Scars
• Papa Roach Lyrics

I tear my heart open
The singer is metaphorically opening up his heart to express the rawness of his emotions.

I sew myself shut
The singer is also taking measures to protect himself from getting hurt or allowing his emotions to spill out uncontrollably.

My weakness is That I care too much
The lead vocalist expresses that his vulnerability lies in his immense capacity to feel and empathize with others.

My scars remind us That the past is real
The scars serve as a reminder of the difficult past experiences that have left a mark on the singer.

I tear my heart Open just to feel
The artist is emphasizing the point that he is willing to endure the pain caused by opening up his heart just to feel something real.

Drunk and I'm feeling down And I just want to be alone
The singer is introspective and wishes to be left alone as he is feeling low and under the influence of alcohol.

I'm pissed cause you came around Why don't you just go home
The person who has arrived has triggered negative emotions in the singer who just wants to be by himself.

'Cause you channel all your pain And I can't help you go fix yourself Your making me insane All I can say is
The person who's arrived is in pain and is not willing to help themselves which is unsettling the singer and he is unable to help this individual.

I tried to help you once Against my own advice
The singer tried to help the individual in the past despite knowing that it may not work in the long run.

I saw you going down But you never realized That your drowning in the water
The artist saw the individual spiraling down but the individual could not see the same and is metaphorically submerged in water.

So I offered you my hand Compassion's in my nature Tonight is our last stand
The singer is compassionate and has tried to extend help to the drowning individual before but this time it's their 'last stand' together.

You shouldn't ever come around Why don't you just go home? 'Cause your drowning in the water And I tried to grab your hand And I left my heart open But you didn't understand But you didn't understand You fix yourself
The lead vocalist reiterates that the individual is metaphorically drowning and that despite his willingness to help, he cannot fix them. He emphasizes that the individual has to fix themselves.

I can't help you fix yourself But at least I can say I tried I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
The singer expresses regret that he is unable to help the individual and states that it is time for him to move on with his own life.

I tear my heart Open just to feel
The singer repeatedly underscores the idea that he is willing to bear the pain for the sake of feeling something real.