Rapper REACTS to Linkin Park - NUMB!! This speaks to me..

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[@joespradley2323]

Chris took his life and later Chester took his. The burden of Chester loosing his best friend really pushed him. You will have to see Linkin Park live on Jimmy Kimmel show singing “One More Light” where you see Chester’s emotion singing this song shortly after Chris’s passing. Very emotional. Thanks for reacting🙏🏼

[@adorablespore]

Agree. That version of One More Light is particularly heart wrenching for me to watch now, as it was one of the songs played at my mum's funeral

[@Mrsockmonkie]

It's not the best "performance", but it's one of those rare real and true moments captured on film. Highly recommended.

[@schnerpify]

@@Mrsockmonkie so... the best performance? check

[@BrandonWestfall]

2 months later

[@tatushhimekuro]

Chester took his life on Chris's birthday (July 20, I believe)

[@joshuastickley2796]

It's really sad that Chester's voice and words saved millions yet millions of voices couldn't save his..............

[@Frazzlenodazzle]

Most profound statement ever.

[@JamesCalabrese930]

Damn man-all stay off drugs and seek help if depressed

[@williamallen7984]

It saved me-many times over

[@youmadbro9024]

Linkin Park was my go to "I'm feeling lost and don't want to feel" music, in that it made what I was feeling bareable. They saved me too. It broke my heart when he died. Chris didn't get me as much but it was still a great loss. I've never recovered.

[@MarkyMark8484]

Damn. Your statement hits hard 😪😪

[@Hoping4Change]

My son, now 32, is on the spectrum, no one knew when he was young, the cause of everything he was going through, not fitting in. I tried with everything in me to guide him. At 14 he asked me to listen to this song. All I could do was cry. From that moment on I accepted that he would get his feelings across to me through using the music that spoke to him. Unfortunate for me cause his music was heavy, heavy metal. But I listened everyday to whatever he asked me to listen to and he knew I was trying. I was being there for him. And we have been close because of finding music and him being able to share it with me. The power of music.

[@donnacolosimo3294]

Chester died after his friend

[@Sog8045]

I do not know who said it but someone said Chester" Sings like an angel and screams like a demon". That is the best description I've personally heard.

[@raintarrant7771]

yesss

[@karyndooley1560]

Absolutely!!!

[@Izzy.Izzy.B]

Alex Hefner, another creator approx 900K subs, check him out… quick reactions. 10 mins, or less & has reacted to LP’s entire albums. One song at a time, in order, as LP intended!

[@Sog8045]

@@Izzy.Izzy.B I've been a member of Hefners channel for quite some time. Before he moved to ?? Hawaii was it??. Probably over 3 years I've been on his channel.

[@DragonTigerBoss]

I think what people really don't understand about having a lifelong struggle with depression and anxiety is the sheer rage that's built up in you. Everything is setting you off, and you're trying so hard to play nice because you know it's irrational, and you never let it out. You go numb.

[@nikita8370]

Well put |-/

[@helenhinkle1987]

Your description is so accurate. The rage is so brutal. I'm working on getting to numb.

[@sunnywilliams5255]

This is really accurate I was so bad that I went completely numb to all emotions for an entire year as a kid.

[@mindfulyourlife9247]

Esp when your family rejects you or are scared of you bc of the rage. They dont understand how pin cushioned you feel or how they have chisled you to dust and when you defend yourself against their insults it explodes and it's NEVER THEIR FAULT

[@michaelallen3894]

Well put. Dealing with it too

[@Eleonoor]

Hybrid Theory and Meteora are two Linkin Park albums that do not have a single bad song on them. They are masterpieces. Would love to see you react to more Linkin Park.

[@ines_uk]

Agree. I used to play those two non stop at one point of my life. Really helped me to channel my emotions back then.

[@owwsdingatlaga8633]

super solid 2 albums

[@GeanieG]

Agreed! I owned both albums when they were new, and I played the heck out of them both.

[@saburton001]

Agreed. Both are phenomenal ❤

[@erikwilliam1254]

I still have both.

[@cbakker99]

The Meteora album was absolutely life-changing for me.

[@tommyredline6432]

Linkin park is hands down one of the greatest gifts to music and mankind that we’ve ever seen. Raw and revolutionary

[@BarelyEinstein]

Listening to a song and hearing a song can be two very different things.

[@deannawalker7022]

Listening to Linkin Park after his death is like looking into his soul and all his depression. The songs just feel like cries for help. One More Light is another soul gripping song and MV.

[@6666Imperator]

I'm wondering, if that gets skewed a bit by what happened. I'm sure he did put his soul into the songs, but we as humans also tend to put too much into some things in hindsight. The type of music genre that they made songs for are usually like this and speak out to many...or at least did when I was a teenager, but I am still not sure if that automatically means all the songs are personal cry outs as well.

[@SelvesteSand]

Nearly all their songs are written by Mike. Mike did once talk about using Chester's stories and feelings for inspiration, and Chester surely contributed with heart and soul in his singing, but the songs aren't exactly Chester's personal letters.

[@GregorysBrain]

I'm so stoked for this rabbit hole! R.I.P. Chester! Chester passed away by suicide, on Chris's birthday following his death. We lost two absolute legends due to Mental Health that year. It was rough for many of us. 😢

[@lachinanina51]

I saw my precios Chester that YEAR, just a month before, my first time in a concert, i cried a entire month when the new came up

[@nathanclarke2777]

We lost them true but with Chesters death the stigma and apathy to those of us with mental illness! The shock that the world felt led to people being able to talk about it!

[@onedayatagirl]

........both of them...? Nope. They were working on sumptin. Look up what lincoln park was in canada.

[@ginafragata2947]

I agree totaly

[@jenBuruato]

Mike is a founding band member, producer and the glue to the band and Mike writes a lot of the lyrics and Chester does too. Chester was sexually abused from the age of 7 to 13 and was addicted to drugs since age 11. These songs were his way to cope. Mike wrote Breaking The Habit about Chesters drug addiction and Chester got clean, but his demons never left him alone and he spoke in interviews about it openly, Mike once said they write music for everyone to relate in their own way but he also wrote a lot about Chesters life because Chester had such a passion for the songs that he felt. I fell in love wit Linkin Park as soon as their first single hit and a huge fan all the way to Chesters passing. Great reaction! There will never be another voice like his, he makes you feel. REST IN PEACE CHESTER 🤍🤘🤍

[@_spinch]

It's definitely an outcasts' anthem, however you want to define 'outcast'. This song stood out to me and always meant a lot because, even though I had a very positive relationship with my mom growing up. She was very supportive and loving in pretty much everything I did, and I was lucky for that, but I've always struggled to connect with my peers(mainly in school) so I was bullied a lot and didn't have many friends. It was cathartic to have music like this.

[@christbland]

I'm a simple man, I see Chester and i click like.

[@fabibienchen]

I am a simple woman…someone mention chester i click like 😄

[@adamfanalways]

World was a better place with Chester in it❤one person saved millions but millions couldn’t save one person,RIP Chester, your music 🎶 and voice is always with us!

[@steelearmstrong9616]

World was better back then period

[@sealf457]

@@steelearmstrong9616 Amen to that.

[@ki_tb12]

He lives on with his music..! RIP Chester and Chris.

[@thefootballfusionist]

He did save me and I wanted to meet him. RiP devastated still now

[@tedjohnson2091]

You hit the nail on the head. It’s the expectation for your child that your child doesn’t want. Strongest lyric, “ you’re just like me with someone being disappointed in you!”

[@GuitarGirl]

The genius of this song is that you got goosebumps, just like everyone else got goosebumps. And all for different reasons. This song transcends everything. If you feel it then it applies. ❤

[@leecloaked1059]

when yer yonger you hear the music, when your older you understand it.

[@thefootballfusionist]

And there are people like me who lived that lyrics and would have been dead if not for them Seeing Chester took his life broke me even to this day

[@sealf457]

Just as there will be those who don't like it when you talk, there will be many more who are here to hear what you have to say. Do what your heart tells you.

[@vonsanson3120]

I love to listen to his experiences, that's what makes us who we are.

[@GeanieG]

I've lived my whole life worrying about what others wanted of me and feeling like I failed over and over again. I never felt like I fit in or had anything valid to share, be, or say. It's taken to getting to almost 60 to sort this out in my head, to where I feel like I can be brave, be who I am, and explore my creativity and what I have to share. Being fearless is the most fearful thing you can do. I feel you, from your story, and I have mad respect for your genuineness and honesty.

[@starburstppl]

Such a beautiful but also sad song. Every time Chester sang it came straight from his soul. His face showed it. Need to see and hear him do "Givin Up." Such a strong cry for help. R.I.P. Chester. You are deeply missed.

[@michelecox5241]

❤

[@racing2cat]

Highly recommend "Bleed It Out," which is one of my LP faves! 🙂❤

[@flightlessbird1892]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@Anna-hl5zb]

Thank you for sharing your story. This song cuts to the very depth of my soul. I was a single Mom when this song came out, raising my teenage son on my own. His father had left us to, as he put it, "upgrade to a better life". He was in and out of our son's life, as it worked for him, never around to support him, but always having lots of criticisms about his life choices. My son played this song for me, it felt like it came from his life. We had a really good conversation about how he was feeling. We started to share music with each other, introducing the other to songs that were meaningful to us. This became our way to work through a very difficult period in our lives. We still share music with each other today, one of my favourite things to do.

[@jeffreyhamlin2971]

About time you get to Linkin Park my friend. RIP Chester you are sorely missed. Enjoy this rabbit hole it is a deep and full of great great songs. Most of this will be on your play list I am sure.

[@evabyrum3327]

THE SCREAM BEAST!!!!!!! Chester was so amazing and you can't go wrong with any of their music! Given Up song he screams for 17 seconds!

[@ginasantiano7175]

Linkin Park was my son Jesse's favorite band...my son passed away 17 years ago and Chester Bennington and the rest of Linkin Park helped me through some really tough times. They are now my favorite band! Rip Chester you saved so many with your beautiful voice and I am one of them...Thank you ❤️

[@aaronvoelker814]

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing - much love.

[@ginasantiano7175]

@@aaronvoelker814 Thank you sir 🙏❤️

[@dianejones8225]

❤️‍🔥🤘🏼❤️‍🔥. Chester passed after Chris. Both rest in peace

[@Lou-xq9br]

❤💔🖤

[@darksideofthemood]

My parents bullied me into not going the artistic route of becoming an actress. I met success, played in large theater, did a lot of things in my big city. But this life of hustling and finding jobs after jobs because you can never have a stable income unless you're a superstar got me deeper in depression as I struggled to play bills during covid. Eventually I got a more normal job and I got plenty of time to still write, act and do everything I love in my spare time. In my new community I teach my art, play important and historical writings and get involved. My parents were wrong, being educated in art SAVED my life because if I had nothing but my part-time work I would have killed myself long ago. My talents got me to travel, to meet people, to work and feel valued as a person and value other people. Art is generosity and beauty. Numb was the anthem of my teenage years. I'm so happy you like it too.

[@GageTheCannon]

You're one of my favorite reactors. Hands down one of the most intelligent channels I've seen. Ignore any criticisms my dude, you do you. Cheers.

[@rebeccawilson9933]

A lot of Chester's music speaks directly to people with mental illness. It hits so hard.

[@nosliwec]

This hits pretty deep for me. Growing up, I was a bit rebellious, was grounded a lot and had average to below-average grades. My parents didn't really ever really expressed pride in me when I did well, but would express their disappointment in me when I failed their expectations. I also moved around a lot growing up so always felt like an outsider. I feel like my parents are happy with the way my life has turned out, but I still have moments where I think I should be doing better and thoughts of being a failure. I often wonder if I would have a different outlook in life had my successes (however small) were celebrated as much as my failures were punished.

[@carmenhuyser808]

Chester said in an interview that he writes about the abuse he suffered (paraphrasing here). That's why I got attracted to their music since I had similar experiences.

[@Milehighsnake98]

Chris and Chester weren't just best friends. Chester Bennington was Chris Cornell's son Chris' godfather. They were beyond close. In fact, Chester took his own life on Chris Cornell's birthday. There's so many good Linkin Park songs, it's a deep hole. One Step Closer is what hooked most of us. In The End, Numb, Crawling, My December, It's Going Down (with Xecutioners, Wayne Static of Static-X)...so many.

[@aaronvoelker814]

My December - so underrated. Check out blackbirds if you havent heard it yet. IDK why, but to me the two have the same vibe

[@jenniemitchell7731]

LP really helped me with their music. I was obsessed with Chester's completely unique voice (there's a documentary of the study of his voice out there). It made me feel so much stronger in my mentality. Now, every song I hear I feel his depression, with his death. I cry and cry, but it's not 100% sadness, because they helped me so much, and I appreciate every single song. I wish he could have known that. I'm sure in a way he knew how many ppl he did help because he probably heard it over and over. Depression sucks because that just doesn't always help with your personal demons. I just really, really miss him, he is one light that went out, that shouldn't have. 💕

[@bowieoliver555]

Chris doing nothing compares to you is amazing. Chris and Chester were awesome people and also great singers. Its so sad that they aren't here anymore.

[@PennyDreadful-80]

This band saved so many people. Chester felt deeply and a lot of us that were lost felt everything he was saying. I miss him so much.

[@michaeldalzell6670]

This song 🎧 hits home for me, because I’ve been a Lone Wolf 🐺 all my life and I’m 55 yrs old yes, I get along with some people, but always feel like the outsider

[@michelecox5241]

❤

[@hoosiernationsindiana2085]

You are not the outsider, they are the outsiders. I'm a few years older than you and know exactly what you are saying. I've bucked convention since day (according to my parents)😂Be true to yourself as only you can provide what you need from life

[@Jerralyng49]

Don't worry about it hon, after 65 you move into don't give a crap land. It cuts through the smoke and mirrors nicely. 😊 RIP Chester and Chris. 🎉

[@Lana2006-o7i]

Chester had the best voice. Such a loss - Gen X has loss so many amazing musicians. RIP.

[@DogDocKat]

Chester took his life on Chris Cornell's birthday. Chris had took his life a few weeks earlier. So sad that these two musical geniuses could not be saved. Definitely check out Linkin Park's performance on Jimmy Kimmel "One More Light." The emotion from Chester in that performance was heartbreaking 💜💜

[@Arianze]

Audioslave, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog... Pearl Jam, Linking Park, Nirvana, Alice in Chains: Those bands were the anesthetic of my youth and a good part of my contemporaries in a time when listening to rock was considered a BIG problem. From La Habana, thank you.

[@thelobsylife5174]

To all who is struggling mentally, who lost hope, who tried and tried but failed...keep going. We owe it to the ones who couldnt carry on. Doesnt matter if no one cares, we owe it to ourselves, to our past, to our future.

[@Cloudy_SkieZ1]

Hey! They write and produce all their own music. They have/had no writers, just them six boys and a dream.

[@joanbaxter-c1z]

6 boys

[@drunknluv78]

I, too, went down the LP rabbit hole about a year ago. I was aware of songs played on the radio and enjoyed them but never really thought twice about them. As I got older, I listen more to the lyrics so hearing them now hits different then they did back then on the radio. So I started with the tribute to Chester concert (on YT) and went on from there. I discovered so many new favorites and can relate to alot of the lyrics. RIP Chester - gone too soon 💜

[@NightWolf-hb5bi]

Yes In The End is the title of that Hook that you were talking about. Yes Chester took his own Life.

[@coachruss2034]

Chris back in Purgatory in the last shot ! Absolutely fire by both, these celabs are pushing the music industry for . Love it !

[@almostquasi]

Your list of voices bro... Linkin Park, System Of A Down, and..... Disturbed. They were my voices as a teen in that era, so much love for them still.

[@joscreemers4360]

I appreciate your perception bro. Listening to you makes me so much more aware of what the musice truly means. RIP legends who brought so much joy to the world but must have been in so much emotional pain. This world did not deserve you

[@connordavis7721]

You never get it wrong man whatever you take and relate to is so valid and true music is a way of expression and songs mean something different to everyone

[@Morder1990]

RIP legend Chester :( This song hit now rly hard..... You should watch more LP song .First 2 album Hybrid Theory and Meteora are just perfect.

[@karlweir3198]

I absolutely love this song

[@Tarantula7Tom]

Finally, the Linkin Park rabbit hole! Everything from Hybrid Theory, Meteora, and Minutes to Midnight is 🔥 Also Mike Shinoda is awesome rapper!

[@kaynesheldon4905]

Facts especially in his Group Fort Minor.

[@Mantosasto]

I'd say everything from them is great. Some people like to shit on their later albums for not being like the early ones, but to me that's a perfectly valid path for an artist to go, to evolve. I like that their music was changing with them. I still miss Chester :')

[@Tarantula7Tom]

@@Mantosasto agreed 👍

[@kshay1882]

My husband took his life August 20, 2017. Thank you for doing this. ♥ Thank you for your story, many of us can relate!

[@jorgerocha363]

Linkin Park saved me through out my life! Sometimes music is so much stronger than words can express! I was blessed to see them 5x and including live in Texas (Houston) and to this day I still listen to them and hearing Chester’s voice brings a tear to my eyes. Please react to Lost, Crawling (acá pella), given up, breaking the habit, Heavy and One More light! You will hear the Beaty of Chester’s voice! The singer with 3 voices! Thank you Linkin Park! Thank you Pegasus for reacting!

[@moonglow630]

Chester had the voice of an Angel! So sad that he couldn’t get peace.

[@forakermm]

I cried when Chris took his life, and balled when Chester took his life. We never really know what someone else is going through… RIP😢

[@squirehobbs6754]

My sons and I were so fortunate to see Chris Cornell and Linkin Park together before their passing.

[@Lou-xq9br]

❤ rip Chester ❤️ Linkin park & Soundgarden were amazing ❤️ What Chester went through as a child is just heartbreaking 💔 he was SA as a child, I work in this stuff & can feel his pain 😔🖤

[@jenniferkonan2826]

Chester Bennington died on what would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday. Linkin Park songs have helped me in my life. Numb, Breaking The Habit, Leave Out All the Rest, Bleed It Out.

[@STYLISH_OLDTAKU83]

Back in the early 2000s. I was actually working on a NIGHTWING script and had choreographed a scene to take place after Bruce and Dick's breakup. Where Dick rode off on his bike to the beginning of this song when off to his side base in Bludhaven to train and to work out his anger and ended up coming with the idea for his new costume.

[@chelseahaley8350]

I miss Chester and Chris more than words can say! They are both up there on my list of favorite artists of all time! There's a live video of Chris and Chester performing Chris's song Hunger Strike together! Definitely worth checking out! I've been reading a lot of conspiracy theories about Chris and Chester being murdered because they were very close to exposing something to do with child trafficking within the industry, but who knows if there's any truth to it....But with everything that's going down with diddy, it doesn't seem that far fetched! I 💯 believe there's some sick and twisted shit going down within the industry, and it definitely makes me question all of the other "overdoses", and "sui*ides" that have happened with other big artists! RIP to both of these amazing artists!! ❤

[@duplonek]

There it is! My fav band

[@amandatrevor585]

There are many children out there with bad medical conditions he/she has to live with every day. It is not only a physical battle, but mental/ psychological and emotional ones too. Music like this can be one of the ways to show them someone else had similar conditions. I just hope songs like this are never forgotten.

[@karlweir3198]

That's how my mother made me feel like so I connected to this song from the first time I heard it in my early 20's

[@The1Mommalau]

I'm sorry that happened to you. 😢❤❤❤

[@67skins75]

The line "But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you" always gets me.

[@eijahyyti9313]

Have seen Linkin Park twice. So perfect 🔥 Chester was a sensational singer and The band just corgeous ❤❤💔💔

[@GeanieG]

I love so much that you are delving into music that I experienced when it was first released. I feel so fortunate to have grown up in that time. And I love your passion for music, your emotionality, and your genuine way of being. Big fan and looking forward to checking out your podcast. This is also the first time I've listened to Linkin Park since Chester passed. I just couldn't. Thank you for bringing it back to me.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

I've seen this music video a few times...and it wasn't until you that I noticed the...scribblings...upon the lower left upper limb. Like, wowza!

[@ravenw.navarre9718]

From the moment I heard this song for the first time, I related to it completely. I tried to please my parents, failed at that even though I got three degrees. I know NUMB!!! Thanks Black!!!

[@kaynesheldon4905]

Fucken yessssss!!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s fricken gooo!!!!! I’m very happy you are watching this. And after Chris passed Chester did... they were best friends

[@vbxtc625]

The last words I ever spoke to my father on this earth, as he was lying on his literal death bed, were, "all I ever wanted was for you to be proud of me". I sooo get this song, and even more, the video.

[@HiTekCowboy]

Reading the lyrics of Linkin Park, I always felt that Chester experienced it all. It's too relatable for it to not be. Granted the rest of the band could easily feel that way probably going the route of 'I'm going to be in a rock band" and the parents wondering where they 'screwed' up raising their kids to "goto college".

[@SelvesteSand]

By far most of their lyrics are written by Mike, but he did say he often use Chester's experiences as inspiration. There have been a few songs Chester has been credited for, though, such as Crawling, which he co-wrote together with Mike, and Easier to Run, which he wrote himself (likely except for the rap parts), and those two songs alone are so packed with pain it hurts. 😔

[@HiTekCowboy]

@@SelvesteSand yeah glad you added the details. I knew many songs were inspired but I honestly didn't actually check the writing credits. thanks! and for someone who has gone through this and supported someone who went through even worse things, yeah the songs are painful to describe in words

[@Loveonlydrivesouthate]

Crawling and One Step Closer by LINKIN Park is amazing. RIP Chester. You are missed.

[@lightsalt8530]

One Step Closer was my anthem for a lot of years

[@Loveonlydrivesouthate]

@@lightsalt8530 mine too. When I am pissed off I start playing that song

[@thefootballfusionist]

Easier to Run my fav 2. Crawling Glad you wrote crawling

[@michaelboyer82]

Chester was a talented man, every time now I hear Linkin Park song I remember Chester losing his life. Such a talent RIP Chester.

[@G1003-b5b]

This song, with this video, cuts right to the soul....no matter how many times I hear and see it

[@dragonsfury8]

Your talk about what the songs feels like and your experience at home is the song speaking to you. I grew up with this music and other music in that era. I never once told my kids what they had to do in life. The only msg i gave my children is do what makes you happy. Don't worry about money nothing. Be happy in what you do and life will feel rich. They have done exactly that and settled in health care working with elderly and love every day of their life at work. Im proud of them.

[@noctem1238]

I used to listen to Linkin park daily, since he passed its not been something I've really listened to. I suffer from bad mental health and listening to Linkin park and Chesters voice was always something that helped me. Now knowing he lost his life due to his mental health its sad to hear. R.I.P Chester, i wish we could have saved you look you saved so many.

[@Sunshineandhydrangeas]

I still love this band. Some of my favorites are “Figure .09”, “Hit the Floor”, Papercut”, “Don’t Stay” and “One Step Closer”. That last one was channeling pure GenX anger and frustration. That and apathy were pretty much our default emotional range. If you dive into more of their music, you will not regret it.

[@lightsalt8530]

Yep! One Step Closer was my anthem for quite a few years

[@aalucyaf-zp5ut]

Chester saved more lives than he could have ever imagined. RIP such a kind soul. May he never suffer again.

[@jeremyloyd79]

It kills me everytime I watch there videos! Chester was so amazing voice of a Angel!!

[@SpunkyJ77]

That is why they were so successful because they were so relatable . RIP Chester

[@aaronvoelker814]

I have been a fan of LP since hearing one step closer when it debuted as a music video ((i believe in 2000) - Numb is still my favorite song that they recorded. This one speaks to nearly everyone who grew up feeling like they either were disappointing their parents or felt pressure from them to do something other than what they are doing/want to do. So, I agree with your interpretation of the song. Most of their songs are written by Mike with some collaboration from Chester and/or Brad and many are inspired by Mike's interpretation of Chester's inner struggles. Which brings me to your comment about soundgarden/audioslave's front-man Chris. Yes Chris and Chester were best friends. Chris took his life in a hotel room while on tour and Chester took his life on what would have been Chris's birthday a few months later. It was a soul crushing loss. If you would like to hear some emotion, listen to a recording that someone made at Chris's funeral where Chester and Brad sang/played Hallelujah. Brought me to tears. I would like to say, good for you for expanding your exposure to new songs and artists the way you do.

[@sumonjamal1653]

As someone who listened to his parents and went to college, I can assure u that u did the right thing for you... Because my going to college without the resources I needed from my parents was a recipe for disaster... and I was really not into that whole "jumping through hoops for a paper degree" so that I might move up the financial ladder... I hated going but I didn't know what else to do. If I had had more confidence in myself and knew which way I wanted to go, I'd have been a lot happier in life instead of ending up in Miseryville where I currently reside... FYI - Yes, Chester Bennington wrote the lyrics to "Numb"... it was about him self-medicating to make his life more tolerable after the sexual trauma he had experienced as a minor... He and Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden/ Audioslave) were friends, and Chris died in May of 2017... Chester sang at his funeral... Apparently, Chris Cornell's death did affect Chester and 2 months later, Chester Bennington took his own life in July 2017 ... just before he was supposed to do a full N. American tour w/ Linkin Park (It got canceled) Chester talked about his struggles w/ alcohol and drugs which stemmed from his childhood traumas... it cost him his first marriage w/ 1st wife Samantha... In 2003, Linkin Park had a #1 album 'Meteora' on the charts and were making bank$$$... but by 2004, Chester said he was getting divorced and back living in an apartment... He met his 2nd wife Talinda and they married in 2005 after his divorce was finalized. He had a child and soon, he and Talinda had 3 more kids... Linkin Park was back in action in 2007 w/ 'Minutes to Midnight'... and were making bank$$ again. However, Chester's success never seemed to give him the relief in life that he craved. Chester said: "...no matter how I'm feeling, I always find myself struggling with certain patterns of behavior… I find myself stuck in the same thing that keeps repeating over and over again, and I'm just, like, 'How did I end up…? How am I in this?' " At some point in 2017, Chester must have felt like this was the only path left and took his own life rather than face any more pain and depression.

[@Michael-nl5kn]

Chester didnt sing with his voice or lungs, he sang with his heart and soul

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

Personally when I look back and listen to these songs. I feel as if Chester was trying to tell us he was hurting. When you listen to his voice, you hear the pain. The lyrics as well tell you he's hurting. Thankful for his music and talent, saddened by the loss of such a great soul. R.I.P. Chester Bennington, and thank you for the music you shared with the World. Great reaction BP.

[@SelvesteSand]

Most of their songs are written by Mike.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

@@SelvesteSand, you can still hear the pain in the lyrics.

[@26shedan]

not a rap fan but my son loved Linkin Park and played them constantly. Once I paid attention I loved them. I still really only still like rap mixed with singing. The lyrics really spoke to him during the teenage/young adult years.

[@owwsdingatlaga8633]

highschool and college days i was a loner like her with family problems. this was my medicine ty LP for helping me and surviving my dark days.

[@tianthee]

This album brings back so many memories. It was the 1st album I got before the band blew up. 25 years ago now.

[@yustymusic]

I love when you,re talking and telling your stories. This one got me emotional because I can relate so much. My parents are very traditional, and I dont mean it in a bad way. They just wanted me to do well, they wanted me to go to college and have a good job, marry, have kids. And I did everything opposite. So this song speaks so much to me. And your comments about it mean so much also. Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonydinsdale8783]

I learned to play a rough version of this on guitar at 16 in 1978 ( cupla months before I turned out a punk rocker and no longer listened to "hippie" music 😂). My girlfriend loved it and I translated the lyrics for her ( she was Italian). Her first reaction was that it's a metaphors for the music industry on the west coast attracting young artists and then trapping them in a world of hedonism and binding contracts. She was 15!

[@christof2122]

Man you are digging in the LP rabbit hole! WHAT A TIME to (re)discovers this legendary band (I promise Im not bias at all)

[@SAM-dg3vd]

Glad you had the strength and courage to go for your own goals. Hard sometimes to let go of one's own dreams for your kids when you've been responsible for them for so long, and seen so much potential in them... but it's a critical step. Parents, let your kids know you love them for them, not for what they do (even and esp if it's not the path you picked for them)... and read up on adhd, anxiety, and depression. They're real things that are super hard to recognize from the outside -- procrastinating, sleeping too much or too little or at odd times, getting "stuck" -- this isn't laziness. It'll help your relationship with your kid immensely.

[@lisadavenport2390]

I only really discover LP last few yrs and man his lyrics sound like a cry - I understand that cry. Thank God he ( God ) pulled me outta of that. He was an amazing talent. 😢 Love from lisa a lyme warrior 🦠💚🙏 prayers for those who struggle

[@sarahconely1971]

The song Leave Out All the Rest I feel was almost foreshadowing for Chester. I haven’t looked to see if he wrote it or anything but the lyrics make me think he almost felt like he would lose his never ending battle with himself and he didn’t want his loved ones or fans upset. It is a really good song that you should check out. RIP Chester.

[@aydenneovak9240]

Damn, I can't believe this is the first time I'm seeing the music video for this song after listening to it hundreds of times, and it adds so much more meaning, so much more feeling. Very glad I found this video, and I appreciated your commentary, very understandable, and no (11:38), you're not tripping, cheers! :)

[@Short_Motivation_GX]

My legends from that time are Linkin Park and Eminem, both of whom have a special way of reaching people emotionally and telling real life things. And I love it when such singers not only manage to make me dance but also touch my soul with their voice or lyrics.

[@RSXVPS]

I love your interpretation of this song... Completely valid! For me, it was I did go to college, and university - I achieved academically... But didn't go into any normal industry... I was insistent on starting and running my own company, and I tried and failed 7 times!! and after the first it was all bullshit trying to get me to go into the family business or get a trade... This time around, I made it, I have 90 staff and we turnover £45M a year... Now they are proud of me... There has been lots of therapy to get over the worthless feelings from the past. But we move on, and we get stronger!

[@supahfly2106]

Speak your truth. My parents were like that too. I found my own path , but my parents never supported my choices until they saw my success. Then they were mad cuz I didn't welcome them back into my life now that they were proud of me. I made them earn their way back into my life. Wrong or not those were my terms, and they understood that. So B4 they passed we finally came together as a family and accepted what the journey was.

[@karendavis2668]

I think that's the beauty of this song. Most people can relate to the feeling, even if they can't admit it sometimes. It tunes in to your internal self. Great reaction ❤

[@connordavis7721]

I love you man never stop being authentic i love hearing you relate to music and share your stories it adds so much

[@silviamtz8961]

You're listening to all the songs of my teen youth!!! 😅😅😅😅 Love it. 😊😊😊😊😊😊