Co-directed by and Nathan "Karma" Cox , the music video was filmed in April 2001. It uses unsettling imagery to match the song’s themes of paranoia and internal struggle.
: Mike Shinoda has jokingly looked back on the video as "goofy" and "random," admitting the band didn't fully know what they were doing at the time. Joe Hahn also noted that the final version was less dark than originally intended due to label influence. 🎼 The Sound & Meaning Papercut [Official HD Music Video] - Linkin Park
: The band performs in a relatively normal-looking room, but a dark, twisted room exists right next door. Co-directed by and Nathan "Karma" Cox , the