performing in live. LP is life saver.

[@randzrulz]

But chester 😢😢😢

[@readyplayerone6179]

R.i.p chester brohh.... :(

[@bcloud474]

;(

[@abeginnerspov5968]

beast*

[@ethanprice5972]

Anyone else here after the LP reboot...missing Chester and that god-like voice of his. There will never be another

[@noahcastelhano9529]

and it's not supposed to have another Chester, this is not the end and also not the beggining :)

[@shadow83218]

so true

[@АлисаМихайлова-х2д]

😢 я скучаю...

[@glenkramlinger5931]

Dammit

[@emanhadi8104]

For the millionth time, Emily was not brought to replace him, but to continue his legacy at the request of Mike and band members who just want to make more music together. And you can also see how emotional she gets which she sings this song in particular.

[@brattslapper]

OH CHESTER WHY? We all loved you. So sad you left us.

[@pablobrazil1792]

Ele tirou própria vida que foi lhe dado

[@alinazi7603]

I am still angry I can't accept it

[@ЕкатеринаП-б8л]

Да очень грустно потерять такого Парня,с таким голосом,и такими эмоциями

[@mxndelx300]

This song helped me in a manner I can´t describe, the toughest time of my life... I owe you so much Linking Park for this song

[@SomnathBhattacharjeewwe]

mxndelx203 I can empathise

[@AvivRaphael]

ya

[@jamesnobeer6736]

me too

[@ElmarJournal]

same

[@tobias.michaelis]

[Mike:] Yeah! Yo! This is not the end, this is not the beginning Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm And though the words sound steady something empty's within them We say yeah with fists flying up in the air Like we're holding onto something that's invisible there 'Cause we're living at the mercy of the pain and the fear Until we get it, forget it, let it all disappear [Chester:] Waiting for the end to come Wishing I had strength to stand This is not what I had planned It's out of my control Flying at the speed of light Thoughts were spinning in my head So many things were left unsaid It's hard to let you go (Oh) I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) All I want to do Is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got Sitting in an empty room Trying to forget the past This was never meant to last I wish it wasn't so (Oh) I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) All I want to do Is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got (Yeah, yeah!) [Mike:] What was left when that fire was gone? I thought it felt right but that right was wrong All caught up in the eye of the storm And trying to figure out what it's like moving on And I don't even know what kind of things I said My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead So I'm picking up the pieces, now where to begin The hardest part of ending is starting again Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh… [Chester ('til end):] All I want to do Is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got I'm holding on to what I haven't got I'm holding on to what I haven't got [Mike:] This is not the end, this is not the beginning Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision (I'm holding on to what I haven't got) But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm Though the words sound steady something empty's within them We say yeah with fists flying up in the air Like we're holding onto something that's invisible there (Holding on to what I haven't got) 'Cause we're living at the mercy of the pain and the fear Until we get it, forget it, let it all disappear

[@erfer666]

+Tobi Anthony And who says Shinoda can't rap?

[@sehnsuchtseele9803]

+Eric Ferrier Exactly.

[@ismaelmerida7173]

thanks

[@สามารถสวัสดี-ผ3ฉ]

Tobi Anthony 555

[@Dinzzzsalvatoreyt]

best one ever,,,,xD

[@DubnormalOfficial]

I can only listen to this song and listen and listen and listen and listen again.....

[@jamilhneini1002]

Dubnormal you forgot to listen

[@cibermadness]

X4

[@federicoeiriz42]

Waiting for the end of the song To click replay another time This is not what I had planned Its out of my control

[@MrCarlokey]

Dubnormal same.😢😢

[@pordeohandaligirsangeia0i987]

Same

[@spidercrawl21]

This song is a masterpiece

[@NikhilluminatiOfficial]

😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ The best song ever written by Linkin Park.

[@ximenamorales2822]

😟😟😟😟😟😟😟😟😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭💔

[@Skhruffy]

that voice crack at the end just adds more feel

[@kylleramirez5307]

I noticed it as well, and its so fucking cool

[@cesarcruz454]

What voice crack?

[@asmrbyjames5759]

@@cesarcruz454 3:42

[@mikeortiz9664]

Well that's how you know he's really singing with all his heart and soul into this song 💕💕

[@kongyeanwei5761]

I felt the same bro

[@flaviofr4v0]

The entire band is at their best here, flawless performance.

[@Matsudathedarkwolf]

I think this is maybe even better than the official studio recorded version.

[@mrbow50001]

This is funny to me, a studio version is better than a studio version

[@jonrosseauac]

Their version in Berlin was the best for me

[@davecarlson3606]

i dont think many people got this joke :P

[@aaron______________________]

The sign of an amazing band, is potentially being better able to create better live performances than a studio version. I agree.

[@Matsudathedarkwolf]

@@aaron______________________ I completely agree. Chester is dearly missed.

[@MdIbrahim-gg8ut]

Your voice in "Waiting for the End" echoes in every corner of our souls-a powerful anthem of hope, struggle, and transformation. The way you poured your heart into those lyrics feels like a call to anyone battling their own storms. You sang about reaching for something new, for light amidst the darkness, and it reminds us to never stop striving, even when the end seems near. Your passion turned pain into poetry, and your voice remains a guide, a rhythm, a lifeline. Though you're not here with us anymore, your legacy continues. Through your music, we find strength, solace, and the courage to keep moving forward. We miss you, Chester. Thank you for teaching us to embrace the highs and lows of life with the same raw intensity you brought to your art. ❤ Forever in our hearts, Your fans 🌟

[@fenderdude64]

Goddam, Chester was a vocalist in a class of his own, the best ever of all time, it was so effortless for him. Always amazed at how raw, unpolished, and how little technique he actually used, full belted chest screams, and yet, always so fucking precise in every syllable of vocal delivery. Fucking hell, no one like him before or since.

[@immortalxd6190]

Fr his voice remains a mystery to me

[@miacarter2126]

This song is even more hauntingly beautiful after the news. It really does take on much deeper meaning now. He really did trade this life for something new.

[@aaron______________________]

RIP Chester, such an incredible loss to music and humanity.

[@Lucasky]

R.I.P Chester Bennington Remembered as the best song writer and singer of Linkin Park. You will be remembered as a man of music and an amazing father. You will be missed forever and a part of our hearts.

[@hadriansdog499]

Love Chester and his music. He might have been an amazing father..... right up until he committed suicide. Dude had a wife and six kids and yet couldn't find anything to live for. Unfortunately, his children have had to grow up without their father, which will indeed do incalculable damage to them for the rest of their lives. It's all just very sad.

[@charlesdimaapas8688]

sorry but Mike Shinoda wrote the best ones.

[@alejandromonardes8324]

Sólo vengo a ver quién sigue escuchando está canción tan épica en pleno 2024. ?.

[@noobiex3731]

Yo y la descubrí hace 2 semanas jajaa y no paro de escucharlo .. q voz tenía chester la ptm....

[@maelcampana384]

I'm never going to see this in live and it breaks me a little.

[@bengarbutt4700]

maël campana It is an incredible song, hopefully they'll still play it

[@cesarcruz454]

Just go see them

[@LeonBurchardt]

You know Chester is dead don’t you?

[@guadalupe12rbd]

Same... I never saw them live. I’ll always regret that.

[@ddky2691]

#RIPLP (1996-2017)

[@haikaliskandar397]

rip chester . you'll always have a special place in my life . the saviour of my childhood 🙏🏻🤙🏻

[@zayday9704]

:(

[@Dlogreen]

I've watched and listened to this performance like 30 times today......it's surreal. These guys were seriously the soundtrack to my high school years.

[@jonathanmoses7720]

Saved my life Chester! Named my son after you! RIP brother!

[@fahrianbagus3883]

This is not the end This is not the beginning Just a voice like a riot Rocking every revision But you listen to the tone And the violent rhythm And though the words sound steady Something empty's within 'em We say, "yeah" Fists flying up in the air Like we're holding onto something That's invisible there 'Cause we're living at the mercy of The pain and the fear Until we tell it, forget it Let it all disappear Waiting for the end to come Wishing I had strength to stand This is not what I had planned It's out of my control Flying at the speed of light Thoughts were spinning in my head So many things were left unsaid It's hard to let you go I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) all I wanna do is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got Sitting in an empty room Trying to forget the past This was never meant to last I wish it wasn't so I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) all I wanna do is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got Yeah, yeah What was left when that fire was gone? I thought it felt right but that right was wrong All caught up in the eye of the storm And trying to figure out what it's like moving on And I don't even know what kind of things I've said My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin? The hardest part of ending is starting again All I wanna do is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got This is not the end This is not the beginning Just a voice like a riot Rocking every revision But you listen to the tone (holding on to what I haven't got) And the violent rhythm Though the words sound steady Something empty's within 'em We say, "yeah" With fists flying up in the air Like we're holding onto something That's invisible there 'Cause we're living at the mercy of (holding on to what I haven't got) The pain and the fear Until we get it, forget it Let it all disappear

[@seniartkreatif]

my personal interpretation about the song is that Linkin Park is evolving and they are venturing into new materials, trying to make different yet better musics in every album. So the song kinda tells the fan that they do not want to stay in one type of song like the METEORA or Hybrid Theory ..so this is something that they want..moving forward and creating new sound. That is what i like about this band is that they sound different and i really appreciate all the new kind of songs and materials that theyre trying to bring in every album. That is a pro right there. That is a true musician and LP really are in they're class of their own.

[@suzilala6521]

you are right and I totally agree! 🙌

[@asrielamadeus7614]

+samm s exactly

[@eugeneng2574]

Agreed .... We can see progressions made by linkin park.

[@tdvcyt2534]

RIP

[@thefan1629]

I mean sry but that's definitely not the meaning of the song. LP makes songs that people can relate too and a song where Chester's sings "waiting for the end" and other depressive stuff is definitely not meant to be based on music. I think this song is entirely about how someone feels when they have depression. And Chester was only holding on to those things that he hasn't got yet

[@d.n.3652]

Sounds exactly like the album version

[@supershadow9933]

Gotta admire that

[@dhruvwadhwani8230]

Sounds better :')

[@khoirommilton9816]

Chester has an amazing voice.

[@monikachandrakar1889]

Exactly, live concerts should sounds like this...

[@hannes1734]

Yeah because like half of it are backing tracked instruments. Great vocals though. And of course the other instruments too.

[@tomster8930]

so sad that he had to trade his life and couldn't hold on any longer. I cannot stop crying

[@chanaon450]

10 years later and i am still here . "i know what it takes to move on" Still hits so hard

[@davidbauer20]

Imho one of the best live performances ever seen on any song of any band. Such a special song ✨

[@johnsampson7275]

The fact that LP can perform this song live just as well as the recorded version shows how good they are!! :D LP4life

[@Gaizertv]

Omg the singing part brings me the chills .. down my spine.. and i could start to cry everytime i heat chesters voice singing.. this song is connected with so much feelings and stuff ive been through.. Ches.. if you read this..i wish to see you on stage one day

[@celzam845]

Yes

[@Gaizertv]

XxH2OVanoss FanFicsxX what you ment with "yes" ? :D

[@richarddsouza8333]

i swear it man....this song really gives me the chills ...the song is just like the original version...the was Chester sings Amazing

[@Gaizertv]

Richard Dsouza love him so much

[@darrenmendez7262]

Sorry bro but you can't see him on stage anymore

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

Every time, I close my eyes when I know Chester starts to sing his beautiful and powerful voice. #ripchester

[@hilaryocii]

Who else is enjoying how Brad Delson is playing one note on the keyboard and he is looking underutilised

[@hp9410]

Brad is masterpice ❤❤

[@Dllon]

2024 anyone?

[@diegopiccioni9580]

Best performance for this song..Chester Alive!🫶❤️

[@saurav4122]

yeah bro ❤❤

[@nasharsetyawanlibra478]

Here

[@jonathanmon6315]

OF COURSE! You can come back to ask for as long as the world exists and will still be many.

[@lambdaevolution]

aways, this song is angelical.

[@glenpalmer6161]

how good are they live! Flawless!

[@BP-1973]

You were a special human chester, that's for sure. We were so lucky to have had you for those years. R.I.P.

[@BlafeBala]

I'm sorry I'm here after the 2024 Live performance...I just miss this...I miss him, I miss this Linkin Park...😥

[@dapdappdapp]

Who else is on a Linkin Park binge right now?

[@jimmygun6466]

Best live version ever! Chester will always be in my heart

[@rrrabab]

No other band has a refined teamwork to make a song perfect like LP does. Look how Brad switches from keyboard to guitar and adding the really difficult wah-effect. Amazing.

[@BOGLEYKID]

He had such an amazing voice.

[@braedenvanasperen8995]

We are all just Living Things

[@soutrikpal3466]

Braeden Van Asperen but now he's a non living legend 😢

[@arthurm.8007]

Chester isnt living things anymore

[@ashcosmo3854]

@@soutrikpal3466 He'll live on as long as he is remembered

[@ominusgaunt]

​@@arthurm.8007 a man dies only when he is forgotten

[@hadriansdog499]

All I want to do is trade this life for something new, while holding on to something I haven't got. This song is magic. It is absolutely their best work, and I have no problem saying that with no reservations. It's brilliant.

[@Thalvanes989]

honestly, this is the song that I most liked, admired and loved in all of my life. And I am almost sure that nothing can replace this. Beside this, I think taht this live version is the best of all

[@andres2737604]

"The hardest part of ending is starting again" R.I.P Chester, leyend!

[@nuke2625]

Holy shit... Perfectly played.. Especially the chorus

[@jackson22668]

When chester did his scream, it sent chills down my spine... That happens only when i hear good music... RIP Chester ;-;

[@desoglagahancintaku6283]

[Chester:] Waiting for the end to come Wishing I had strength to stand This is not what I had planned It's out of my control Flying at the speed of light Thoughts were spinning in my head So many things were left unsaid It's hard to let you go (Oh) I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) All I wanna do Is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got Sitting in an empty room Trying to forget the past This was never meant to last I wish it wasn't so (Oh) I know what it takes to move on (Oh) I know how it feels to lie (Oh) All I wanna do Is trade this life for something new Holding on to what I haven't got (Yeah, yeah!)

[@stevensanchez329]

This legend lives forever in our hearts.ths guy changed me for the best and keep pushing threw whatever comes

[@DonLobon]

Just played the original and synchronized it with the live version. Its insane how alike it sounds. ^Real Live Band^

[@suzannehinderliter3542]

LP has SO many different styles & types of songs, I love almost every single one. Just because of different events, etc., in my Life- "Waiting on the End" hits home with me; it's like my anthem. Thank You Linkin Park!!

[@patriciamunguia5994]

a voice of an Angel

[@voss456]

“The hardest part of ending is starting again” My heart goes out to Mike and the rest of the band for being able to pull themselves back together and start again. I’m glad he was able to get back that part of himself that he lost.

[@BradlyTheRadly]

It literally sounds like the studio version.... They were so good at performing live. You can tell they really cared. Chester literally sounds exactly like the fucking studio version holy shit

[@RichardMedhurst]

CHESTER! You beast. So lovely.

[@zee87zalikha]

Richi Rich A beast he was indeed! 🤘

[@go5779]

Still here in 2019, I really miss Chester. My favorite live performer ever

[@andreanavarro4361]

We miss you Chester. Thank you Linkin Park for all the memories ❤️ we will keep on cheering you on forever

[@sameerbankar6073]

"Waiting for the end to come, wishing I have strength too stand". Right in the feels

[@Rick_B52]

That man's voice did and will always give meaning to my life. His vocals got me through some hard shit.

[@bqfilms]

same man, long live Chester, legends never die.

[@mattjones822]

This song makes me feel alive. I like their music! I think Linkin Park is cool. And I recommend people to their music...

[@TheIritify]

Their best song!

[@Push404]

indeed

[@evakashyap3876]

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[@Smeliot123]

This song literally gives me chills everytime I listen to it... It is so accurate to my view on life right its almost scary...

[@rodrigohernandez1054]

For me this is the best song Linkin Park has created. So underrated. The beat, the melody, the lyrics are superb!

[@indogreen3975]

Lagu yang slalu saya kenang.... penuh makna dalam perjalanan hidup ku... Chester Bennington you are the best ❤.. istirahat lah dengan damai🎉🎉🎉

[@Wyzerwizardness79]

A voice of an angel and irreplaceable. Be at peace my friend.

[@nicholascollins5077]

Just can't understand why someone with so much admiration and talent could end his life. R.i.p Chester it's such a shame and a massive void in life

i cry with this song... is so much for me...

[@00SNIVY00]

Listening and watching Linkin Park just makes me miss Chester so much more. I finally discover my love for Linkin Park, but Chester isn't here to create more music. What I'd give to have gone to a live performance, to have been able to experience the music in the moment, loving it the same as I do now.

[@chesterbenningtonfans320]

“I know what it takes to move on” Since already 2 years chester left us... I still cant move on with your music and LP without you chester😢😢😢 R.I.P Chester (03/07/1976-07/20/2017) #makechesterproud #320changedirection

[@josephbrozprimaylon1822]

Live and studio version is sooo identical. This is how good Linkin Park is.

[@mahabubrahman2818]

Lp is best when it comes to live performance. Absolutely talented people. LP forever

[@Bobizard]

Such an amazing song. Didn’t appreciate it enough when it came out, now 12 years later this just hits. RIP Chester ❤

[@samanthajgreen]

I made it to about 2 minutes in and I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. I can’t believe you’re really gone forever, Chester.

[@cyancool3449]

this song is just...........perfect! every time i listen to it its like my first time!

[@KHS-qv4ps]

Watching this after the show in Incheon Inspire Arena... makes me think that both Emily and Chester are amazing singers

[@Michael-presents]

YES! BOTH are amazing singers. BOTH fit the band.

[@aa-ow6by]

It's so much heart warming yet my eyes are full of tears. Love you Chester 😭😭

[@bqfilms]

Waiting for the end just gives me the reassurance that no matter what may happen, we are all experience breakups, things not working out, disappointments, and even if it's hard we have to start again and keep on living it, it's not the end of the world :)

[@wraithgirl2156]

this song saved me...I knew I would survive..pick up the pieces and forge ahead...no matter what..no time for cratering...time to learn what I was capable of...and I did..and life is not defeating me anymore...I am my own destiny.

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

listening this song during quarantine against Corona virus. This is for my friends for what they miss me.

[@palmhassaphon]

I miss you Chester😭

[@miacatherinepunsalan7765]

No one can stop listening to this song.

[@darthjedi99]

One of my favorite LP songs. It gives me hope in my Savior, I just wish Chester had that hope. God loves us so much he sent his Son to save us from sin and death and give us new eternal life!

[@juliorodriguez5572]

You just have to listen to this song among many others to realize that something was not right. I feel every word deep in my chest 😔.

[@ronaldothangzm3654]

One of the best song of LP ❤ Chester n Mike 🔥

[@renatoaedo7020]

Seeing mike smiling reminds of the good times that you dont know you are living rn

[@renatoaedo7020]

its been almost 7 years and it has not been a single day of my life remebering this good music. LP fan since a kid.

[@jmlequin3797]

Chester and Mike has the best,powerful voices ever! Love their partnership in music..

[@jamiebaker7730]

Just listening to this and it helped me through my divorce the year this song came out. Brings tears to my eyes to think of the hurt and pain Chester felt when he left us. 💔 it's my favorite song, and I wish he was still here, he had such a gift.

[@vvwade]

Makes me think of the many nostalgic moments this band has tied to my life. LP is a journey

[@heroicsplendid]

I can't tell that this is a live version, Chester's vocals are so good!

[@RYAN-uc6ih]

Miss Chester so much❤ I'm not really happy with the band's choice of having a new vocalist, but i think it is the fairest thing to do rn. Im not hating on Emily because she's a really good singer, and LP deserves to make new music after all this time. I'm just not ready yet. LP forever❤

[@DanVincentVecino-s7s]

That scream 3:31 from Chester ! Goosebumps!

[@travisharnedmusic]

This will always be my favorite LP song ever made.

[@kikyhutami9954]

literally the coolest band on the planet. no doubt.

[@jareddangelo347]

All of the goosebumps

[@darrinconnor7]

This song gives me chills. love it.