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Looking For An Answer

There's an emptiness tonight A hole that wasn't there before And I keep reaching for the light But I can't find it anymore

There's an emptiness tonight A heavy hand that pulls me down They say it's gonna be alright But can't begin to tell me how

And I ask myself out-loud

Have I been lost all along Was there something I could say Or something I should not have done Was I lost all along Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one

Is there sunshine where you are The way there was when you were here ’Cuz I'm just sitting in the dark In disbelief that this is real In disbelief that this is real

Have I been lost all along Was there something I could say Or something I should not have done Was I lost all along Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one

And I ask myself out-loud

Have I been lost all along Was there something I could say Or something I should not have done Was I lost all along Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one Was I looking for an answer When there never really was one

[perfectpeoplescareme]

Reasons to be missed

I dreamed I was missing You were so scared But no one would listen 'Cause no one else cared After my dreaming I woke with this fear What am I leaving When I'm done here? So if you're asking me I want you to know When my time comes Forget the wrong that I've done Help me leave behind some Reasons to be missed And don't resent me And when you're feeling empty Keep me in your memory Leave out all the rest, leave out all the rest Don't be afraid I've taken my beating I've shared what i've made I'm strong on the surface Not all the way through I've never been perfect But neither have you So if you're asking me I want you to know When my time comes Forget the wrong that I've done Help me leave behind some Reasons to be missed Don't resent me And when you're feeling empty Keep me in your memory Leave out all the rest, leave out all the rest Forgetting all the hurt inside You've learned to hide so well Pretending someone else can come And save me from myself I can't be who you are When my time comes Forget the wrong that I've done Help me leave behind some Reasons to be missed Don't resent me And when you're feeling empty Keep me in your memory Leave out all the rest, leave out all the rest Forgetting all the hurt inside You've learned to hide so well Pretending someone else can come And save me from myself I can't be who you are I can't be who you are 

-Leave out All the Rest, Linkin Park

I’m so devastated by Chester passing away yesterday. And I don’t know what to say or to write to anyone. It’s just so fucked up. Called my love when I heard it first. Not even capable of talkling, just hearing her cry on the phone.

We were on the Hurricane Festival ‘bout a month ago, with LP as a headliner. And there was a huge mess with the crowd to get at the very front and she paniced and had to get out of there. And I was a complete asshole and was mad at her because we weren’t able to see them properly anymore. But it wasn’t her fault at all. But it was my fault to be an ass. The concert was great, but we werent able to enjoy it like we would’ve if we were closer.

And I promised her that we will see LP some other time, when they release the next album and make a world tour, come to Germany...

Well, that won’t happen anymore.

Linkin Park was the first band I really listened to. I got an mp3 Player for birthday and Minutes to Midnight was the first Album I bought. It was the only album on it and I listened to it all the time.

I saw the video for What I’ve done and I lost myself for this band. The message, the power in Chester’s voice, the emotions, the melody.

This was the exact point in my live that my fascination for music formed.

And everything that music did for me up until now, getting me through hard times, make me feel good in my skin, giving me strenght and the courage to get together with the  love of my live...

For everything music did to me and will, for everything I’m grateful for, I have to thank Chester.

Help me leave behind some Reasons to be missed

There are so many reasons why he’ll be missed.

These are two of mine...

[reasonstobemissed]

I need your help...

I’m working on a project and I need your help, LP family. 

What do you love about Chester?  I want to hear from you.

The more specific, the better -- what is it about him?  Is there a quote, something he did or said, did he inspire or save you...?  Tell me what Chester means to you.  Share your story.

If you would like to be a part of this project, reblog, send me an ask, or inbox me.  More details to come once I get some things going.

Hope to hear from you, LP fam!

[reasonstobemissed]

When you feel you’re alone...

I know that so many of us continue to grieve for Chester.  I know so many of us are battling depression ourselves and cannot fathom our hero losing his fight.  When you feel alone in your grief or when you feel like giving up, I want you to do two things.

1.  Reach out to your loved ones, friends, family, or even fellow fans.

2.  Listen to this song.  The Messenger is a song I want you to listen to and think deeply about.  Chester wrote the lyrics for his children.  I feel it applies to his fans as well.  We are, after all, one big LPfamily. 

Bennington told the story behind the song in an interview with Artist Direct: "That song actually came to me almost entirely all at once. The second I heard the chord progression, the melody came and then the words came. It literally dawned on me like a flood, which is very rare. Usually, songs come in pieces, but this song came right away! Thank God, there's technology in my phone that allows me to record ideas whenever they arrive. Initially, I started the song off with a line that's not in there anymore. I began with, 'You are a child with so many choices. The hardest always make us cry.' Right away, I knew I was going to write a letter to my kids, basically. It's telling them you're getting ready to go out into the world, you're going to get kicked around, it's going to be tough and you're going to find yourself in some painful situations, but here's what's important - you're always going to be loved by your family, and that will always get you through. That's going to be the one lifeline that you have which will pull you through all of this chaos around you.

While you are grieving, think of what Chester said in this song.  Listen to your heart.  Listen to the “angel voices” and the “melody will bring you right back home.”  Be it the voices of those who love and surround you, the voice inside telling you to stay strong, or even just the voices and melodies of your favorite LP songs.  Listen to this song, and hold on to those who love you - they’ll see you through this tough time, and will hold you up when you feel like falling. 

Most of all, remember you’re loved and you always will be. 

When you feel you're alone Cut off from this cruel world Your instinct's telling you to run Listen to your heart Those angel voices They'll sing to you They'll be your guide Back home When life leaves us blind Love keeps us kind It keeps us kind When you've suffered enough And your spirit is breaking You're growing desperate from the fight Remember you're loved And you always will be This melody will bring you right Back home When life leaves us blind Love keeps us kind When life leaves us blind Love keeps us kind

#chester would want us to be strong

[reasonstobemissed]

If you're reading this, tell me how Chester Bennington impacted your life. @reasonstobemissed

[veganni-af]

Now that your time has come, you left behind so many reasons to be missed. Linkin Park was my favourite band for a long time and there will always be a special place for you in my heart. I’m sure, you will be remembered by so many people. RIP Chester Bennington ♥️