Linkin Park’s “Somewhere I Belong” Enters Billboard Global 200 After Over 20 Years
Linkin Park’s iconic track “Somewhere I Belong” has reemerged on the global music scene, making an unexpected debut on the Billboard Global 200 chart over 20 years after its initial release. The song, which was the lead single from the band’s 2003 album Meteora, has entered the chart at No. 193 this week, showcasing the enduring popularity of the Grammy-winning rock group worldwide.
Following the huge success of their debut album Hybrid Theory, which solidified Linkin Park’s position in the music industry and spawned hits like “One Step Closer” and “Crawling,” Meteora was highly anticipated. “Somewhere I Belong” was released ahead of the album’s launch, setting the stage for an era that further solidified the band’s global influence.
This latest chart appearance marks Linkin Park’s 18th entry on the Billboard Global 200, with their previous track “Up From the Bottom” peaking at No. 58 in 2025. Although “Somewhere I Belong” reached a low point on the chart at No. 193, surpassing the previous record set by “One Step Closer” at No. 184, it underscores continued interest in the band’s early material by fans around the world.
Currently, Linkin Park holds three spots on the Billboard Global 200, with “In the End” and “Numb” also making significant gains, rising to Nos. 78 and 124, respectively. These songs are also performing well on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. list, which excludes U.S. data, with “In the End” ranking at No. 84 and “Numb” climbing 25 spots to No. 135.
The renewed interest in Linkin Park’s music extends beyond global charts as “Somewhere I Belong” has reached a new peak on the U.S. Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, reaching No. 8 in its 26th week. With three songs concurrently charting, including “In the End” at No. 2 and “Numb” at No. 7, Linkin Park continues to dominate the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart.
Overall, the recent chart activity signifies a resurgence of fascination with Linkin Park’s discography, as both longtime fans and new listeners rediscover and stream the band’s earlier works more than two decades after their release.