I had a messed up childhood. I know that pain. I can feel it when someone is expressing it. He was hurt and to keep him quiet jp got him the record deal. I’m sure there were singing lessons, good schools , whatever it would take to get him to stay quiet but then he grew up and after spending years inside of his own head trying to make sense of everything started to speak out. I know exactly from personal experience. And I have been a fan since I first heard Bennington. I knew something was up when I first heard that song. Now listen to one more light. He tells a story. It’s a personal story that he is not giving details of but if you listen with your spirit you can hear it so clearly.