"In the End" is one of Linkin Park's most recognizable and signature songs. It is the most played song in all of the band's live performances, with "One Step Closer" coming in close second. The song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, the band's highest peak on the chart.
The music video for "In the End" was shot in a California desert while the band was between stops at the 2001 Ozzfest tour. At the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, this won for Best Rock Video.