The song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Rolling Stone described the track as opening the album with a hip-hop beat that gives way to "4-bit-infused alt-rock heaviness".

[5] Mike Shinoda says the song combines three genres within its first 20 seconds: a beat inspired by Timbaland, nu-metal style guitars, and drum and bass.

In this room a chrysalis is generated and hundreds of dragonflies emerge, referencing the cover art of Hybrid Theory.

He explains that it was made at a difficult time for the band when they were frequently getting into disagreements, so he chose not to give his views on Chester Bennington's outfit.

He also comments, "The special effects are goofy [...] It’s not a terrible video, I think we’ve made worse, but when I watch it now, I look like a fucking idiot and I don’t know what’s going on".