Co-written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington , Mike Shinoda , and Brad Delson alongside renowned pop songwriters Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter .
It was the last commercial single released during frontman Chester Bennington's lifetime. Lyrical Meaning & Inspiration
The lyrics were inspired by conversations among band members about their own frustrations and life troubles. Linkin Park Heavy Feat Kiiara
A departure from their signature nu-metal sound, the track is characterized as pop, electropop, and pop-rock .
The song's core theme centers on , anxiety , and the weight of personal problems. Co-written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington ,
is the lead single from Linkin Park's seventh studio album, One More Light , released on February 16, 2017 . The track features guest vocals from American pop singer Kiiara , marking the first time the band included a female vocalist on an original studio album song. Song Overview & Background
The song explores the idea that many problems are self-caused, focusing on the moment one acknowledges this "heaviness" to try and separate from it. A departure from their signature nu-metal sound, the
Bennington stated the opening line, "I don't like my mind right now," accurately described his personal daily experience with life.