Breaking the Habit – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: Meteora

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the raw emotion and lyrical depth of Linkin Park's "Breaking the Habit," a song that confronts the struggle of overcoming personal demons. Through its poignant lyrics and captivating blend of rock and electronic elements, discover how this song offers a powerful message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to confront their own battles and seek positive change.

[English]

Memories consume

Like opening the wound

I'm picking me apart again

You all assume

I'm safe here in my room

Unless I try to start again

I don't want to be the one

The battles always choose

'Cause inside I realize

That I'm the one confused

I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

I don't know why I instigate

And say what I don't mean

I don't know how I got this way

I know it's not alright

So, I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit tonight

...

Clutching my cure

I tightly lock the door

I try to catch my breath again

I hurt much more

Than anytime before

I had no options left again

I don't want to be the one

The battles always choose

'Cause inside, I realize

That I'm the one confused

I don't know what's worth fighting for

Or why I have to scream

I don't know why I instigate

And say what I don't mean

I don't know how I got this way

I'll never be alright

So, I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit tonight

I'll paint it on the walls

'Cause I'm the one at fault

I'll never fight again

And this is how it ends

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

So, I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit

I'm breaking the habit tonight

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
memories /ˈmeməriz/ B1	noun - something remembered from the past; a recollection.
consume /kənˈsjuːm/ B2	verb - to use up; to eat or drink; to destroy.
wound /wuːnd/ B2	noun - an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. verb - to inflict an injury on (someone).
safe /seɪf/ A2	adjective - protected from or not exposed to danger or risk.
battles /ˈbætəlz/ B1	noun - a sustained fight between opposing forces
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly; bewildered.
fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - taking part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons. noun - the act of fighting; conflict
scream /skriːm/ A2	verb - to give a loud, piercing cry noun - a loud, piercing cry
instigate /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/ C1	verb - to bring about or initiate (an action or event).
habit /ˈhæbɪt/ B1	noun - a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
cure /kjʊər/ B1	noun - a substance or treatment that cures a disease or ailment. verb - to relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.
breath /breθ/ A1	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled in respiration.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - cause pain or injury to. noun - emotional distress adjective - injured
options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B1	noun - a thing that is or may be chosen.
fault /fɔːlt/ B1	noun - an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or a person's character.
clarity /ˈklærəti/ B2	noun - the quality of being clear, in particular.

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't want to be the one

  ➔ Negative form of 'want' with 'to be'.

  ➔ The phrase "I don't want to be the one" expresses a desire to avoid a specific role or responsibility.

• I don't know what's worth fighting for

  ➔ Use of 'what' as a pronoun in indirect questions.

  ➔ The phrase "I don't know what's worth fighting for" indicates uncertainty about the value of a cause.

• I'll never be alright

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'never'.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll never be alright" expresses a strong conviction about future feelings.

• I'm breaking the habit tonight

  ➔ Present continuous tense for ongoing actions.

  ➔ The phrase "I'm breaking the habit tonight" indicates an action that is currently happening.

• I'll paint it on the walls

  ➔ Future simple tense with 'will'.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll paint it on the walls" expresses a future intention or plan.

• But now I have some clarity

  ➔ Present simple tense for general truths.

  ➔ The phrase "But now I have some clarity" indicates a change in understanding or perspective.