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Lyrics of The Emptiness Machine by Linkin Park
verse
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
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends
chorus
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 hoping for what I won't receive
Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine
hook
(The emptiness machine)
verse
Going around like a revolver
It's been decided how we lose
′Cause there′s a fire under the altar
I keep on lying to
I keep on lying to
pre-chorus
Already pulling me in
Already under my skin
And I know exactly how this ends
chorus
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 hoping for what I won't receive
Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine
bridge
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
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 hoping, so fucking naive
Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine
outro
The emptiness machine (I only wanted to be part of something)
The emptiness machine (I only wanted to be part of)
The emptiness machine
Writer(s): Mike Shinoda, Joseph Hahn, Brad Delson, David Farrell, Emily Armstrong, Colin Brittain
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The song 'The Emptiness Machine' by Linkin Park delves into the theme of being manipulated and losing oneself in a toxic relationship. The 'emptiness machine' metaphor symbolizes the feeling of giving up one's identity and desires to fulfill someone else's expectations, ultimately leading to a sense of hollowness and disappointment.
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Themes
Identity and self-sacrifice
• Gave up who I am for who you wanted me to be
• I let you cut me open, just to watch me bleed
Longing for connection
• I only wanted to be part of something
• Falling for the promise of the emptiness machine
Disillusionment
• It's been decided how we lose
• Don't know why I'm hoping for what I won't receive
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Moods
Heartbreak, angst, despair, reflection, anger
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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