Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
"I Had to Fall to Lose it All, but in the End, it doesn't Even Matter"
I was writing a song about dying, when I noticed that everyone who writes or sings about death, dies ... and usually tragically.
Chester Bennington was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park. The band combined elements of rock music, hip hop and electronica, and rose international success with their debut studio album Hybrid Theory in 2000.
Linkin Park is among the best-selling bands of the 21st century and the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have won two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards and three World Music Awards.
Chester struggled with depression and substance abuse. After overcoming his drug addiction he battled with alcoholism. Eventually the band hosted an intervention. Clear of drugs and alcohol, Chester remained depressed.
Chester was good friends with Chris Cornell (he was godfather to one of Chris' sons). He sang "Hallelujah" at Cornell's funeral. In his last television performance, Chester dedicated "One More Light" in Chris' honour (the song is about the loss of a friend). Two months after Cornell's death, at the age of 41, Chester committed suicide by hanging on Cornell's birthday.
Side Note: I quickly reworked the theme of my tune to be about returning home through space and time (totally not dying). I then dropped the lyrics and turned the melody into a guitar instrumental. That should be safe (youtu.be/1FuUKGrjEGY)!
"I Had to Fall to Lose it All, but in the End, it doesn't Even Matter"
I was writing a song about dying, when I noticed that everyone who writes or sings about death, dies ... and usually tragically.
Chester Bennington was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park. The band combined elements of rock music, hip hop and electronica, and rose international success with their debut studio album Hybrid Theory in 2000.
Linkin Park is among the best-selling bands of the 21st century and the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have won two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards and three World Music Awards.
Chester struggled with depression and substance abuse. After overcoming his drug addiction he battled with alcoholism. Eventually the band hosted an intervention. Clear of drugs and alcohol, Chester remained depressed.
Chester was good friends with Chris Cornell (he was godfather to one of Chris' sons). He sang "Hallelujah" at Cornell's funeral. In his last television performance, Chester dedicated "One More Light" in Chris' honour (the song is about the loss of a friend). Two months after Cornell's death, at the age of 41, Chester committed suicide by hanging on Cornell's birthday.
Side Note: I quickly reworked the theme of my tune to be about returning home through space and time (totally not dying). I then dropped the lyrics and turned the melody into a guitar instrumental. That should be safe (youtu.be/1FuUKGrjEGY)!
