The Enemy
● Papa Roach Lyrics
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But you just punish me
I lost myself inside the lies and wicked ways
I'm starting to believe
You'll be the death of me
But all I see is the reflection of the enemy
I think I've lost my way
Because I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
Because I wanna survive
It's not the TV screen
It's not my family
I'd still be damaged even if I grew up perfectly
It's something deep inside
Something I can't explain
It's like I've got a disease without a fucking name
I think I've lost my way
'Cause I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
And try to survive
I gotta face the enemy inside
I'm crying for help
I'm living a lie
I'll do anything just to stay alive
I can't take it anymore
Can't fake it anymore
I swear I'll give up my fears
And I can't take it anymore
Can't fake it anymore
I swear I'll give up my fears
Because I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
And try to survive
I got to face the enemy inside
This is the end of me
The end of me
This is the end of me
I am the enemy
In “The Enemy,” Papa Roach brings to light the feelings of being trapped and hopeless that so many people face. The song speaks of chasing one’s dreams, but feeling punished for doing so, losing oneself in lies and wickedness, and being faced with an enemy within. The lyrics reveal the singer’s feeling of being lost and alone, with nowhere to run or hide. The enemy inside them is depicted as a disease, something deeply ingrained that defies explanation.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer has nowhere to run, and must fight for his life. He is trying to survive facing his enemy and no longer wishes to live a lie. The bridge reveals the desperation that the singer is feeling. Despite his best efforts, he is unable to hide his fear and must face the end of himself. He concludes that he has become the enemy, and the end is inevitable.
Overall, “The Enemy” is a powerful song about coming to terms with one’s own inner demons. It highlights the feelings of desperation and hopelessness that can arise when we feel trapped by something we cannot explain or control. The lyrics stand as a stark reminder that, even in the darkest of times, we must continue to fight for our survival.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to chase my dreams
But you just punish me
I have aspirations and goals, but you consistently hold me back and discipline me.
I lost myself inside the lies and wicked ways
I'm starting to believe
You'll be the death of me
But all I see is the reflection of the enemy
I have become entangled in falsehoods and malevolent actions, and I fear that you will ultimately lead to my demise. However, as I look at you, I see only the reflection of my own inner demons.
I think I've lost my way
Because I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
Because I wanna survive
I feel disoriented and unsure of my path. I have nowhere to escape from my inner struggles and negative thoughts, and must fight tirelessly to keep going and stay alive.
It's not the TV screen
It's not my family
I'd still be damaged even if I grew up perfectly
It's something deep inside
Something I can't explain
It's like I've got a disease without a fucking name
I think I've lost my way
It's not external factors like media or my upbringing that have caused my struggles; it's something deep within me that I cannot fully comprehend or articulate. It's as if I am afflicted by an unnamed, internal ailment.
'Cause I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
And try to survive
I gotta face the enemy inside
I'm crying for help
I'm living a lie
I'll do anything just to stay alive
I am constantly on the run from my own inner demons, but I will do whatever it takes to keep going and stay alive. I am crying out for help, but I am also living a façade.
I can't take it anymore
Can't fake it anymore
I swear I'll give up my fears
I cannot bear the weight of my struggles any longer, nor can I continue to pretend that everything is okay. I vow to relinquish my fears.
Because I got nowhere to run
And nowhere to hide
I'm running from the enemy inside
I'll fight for my life
And try to survive
I got to face the enemy inside
This is the end of me
I am trapped with my troubles, but I will not give up in my fight for survival. I must confront and overcome my inner turmoil, or else it will be the end of me.
The end of me
This is the end of me
I am the enemy
I am now at the end of my rope; this crisis is the finale of my struggles. I have come to realize that the true enemy is none other than myself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES MICHAEL
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