Breaking the Habit (3:15)
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“Breaking the Habit” is an electronica-influenced song by the nu metal band Linkin Park, from their 2003 album Meteora. It was released as the sixth and final single from the album in 2004. It became the fifth consecutive single from Meteora to reach #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, a feat unmatched by any other artist in the history of that chart. It was also the second single from the album to reach #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was a pop hit, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 7, 2004.
Breaking the Habit features many electronics, live strings and guitar. There are no distorted guitar riffs, and it is the first single released by Linkin Park to include no vocals from Mike Shinoda.
A common misconception about this song is that it was written by lead singer Chester Bennington, when in fact, band member Mike Shinoda was the original writer. The song was based on a close friend’s drug addiction. It is a common idea that it was written about Bennington due to his extended drug abuse issues, although Shinoda began writing the song before he met Bennington. The rumour has its roots in Bennington’s reluctance to play the song at early live shows, because he was able to relate to it so closely.
In an issue of Kerrang, Mike Shinoda mentioned that the song was originally going to be an instrumental track over ten minutes long, but was convinced by the band to change it.[1]
Notable cover:
What I see is what I sing about (a parody to Linkin Park’s Breaking The Habit)
Breaking the Habit features many electronics, live strings and guitar. There are no distorted guitar riffs, and it is the first single released by Linkin Park to include no vocals from Mike Shinoda.
A common misconception about this song is that it was written by lead singer Chester Bennington, when in fact, band member Mike Shinoda was the original writer. The song was based on a close friend’s drug addiction. It is a common idea that it was written about Bennington due to his extended drug abuse issues, although Shinoda began writing the song before he met Bennington. The rumour has its roots in Bennington’s reluctance to play the song at early live shows, because he was able to relate to it so closely.
In an issue of Kerrang, Mike Shinoda mentioned that the song was originally going to be an instrumental track over ten minutes long, but was convinced by the band to change it.[1]
Notable cover:
What I see is what I sing about (a parody to Linkin Park’s Breaking The Habit)
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slushie360 wrote:
i hate that faint beep in the background, i always though it was the microwave going off or something
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Bubble-Factory wrote:
<3
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Dexterpunk92 wrote:
Zanurzam sie w myślach przy tym utworze
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Sonjaya705 wrote:
their first song that i heard
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jbrown333 wrote:
amazing
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Homar30 wrote:
the best
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gaga_krazy wrote:
[=] mi n3w found son9 for lif3
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racheytink wrote:
my alltime favorite song i guess[3]
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FadedGrey09 wrote:
BEASTLY
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Link000124 wrote:
one of their best CDs
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lifeslikethisxd wrote:
The best.
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johnny777smith wrote:
лучшая группа и лучшая песня
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Dizel90 wrote:
linkin park's best song
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MAGGOT624715380 wrote:
Good LP track.
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Nattalien wrote:
why I have to scream.
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Sam_Snow wrote:
My favourite song)
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Starrymegane wrote:
Best song by faaaaaaaaar! I don't know what's worth fighting for, or why I have to scream; but now I have some clarity, to show you what I mean. I don't know how I got this way, I'll never be alright....sooooooo....I'm.. :) Great Track!
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cassie_blftd wrote:
I love this song :)
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Dull_Boy23 wrote:
first band i ever got into
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JONAKINS wrote:
This is Linkin Park's last great album, Their newest album is crap!
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