Leave Out All The Rest [official Music Video] - Linkin Park File

: Joe Hahn intended the space setting to be a metaphor for the band’s life on the road. Just as explorers leave their homes behind to do something better, the band leaves their personal lives to tour, reflecting the song's theme of what one leaves behind.

: The band is initially shown performing mundane tasks—eating, exercising, and passing time—highlighting the isolation of their journey. This builds to a climax where gravity is lost, and the members float toward a massive star, adding a bittersweet, epic scale to the personal lyrics. Lyrical Meaning & Impact Leave Out All The Rest [Official Music Video] - Linkin Park

: Chester Bennington described the song as an "apology letter". The lyrics ("When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done") reflect a desire to be remembered for his positive impact rather than his mistakes. : Joe Hahn intended the space setting to

: While originally written during the Minutes to Midnight era (2007-2008), the video has gained an "emotional layer" for fans since 2017. Viewers often interpret the lyrics and the video's lonely space imagery as a reflection on Chester's internal struggles. Reception & Legacy This builds to a climax where gravity is

: The song captures the vulnerability of confronting one's own flaws and the universal fear of what legacy we leave behind.

: Despite "mediocre" initial chart performance in some regions, the single was eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2017.

The music video for is a poignant, sci-fi-infused exploration of legacy and isolation. Directed by bandmate Joe Hahn, the video eschews traditional performance footage for a narrative that feels increasingly heavy in the years following Chester Bennington's passing. Visual Concept & Direction