Points Of Authority - Linkin Park (Hybrid Theory) 

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

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"

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

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

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.

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.

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

“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.

MY LIFEEEEE, MY PRIDEEEE IS BROKEN!

RIP Chester Bennington.

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.

That main riff is incredibly underrated just like this song.

RIP Chester you will never be forgotten.

This was a damn good album.

1:56 this part gets me so hyped uppp

Chester, you alive still through this song. ❤

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

MY LIFE, MY PRIDE IS BROKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!

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

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.

Rest in peace my childhood

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

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

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

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

"You live what you've learned"

3 years ago today. We miss you, Chester.

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.

Great memories

Today is a sad day for music.

This song is the most Badass ever of LP.

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

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

Happy birthday, hybrid theory!

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

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

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

RIP Chester! ♥

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

Hybird theory is the best album in the history of music

1:56 OHHH! That's the stuff!

Miss those days...

2021..still rocking....🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤

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

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

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!

Miss you Chester

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!

One of the best LP songs

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

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

🚀 fan of LP for over 10 years now

Is ya'll ready listening this song 2019

Best Album from Linkin Park 👍

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

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

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 💚

Beautiful Legend Chester Bennington. 😢❤

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

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

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

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

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

Damn.. still soo good!

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

2024 anyone ?? I was just having my dinner and suddenly this song pops out in my head.

Hybrid Theory is still my favorite album :3

Best Linkin Park album

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 💟

R.I.P Chester...

R.I.P chester :'(

Best song...

2020: cover up your face, the pace is too fast you just won't last.

[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

Rip Chester

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

I think sometimes we forget that none of these songs that Linkin Park made were break up songs..

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

Rest in peace, man.

The vocals are what make this song so special.

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

Anyone else remember hearing these songs on a beat up shitty discman on repeat. R.I.P Chester

I miss you Chester :(

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

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

RIP Chester

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)

I Love Chester

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

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

Still listening to it in 2017.

Still a banger after dang near 20 years!

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.

It's a great song!

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

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. ❤

RIP Chester Bennington❤😭

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

Happy 21st anniversary to HYBRID THEORY