[Intro: Mike Shinoda]
Forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
[Verse 1: Chester Bennington]
You love the way I look at you
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride is broken
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
[Verse 2: Chester Bennington]
You love the things I say I'll do
The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you
You take away, when I give in
My life, my pride is broken
Forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
[Verse 1: Chester Bennington]
You love the way I look at you
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You take away if I give in
My life, my pride is broken
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
[Verse 2: Chester Bennington]
You love the things I say I'll do
The way I hurt myself again, just to get back at you
You take away, when I give in
My life, my pride is broken
[Chorus: Chester Bennington]
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
[Bridge: Mike Shinoda]
Yeah, forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
Forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
[Chorus: Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda]
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
You love to think you're never wrong (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
[Bridge: Mike Shinoda]
Yeah, forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
Forfeit the game before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame and puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, you can't run the race
The pace is too fast, you just won't last
[Chorus: Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda]
You like to think you're never wrong
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
You love to think you're never wrong (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You have to act like you're someone (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You want someone to hurt like you (Forfeit the game)
(You live what you've learned)
You wanna share what you've been through
(You live what you've learned)
About
Genius Annotation
“Points of Authority” is the fourth song off of Linkin Park’s debut album, Hybrid Theory, and talks about a toxic, abusive relationship.
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What did Linkin Park say about "Points of Authority"?
Genius Answer
In an interview with Kerrang! Magazine in celebration of Hybrid Theory’s 20th anniversary, Brad Delson discusses how the track harnesses the power of digital technology, how it evolved from the original demo, and more.
- 1.Papercut
- 3.With You
- 4.Points of Authority
- 5.Crawling
- 6.Runaway
- 7.By Myself
- 8.In the End
- 10.Forgotten
- 12.Pushing Me Away
- 13.My December
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Guitar
Percussion
Pro Tools Engineer
Drums
Mixing Engineer
Turntables
Bass Guitar
Samples
Recording Engineer
Executive Producer
Beats
Assistant Engineer
Background Vocals
Vocals
Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Recorded At
NRG Recording Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Release Date
October 24, 2000
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Points of Authority Remixes
Points of Authority (DJ Z-Trip Remix) [Unreleased Reanimation Remix] by Linkin Park (Ft. Z-Trip), Pts.Of.Athrty (Crystal Method Remix) [With Ryu Verse] (Unreleased Reanimation Remix) by Linkin Park (Ft. The Crystal Method & Ryu), Pts.Of.Athrty (The Crystal Method Remix) by Linkin Park, Killzone by Blaze Audio, Clairvoyant by Blaze Audio & Pts.Of.Athrty by Linkin Park
Points of Authority Live Performances
Points of Authority (Live BBC Radio One) by Linkin Park, Points of Authority (Live at Docklands Arena, London) by Linkin Park, Points of Authority (Live from Sydney, 2007) by Linkin Park, Points of Authority (Live in Nottingham 2003) by Linkin Park & Points of Authority (Live in Texas) by Linkin Park
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