Two Faced – English Lyrics

• By: Linkin Park
• Album: From Zero (Deluxe Edition)

Lyrics & Translation

Experience the raw energy of Linkin Park's "Two Faced" and dive into its powerful English lyrics about betrayal and empowerment. The song's direct and emotional language makes it a great tool for learners to grasp expressions of frustration and strength. Its blend of rapped verses and a soaring, anthemic chorus offers a dynamic way to engage with the language, making the learning process both exciting and memorable. What makes this track special is its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the band's iconic early 2000s sound, combined with a fresh, modern intensity.

[English]

Get right!

Last time, I was hanging by a thread

Tryna say I'm not, but I'm in it over my head

That's when I figured out where it led

Beginnin' to realize that you put me over the edge

Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair

The dark's too vivid, the light's not there

I start to give in, but I can't bear

To put it all behind, I run into it blind like

...

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle

Too late, countin' to zero

Countin' to zero

You should have recognized

It's too late for choosing sides

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle (Two-faced)

Last time, you told me it wasn't true

And pointin' every finger at things that you didn't do

So that's why I kept missin' the clues

And never realized that the one that did it was you

Your truth's not rigid, your rules aren't fair

The dark's too vivid, the light's not there

I start to give in, but I can't bear

To put it all behind, I run into it blind like

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle

Too late, countin' to zero

Countin' to zero

You should have recognized

It's too late for choosing sides

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle (Two-faced)

...

I can't hear myself think

I can't hear myself think

I can't hear myself think

Stop yelling at me

I can't hear myself think, yeah

Stop yelling at me

Stop yelling at me

Stop yelling at me

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle

Too late, countin' to zero

Countin' to zero

You should have recognized

It's too late for choosing sides

Two-faced, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle, caught in the middle

Caught in the middle (Two-faced)

...

Is that what it is?

That's what it is

Hahahahahaa

We're on the same page right now

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
caught /kɔːt/ A1	verb (past tense) - captured or trapped
middle /ˈmɪd.əl/ A1	noun - the center point between two sides
two-faced /ˌtuːˈfeɪst/ B2	adjective - deceitful; insincere
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - delayed beyond the expected time
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - to calculate or enumerate numerically
zero /ˈzɪə.rəʊ/ A1	noun - the numerical symbol 0; nothing
recognize /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ B1	verb - to identify someone or something previously known
sides /saɪdz/ A1	noun (plural) - opposing positions or parties in a conflict
hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - suspended; held precariously
edgе /edʒ/ B1	noun - the extreme limit of something; brink
vivid /ˈvɪv.ɪd/ B2	adjective - producing strong, clear images in the mind
blind /blaɪnd/ A2	adjective - unable to see; lacking perception
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to yield under pressure
bear /beər/ B1	verb - to endure something difficult
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly verb - to encounter something (phrasal verb: run into)
pointing /ˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ/ A2	verb (present participle) - indicating blame or direction
missing /ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/ A2	verb (present participle) - failing to notice or understand
clues /kluːz/ B1	noun (plural) - pieces of evidence or information

Key Grammar Structures

• I was hanging by a thread

  ➔ Past continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "was hanging" indicates an ongoing action in the past.

• Your truth's not rigid

  ➔ Contraction

  ➔ The word "truth's" is a contraction of "truth is".

• It's too late for choosing sides

  ➔ Infinitive phrase

  ➔ The phrase "for choosing sides" uses the infinitive form of the verb.

• I can't hear myself think

  ➔ Modal verb

  ➔ The modal verb "can't" expresses inability.

• Caught in the middle

  ➔ Past participle used as an adjective

  ➔ The word "caught" is a past participle describing a state.

• You should have recognized

  ➔ Perfect modal

  ➔ The phrase "should have recognized" indicates a past obligation or expectation.

• It's too late

  ➔ Adverb of degree

  ➔ The word "too" is an adverb of degree modifying "late".