The group had mostly regional success until their breakthrough with the hit single "Last Resort". That song came from their first major label album, 'Infest', and has remained a fan favorite for years. The band's latest album titled Metamorphosis was released March 24th, 2009, with the singles "Lifeline" and "Hollywood Whore" available at digital retailers. They released a live album w/ 5 new tracks August 31, 2010 named "Time for Annihilation...On the Record and On the Road", with the first singles being "Kick In The Teeth" and "No Matter What".
The Still Swinging Songfacts reports that Papa Roach's eighth studio album, The Connection, was recorded at the band's hometown studio, The Red House in Sacramento, California. The long player was produced by James Michael (Sixx:A.M., Halestorm) and John Feldmann (Panic at the Disco, The Used, Escape the Fate). The album was released on October 2, 2012. The first single off the album was "Still Swingin'" which was a top 5 hit on the Modern Rock Tracks chart peaking at #3.
Last Resort
Papa Roach Lyrics
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This is my last resort
Suffocation
No breathing
Don't give a fuck if I cut my arm, bleeding
This is my last resort
Cut my life into pieces
I've reached my last resort
Suffocation, no breathing
Don't give a fuck if I cut my arm, bleeding
Do you even care if I die bleeding?
Would it be wrong? Would it be right?
If I took my life tonight
Chances are that I might
Mutilation outta sight
And I'm contemplating suicide
'Cause I'm losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
Losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
I never realized I was spread too thin
'Til it was too late
And I was empty within
Hungry
Feeding on chaos
And living in sin
Downward spiral where do I begin?
It all started when I lost my mother
No love for myself
And no love for another
Searching to find a love up on a higher level
Finding nothing but questions and devils
'Cause I'm losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
Losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
Nothing's alright
Nothing is fine
I'm running and I'm crying
I'm crying
I'm crying
I'm crying
I'm crying
I can't go on living this way
Cut my life into pieces
This is my last resort
Suffocation
No breathing
Don't give a fuck if I cut my arm, bleeding
Would it be wrong?
Would it be right?
If I took my life tonight
Chances are that I might
Mutilation outta sight
And I'm contemplating suicide
'Cause I'm losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
Losing my sight
Losing my mind
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
Nothing's alright
Nothing is fine
I'm running and I'm crying
I can't go on living this way
Can't go on
Living this way
Nothing's alright
The lyrics of Papa Roach's song "Last Resort" depict a person on the verge of committing suicide. The opening line, "Cut my life into pieces," sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the intensity of the situation. The person has reached their last resort and is suffocating, with no motivation to continue living.
Throughout the song, there is the feeling of nobody caring about the person, as they constantly repeat the line, "Do you even care if I die bleeding?" The person is contemplating suicide and is asking themselves whether it would be right or wrong to take their own life. They are experiencing a downward spiral, with the cause being the loss of their mother and no love for themselves or others.
The repeated line "losing my mind, losing my sight" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the person's deteriorating mental health. They wish for someone to tell them that they are fine, but they are running and crying, unable to go on living in their current state.
Overall, the lyrics of "Last Resort" highlight the deep emotional pain that can lead someone to contemplate suicide. They depict the sense of hopelessness and despair that many people feel in their darkest hours.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut my life into pieces
I feel beyond repair and have reached a breaking point where I cannot take things anymore.
This is my last resort
I have made the decision that this is the only way out of my current situation.
Suffocation
I feel trapped and suffocated by everything around me.
No breathing
I feel like I am unable to breathe under the weight of everything going on.
Don't give a fuck if I cut my arm, bleeding
I am in such a bad state that I no longer care about physical pain or self-harm.
Do you even care if I die bleeding?
I feel so alone and abandoned that I believe nobody would care if I were to die.
Would it be wrong?
I am thinking of taking drastic action and asking myself if it would be morally wrong to do so.
Would it be right?
I am thinking of taking drastic action and asking myself if it would be the right thing to do.
If I took my life tonight
I have been contemplating suicide as a viable option to escape my situation.
Chances are that I might
I am seriously considering taking my own life.
Mutilation outta sight
I am thinking of harming myself in a way that cannot be seen by others.
And I'm contemplating suicide
I am seriously considering taking my own life.
'Cause I'm losing my sight
I am losing my sense of perspective and cannot see a positive outcome to my situation.
Losing my mind
My mental health is deteriorating, and I feel like I am losing control of my thoughts and feelings.
Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine
I am desperate for someone to demonstrate that they care about me and believe in me.
Nothing's alright
Things are really bad and I cannot see a way out of my current situation.
I'm running and I'm crying
I feel like I am in a constant state of panic and distress.
I can't go on living this way
I am seriously contemplating ending my life as I cannot bear to continue living like this.
Can't go on
I am unable to continue living with these feelings and thoughts.
Living this way
My current existence is unbearable and needs to end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Dave Buckner, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance
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