Getting Away With Murder●
●Papa Roach Lyrics
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I need to calculate
What creates my own madness
And I'm addicted to your punishment
And you're the master
And I am waiting for disaster
I feel irrational
To tell the truth I am
Getting away with murder
It isn't possible
To never tell the truth
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
I drink my drink and I don't even want to
I think my thoughts when I don't even need to
I never look back 'cause I don't even want to
And I don't need to
Because I'm getting away with murder
I feel irrational
So confrontational
To tell the truth I am
Getting away with murder
It isn't possible
To never tell the truth
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
Somewhere beyond happiness and sadness
I need to calculate
What creates my own madness
And I'm addicted to your punishment
And you're the master
And I am craving this disaster
I feel irrational
So confrontational
To tell the truth I am
Getting away with murder
It isn't possible
To never tell the truth
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
I feel irrational
So confrontational
To tell the truth I am
Getting away with murder
It isn't possible
To never tell the truth
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
The song "Getting Away With Murder" by Papa Roach is a reflection on the singer's self-destructive behavior and the addictive nature of it. The singer is aware of the madness they create and is addicted to the punishment that comes with it. They are waiting for inevitable disaster but continue to engage in their harmful behavior. They feel irrational and confrontational, unable to tell the truth and admit their actions, yet they continue to get away with it. The singer reflects on their addiction to the chaos and how it has become a part of them.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's awareness of their actions, stating that it's impossible to never tell the truth, yet they continue to "get away with murder". The phrase "getting away with murder" is a metaphor for the singer's behavior and consequences, suggesting that they are causing harm without facing the consequences. The bridge brings the song full circle by repeating the opening lines to emphasize the singer's desire to understand their behavior and how it contributes to their own madness.
Overall, the song's lyrics showcase the complexity of addiction and self-destructive behavior. The singer is aware of their actions, yet they continue to engage in it, finding it difficult to break the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere beyond happiness and sadness
I am in a state of emotional confusion and I am lost.
I need to calculate
I need to understand myself and what is causing me to feel this way.
What creates my own madness
I need to figure out what is driving me to act out of control.
And I'm addicted to your punishment
I am drawn to pain and punishment and I seek it out in my relationships.
And you're the master
The person I am in a relationship with holds power over me.
And I am waiting for disaster
I am anticipating something bad to happen.
I feel irrational
I am not thinking clearly or logically.
So confrontational
I am easily provoked and ready to argue.
To tell the truth I am
I am aware of my actions.
Getting away with murder
I am doing something wrong and getting away with it.
It isn't possible
It is impossible for me to never tell the truth.
To never tell the truth
To always be dishonest is impossible for me.
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
Despite my knowledge, I am still able to get away with my wrongdoings.
I drink my drink and I don't even want to
I am self-destructive and consume things despite not wanting to.
I think my thoughts when I don't even need to
I have obsessive and intrusive thoughts that I struggle to control.
I never look back 'cause I don't even want to
I do not reflect on my actions or past because I am afraid of what I might find.
And I don't need to
I choose not to reflect on my actions or past because it is too painful.
Because I'm getting away with murder
I am able to continue my destructive behavior without consequences.
And I am craving this disaster
Despite knowing the consequences of my actions, I am drawn to disaster and continue to crave it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Never let this song fade. 2024!!
@toysoldier46552
Butcher Babies did a good cover of this.
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He'll yeah
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Who’s listening in 2024?
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Right now!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Me!!
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Me
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Listening to it right now
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Who's listening in 2024? 🔥🔥🔥💯
@Fernandodovs
Twenty years have passed, we're still here listening to this song. Smile empty soul is simply one of the best bands I know.