Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine (Lyrics)

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[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
Your blades are sharpened with precision
Flashing your favorite point of view
I know you're waiting in the distance
Just like you always do, just like you always do

[Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends, I

[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
Let you cut me open just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don't know why I'm hopin' for what I won't receive
Fallin' for the promise of the emptiness machine
The emptiness machine

[Verse 2: Emily Armstrong, Emily Armstrong & Mike Shinoda]
Goin' around like a revolver
It's been decided how we lose
'Cause there's a fire under the altar
I keep on lyin' to, I keep on lyin' to

[Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong]
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends, I

[Chorus: Emily Armstrong]
Let you cut me open just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don't know why I'm hopin' for what I won't receive
Fallin' for the promise of the emptiness machine

[Bridge: Mike Shinoda, Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong]
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part of, part of
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part of, part of
I only wanted to be part of something
I only wanted to be part

[Chorus: Emily Armstrong]
I let you cut me open just to watch me bleed
Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
Don't know why I'm hopin', so fuckin' naive
Fallin' for the promise of the emptiness machine
The emptiness machine

[Outro: Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong]
(I only wanted to be part of something)
The emptiness machine, oh
(I only wanted to be part of)
The emptiness machine

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[antoniogamboa]

The :”so fucking naive” it’s such a linkin park feel and thing!!! Fukcing love it!!!

[romainejayawardena]

These lyrics have so much depth it speaks of what has happened to Chester.

[markusgraef]

Awesome! I was surprised to hear how good emily fits in.

[bosnjakkevin]

She is so respectful of Chesters work. I really think she is a good fit!

[milaniaa.]

I missed that sound so much!!! I am tearing up listening in my car! Emily is such a bad ass!!!

[technewsfortechnoobs]

"Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to applies to so many people.

[jadynnguyen]

Such a vibe. I got the chills all the way through the song

[DMFF_YT]

Rest in Peace, Chester. We all miss you <3

[andrewbunch]

Chester is definitely up in heaven proud of emily she's going to smash it crazy how a death can hurt and give so much

[jimmyflame]

Linkin Park helped define my teens and early twenties. 20+ years later, let’s go Emily 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[zangx]

This is how you bring linkin park back and even in the lyrics u still feel Chester’s presence which I fucking love

[gcortezzz]

oh let's go, the kings is back and now with a queen

[theiconicknight]

Bro I'm hearing this on the radio and was like "This sounds like a LinkinPark song" just to find out it is. Chesters soul is in this this 100% I love it ❤

[jamesostensen]

What an amazing and powerful voice Emily, couldn't be a better edition to Linkin Park, RIP Chester, I bet he's looking down from somewhere, proud of her, keeping this great band alive, Love it!

[georginaicart]

me encanta !!!! una nueva era para linkin park!!

[lucasmedeiros]

Tô extremamente viciado nessa música!! Não me decepcionaram em nada.

[NeverlandSystemPixie]

I REALLY hope this is a start of a great new era of LP.... this is good... really good.
She's not chester, sure... not NO ONE could fill those shoes. She's a good NEW sound that's respectful of the original

[FernandodaSilvaTeles]

The lyrics of "The Emptiness Machine" seem to allude to the band's own journey and the environment in which they have found themselves and still remain immersed. From the very first verses, such as 'Your point of view' and 'Just like you always do', there is an insinuation of a critique aimed at the superficial observations frequently cast upon them — criticisms that have intensified in recent albums, even from their own admirers. From this point, the composition evokes the notion of how such remarks can be harmful, culminating in the line 'And I know exactly how this ends', which, to my mind, alludes to the tragic death of Chester Bennington. It suggests that the band, in some way, already foresees the destructive consequences of this relentless pressure. Here, the weight of criticism, public exposure, and harsh judgment is reflected, all of which can lead to bitter outcomes for those caught in the eye of this storm.

When they sing 'Gave up who I am for who you want me to be', they unveil the dilemma faced by many artists, who are forced to choose between preserving their essence or yielding to the demands of the public, the media, and, above all, the digital environment. In the realm of social networks, there is a constant sense that one must generate content that attracts more views, likes, and engagement, which often means sacrificing authenticity and creativity in favor of what is popular or commercial — or even what the "original fans" claim to want to hear.

The "Emptiness Machine" thus emerges as a metaphor for this destructive mechanism, this barren terrain of digital media, where artists find themselves compelled to bow to the rules of algorithms and produce something that pleases, yet in essence, remains empty and devoid of authenticity. In the process, they sacrifice their identity in exchange for fleeting popularity and ephemeral engagement, leading to a profound sense of emptiness and loss of self.

Thus, the lyrics reflect this constant struggle to preserve originality in a world that imposes conformity and exalts superficiality.

[meld]

I just can help but be marveled... In the previous years, with Chester, all the new songs systematically were painfully accurate to my state of life and mind. And...today, for the very first song I heard of them for so long...it still is the case...

Trully love it though, I really like it

[sisigmotovlog]

I really love this! Thank you Linkin Park ❤️