LOST IN THE ECHO – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: LIVING THINGS

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is an immersive experience, and Linkin Park's 'LOST IN THE ECHO' offers a great opportunity for English learners. The song features a dynamic interplay between Mike Shinoda's clear rap verses and Chester Bennington's emotional choruses, allowing you to practice both rhythmic speech and powerful vocal expression. The lyrics delve into themes of overcoming betrayal and finding strength, providing rich vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. Its unique blend of rock and electronic music makes it a compelling track for any music fan wanting to improve their English skills.

[English]

Yeah, yo

You were that foundation

Never gonna be another one, no

I followed, so taken

So conditioned, I could never let go

Then sorrow, then sickness

Then the shock when you flip it on me

So hollow, so vicious

So afraid, I couldn't let myself see

That I could never be held

Back or up, no, I hold myself

Check the rep, yep, you know mine well

Forget the rest, let them know my hell

There and back, yet my soul ain't sell

Kept respect up, the best they fell

Let the rest be the tale they tell

That I was there, saying

In these promises broken, deep below

Each word gets lost in the echo

So, one last lie I can see through

This time, I finally let you go, go, go

Test my will, test my heart

Let me tell you how the odds gonna stack up

Y'all go hard, I go smart

How's that working out for y'all in the back, huh?

I've seen that, frustration

Been crossed and lost and told no

And I've come back, unshaken

Let down and lived and let go

So, you can let it be known

I don't hold back, I hold my own

I can't be mapped, I can't be cloned

I can't C-flat, it ain't my tone

I can't fall back, I came too far

Hold myself up and love my scars

Let the bells ring wherever they are

'Cause I was there, saying

In these promises broken, deep below

Each word gets lost in the echo

So, one last lie I can see through

This time, I finally let you go

...

...

No, you can tell 'em all now

I don't back up, I don't back down

I don't fold up, and I don't bow

I don't roll over, don't know how

I don't care where the enemies are

Can't be stopped, all I know, go hard

Won't forget how I got this far

For every time, saying

In these promises broken, deep below

Each word gets lost in the echo

So, one last lie I can see through

This time, I finally let you go (Go), go, (Go)

Go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go (Go), go (Go)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ B2	noun - the basis or groundwork of something
sorrow /ˈsɔːroʊ/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
sickness /ˈsɪk.nəs/ B1	noun - a state of ill health
hollow /ˈhɑː.loʊ/ B2	adjective - having a space or cavity inside; empty
vicious /ˈvɪʃ.əs/ B2	adjective - deliberately cruel or violent
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do something
echo /ˈɛk.oʊ/ B1	noun - a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again
lie /laɪ/ A2	noun - an intentionally false statement verb - to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
scars /skɑːrz/ B1	noun - a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed
odds /ɑːdz/ B2	noun - the likelihood of something happening
map /mæp/ A1	verb - to represent or show something in a diagram or plan