Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
When you feel you're alone
Cut off from this cruel world
Your instincts telling you to run
Listen to your heart
Those angel voices
They'll see to you
They'll be your guide
Back home where life leaves us blind
Love keeps us kind
It keeps us kind
When you suffered it all
And your spirit is breaking
You're growing desperate from the fight
Remember your love
And you always will be
This melody will always bring
You right back home
When life leaves us blind
Love, keeps us kind
When life leaves us blind
Love keeps us kind
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Cut off from this cruel world
Your instincts telling you to run
Listen to your heart
Those angel voices
They'll see to you
They'll be your guide
Back home where life leaves us blind
Love keeps us kind
It keeps us kind
When you suffered it all
And your spirit is breaking
You're growing desperate from the fight
Remember your love
And you always will be
This melody will always bring
You right back home
When life leaves us blind
Love, keeps us kind
When life leaves us blind
Love keeps us kind
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Lyrics submitted by VexooxeV, edited by if ur 555 im 6(sic)6
The Messenger Lyrics as written by Chester Charles Bennington Brad Delson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This is one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. I can't listen to it without getting goosebumps. Like someone else said the intensity and raw emotion in Chester's voice is incredible. That intensity on a primarily acoustic track is just phenomenal. A lot of singers could learn a lesson from this song. This is true emotion. I'd be amazed if he said he didn't cry while recording his vocals.
really, I think after a whole album about the causes, effects, and ultimate destruction and horrific reality of war, "The Messenger" is a sign of hope. A song for how if we treat each other with kindness and respect, and do not get upset over useless things and resort to violence as a way of life, that people can live in peace. If we take the blindfold off when life leaves us blind, Love will keep us kind. That is the message. This is "The Messenger." To let us know that catastrophes of war CAN be prevented.
Is anyone else completely blown away by Chester's Performance on this track? Can anyone guess what this gave me?
I'll give you a clue, it starts with 'G' and ends with 'oosebumps'.
oh my god... i feel the exact same way. they have officially made an AMAZING album. and this song just proves it. <br /> <br />
hahahaha i love when people give really obvious clues to the word they're thinking of!<br /> <br /> like ummmm<br /> <br /> what's my favorite dog? i'll give you a hint, it starts with a G and rhymes with herman shepherd...<br /> <br /> hahahaha idk why thats so funny to me! :-)
it gave you wood, my good friend.
Chester said in an interview it is about his kids and they will trials in the world but they will always be loved and have a place to go to. Great song, I love Chester's vocals in this one.
HAAAA your all retarded. This song is awesome. I never knew he had a beautiful singing voice until this song. You can tell he is singing with all he has.. hes practically yelling at the top of his lungs but turning it into beautiful music. This song and every other song on the album gets me motivated like hell. Linkin Park is now one of my favorite bands thanks to the pure power of this album, I hope they continue to make music like this.
@dannyping, agreed, but I could do without the accusations of being r*****ed
@linkinparkrulez <br /> <br /> You're absolutely right. I made this comment in 2010 when I was a much more immature, and judgemental person. 11 years ago. If I could edit this comment I would. I apologize.
@linkinparkrulez <br /> <br /> You're absolutely right. I made this comment in 2010 when I was a much more immature, and judgemental person. 11 years ago. If I could edit this comment I would. I apologize.
@linkinparkrulz<br /> <br /> You're absolutely right. I made this comment in 2010 when I was a much more immature, and judgemental person. 11 years ago. If I could edit this comment I would. I apologize.
this song hits me extremely hard on a personal level. it brings tears to my eyes.
linkin park has outdone themselves on this one!
I completely agree! Chester's voice has so much power behind it any ways, but in this song it seems like he's putting every single ounce of strength into each word. Truly amazing, and every time I hear it I tear up at least a little.<br /> Great ending to a great album.
This song is a brilliant ending for this album. I love the feeling of love and hope that is sums everything up with.
And I completely agree with Callum - Chester's voice is totally laid bare and he's doing what he does best. It's great.
chester is such a bad ass the pure passion and intensity he sings with....amazing
This is a great song it has a great deal of meaning to it and i can relate to it in many ways and ways dat i cant even explain it...but great song doe...
I don't know if most look at this album as being a story, but I like to look at it that way. I kind of look at this as a soldier sending a message home to the soldier's wife/girlfriend, maybe he died, or maybe he is just telling his wife/girlfriend to be strong. That's just my look at this, it could mean anything, and I could be way off.
I agree with your general idea, but actually think it's the opposite.. I see it as someone talking to the soldier and telling them that while they're fighting and killing and not being able to show love and compassion etc and seeing all the sadness and devestation that war entails (the 'breaking spirit').. Remembering their loved ones at home will give them the strength to push through and make it home either literally or in their mind.<br /> <br /> Because life often leaves us blind to what's going on in places overseas where there is war, being home makes it easier for the soldier to forget. And being in a place where they can love again 'keeps them kind'.