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Crawling


"Crawling" by Linkin Park is originally in the key of C# minor. Released as the second single from their debut album "Hybrid Theory" in 2001, the song was performed by Linkin Park, with vocals by Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda. The track was composed by the band members, including Bennington, Shinoda, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Joe Hahn, and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell. "Crawling" won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002. The song's lyrics address feelings of insecurity and self-doubt, which Bennington related to his own personal struggles. The melody features a blend of nu-metal elements with a strong emphasis on Bennington's vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of soft verses and intense, powerful choruses.