Mike Shinoda "Crossing A Line" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Following the death of his Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington last year, Mike Shinoda started working on his debut solo album ‘Post Traumatic,' which he released this month. His second single off the project “Crossing A Line” currently has 5 million streams on Spotify and 4 million KZbin views. Produced by Mike Shinoda himself, the song describes him facing his demons and finding his way back to a happier state of mind.
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[@Thibault_95]

This guy does not age.

[@raynestorm2041]

Jake That Japanese blood, man. Takes Asians forever to look their age

[@swiftlymurmurs1825]

Rayne Storm And then when they do age, it only makes them look better

[@raynestorm2041]

Floris Bordewijk Some, more than others, Lol Jackie Chan still looks decent, but years of literally beating the crap out of himself have finally caught up. Mike, on the other hand... I don't think he's ever going to age

[@paramithaputranti]

He looked older now after Chester's gone tho 🙁

[@JenniferRose_512]

Paramitha Putranti In a way i kind of agree. But damn, he STILL looks good and I don't care what ANYONE says

[@hazelnutsheep7863]

No celebrity's death has affected me as much as Chester's did. I love Mike's album so much, because it helps me to deal with the pain just the way it's helping him.

[@neomp5]

he's so nervous about singing that you'd think he hadn't been vocalist of one of the most prolific groups of the last 20 years

[@teddywestside8942]

Mike Shinoda is one of the nicest persons. He literally writes what he feels. And that's the best thing. He also has a very great voice.

[@hubson1443]

Mike is underrated genius. The best of the best.

[@questionm2786]

Last time he was on Genius he was with chester :( RIP

[@mydecember8544]

PngDotZip i know. That's the only think i can think about. It feels empty without Chester... Miss him do much.

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@DawryMike]

Mike Shinoda on genius is crazy. I don't even listen to rock like that but this dude is a legend no cap.

[@MumblerapSucksTrump]

DAWRY MIKE yeah cause he has talent all your mumble rappers don’t. Sorry but you disrespect all of the legends like mike. By listening to people with no talent making them rich when you had people like mike. Spending HOURS a day practicing trying to get better but now we have people that are like YAHHHHHH and just autotune it. ITS NOT MUSIC

[@unrealslimshady4430]

Mike's solo music is not rock :)

[@nomeca961]

@@MumblerapSucksTrump bruv

[@PebsBeans]

Post Traumatic isn't rock lol

[@jimeramirez847]

me: *listening mike sing* me: *ears automatically blessed*

[@than_487]

Same

[@NikkiBrown75official]

Made me be like cuteie..

[@joe1110]

Yeah this didnt sound great, i think he can actually sing much better than this tho

[@jimeramirez847]

Joseph Barrow same

[@halfbloodswan]

Hey Melon of course he is, but this time he wasn't that good

[@kk-id7if]

He looks like hes about to cry, lost weight and somehow a bit sad. Damn, shits must be hard for him

[@abrahamweaver1995]

1:38 he tried so hard not to say “for What I’ve Done” lolllololol

[@DemBlox]

🤣

[@mydecember8544]

The last time Mike was there is for Heavy, and Chester was there too. This makes it so empty for me, and so sad. I miss him so much. I don't know how you're holding on, Mike, i appreciate every thing you do. But i'm so sorry i's not gonna be the same anymore. I miss Chester's smile.

[@Jiishaan]

So no one is going to say anything about the fact that Mike is at the verge of crying?

[@sstvms2023]

Brings tears to my eyes to see him get choked up

[@leadership_nugget]

He definitely feels exactly what he was saying 🙏🏼 so strong

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@zoeyg877]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE Please don’t say that Chester was going through so much 💗

[@hiawog_]

He's not

[@sean_mccadden]

I met Mike at the shooting for this video. Such a great and kind person. Made sure we were all comfortable and having fun but also not afraid to feel what we're feeling.

[@i_Gotcha_]

4 minutes? I feel this should be a 30 min vid explaining the whole album lol. We need it!

[@NikkiBrown75official]

I do too.

[@NikkiDrawsStuff]

FINALLY MIKE SHINODA IS SINGING ACAPELLA AGGGH

[@FLOOFY320]

2017: Mike and Chester have an interview together 2018: Mike has an interview by himself

[@sherwinstark]

MIKE SHINODA'S POST TRAUMATIC ALBUM IS GREAT!ALL THE SONGS ARE BANGERS!GREAT SONGS,EACH ONE OF THEM!AND GREAT LYRICS AND RELATABLE!

[@adrianameza6662]

TRUE!

[@user-sl5uv2gg1s]

that intro was the cutest thing ever. much respect to this fella. this record is a work of art from the heart ❤

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@yasminaburger1957]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE wtf ? Why are you replying to every comment you troll?

[@AkashMishra23]

Mike's Album was the Most Heartfelt Album I've heard in recent times

[@mayurvalvi13]

Hey Mike ! Much love from India .We love Linkin park .Miss Chester 💙

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@elansings]

❤️

[@shivampunia]

Fuck yeah, man!!!. Mike is the best!!

[@totally18plus71]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE bro, watch what you say....

[@sayanbasak5488]

im from India

[@celine2912]

This voice😍

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

Celine Benningfuck

[@shannen4216]

@@heelstevenmaggle5615 idiot

[@mementohiphop]

so damn proud of mike & so grateful for the album. it's a masterpiece. "over again" is already one of my favorite songs of all time. up there with "in the end" levels of epic. i'm a hip-hop artist who takes massive influence from mike. i played at chester's fan memorial here in L.A. and was lucky enough that mike & joe saw it. mind-blowing! haha. if you guys don't mind taking a second, i'd love to share my art with the LP family -- it's on my channel. much love & respect. 🤘🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@HPTFan]

I was at the memorial last August too. You done a good performance. Thank you for supporting Mike. 😌

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

Over Again gave me the chills.

[@hiawog_]

Spam

[@mementohiphop]

thanks so much bro! i appreciate you coming out to that. easily most important performance of my life.

[@mementohiphop]

i know man. flawless song, 10/10.

[@austinlalfan]

Damn, he's so freaking talented. RIP Chester

[@VinnyChezni]

Crazy how music of all things can get people to hate each other just because of the style they enjoy. Music brings more happiness to me than anything. So to see people replying to comments with hate just because they like Mike or Linkin Park is so far past pathetic. Theres enough hate in this world already for much bigger reasons. To add to it with something like this isnt doing anything but making this world a worse place to be in. And if that's you're thing, if that's what makes you tick, then I'm afraid nothing can help you. Idk, just my 2 cents.

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@VinnyChezni]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE eyyy, I was waiting for you. Took way too long. I wanted to tell you you were the main reason I made this post. Thank you for the encouragement you put in me to spread a little more positivity for others reading my comment.

[@Seroxm13]

How can anyone hate music, let alone Mike, Chester and Linkin Park?! They are music geniuses and super mega talented. #Legends I'm 31 and have been their fan since I was 13 years old in 2000. They will always be my favorite musicians until the day I die. They make the perfect music, lyrics and sound for me. I listen to Linkin Park 24/7/365.

[@frosty9d2]

This album so was relatable. When loosing Chester last year puts me back when I lost my friend 5 years ago , and the emotions you feel loosing a friend to Suicide Mike feeling tell it out in this Album . I'm glade he's speaking about it and spreading awareness

[@rosalieivy21]

The strength of this man is incredible. We love you so much Mikey!

[@muckspoutmillinery8008]

I love you Mike. You are the most genuine artist out there. I've been playing PT on repeat recently and it's helped me get through some of my own problems. Music is the greatest therapy. I know you are high-key sick of this because of your conveyed irritation in Hold It Together (which btw is my favorite song in the whole album) but I still want to say I'm sorry for your loss and thank you for giving us the words we could not say with your beautiful music. You are living up to our promise to #makechesterproud . I am so grateful.

[@savjy6727]

Can't stop listening to post Traumatic, love all of Mike's stuff

[@bhrahm]

Man , the lines are so deep.... Stay strong...

[@cindymarie1761]

Mike Shinoda is the most underrated rapper

[@sarathraj2381]

Love you Mike... R.I.P chester

[@AkashMishra23]

This Brought Tears to my Eyes

[@obiwankenobi4661]

Akash Mishra stop being such a bitch

[@leadership_nugget]

This song is so strong and I feel like it can be interpreted in so many different ways to different situations and people. Huge song! I hope that all the song writing and singing helped/helps! You help so many people out there that don’t have this amazing ability to put their thoughts and traumata in words/songs. Thanks for this 🙏🏼

[@ll-ry5ei]

agree with you!

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@misfitcentral837]

💔 I don't have words. I just miss him. A lot.

[@micahdaniel1856]

This is not the end, this is not the beginning

[@NikkiBrown75official]

Just a voice of a witre

[@NikkiDrawsStuff]

Rocking in a reviosn

[@mikanasan2]

But u listen to the tone and the violent rhythm

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

And though the words sound steady Something empty's within 'em

[@Duaasb]

so proud of you mike. all love always... this album saved lives, thats a fact. peace.

[@_fremdkoerper]

Just found out that Mike's full name is "Michael Kenji Shinoda" .. well, that explains the song name from Fort Minor

[@tatertot7291]

We love you mike

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@kristynka701]

Ily Mike 💜💜💙💙❤❤💜💙❤ Rest in peace Chester Bennington ❤❤❤💜💜💜💙💙💙

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@kristynka701]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE shut up fucking idiot

[@aries]

goat

[@levinsun4171]

AY MY TWO BÆS WHAT IS THIS

[@TheSweBoo]

Love your music!! :D

[@nicoavetikian8908]

Sayonara vid is awesome dude, keep it up

[@callmenorman631]

Baaaaah

[@CrazyCasper1888]

I would love if mike did this for every song

[@juliac5550]

this is one of my favorite songs in the universe. and you are my favorite singer of all time. ily.

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@carterdefrancisco539]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE Get tf out of here you inconsiderate piece of shit

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

Deadbush 395 No, Emo.

[@shannen4216]

@@heelstevenmaggle5615 get tf out

[@Nr.1Mimir]

"As long as it comes from a pure place and from a honest place, you know, you can write whatever you want." -Chazzy. Mike keep smiling. Stay happy as much as you can. Have fun. And stay who you are. We love you so much. Everything you've done so far is incredible. Stay strong. We are with you ma boi. :D

[@SwapneelGhosh95]

Woah man I just related to these lyrics on so many levels. Thanks for existing Mike. :)

[@noxious_hamster]

Gotta love mike, post traumatic is a fucking masterpiece...

[@moisessaunders947]

R.I.P CHESTER R.I.P X

[@ll-ry5ei]

He is SO cool! I like him so much! 😍

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@105lbproblem6]

thanks mike for sharing your struggles through this album, the album is very uplifting.I can't believe in an month it will be a year since chester's passing.But I know these songs will make it much easier to cope with the sadness.

[@LaceFX]

Mike is amazing and very brave! A genius.

[@Joey-yo8mw]

I love Mike and i absolutely loved post traumatic.

[@Joey-yo8mw]

Rip Chester 💙 Missing him so much

[@mikew.fisher]

Strong lyrics and voice

[@arguableruby6829]

After rewatching this I realized he's not nervous but still hurting as he sings it

[@ShadowMage-]

My ears are blessed

[@nickysulova]

I love you so much Mike and I’m so proud of you for releasing this album. Thank you for inspiring me and helping me through everything ❤️ Hearing you sing warmed my heart and made me tear up, thank you for everything you’ve done

[@xennyy]

This song gives me so Chester vibes in pre chorus 😭💔😍💕💞 so proud of Mike. Love love

[@susanasolismontoya424]

Beautiful lyrics, awesome Mike Shinodaaa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sorkaii]

Much love for Mike. I hope he continues to do personal work. 💛

[@raynestorm2041]

Much love and respect to Mike and LP, always 🙌 ❤💙

[@chrisbanisch]

We love you, Mike!

[@seniidr6201]

We love you Mike ! Great music !

[@almaabascal5750]

Mike Shinoda we love you😍♥️

[@inariuscarter3843]

Mike you're fucking everything!! ❤

[@sstvms2023]

Love seeing Mike on this ❤️

[@alexaguerrero7741]

love you mikee

[@AdiDutta98]

This was my favourite song in the entire album!

[@alejandrov9952]

Mike is so cool.

[@Mrsdepp2008]

I looooove mike

[@parsfou]

He’s beautiful

[@NateCConcerts]

Got to see Mike on the tour for this album was a very nostalgic experience. He did a bunch of the best Linkin Park songs and had literally every person in the venue singing the words that many of us grew up on. Was a great tribute to Chester, RIP

[@AvitalSharon]

Love it 💙💙

[@kmr6099]

amazing song

[@MikeyEmmix]

Mike is 🐐

[@Quachinese]

Beautiful song and album

[@boogiebear3095]

I love Mike’s new stuff.

[@randomthings5383]

MIKE SHINODA

[@luisavieira2985]

Mike is so GREAT!!

[@TheAmazingCrazy]

So much love from Brazil ❤

[@renataalveslima3872]

Love you ♥️ Mike

[@Noor6848]

WE LOVE YOU MIKE

[@kevindj1266]

Mike is the best ever!

[@sumxet]

Proud of you Mike 💖

[@Linc3to]

I'm so happy Mike is here O.O

[@EvolveNUpgrading]

I just want to say I have enormous amount of respect for you (n Linkin park band both)coz you never let me down 🙏 wish you amazing new starting with Post traumatic

[@ACBibiana]

This album is awesome!

[@kvltgoro]

We love you Mike

[@AmbientJoe]

Didn't realise it was "it's not about status" I thought it was "it's not about sadness"

[@auraflorian7098]

Love it

[@almaabascal5750]

Mike Shinoda is the Best ♥️ ♥️

[@astrokai786]

I translated this video for my russian audience. Thank you guys from "Genius" channel! I love you, Mike. We all love you here in Russia. You are our brother!

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@shannen4216]

@@heelstevenmaggle5615 idiot

[@jusbertmeza4424]

Whered you go is still to this day my fav song from him 🙏🔥😍🙈

[@TheHouseOffice]

I see the Hybrid Theory cargo pants are back.

[@elenakawa6450]

Love him🤗

[@adityaranjan7916]

I am so proud I already decoded whatever he said here....

[@eekeey]

Mike looks so tired, and like he lost a lot of weight. :(

[@obiwankenobi4661]

internallogic he's been doing lots of press and only sleeping 3 hours a night. Follow him on IG you'll know

[@elizabethcerruti9394]

I met him on Long Island a week ago. He is definitely tired and a bit sad but he is healing. Such a great guy.

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@obiwankenobi4661]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE you've been doing this for the past 2 days? You ain't getting tired yet? Lol

[@poop-rj8eu]

HEELSTEVEN MAGGLE bruh, why? Mental illness is a real thing, people suffer from it

[@sbudke8607]

Mikes vocals are no joke 😊

[@ritabhsharma9969]

Love from India Mike...! Love you and Linkin Park

[@Astrogonblow]

Rip Chester

[@jimeramirez847]

I LOVE U MIKE

[@credicle]

4 dislikes? just tell me why

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

rip Chester Benningfuck

[@adelaabascal8548]

We love you Mike ❤️ 🙊