Linkin Park - Heavy Feat Kiiara

Co-written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington , Mike Shinoda , and Brad Delson alongside renowned pop songwriters Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter .

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

Bennington stated the opening line, "I don't like my mind right now," accurately described his personal daily experience with life. Linkin Park Heavy Feat Kiiara

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.

The song's core theme centers on , anxiety , and the weight of personal problems. Co-written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington ,

A departure from their signature nu-metal sound, the track is characterized as pop, electropop, and pop-rock .

It was the last commercial single released during frontman Chester Bennington's lifetime. Lyrical Meaning & Inspiration Song Overview & Background Bennington stated the opening

The lyrics were inspired by conversations among band members about their own frustrations and life troubles.