I was already crying then I saw your comment now I’m bawling. I can’t ever listen to this song without crying. I’m 55 so these guys came out pretty late in my life like my children and nephew set me onto to them. My youngest struggles with mental health issues and tried to end himself. Linkin park is something that he had to relate to and keep himself going. He took losing Chester very hard.
It's brutal on the feels parts of the body. The live performance by Mike Shinoda in like 2019 I think is the same way, I don't know that he gets through it without the crowd support
One specific Linkin Park performance I think you should react to is "In The End" at Chester Bennington's tribute concert. After he passed, they did a tribute concert "Linkin Park & Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington" where they invited different band's vocalists to sing Chester's part for each song. Towards the end of the show, they performed "In the End" where they left an empty mic at the front of the stage, and the audience sang Chester's part. It's normal for the crowd to sing that song, but in that show you really see how much he meant to us.
I remember for "somewhere I Belong" they had this Japanese band (One OK Rock) come in and do the song,and the singer broke everyone's heart when he said "I wish Chester was standing next to me."
Was at that concert. We (the audience) were all looking at the stage, looking at each other, smiling at the connectedness we felt to one another, tears streaming down everyone's faces as we collectively felt that grief together. It was incredibly cathartic. Most powerful concert experience I've ever had, and probably ever will. Much love to all my LP family
OMG, I cry every time I hear this song because of the performance they did on Kimmel for Chris Cornell the day after his death, and then two months later, Chester was gone.
I agree. This is a hard one to listen too. The Kimmel performance is even harder. BP you definitely need to watch it whether you do a reaction to it or not.
My oldest son is named after the band, Linkin, this man saved my life, I was in a very dark place in my life and when he passed it made me realize I needed help, forever grateful ❤
This was written by Mike for a friend of thiers who died of breast cancer at the label. When they did this song for Chris's death it became Chesters song! And after Chester died it became his song period!
Ugh. I never knew that fact. I found this song flipping through TH-cam songs at night coping while my wife went through breast cancer treatment. She made it, and it’s been 3 years…but this song still hits me.
"In the kitchen one more chair than you need." That's a potent line everyone has relatives who reach an old age and pass away eventually. Through time, we lose people and slowly we see less and less of our older relatives due to them passing leaving more and more empty spaces around the table.
I recently lost my great-grandmother this year and her death is one of the one things that had the biggest impact in my life. Not seeing her at Thanksgiving dinners anymore will be one of the hardest things I will along with family have to deal with. In her times of hurt whether it be physical, emotional, or mentally she always had a smile on her face and would try her hardest to make others happy and for that I couldn't be more grateful.
Linkin Park hits me hard. I've suffered from depression my entire life. I served in the Army and after some shit in Afghanistan, and most especially Iraq, where I was injured and our unit lost a few troopers, my depression only worsned and I started suffering from 'self-delete' issues. I'm still hanging in there 21 years after Iraq, it's more a struggle some days more than others.... but as I said, Linkin kin Park just hits me harder than most. Music has so much power to touch our souls, I honestly in my worst moments turn to music to get me through. Keep up doing what you do, musicians like you help and save more people than you may ever know.
Thank You for keeping yourself here on this side of the beat. I saw a video of David Draiman of Disturbed talking about the fight and the intensity of depression and how it is just like any other disease like cancer. I lost a good friend of mine to this disease. I lost friends to the war even though I didn't serve. I will never know that kind of life. But, a lesson that my father, who did served when I was younger told me " The best thing that you can do is to keep fighting to live your life the best you can." It wasn't until I had a seizure and almost died that it hit me. My life really does mean something.
Chester did seem like a genuine sweetheart. I don't mean to put him on a pedestal, of course he had his flaws and bad days ... but it seems he had such a good heart. His friend Ryan has called him "one of the only 'true and pure' souls on Earth". His bandmate Mike Shinoda said Chester's biggest flaw was that he cared to much; too much and too deeply. Mike's wife Anna said of Chester: "You thought with your heart. Passion guided every step (...) A heart that big couldn't help but to love so fiercely, hurt so fiercely. You were love and magic and joy." Everyone who knew him seems to mention how he was a funny goofball, generous and sweet, and so, so passionate. As sweet as he was to others, as hard it seems he could be on himself. He spoke of having 'another Chester' inside that wanted to take him down, about having these patterns of thinking where he'd convince himself that others hated him and were right to do so. His self-esteem seems to have been so deeply fracture by the trauma and abuse he went through as a child, and sadly he never got to heal that part of himself before he was lost to that self-hatred. It's such a huge tragedy and loss. The best I think we can do for him now is to honour his memory by healing ourselves and supporting each other, #makechesterproud. It's what he'd want for us ❤
@@WizardPandora Sometimes humor, laughter and smiles can be used to hide the pain. But at other times, both can exist authentically. Chester spoke about how he often felt fine when he was with people, when he was busy and distracted and "outside his own head"; but that there was something in there that wanted to "take him down". I think Chester was plagued with poor self-esteem, having this inner voice that would always tear him down and make him question his own worth AND that he was a silly, excitable goofball that was often authentically happy. That doesn't exclude that there were times when he would try to hide behind his humour, of course. I just don't think it was all an act to hide his pain, from others or from himself. I think he had both in him.
The reminder that this man isn‘t around us anymore… broo even after almost 7 years it fucking breaks me… It still hurts alot… but by now, i know how to live with that.
Linkin Park was my son's favorite band ...after he passed away they became my favorite... this band literally saved my life...Chester has a voice of an angel....he is definitely my angel❤Thank you for sharing your reaction ❤
This is an emotional song. The light goes out, the star is gone.. makes me tear up knowing that we all lose loved ones, family, friends, and forever goodbye. And the space is empty. I miss the ones I've lost. Noting each day is closer to the end for someone, even myself
His tribute to Chris Cornell, his buddy. With this song live is even more gut wrenching. Worth a revisit for that and the live scream he gives. RIP to 2 of the GOATS
Man, I cry every single time I sing to this song. Idc about the “balance” this band alone helped me through some tough times in my life and I was blessed to see them live 5 times! Truly will miss Chester forever! 🕊️
I had just received the news that my five year old grandson had passed away and was on my way to my son's house and this song came on. I didn't even know I had it on my Playlist. I had to pull over because I was crying too much. Now every time I hear it I think of my grandson. Thank you Linkin Park. RIP Chester
I am so incredibly sorry for your and your son's loss. I have absolutely no clue who you are, but your story has brought me to tears. I am so thankful you pulled over and let it out. It's really the best thing for us as humans to do because keeping emotions bottled up and not focusing on them causes the emotions about the certain thing makes you even more sad. I know your grandson is in heaven and looking down upon you.
The biggest part isn't even knowing personally but what he stood for to be so broken and eternally tormented and hurting within still gave his all for the happiness of others, genuine souls.
Oh, brother. They dedicated an emotional live performance of this song on Kimmel to Chris Cornell when he passed. Two months later, Chester was gone. Check it out off camera some time. Cheers bro
There is a video of both Chester and Chris Cornell singing hunger strike!! Chester comes out surprising the audience and his voice live is just absolutely amazing!!!!
Chester was one of the rare artists that touches multiple generations with his talent and art and soul... It is rare to find a man with that ability.... RIP
I suffer from depression, and I'm being correctly treated after YEARS, and this song describes perfectly what it is. And also it's a message: take care of your friends and LISTEN to them, before it's too late. Personal experience.
We have cared for foster children and adults that have been abused and mentally ill. Often they hide their pain by acting fine but deep down they are so much in pain. It breaks my heart seeing what he went through. Trauma and abuse is bad and it hits to your core. Thanks for sharing.
As a fan of LP since their first hit single, this aways chokes me up. Thank you for the heartfelt and genuine emotion in this. Gone way too soon but never forgotten Chester. The impact your music had will live me to my final breath.
This songs a "Try not to cry challenge for me". Cuts deep man. It's not about Chester, but I think it encapsulates how we all feel about him being gone. I keep help but to think about that listening to this.
This song gets much more powerful, when you watch LP and Chester sing this as it got the meaning it did for Chester. He performed it shortly after one of his best friends died, Chris Cornell. And you can hear and see the pain. And you really get to understand how hard it hit Chester, and what Chris meant to him, when you learn that the day Chester took his own life, was Chris Cornells birthday. It was not a random day to Chester. Linkin Park - One More Light Live (Chris Cornell Tribute)
Please react to Crawling- One more light live. It shows how close Chester was to his fans. Its beautiful. Also The Messenger live in Madrid. Another beautiful song. Miss you Chester....
This is a song that ended up being a tribute to the passing of Chester. #makechesterproud Chester I wish you didn't have to leave us we all miss you so much. Rest easy buddy no more pain. ❤🩹🤍❤🩹 Aaaand I am crying. Been a hardcore LP fan since day 1 and every member are just beautiful people and Chester was just one of the kindest human beings on this planet. This song and album which is called One More Light came out just after Chester passed. Thank you for a beautiful reaction. ❤
I don't understand why showing emotions from things that move you is a bad thing. Mike always said this song was meant to be an uplifting song. But once chester passed away, it kind of became about him. I can't count how many times I've seen this video and cry every single time. Nothing wrong with showing some emotions!
I have the feeling he knew he was saying goodbye to all. Wish... that isn't possible hope we can begin to see it coming more because he did this. If nothing else maybe the song will get others to reach out
RIP Chester 😥😭💚💚💚 This song sounds eerie now but so beautiful - Also One more light was a charity that Chester supported to give light to third world countries thru a special light bulb 💡-
You captured ,recognized and 'see', Chester, some ppl are just meant to be thought proving and earth angels.. Miss Chester, Chris Kurt, Eddie Veddar honors his friends beautifully too.
I don't care whether you do a reaction video to it or not, but you owe it to yourself to watch the Jimmy Kimmel performance tribute of this song for his good friend Chris Cornell right after Chris' death. I't an emotional journey that Chester takes throughout that song, yet he was brave enough to perform it in front of that many fans for his friend and put it all out there. How he was able to keep it together as well as he did is amazing. His screaming plea at the end is absolutelty haunting especially now knowing that Chester was soon to follow. Mental health and support for thse struggling doesn't get the light that it should. "Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there." RIP Chester, your light was brilliant and burned out too soon.
Chester had a messy head of his own he struggled with but then to lose Chris... that was like losing his groundwire... Losing Chris after losing Layne only to then lose Chester too... 😭😭😭 was like losing ours
I haven't listened 2 this since Chester's passing & yes I cried thru-out the entire reaction, thank you 4 reacting 2 this. Not only does this remind me of Chris Cornell, Chester as well as others but it also reminds me of my father (who we lost when I was about 4 mths pregnant with my daughter. I agree BP, Chester had a beautiful soul. I don't think he ever realized how much of an impact him & Linkin Park had on millions of people of all ages. They saved soo many people with their music, me included...I just wish we could've saved him when he needed it the most. RIP Chester, you may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. I thank Mike 4 giving us another glimpse of Chester & his voice with these unreleased songs. I mean it still hurts that he's gone but Mike kinda have us another little piece of his amazing vocals.
If it weren't for LP and Bright Eyes I wouldn't be here anymore. LP was my first favorite band, they awakened me from being a kid who hears music to a man who LISTENS to music. If they hadn't set the blueprint for how to get your feelings out in music for me, I would have been gone like 15 years ago. RIP Chester.
I worked for several years as a stage hand in Southern California. I met Chester during a show and he was talking to that dude from Papa Roach. He was just chilling, having a smoke out back by the gear trucks, hanging out with normal folk. He seemed down to earth and that left an impression on me from all the other countless rock stars or whatever you'd see around, but a lot were just straight to the stage and back.
"The reminders pull the floor from your feet; in the kitchen 1 more chair than you need. And you're angry and you should be; it's not fair" I need to find a way to get this in a tattoo, because this is what it still feels like 16 years after losing my Mama. There are still days I think I need to call her and it'll slap me in the face again. If it hits you, let it out, there's nothing wrong with that or being a human being that cries when something strikes that chord. When they debuted this song on Jimmy Kimmel, they literally had found out that Chris Cornell had passed away just a bit before taking the stage, it's much like seeing Disturbed Sound of Silence video and the Conan performance...it's one that deserves a double view. They were going to do their song *Heavy*, you need to see that video too, but decided to do OML for Chris. Their One More Light Live concert is beautiful.
If you can handle it, watch the live version of this song right before he offed hmslf. You can so clearly see the pain in his eyes. He knew what he was gonna do and he was telling the world goodbye
Every time I hear this song I start crying. He touched so any lives, but the abuse he suffered was too severe to save him. And in the end, his daemons won the war. There are so many people that are alive because of music by certain artists. I have tried to end my life more times than I care to admit, ever since I was a child. I'm in my 40's now. That's 30+ years of trying. Sometimes you're literally neither loved nor wanted. And are a popular target for extremely cruel abuse. Sometimes a relative honestly tries to murder you. And no one cares. Then you hear a song like this, and it makes you unload that gun, or take down that noose. I went through literal Hell for the first 18 years of y life. Your lives matter people. You may not believe it, or may be in too much pain to hear it right now. But know one thing. Your death solves nothing. It passes the pain on to your family. It passes the pain on to your friends. *YOUR PAIN MAY END, BUT THE ONES YOU LEAVE BEHIND WILL SUFFER MORE THAN YOU*
Bro, I don't cry, like ever. Recently though I lost my best friend of 27+ years, I'm 34, he was 35. This song just hits me so hard and I can't hold it back. Thanks for this one. I miss you Dustin.
He was one of the best souls. Absolutely love the work he done with the band. I remember when my brother was alive I used to go driving with him and he had a cd full of linkin park songs and we used to play that all the time. Was one of my favourite things
BP you nailed it my guy, this song was written by Mike for a woman that was somehow on the team that dying of breast cancer. Then they performed it on Jimmy Kimmel in memory of Chris Cornell (it was heart wrenching) and Chester was barely able to get through the performance. Chester was gone just a short time later and they released they made this video after his passing so it was made in memory. From what I have heard, the concert footage shown is one of his final shows.
Your reactions to this song are mine exactely. Completly normal reaction to their songs. Linkin Park is my all time favorite and their songs have gotten me through many rough patches in my life. Love hearing your takes on many of the songs I grew up listening to.
So glad you finally reacted to this! I posted a few Linkin Park videos ago! This song gives me chills every single time I hear it. Celebrity deaths don’t usually effect me, but this one hit hard cause I grew up on Linkin Park
Ugg when you started getting emotional i had already blown my nose twice 😢and wiped my eyes...LP And Chester was my ultimste fave in still heartbroken 💔
The video is so fucking perfect. He walks up with the line: just cause you can‘t see it, dosen‘t mean it isn‘t there, while he is watching into the camera, nobody in the bus reacts to him. We can‘t see him, but he will never be truly gone!
Linkin Park saved my life, along with Three Days Grace, and Shinedown. The gutwrenching thing is now that Chester is gone, you go back and actually listen to his lyrics, they were a literal cry for help. If you have a chance , check out Given Up, and Breaking The Habit
Bro i tear up every time i listen to this song. This song was dedicated to chris cornell who was one of chesters best friends and the music video came out a month or so after chester passed.
I love this song and the way you're fewling is how we fans all feel. I deal with mental illness and trauma as well and anytime I'm having a bad day all I have to do is put on this song and other LP songs and I became in a better state of mind. It really helps that he shows us he can relate to us and that we matter. I wish I could of seen LP live but never got the chance. I hope Chester is up in heaven and can see how much he still matters and he is loved. Have you reacted to Leave Out all the Rest or Sharp Edges. God I have so many suggestions by Linkin Park but I'll just put those here for now. Thank you for doing this reaction. And if u need to cry on youtube go ahead and cry. You are human you are allowed to have feelings and express them. Thank you Chester for being you and actually caring about everyone. You are truly missed I love you. May you finally be resting in Peace
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory is the first CD that i was able to listen to every song on it and like it. Then i was blessed to see Linkin Park live during the Metallica Summer Sanitarium Tour and it was one of the greatest moments in my life. They were and still an amazing band who has touch so many people and when Chester Died it was felt near and far. I miss their music i miss feeling that moment i know they will never be able to replace him but would love to see them again one day.
RIP Chester... I suggest "Lost in the Echo" "Castle of Glass" "Catalyst" "Talking to Myself" "Papercut" "Breaking the Habit" but there's sooo many more amazing LP songs!
I had never heard this song before and it choked me up just like it did you BP . I really cannot imagine anyone could hear this and not be touched deeply.I always wonder where people with severe depression are in their faith. My relationship with God is my Guiding Force and I have had many huge challenges. I wish everyone knew how much God loves them. Bless you for your kind heart. ❤
Ok, been waiting for this reaction. He”s talking about Chris Cornell, they were very close like brothers and very very sad. On Chris Cornell “s birthday the following year he took his own life, the same way Chris did!! He”s talking about Depression and mental health just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Very very sad and emotional and very much missed, both of them!!
The song isn't about Chris Cornell, and it wasn't Chester who wrote it. Mike wrote it to a friend of his who died, like Mike wrote most of their songs, and it was recorded well before Chris died. But they did famously dedicate a performance of it to Chris. They were scheduled to play two of their new singles at a live TV show, IIRC it was Heavy and either Battle Symphony, which was intended to be later single, or maybe Invisible or Talking to Myself... And then either on the day of the show or the day before, Chris died. And after they had played Heavy or whatever it was they played first according to plan, they were talking backstage and decided they needed to play One More Light on their second appearance, paying tribute to Chris rather than promoting the album. Mind you that at that point, OML was not supposed to be a single. Only after Chester's death did it suddenly get a lot of attention, with fans connecting to it over his loss, and then the plans for the last few singles from the album were scrapped and OML chosen instead, as a tribute to Chester.
@@SelvesteSand Ok, thank you for correcting me. I, thought it was what I had said, but thank you for letting me know the real reason for the song. I, really appreciate that info.
I cry (currently am) every single time....this song hurts. Chester was my little brothers idle....and my little brother died exactly one year later after Chester due to heart failure at the age of 27. Today would've been his 33rd birthday......I miss them both....so, so much.
Awwww, thank you for doing this one! An amazing and talented artist who was a great loss! This emotional song hits deep! Makes me think of the Tragically Hip band whose singer Gordon Downie passed from a brain tumor! Another great band to add to your arsenal ❤🎉😢
At the end its not just the logo... its the logo without the last line. Before Chester has passed, the Logo was closing at the top, but without Chester, LP is not complete anymore so the last line was removed. Because every line at the outside stands for a member... R.I.P Chester
Gives me chills. We miss you and love you chester. What an angelic voice. 😢😢 i know this isn't the purpose but this music almost feels like it was made to help us grieve his death...very haunting to think of.
You should watch rolling in the deep cover by lp. Also this song was made and dedicated to Chris Cornell but the vid was dedicated to chester. They want the fan know hownloved he was by us and how much he loved his fans
There’s a live version I think on Jimmy Kimmel shortly after Chris Cornell died. You can really hear the emotion on that song. He breaks down while singing it. Powerful stuff. So glad you did this song!
I know I already reacted to this video and I don't remember if I left a comment (TH-cam doesn't show my comments to me sometimes.), but yesterday I lost my favorite light. My sweet little girl Bella boo, my cutie, my furry friend, my Tinkerbell had to be put down cause her quality of life had gotten worse by the day, and yesterday it got worse by the minute. What makes her death super hard for me is because I was super close with her and because she had been in my life for over half of it. So now I will be living life without her and it absolutely kills me that I won't be able to caress her sweet little face anymore. Tinkerbell, I love you girl and will never forget you. 😘❤❤❤😭
One saved millions but millions couldn't save one.
***OhMyGrief!
The most profound comment I’ve seen in a VERY long time.
Corny
Yet true
I was already crying then I saw your comment now I’m bawling. I can’t ever listen to this song without crying. I’m 55 so these guys came out pretty late in my life like my children and nephew set me onto to them. My youngest struggles with mental health issues and tried to end himself. Linkin park is something that he had to relate to and keep himself going. He took losing Chester very hard.
I cry every single time. Chester remains the only celebrity death that absolutely ruined me. May he Rest in Peace. Thanks for this reaction BP.
Chester and Robin Williams are two I find ive felt even more these last couple years... 🙏🕊🙏
This is the first time I've listened to this since he died 😔
Chester, DIO and David Bowie for me
I feel you❤
I cried throu all the reaction...it made me think about my late dad...it's 10 years already, but it still hurts like a hell 😭
The “I do” at the jimmy Kimmel live joint goes through your whole body. It’s such a beautiful tribute to his best friend Chris Cornell ❤️
I have never been able to make it through that entire performance without the tears coming. Live on Kimmel is highly recommended.. with tissues handy.
I cry every damn time!
It's brutal on the feels parts of the body. The live performance by Mike Shinoda in like 2019 I think is the same way, I don't know that he gets through it without the crowd support
I've seen a variety of this song, and I'm reduced to rubble every time, I still haven't seen that one, it might just undo me.
One specific Linkin Park performance I think you should react to is "In The End" at Chester Bennington's tribute concert. After he passed, they did a tribute concert "Linkin Park & Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington" where they invited different band's vocalists to sing Chester's part for each song. Towards the end of the show, they performed "In the End" where they left an empty mic at the front of the stage, and the audience sang Chester's part. It's normal for the crowd to sing that song, but in that show you really see how much he meant to us.
Sum 41 performing Faint with Mike is pretty dope as well.
I remember for "somewhere I Belong" they had this Japanese band (One OK Rock) come in and do the song,and the singer broke everyone's heart when he said "I wish Chester was standing next to me."
that one and NUMB, same show... always gets me
I remember watching that show and being an absolute mess the whole time. 😔💔
Was at that concert. We (the audience) were all looking at the stage, looking at each other, smiling at the connectedness we felt to one another, tears streaming down everyone's faces as we collectively felt that grief together. It was incredibly cathartic. Most powerful concert experience I've ever had, and probably ever will. Much love to all my LP family
Its almost 7 years .... RIP legend Chester :(
7 years, and still hurts💔
OMG, I cry every time I hear this song because of the performance they did on Kimmel for Chris Cornell the day after his death, and then two months later, Chester was gone.
I agree. This is a hard one to listen too. The Kimmel performance is even harder. BP you definitely need to watch it whether you do a reaction to it or not.
My oldest son is named after the band, Linkin, this man saved my life, I was in a very dark place in my life and when he passed it made me realize I needed help, forever grateful ❤
Thank you it helps hearing this has helped!!!
This was written by Mike for a friend of thiers who died of breast cancer at the label. When they did this song for Chris's death it became Chesters song! And after Chester died it became his song period!
Nearly all their songs were written by Mike but most people think Chester did. Mike never gets enough credit.
@@Jax_86 True! After his death everyone was saying Chester Wrote this one and it tells you he was goiong to kill himself but that is just not true!
Ugh. I never knew that fact. I found this song flipping through TH-cam songs at night coping while my wife went through breast cancer treatment. She made it, and it’s been 3 years…but this song still hits me.
"In the kitchen one more chair than you need." That's a potent line everyone has relatives who reach an old age and pass away eventually. Through time, we lose people and slowly we see less and less of our older relatives due to them passing leaving more and more empty spaces around the table.
I recently lost my great-grandmother this year and her death is one of the one things that had the biggest impact in my life. Not seeing her at Thanksgiving dinners anymore will be one of the hardest things I will along with family have to deal with. In her times of hurt whether it be physical, emotional, or mentally she always had a smile on her face and would try her hardest to make others happy and for that I couldn't be more grateful.
Linkin Park hits me hard. I've suffered from depression my entire life. I served in the Army and after some shit in Afghanistan, and most especially Iraq, where I was injured and our unit lost a few troopers, my depression only worsned and I started suffering from 'self-delete' issues. I'm still hanging in there 21 years after Iraq, it's more a struggle some days more than others.... but as I said, Linkin kin Park just hits me harder than most.
Music has so much power to touch our souls, I honestly in my worst moments turn to music to get me through.
Keep up doing what you do, musicians like you help and save more people than you may ever know.
Thank You for keeping yourself here on this side of the beat. I saw a video of David Draiman of Disturbed talking about the fight and the intensity of depression and how it is just like any other disease like cancer. I lost a good friend of mine to this disease. I lost friends to the war even though I didn't serve. I will never know that kind of life. But, a lesson that my father, who did served when I was younger told me " The best thing that you can do is to keep fighting to live your life the best you can." It wasn't until I had a seizure and almost died that it hit me. My life really does mean something.
Chester did seem like a genuine sweetheart. I don't mean to put him on a pedestal, of course he had his flaws and bad days ... but it seems he had such a good heart.
His friend Ryan has called him "one of the only 'true and pure' souls on Earth". His bandmate Mike Shinoda said Chester's biggest flaw was that he cared to much; too much and too deeply. Mike's wife Anna said of Chester: "You thought with your heart. Passion guided every step (...) A heart that big couldn't help but to love so fiercely, hurt so fiercely. You were love and magic and joy."
Everyone who knew him seems to mention how he was a funny goofball, generous and sweet, and so, so passionate.
As sweet as he was to others, as hard it seems he could be on himself. He spoke of having 'another Chester' inside that wanted to take him down, about having these patterns of thinking where he'd convince himself that others hated him and were right to do so. His self-esteem seems to have been so deeply fracture by the trauma and abuse he went through as a child, and sadly he never got to heal that part of himself before he was lost to that self-hatred. It's such a huge tragedy and loss. The best I think we can do for him now is to honour his memory by healing ourselves and supporting each other, #makechesterproud. It's what he'd want for us ❤
The Sweetest smile and funniest laugh hide the deepest pain
@@WizardPandora Sometimes humor, laughter and smiles can be used to hide the pain. But at other times, both can exist authentically. Chester spoke about how he often felt fine when he was with people, when he was busy and distracted and "outside his own head"; but that there was something in there that wanted to "take him down". I think Chester was plagued with poor self-esteem, having this inner voice that would always tear him down and make him question his own worth AND that he was a silly, excitable goofball that was often authentically happy.
That doesn't exclude that there were times when he would try to hide behind his humour, of course. I just don't think it was all an act to hide his pain, from others or from himself. I think he had both in him.
The reminder that this man isn‘t around us anymore… broo even after almost 7 years it fucking breaks me…
It still hurts alot… but by now, i know how to live with that.
You’re killin me with this… I’m a huge fan. I cried when he died… I’m hearing this song for the first time… I’m crying again… he was a truly special.
Linkin Park was my son's favorite band ...after he passed away they became my favorite... this band literally saved my life...Chester has a voice of an angel....he is definitely my angel❤Thank you for sharing your reaction ❤
This is an emotional song. The light goes out, the star is gone.. makes me tear up knowing that we all lose loved ones, family, friends, and forever goodbye. And the space is empty. I miss the ones I've lost.
Noting each day is closer to the end for someone, even myself
His tribute to Chris Cornell, his buddy. With this song live is even more gut wrenching. Worth a revisit for that and the live scream he gives. RIP to 2 of the GOATS
Chris Cornell was his breaking point. Poor Mike to deal with the loss of Chester and Chris.
Chester’s death was a big hit for. And this song gets me every time.
Chris and Chester. Two beautiful souls and I'll leave it at that😢
Man, I cry every single time I sing to this song. Idc about the “balance” this band alone helped me through some tough times in my life and I was blessed to see them live 5 times! Truly will miss Chester forever! 🕊️
I had just received the news that my five year old grandson had passed away and was on my way to my son's house and this song came on. I didn't even know I had it on my Playlist. I had to pull over because I was crying too much. Now every time I hear it I think of my grandson. Thank you Linkin Park. RIP Chester
I am so incredibly sorry for your and your son's loss. I have absolutely no clue who you are, but your story has brought me to tears. I am so thankful you pulled over and let it out. It's really the best thing for us as humans to do because keeping emotions bottled up and not focusing on them causes the emotions about the certain thing makes you even more sad. I know your grandson is in heaven and looking down upon you.
also Mike's first solo album after Chester's passing is heartwrenching... check out "About You" "Crossing a Line" "Over Again" "Watching As I Fall"
The biggest part isn't even knowing personally but what he stood for to be so broken and eternally tormented and hurting within still gave his all for the happiness of others, genuine souls.
Oh, brother. They dedicated an emotional live performance of this song on Kimmel to Chris Cornell when he passed. Two months later, Chester was gone. Check it out off camera some time. Cheers bro
There is a video of both Chester and Chris Cornell singing hunger strike!! Chester comes out surprising the audience and his voice live is just absolutely amazing!!!!
I loved that Chris let Chester sing the part he usually sings. It was awesome!
@@modo6901 I agree!!
You really need to hear the song "Given Up," which has the longest scream from Chester in history.
Chester was one of the rare artists that touches multiple generations with his talent and art and soul... It is rare to find a man with that ability.... RIP
This is a very powerful song & it breaks my heart into pieces to hear Chester sing it. 😢😭😥
I suffer from depression, and I'm being correctly treated after YEARS, and this song describes perfectly what it is.
And also it's a message: take care of your friends and LISTEN to them, before it's too late.
Personal experience.
Thank you for sharing that. I have suffered my entire life and few believe it.
We have cared for foster children and adults that have been abused and mentally ill. Often they hide their pain by acting fine but deep down they are so much in pain. It breaks my heart seeing what he went through. Trauma and abuse is bad and it hits to your core. Thanks for sharing.
Not even noon yet and you gots me here bawling like a baby
🙏🕊🙏 #LLCB may he stay forever loved and never forgotten 💚
He will always be loved and never forgotten!
In my opinion one of the greatest emotional songs of all time. Always hits me hard. Rip. Chester. Gone but never forgotten.
I first heard this song when my daughter was in a dark place. It ripped me apart at the time, and still does.
I hope you and your Daughter are doing well 🙏🏽
This one hurts my heart every single time! RIP Chester
As a fan of LP since their first hit single, this aways chokes me up. Thank you for the heartfelt and genuine emotion in this. Gone way too soon but never forgotten Chester. The impact your music had will live me to my final breath.
I can't listen to this without tearing up....
This songs a "Try not to cry challenge for me". Cuts deep man. It's not about Chester, but I think it encapsulates how we all feel about him being gone.
I keep help but to think about that listening to this.
This song gets much more powerful, when you watch LP and Chester sing this as it got the meaning it did for Chester.
He performed it shortly after one of his best friends died, Chris Cornell. And you can hear and see the pain.
And you really get to understand how hard it hit Chester, and what Chris meant to him, when you learn that the day Chester took his own life, was Chris Cornells birthday.
It was not a random day to Chester.
Linkin Park - One More Light Live (Chris Cornell Tribute)
Chester was so so kind and down to earth. He enjoyed people and learning about their lives - he was not ego driven at all!!!!
Don't fight your tears...i cry every time...😢 Ive been listening to them since hybrid theory. His death was tragic and he was a huge part of my life.
Please react to Crawling- One more light live. It shows how close Chester was to his fans. Its beautiful.
Also The Messenger live in Madrid. Another beautiful song.
Miss you Chester....
This is a song that ended up being a tribute to the passing of Chester. #makechesterproud Chester I wish you didn't have to leave us we all miss you so much. Rest easy buddy no more pain. ❤🩹🤍❤🩹 Aaaand I am crying. Been a hardcore LP fan since day 1 and every member are just beautiful people and Chester was just one of the kindest human beings on this planet. This song and album which is called One More Light came out just after Chester passed. Thank you for a beautiful reaction. ❤
I don't understand why showing emotions from things that move you is a bad thing. Mike always said this song was meant to be an uplifting song. But once chester passed away, it kind of became about him. I can't count how many times I've seen this video and cry every single time. Nothing wrong with showing some emotions!
I have the feeling he knew he was saying goodbye to all. Wish... that isn't possible hope we can begin to see it coming more because he did this. If nothing else maybe the song will get others to reach out
RIP Chester 😥😭💚💚💚 This song sounds eerie now but so beautiful - Also One more light was a charity that Chester supported to give light to third world countries thru a special light bulb 💡-
The live performance on Jimmy Kimmel (tribute to Chris Cornell) always chokes me up. The raw emotion Chester evokes is absurd.
We're 18 seconds in and I'm already in tears. 😔🤘❤ You'll always be missed Chester.❤
You captured ,recognized and 'see', Chester, some ppl are just meant to be thought proving and earth angels.. Miss Chester, Chris Kurt, Eddie Veddar honors his friends beautifully too.
I don't care whether you do a reaction video to it or not, but you owe it to yourself to watch the Jimmy Kimmel performance tribute of this song for his good friend Chris Cornell right after Chris' death. I't an emotional journey that Chester takes throughout that song, yet he was brave enough to perform it in front of that many fans for his friend and put it all out there. How he was able to keep it together as well as he did is amazing. His screaming plea at the end is absolutelty haunting especially now knowing that Chester was soon to follow. Mental health and support for thse struggling doesn't get the light that it should. "Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there." RIP Chester, your light was brilliant and burned out too soon.
Chester had a messy head of his own he struggled with but then to lose Chris... that was like losing his groundwire...
Losing Chris after losing Layne only to then lose Chester too... 😭😭😭 was like losing ours
I haven't listened 2 this since Chester's passing & yes I cried thru-out the entire reaction, thank you 4 reacting 2 this. Not only does this remind me of Chris Cornell, Chester as well as others but it also reminds me of my father (who we lost when I was about 4 mths pregnant with my daughter. I agree BP, Chester had a beautiful soul. I don't think he ever realized how much of an impact him & Linkin Park had on millions of people of all ages. They saved soo many people with their music, me included...I just wish we could've saved him when he needed it the most. RIP Chester, you may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. I thank Mike 4 giving us another glimpse of Chester & his voice with these unreleased songs. I mean it still hurts that he's gone but Mike kinda have us another little piece of his amazing vocals.
Imposible not tearing up 😢
If it weren't for LP and Bright Eyes I wouldn't be here anymore. LP was my first favorite band, they awakened me from being a kid who hears music to a man who LISTENS to music. If they hadn't set the blueprint for how to get your feelings out in music for me, I would have been gone like 15 years ago. RIP Chester.
Yep. No words. Great response! Luv from Australia ❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
I worked for several years as a stage hand in Southern California. I met Chester during a show and he was talking to that dude from Papa Roach. He was just chilling, having a smoke out back by the gear trucks, hanging out with normal folk. He seemed down to earth and that left an impression on me from all the other countless rock stars or whatever you'd see around, but a lot were just straight to the stage and back.
"The reminders pull the floor from your feet; in the kitchen 1 more chair than you need. And you're angry and you should be; it's not fair" I need to find a way to get this in a tattoo, because this is what it still feels like 16 years after losing my Mama. There are still days I think I need to call her and it'll slap me in the face again.
If it hits you, let it out, there's nothing wrong with that or being a human being that cries when something strikes that chord. When they debuted this song on Jimmy Kimmel, they literally had found out that Chris Cornell had passed away just a bit before taking the stage, it's much like seeing Disturbed Sound of Silence video and the Conan performance...it's one that deserves a double view. They were going to do their song *Heavy*, you need to see that video too, but decided to do OML for Chris. Their One More Light Live concert is beautiful.
If you can handle it, watch the live version of this song right before he offed hmslf. You can so clearly see the pain in his eyes. He knew what he was gonna do and he was telling the world goodbye
Every time I hear this song I start crying. He touched so any lives, but the abuse he suffered was too severe to save him. And in the end, his daemons won the war. There are so many people that are alive because of music by certain artists. I have tried to end my life more times than I care to admit, ever since I was a child. I'm in my 40's now. That's 30+ years of trying. Sometimes you're literally neither loved nor wanted. And are a popular target for extremely cruel abuse. Sometimes a relative honestly tries to murder you. And no one cares.
Then you hear a song like this, and it makes you unload that gun, or take down that noose. I went through literal Hell for the first 18 years of y life.
Your lives matter people. You may not believe it, or may be in too much pain to hear it right now. But know one thing.
Your death solves nothing. It passes the pain on to your family. It passes the pain on to your friends.
*YOUR PAIN MAY END, BUT THE ONES YOU LEAVE BEHIND WILL SUFFER MORE THAN YOU*
Bro, I don't cry, like ever. Recently though I lost my best friend of 27+ years, I'm 34, he was 35. This song just hits me so hard and I can't hold it back. Thanks for this one. I miss you Dustin.
He was one of the best souls. Absolutely love the work he done with the band. I remember when my brother was alive I used to go driving with him and he had a cd full of linkin park songs and we used to play that all the time. Was one of my favourite things
his music is a representation of his life, he does litterly believe in the words he says in his songs
Omg can't stop crying. Every time this song breaks my heart
BP you nailed it my guy, this song was written by Mike for a woman that was somehow on the team that dying of breast cancer. Then they performed it on Jimmy Kimmel in memory of Chris Cornell (it was heart wrenching) and Chester was barely able to get through the performance. Chester was gone just a short time later and they released they made this video after his passing so it was made in memory. From what I have heard, the concert footage shown is one of his final shows.
Your reactions to this song are mine exactely. Completly normal reaction to their songs. Linkin Park is my all time favorite and their songs have gotten me through many rough patches in my life. Love hearing your takes on many of the songs I grew up listening to.
So glad you finally reacted to this! I posted a few Linkin Park videos ago! This song gives me chills every single time I hear it. Celebrity deaths don’t usually effect me, but this one hit hard cause I grew up on Linkin Park
Linkin park - given up. It's great
This song makes me cry every time 🥺
I think this is my favourite reaction you've done. You really captured the emotional depth behind this song and video.
This song forever hits me, makes me cry and makes me think of all my lost loved ones, my own feelings of how I feel
Ugg when you started getting emotional i had already blown my nose twice 😢and wiped my eyes...LP And Chester was my ultimste fave in still heartbroken 💔
The video is so fucking perfect.
He walks up with the line: just cause you can‘t see it, dosen‘t mean it isn‘t there, while he is watching into the camera, nobody in the bus reacts to him.
We can‘t see him, but he will never be truly gone!
I think also he might have been talking about depression: you don't see it but it's still there.
i can't resist crying to everything except this song, it gets me everytime
Linkin Park saved my life, along with Three Days Grace, and Shinedown. The gutwrenching thing is now that Chester is gone, you go back and actually listen to his lyrics, they were a literal cry for help. If you have a chance , check out Given Up, and Breaking The Habit
Thank you my friend. This meant alot to see you finally hear it. Chester helps alot of people to still be here. Love as always BP
Bro i tear up every time i listen to this song. This song was dedicated to chris cornell who was one of chesters best friends and the music video came out a month or so after chester passed.
I love this song and the way you're fewling is how we fans all feel. I deal with mental illness and trauma as well and anytime I'm having a bad day all I have to do is put on this song and other LP songs and I became in a better state of mind. It really helps that he shows us he can relate to us and that we matter. I wish I could of seen LP live but never got the chance. I hope Chester is up in heaven and can see how much he still matters and he is loved. Have you reacted to Leave Out all the Rest or Sharp Edges. God I have so many suggestions by Linkin Park but I'll just put those here for now. Thank you for doing this reaction. And if u need to cry on youtube go ahead and cry. You are human you are allowed to have feelings and express them. Thank you Chester for being you and actually caring about everyone. You are truly missed I love you. May you finally be resting in Peace
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory is the first CD that i was able to listen to every song on it and like it. Then i was blessed to see Linkin Park live during the Metallica Summer Sanitarium Tour and it was one of the greatest moments in my life. They were and still an amazing band who has touch so many people and when Chester Died it was felt near and far. I miss their music i miss feeling that moment i know they will never be able to replace him but would love to see them again one day.
I cried every time. My first concert was linkin park... They helped me alot...
RIP Chester... I suggest "Lost in the Echo" "Castle of Glass" "Catalyst" "Talking to Myself" "Papercut" "Breaking the Habit" but there's sooo many more amazing LP songs!
Tears. Glad you checked this out!
Wow sometimes love means no words😢😢😢😢
I had never heard this song before and it choked me up just like it did you BP . I really cannot imagine anyone could hear this and not be touched deeply.I always wonder where people with severe depression are in their faith. My relationship with God is my Guiding Force and I have had many huge challenges. I wish everyone knew how much God loves them. Bless you for your kind heart. ❤
Ok, been waiting for this reaction. He”s talking about Chris Cornell, they were very close like brothers and very very sad. On Chris Cornell “s birthday the following year he took his own life, the same way Chris did!! He”s talking about Depression and mental health just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Very very sad and emotional and very much missed, both of them!!
The song isn't about Chris Cornell, and it wasn't Chester who wrote it. Mike wrote it to a friend of his who died, like Mike wrote most of their songs, and it was recorded well before Chris died.
But they did famously dedicate a performance of it to Chris. They were scheduled to play two of their new singles at a live TV show, IIRC it was Heavy and either Battle Symphony, which was intended to be later single, or maybe Invisible or Talking to Myself... And then either on the day of the show or the day before, Chris died. And after they had played Heavy or whatever it was they played first according to plan, they were talking backstage and decided they needed to play One More Light on their second appearance, paying tribute to Chris rather than promoting the album. Mind you that at that point, OML was not supposed to be a single. Only after Chester's death did it suddenly get a lot of attention, with fans connecting to it over his loss, and then the plans for the last few singles from the album were scrapped and OML chosen instead, as a tribute to Chester.
@@SelvesteSand Ok, thank you for correcting me. I, thought it was what I had said, but thank you for letting me know the real reason for the song. I, really appreciate that info.
I cry (currently am) every single time....this song hurts. Chester was my little brothers idle....and my little brother died exactly one year later after Chester due to heart failure at the age of 27. Today would've been his 33rd birthday......I miss them both....so, so much.
Great music lets us know the artist, and lets us know ourselves. You can see his soul in this. And yours. ❤
You should go through Mike's album "Post Traumatic." He wrote this whole album as a self-therapy process, and it's total gold.
I believe the song “Leave a light on” was a tribute to Chester from Papa Roach, it’s a beautiful song and worth listening to.
I’ve gone to a ton of concerts. I saw LP 4 times. They’re the best ♥️🙏🏼
Awwww, thank you for doing this one! An amazing and talented artist who was a great loss! This emotional song hits deep! Makes me think of the Tragically Hip band whose singer Gordon Downie passed from a brain tumor! Another great band to add to your arsenal ❤🎉😢
At the end its not just the logo... its the logo without the last line.
Before Chester has passed, the Logo was closing at the top, but without Chester, LP is not complete anymore so the last line was removed. Because every line at the outside stands for a member... R.I.P Chester
😢 this life is too harsh for beautiful and talented souls - Chester and his friend Chris Cornell 💕🎶 xx
He sings this live it gives it so much more emotion it’s crazy
Gives me chills. We miss you and love you chester. What an angelic voice. 😢😢 i know this isn't the purpose but this music almost feels like it was made to help us grieve his death...very haunting to think of.
My mum loved linkin park we played this song at her funeral beautiful song for a beautiful soul!
You should watch rolling in the deep cover by lp. Also this song was made and dedicated to Chris Cornell but the vid was dedicated to chester. They want the fan know hownloved he was by us and how much he loved his fans
Man I heard this 1000 times and I almost cried with you.
There’s a live version I think on Jimmy Kimmel shortly after Chris Cornell died. You can really hear the emotion on that song. He breaks down while singing it. Powerful stuff. So glad you did this song!
I know I already reacted to this video and I don't remember if I left a comment (TH-cam doesn't show my comments to me sometimes.), but yesterday I lost my favorite light. My sweet little girl Bella boo, my cutie, my furry friend, my Tinkerbell had to be put down cause her quality of life had gotten worse by the day, and yesterday it got worse by the minute. What makes her death super hard for me is because I was super close with her and because she had been in my life for over half of it. So now I will be living life without her and it absolutely kills me that I won't be able to caress her sweet little face anymore. Tinkerbell, I love you girl and will never forget you. 😘❤❤❤😭
Just found you this am. Went from Santana to Led Zeppelin and then here and 7min in Im wiping my GD face😢! RIP To this King
You should definitely check you "Nobody's Listening" and "Wretches and Kings." Get more of Mike taking the lead and Chester on the chorus.
I cry every song I got depression and suicidal thoughts and his last album was a cry for help rip most beautiful voice will be missed