"What I've done, I've faced myself!" sings Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. That's not in answer to accusations, but it's part of a declaration: "For what I've done I'll start again." It's said to be a tribute to the band's new choice of music. Though still a hard form of alternative rock (not quite unlike "Bring Me to Life"), it's not nearly as hard as this band once was.
The multilayered music is a bit repetitive, but it's good quality and melds extremely well. The common piano, for example, was well-chosen as a background for the song, likewise suiting the softer verses and the harder chorus. The drums and (electric) guitar are tastefully reduced in softer sections, as well, used only mildly for emphasis.
There is a little bit of yelling, though not to the degree in "Numb." I understand the singer is Chester Bennington, whose excellent voice draws me into even the yelling that I usually can't stand.
The lyrics themselves are a nice change from a common refusal to accept responsibility. Granted, they could be read as being extremely independent as independent of Christ, but I don't believe anyone's accused Linkin Park of being Christian. I think it's pretty clear in the context that there's a specific choice being referred to, here, that healthily won't be permitted to send the choser on a guilt trip. He's looked in the mirror and has conciously chosen to turn away for another path.
Also, nothing in the song might be thought inappropriate for children except perhaps the opening which references blood. ("In this farewell, there's no blood; there's no alibi.")
Music: 4/5
Vocal(s): 5/5
Overall: 8/10
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