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.
The song is a masterclass in genre-blending, combining hip-hop, nu-metal, and electronic music in its first 20 seconds. Papercut [Official HD Music Video] - Linkin Park
: You’ll see walls that stretch and morph, creepy bugs, and even a "monster" releasing fireflies—all representing the darkness "right beneath the skin". Co-directed by and Nathan "Karma" Cox , the
: 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 Co-directed by and Nathan "Karma" Cox