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Hands Held High Lyrics

Linkin Park : Hands Held High Lyrics

Songwriters: Bennington, Chester; Farrell, Dave; Shinoda, Mike; Delson, Brad; Hahn, Joseph; Bourdon, Robert;
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Turn my mic up louder, I got to say somethin'
Lightweight step it aside when we comin'
Feel it in your chest, the syllables get pumpin?
People on the street, they panic and start runnin?

Words on loose leaf sheet complete comin?
I jump on my mind, I summon the rhyme I'm dumpin?
Healin' the blind, I promise to let the sun in
Sick of the dark ways, we march to the drummin?

Jump when they tell us they want to see jumpin?
F*** that! I want to see some fists pumpin?
Risk somethin', take back what's yours
Say somethin' that you know they might attack you for

?Cause I'm sick of bein' treated like I have before
Like I'm stupid standin? for what I'm standin? for
Like this war's really just a different brand of war
Like it doesn't cater to rich and abandon poor

Like they understand you in the back of the jet
When you can't put gas in your tank
These ******* are laughin? their way to the bank and cashin' the check
Askin' you to have compassion and have some respect

For a leader so nervous in an obvious way
Stutterin? and mumblin? for nightly news to replay
And the rest of the world watchin? at the end of the day
In their livin? room laughin? like, "What did he say?"

Amen, amen
Amen, amen
Amen

In my livin? room watchin? but I am not laughin?
'Cause when it gets tense, I know what might happen
The world is cold, the bold men take action
Have to react to get blown into fractions

10 years old is somethin' to see
Another kid my age drugged under a jeep
Taken and bound and found later under a tree
I wonder if he had thought, "The next one could be me"

Do you see the soldiers that are out today
That brush the dust from bulletproof vests away?
It's ironic, at times like this you pray
But a bomb blew the mosque up yesterday

There's bombs in the buses, bikes, roads
Inside your market, your shops, your clothes
My dad, he's got a lot of fear I know
But enough pride inside not to let that show

My brother had a book he would hold with pride
A little red cover with a broken spine
On the back he hand wrote a quote inside
"When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die"

Meanwhile, the leader just talks away
Stutterin and mumblin? for nightly news to replay
And the rest of the world watchin? at the end of the day
Both scared and angry like, "What did he say?"

Amen, amen
Amen, amen

(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you
(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you

(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you
(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you

(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you
(Amen)
With hands held high into a sky so blue
(Amen)
As the ocean opens up to swallow you

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  • KtmKingCooter
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    Oct 22, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    im sorry my one reply is on there like 4 times i only sent it once but i think my comp. was f#%&ing up.


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  • Soldier4Hope
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    (7)

    Sep 19, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Apparently this song is so controversial to many of you. I just want to say the following:
    1.- I am a SPC in the US Army.
    2.- I do not hold any anger toward any Muslim in fact I have met some of the most wonderful people while I have been in Afghanistan. One of the problems we have is that we are going about this the wrong way. No not all Muslims are bad. The one thing we forget is that this is a country that is poverty stricken. Most Afghans are a people that cannot read or write their own language (ex. Pashto, Dari), much less Arabic which is the language of the Quran* (sp). These are a people (not all but some) who have been manipulated for generations on what their book says. Therefore we are wrong to think we are fighting a COUNTRY. The reality is that this will be an ongoing problem until we bring in Muslims (who can read Arabic) to teach Afghans what their book really says. I believe that every person has the right to believe what they believe but let’s not forget that Islam is not the only religion with radicallists. Catholicism and Christianity and many other religions have Radicallists within their religious community.
    3.- Americans should think before saying negative things about Muslims. The United States may have a small percentage of Muslims but they are still Americans and in a country where even Illegal Immigrants have rights so do Muslims. Also, like we have Muslims in the United States we also have Muslims in our UNITED STATES MILITARY they risk their lives, where the same uniform I do, work the same hours I do, and are as dedicated if not more than any other soldier. And another thing to note is that we also have Muslims who are NOT military working alongside us and who risk their lives with us every day.
    This is a beautiful song. It has a great message. It is sad that we have such Radicallists in our own country who misconstrue such a beautiful message. We are not the only people losing loved ones in this war.


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  • KtmKingCooter
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    (7)

    Oct 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    hey man if u get my last reply copy and past it with my name on it some where in to the comments kus id like some of these people to hear my opinions.

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  • KtmKingCooter
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    (7)

    Oct 22, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    hey man if u get my last reply copy and past it with my name on it some where in to the comments kus id like some of these people to hear my opinions

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  • KtmKingCooter
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    (7)

    Oct 22, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    hey man if u get my last reply copy and past it with my name on it some where in to the comments kus id like some of these people to hear my opinions

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  • .Destiny-Faye.
    Female

    (1)

    Jul 16, 2009 at 05:17 PM

    johndoe7today:

    Shut up about Muslims for God's sake!
    There religion is about peace and unity.
    There are different types of Muslims, like for christianity, there is catholics as a type and same for Muslims, they don't ALL believe ****ing is good.

    Terrorists **** people, bomb things etc.. only because it's religion.
    Don't diss it yeah?
    So shut your fat mouth about it dude.


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  • XxI_feel_pain_tooxX
    Female

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    Jun 23, 2009 at 04:01 AM

    If Mr. Bush hadn't waged war on Iraq, the terrorists would have attacked the US again. The war zone wouldn't have been in Iraq it would have been on our soil. Bombs would be exploding in your own backyard, people would be scared to go anywhere for fear of another attack. It would be like 9/11 over and over again. So be glad the war is over in Iraq on not here in the United States. Think about that.


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  • Pilchard
    Female

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    Sep 23, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Your statement has no logic. How does invading a nation for oil and ****ing civillians prevent terrorists from targetting you?? Hitler persuaded a nation that 11 million people were inferior and unworthy of life. Bush persuaded a nation that all Muslims are terrorists waiting to blow up themselves and as many Americans as possible when ever they get half a chance. our ignorance-fueled fear and need for revenge justifies (in your mind) murder. Open your eyes. Think for youself. If everyone did that, niether Hitler nor Bush would have the power they did.

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  • navajogirl
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    (2)

    Apr 08, 2009 at 07:08 PM

    I agree with core96 it seems like we really do need to take back of what is ours


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  • alexislover23
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    (2)

    Apr 14, 2009 at 09:04 PM

    I also agree with core96. I think that Iraq should start defending their country instead of waiting for us.

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  • navajogirl
    Female

    (3)

    Apr 08, 2009 at 07:05 PM

    I heard this was an insult to the president
    and im glad they did this song


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  • Core96
    Male

    (3)

    Mar 13, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Jump when they tell us they want to see jumpin ... Risk somethin take back what's yours. I love that whole part of the song


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  • ExtrumComicstreams
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    Mar 01, 2009 at 02:36 PM

    My question is...Is Linkin Park Democratic?? or Republican???


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  • stung
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    Oct 31, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Why does it matter? That's not the point.

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  • Bsooksinator
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    (5)

    Feb 27, 2009 at 03:52 AM

    i truly belive that this is the best song i have ever heard


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  • LeaAnne94
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    (1)

    Jan 11, 2009 at 07:56 AM

    I think this is an amazing song and I believe in all of it.


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