englishAlternative rock
New Divide Lyrics
by Linkin Park
18 views • Published on Sep 28, 2026
New Divide Lyrics
I remembered black skies
the lightning all around me
I remembered each flash
as time began to blur
Like a startling sign
that fate had finally found me
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
to prove me wrong
to wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
the distance in your eyes
Give me reason
to fill this hole
connect the space between
Let it be enough
to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
There was nothing in sight
but memories left abandoned
There was nowhere to hide
the ashes fell like snow
And the ground caved in
between where we were standing
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
to prove me wrong
to wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
the distance in your eyes
Across this new divide
In every loss
in every lie
In every truth that you'd deny
And each regret
and each goodbye
was a mistake to great to hide
And your voice was all I heard
That I get what I deserve
So give me reason
to prove me wrong
to wash this memory clean
Let the floods cross
the distance in your eyes
Give me reason
to fill this hole
connect the space between
Let it be enough
to reach the truth that lies
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Across this new divide
Meaning of New Divide
“New Divide” explores the agonizing aftermath of a shattered relationship and the desperate clinging to self-destructive beliefs. The lyrics depict a haunting recollection of a devastating event – symbolized by black skies, lightning, and blurred time – where a voice insists on deserved punishment and a refusal to accept fault. A profound sense of loss and abandonment permeates the song as memories become “abandoned” and the ground literally collapses beneath the speaker’s feet, representing emotional instability. The repeated plea for "reason" to prove them wrong highlights a cycle of denial and self-blame, fueled by regret and unspoken truths. Ultimately, Linkin Park conveys a bleak message about being trapped within a newly constructed “divide,” unable to bridge the gap between past hurt and any possibility of genuine healing or acceptance, perpetually haunted by the voice demanding retribution.
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