Points Of Authority - Linkin Park (Hybrid Theory) 

“You want someone to hurt like you” god damn too accurate.

People often say Hybrid Theory is filled with teen angst and edge, but years later, looking back, I find this song really mature. Probably the most mature song of their catalogue, tells a realistic story about a bad relationship and I think it is not explicit enough to be obvious about it.

Get ready to hear "You like to think you're never wrong" in your head for the next 3 days

Hybrid Theory is a absolute classic. Those who say that it's an album that is filled with teen angst are dead wrong. I'm nearing my thirties and I still find this album to be a timeless classic and is adored by all ages

This song is for all of us who have ever been victimized in any way. "You want to share what you've been through You live what you've learned"

1:56 this part gets me so hyped uppp

LYRICS: Forfeit the game Before somebody else Takes you outta the frame And puts your name to shame Cover up your face You can't run a race The pace is too fast You just won't last [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 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 want to share what you've been through (You live what you've learned) 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 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 want to share what you've been through (You live what you've learned) [Mike Shinoda:] Forfeit the game Before somebody else Takes you outta 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 outta 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 [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 want to share what you've been through (You live what you've learned) [Chester Bennington (Mike Shinoda):] You like 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 want to share what you've been through You live what you've learned

I know this song is probably referring to a bad relationship, but ever since I was six years old, I always associated this song to my abusive dad. Listening to this was like the screaming voice inside, just put into words for me. I was abused because he was abused. "You want to share what you've been through, you live what you learned" really stood out to me. I miss you, and we all love you Chester.

RIP Chester you will never be forgotten.

“Forfeit the game before somebody else takes you out of the game and puts your name to shame.” Hits just as hard at 29 as at 12.

Easily one of their best songs, this is a masterpiece.

That main riff is incredibly underrated just like this song.

RIP Chester Bennington.

This was a damn good album.

When i was a teenager i thought i really understood the pain that Chester sang about but now as a adult each song hits close to home. He and a lot of people have been on a rough ride but im grateful for the legacy he's left.

Chester, you alive still through this song. ❤

MY LIFEEEEE, MY PRIDEEEE IS BROKEN!

MY LIFE, MY PRIDE IS BROKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!

Best Linkin Park album

This album changed the trajectory of music. It was like a stick of dynamite. I’ll never forget it. I was in middle school and absolutely everyone had it in their CD Walkman.

in honor of the 15th anniversary we should get this album and the songs to explode on the billboard charts!!!!!!!

Going to be alot of people listening to this album again. R.I.P Chester.

Miss you Chester

As a child, I don't know why I listen to this type of music so much, It's just good.

What the hell would I do without Linkin Park? I wish I can see them again in concert. They are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE band

Happy birthday, hybrid theory!

This song is the most Badass ever of LP.

Hybrid Theory never gets old. Just as fresh as the day the album blew up the hard rock scene.

Rest in peace my childhood

1:56 OHHH! That's the stuff!

This album...has a huge spot in my music life, particularly this song. The lyrics scream out to every possible negative issue one could go through in a relationship, at home, or even at work! Everyone saying that this whole album is a scream-o about daddy issues CLEARLY has/had them. This album is the PINOCHLE of the linkin park franchise and will NEVER be forgotten!

Beautiful Legend Chester Bennington. 😢❤

why isn't this type of music doesn't come out anymore.. thats sad.

Great memories

I have a very faint memory of me with my dad at an auto center when I was 5 or 6 where "Points of Authority" was playing on the speakers. Goes to show how music can sometimes take you back in time to very specific moments in life.

you never realise how good you have it until you listen to linkin park. the pain chester went through and sang about really puts our problems into perspective. he saved so many lives at the cost of his own. he will never be forgotten. R.I.P Chester

RIP Chester! ♥

Today is a sad day for music.

Best Album from Linkin Park 👍

2017: u left us, nobody wanted that because youre our Favorite Person 2020: still happily listening to ur songs and never forget you

FUCKING YES. Nothing like some old school Linkin Park to get my day started

Damn.. still soo good!

3 years ago today. We miss you, Chester.

This is the most epic rock song I've ever heard! Hybrid Theory is my favorite album!

One of the best LP songs

The manner in which Chester sings the opening line "You love the way I look at you" is simultaneously bewitching, alluring, and poignant.

Linkin Park thank you for your music, Thank you for everything. R.I.P Chester, thank you for sharing your art and struggles with us, we miss you always. There will never be a band like this again 💚

LP marathon for chester... goodbye the good old days

"You live what you've learned"

2021..still rocking....🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤

I still can't believe this brilliantly talented man committed suicide...may God rest his soul rest in eternal paradise

My favourite song from Chester from my Teenage years growing up, Your legacy will live on Forever bro R.I.P. Chester

RIP Chester poor man :( This was my fav song of yours when i was 14 will never forget it thanks for the music.

Best song...

1 year guys... R.I.P Chester Bennington Fuckin legend

🚀 fan of LP for over 10 years now

Hybrid Theory is still my favorite album :3

This track is spectacular to listen to a few years later. For me the "forfeit the game" verses sung by Mike were matching my helplessness i felt in highschool, now 7 years later they make me feel proud i can win the race, i can keep up the pace and i'll last till the end, from saddening to empowering, thats the gift of LP

One of my all time favourites....raw but with such style!

Forfeit the game / Before somebody else Takes you out of the frame / 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 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 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 want to share what you’ve been through (You live what you’ve learned) You love the things I say I’ll do The way I’ll hurt myself again just to get back at you You take away when I give in / my life My pride is broken You like to think you’re never wrong (You live what you’ve learned) You want 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 want to share what you’ve been through (You live what you’ve learned) Forfeit the game / Before somebody else Takes you out of the frame / 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 You like to think you’re never wrong (You live what you’ve learned) You want 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 want to share what you’ve been through (You live what you’ve learned) You like to think you’re never wrong / forfeit the game (You live what you’ve learned) You want 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 want to share what you’ve been through / forfeit the game (You live what you’ve learned)

Miss those days...

It maybe a sad day for the best of Linkin Park but this lead singer will always be remembered you did good Chester if you are out there somewhere in heaven you are still loved buddy 💟

The snare sounds like a hammer driving a spike into its target, and with every hit it gets deeper

[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 want to share what you have been through You live what you've learned [Verse 2: Chester Bennington] You love the things I say I 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 want to share what you have been through You live what you've learned [Bridge: 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 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] 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 want to share what you've been through You live what you've learned [Outro: Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda] You like 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 want to share what you have been through You live what you've learned

omg you'll be missed, chester. thank you for everything.

I grew up feeling like that. I cried to this song for years. This song is my life.

This song disturbs me on the whole. I'm grateful for that.

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 it too fast you just won't last!

Anyone else listening to every LP song for Chester. Rip 😔

I was a teenager when this album came out. Don’t know if possible on cd put played the living hell out of this album. Was then and still a fave album of mine. Hell yes linkin park 4eva

Chester ❤

Anyone else here on a feels trip after Chester is gone?

It's time to sink or swim, to see who gets scared when the lights go dim!

If he had children I can only imagine how they feel when hearing him on Hybrid Theory.

2 generations grew up with this band, thank you for everything and may Chester's soul finally find peace..

Chester is a legend forever in our hearts. No longer here but never forgotten.

the good old hybrid Theory. love that album.. greetings From Germany!

Still a banger after dang near 20 years!

This album was there for so many of us back in the day… we didn’t have the resources that are out there now and sometimes the best way to deal with things was to hear Chester just ripping his verses out. RIP

Happy birthday Hybrid Theory! and thank you Linkin Park, that whole album is timeless

RIP Chester Bennington❤😭

Takes me back to my high school powerlifting days, this song had the whole gym hyped 💪

The pain inside of Chester probably wasn't something anyone could relate to completely because nobody knows you better than yourself (I'm saying nobody knew Chester better than himself, and he was probably just as human than he really gave off by looks/etc.) Even so, that doesn't mean we can't feel his pain. His pain can't be completely related to on all levels even if he explained what goes on inside of him. I do know I can still feel some of his pain though... and I'll never forget him. Chester has saved me from my demons... Thank you for being here Chester... we all will appreciate you forever. ❤

The vocals are what make this song so special.

No other group has ever been able to translate my exact thoughts & feelings through their music like Linkin Park. Every single song can relate to me in one way or another. Thank you for being my voice during times I felt I didn’t have one LP. Chester’s voice gave life to these tracks & will live on forever

The power cords in this song , and that kick my god what a classic nu-mental song

This song is honestly THE hybrid theory song. It’s the one Its the one i always think of when I hear about the album, it has the most iconic opening to me, and the riff is insane. The energy of the song is fuckin unmatched too. And after dealing with lots of narcissism in my life this song just hits different.

One of my favorite songs off of my favorite Linkin Park album. Rest peacefully Chester. I hope you no longer are in pain

"The pace is too fast you just wont last." Perfect motivation while running. 🤣

3 days before he took his life I was going to go to his next tour for the first time then I found out he he did. Now you see I never met him in person but I felt like I new him through his music.

This is my absolute favorite song 🔥💯

I remember back in the day 2002 my cousin just gave me his Hybrid Theory CD, Points of Authority is one my favorite songs in the track. haven't heard it IN A VERY VERY VERY LONG TIME it's STILL is the Best song ever.

Man Hybrid Theory was so good 😩😫

Linkin Park❤

Hybrid Theory ERES UNA LEYENDA!!! lml

I miss you Chester :(

1:55 to 2:16 best part

Rob Bourdon is the Phil Rudd of nu metal. His grooves are tight, reliable, and rock fucking solid.

I just saw you in Paris and London.. He looked happy :(

Rip Chester. U got me thru a LOT of bad stuff.and u still do. Thank you, I can never repay u. U will be missed.