The Emptiness Machine is a new song by rock band Linkin Park, from their upcoming album “From Zero”. Here’s the story based on the lyrics of the song, using some imaginary characters.
The Emptiness Machine (Story Version)
The room was dimly lit, shadows dancing along the walls with every flicker of the lone candle. Amelia sat on the cold wooden floor, her back against the cracked plaster. She stared at the ceiling, her mind a battlefield of conflicting thoughts.
She had always been drawn to those who made her feel alive, whose presence promised something more than the mundane existence she often found herself in. And that’s how she found herself here again—drawn into the same cycle, the same pattern she had promised herself she’d break. This time, it was different, or at least that’s what she kept telling herself. But deep down, she knew the truth.
“You cut me open just to watch me bleed,” she whispered, a bitter smile crossing her lips. It was always the same, always ending with her feeling hollow, drained of who she was. She had given up pieces of herself time and time again, hoping to fit into the mold someone else had crafted for her. The mold they promised would bring her happiness, fulfillment, and acceptance.
Amelia closed her eyes, feeling the sting of tears she refused to let fall. She could hear the familiar voice in her head, the one that kept telling her she needed to change, to become someone else, to sacrifice her essence for the promise of something greater. She had become adept at ignoring that voice, or so she thought. But tonight, it was louder than ever, whispering insidious thoughts that wrapped around her like chains.
She rose to her feet, the candle’s flame casting an unsteady glow. “Why do I keep hoping for what I know I’ll never receive?” she asked the empty room, the words echoing back to her like a taunt. She had always been drawn to the allure of being part of something, of belonging, even if it meant losing herself in the process.
Walking over to the window, she gazed out into the night. The city lights blinked back at her, indifferent to her turmoil. She could feel the weight of her decisions pressing down on her, a suffocating force that made it hard to breathe. She was caught in a never-ending loop, going around like a revolver, spinning and spinning until she was dizzy with the constant motion, the constant lies she told herself.
But tonight, something felt different. For the first time, there was a flicker of resolve beneath the surface of her despair. A quiet, stubborn refusal to let the cycle repeat. She took a deep breath, feeling the air fill her lungs with a clarity she hadn’t felt in a long time.
“I only wanted to be part of something,” she said softly, her voice steady. “But not like this. Not at the cost of who I am.”
She turned away from the window, her footsteps sure as she crossed the room. She grabbed her coat and keys, heading for the door. There was a world out there, vast and unknown, filled with possibilities she had been too afraid to explore.
Tonight, she would break free from the emptiness machine that had held her captive for so long. Tonight, she would begin the journey back to herself.
And as she stepped out into the cool night air, she felt something she hadn’t felt in a long time—hope.
[This story captures the essence of self-discovery and the struggle of breaking free from harmful patterns, inspired by the lyrics of the song “The Emptiness Machine”.]
The Emptiness Machine (MV)
Song Credits
Artist : Linkin Park
Album : From Zero
Lyricist : Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Brad Delson
Music : Mike Shinoda
Translation
1. The Emptiness Machine (English)
2. The Emptiness Machine (Español)
3. The Emptiness Machine (Portugués)
4. The Emptiness Machine (German)
5. The Emptiness Machine (French)
6. The Emptiness Machine (Polish)