My December

"My December" is a B-Side of “One Step Closer” and was written by Mike Shinoda while the band was on tour and recorded after the release of Hybrid Theory, their debut album. One of Linkin Park's softest songs, it features no distorted guitar elements and is carried mainly by piano. It was originally recorded for inclusion on KROQ's "The Real Slim Santa" CD and was first performed at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2000 Although the song isn't featured on any studio album, it is available on more records than any other Linkin Park song and was first made available by Linkin Park on the One Step Closer CD single, along with "High Voltage", a B-side to Hybrid Theory. The song is available on the following: "Kevin and Bean: The Real Slim Santa" (KROQ Christmas CD) (2000) "One Step Closer" (CD single) (2001) "Frat Party at the Pankake Festival" (DVD-Audio) (2001) "Hybrid Theory" (Import & Special editions) (2001 & 2002) also available as a bonus track when the whole album is purchased on iTunes "In the End: Live & Rare" (only available in Japan) (2002) "LP Underground 2.0" (limited edition fan club CD) (2002) "My Dcmbr Reanimation Promo CD NOTE: A live version is available on the "Somewhere I Belong" CD single and as an iTunes bonus track for "Reanimation". In 2002, a remix of the song made by Mickey P. and featuring Kelli Ali, entitled "My<Dsmbr" was released on the band's official remix album for Hybrid Theory, entitled "Reanimation", and was the only Linkin Park song to feature a female vocalist until 2017 when Heavy featuring Kiiara was released. Another remix by Team Sleep was made for Reanimation but was rejected by Mike Shinoda because he thought it made the song feel even "darker". In 2003, the song was covered by Josh Groban and was made available as a bonus track on his album, "Closer".

[Verse 1: Chester Bennington] This is my December This is my time of the year This is my December This is all so clear This is my December This is my snow-covered home This is my December This is me, alone [Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Chester Bennington] (And I) Just wish that I didn't feel Like there was something I missed (And I) Take back all the things I said To make you feel like that (And I) Just wish that I didn't feel Like there was something I missed (And I) Take back all the things That I said to you [Chorus: Chester Bennington] And I'd give it all away Just to have somewhere to go to Give it all away To have someone to come home to [Verse 2: Chester Bennington] This is my December These are my snow-covered trees This is me pretending This is all I need [Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Chester Bennington] (And I) Just wish that I didn't feel Like there was something I missed (And I) Take back all the things I said To make you feel like that (And I) Just wish that I didn't feel Like there was something I missed (And I) Take back all the things That I said to you [Chorus: Chester Bennington] And I'd give it all away Just to have somewhere to go to Give it all away To have someone to come home to [Bridge: Chester Bennington] This is my December This is my time of the year This is my December This is all so clear [Chorus: Chester Bennington] Give it all away Just to have somewhere to go to Give it all away To have someone to come home to Give it all away Just to have somewhere to go to Give it all away To have someone to come home to