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| Title: Leave Out All The Rest Artist: Linkin Park Genre: Alternative Rock Album: Minutes To Midnight (2007) |
"Leave Out All The Rest" was released as the fifth and final single from Linkin Park's third album, Minutes to Midnight, in 2008. The song is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Linkin Park's flexibility and maturity as a band. The song deals with themes of morality and self-acceptance, as the narrator expresses his fears and hopes for how he will be remembered after he is gone. The song received positive reviews from critics and fans who praised its emotional impact and lyrical content. The song also performed well on the charts, reaching the top 20 in several countries, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany. The song has become one of Linkin Park's most popular and beloved songs, especially after Bennington's death in 2017.
The song starts with a piano intro, followed by Chester Bennington's vocals and Mike Shinoda's smooth rap. The chorus is catchy and memorable, with the repeated line "Leave out all the rest" conveying the narrator's desire to be forgiven and cherished for his positives rather than his flaws and mistakes. The bridge adds a layer of complexity and depth to the song, as the narrator admits that he is pretending that someone else can save him from his himself, and that he can't be who others want him to be. The song ends with a fade-out of the sample and piano, creating a sense of closure and peace.
The music video for the song was directed by Joe Hahn, the band's Dj and visual artist. The video depicts the band members in a spaceship that is about to crash into the sun. Each member is shown in their own pod, where they experience different scenarios related to their lives and personalities. For example, Bennington is shown singing to a crowd of fans, Shinoda is shown painting on a wall, Brad Delson is shown playing bass in a cityscape, and Hahn is shown mixing music in laboratory. The video ends with the spaceship exploding as it hits the sun, while the band members are seen smiling and accepting their fate.
The video is a metaphor for the band's journey and evolution as artists and individuals, as well as their bond and friendship with each other. The video also reflects the song's message of leaving behind a positive legacy and being true to oneself. The video won the Best Rock Video award at thee 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Conclusion:
Overall, "Leave Out All The Rest" is a beautiful and heartwarming song that showcases Linkin Park's talent and diversity as a band. The song is a testament to their musical legacy and their impact on millions of fans around the world. It is also a tribute to Bennington's life and voice, which will always be remembered and cherished by his bandmates and fans. Rated 9 out of 10 by me, do you think so?
