Time And Time Again
●Papa Roach Lyrics


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Yes I did it and I'll do it again
It doesn't matter if I am your best friend
I don't think so
You're not that smart
Over and over it breaks my heart
The cycle continues, time for your crime
The pain comes back in an ugly design
Her makeup smears
The tears that she cries
Over and over every night

Emotional swords slash my soul
And now the pain, it takes control
I think about you
I think about me
I think about the way that it used to be

I need a bottle
I need some pills
I need a friend
And I need some thrills

A shoulder to cry on
A friend to depend on
When life gets rough

Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me
Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me

It's like a fight every single day
It's always easy when you have it your way
Deep in my heart
In the depths of my soul
My selfish ways are out of control

I'm sorry that it comes down to this
I punch through the wall as I break my fist
Her makeup smears
The tears that we cry
Over and over every night

Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me
Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me

You're so selfish
You're making me want to end this
Relationship
You're making me want to end this

Loving ties unwind
Loving ties unwind

Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me
Time and time again
You think about yourself before you think about me

Time and time again (you're so selfish)
You think about yourself before you think about me
Time and time again (you're so selfish)
You think about yourself before you think about me

Loving ties unwind
Lost time behind




Loving ties unwind
Lost time behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Time and Time Again" by Papa Roach talk about the pain and difficulty of a relationship where one person is constantly selfish and only thinks about themselves. The singer talks about how this ongoing cycle of hurt and pain continues over and over, leaving emotional scars and causing them to turn to substances like alcohol and pills to cope. The singer recognizes their own selfishness and how it's causing problems in the relationship as well. The song illustrates the ups and downs of a toxic relationship, with moments of anger and frustration mixed with moments of regret and longing for the way things used to be.


The lyrics directly call out the selfish partner, accusing them of not being smart and always putting themselves first. The use of the phrase "time and time again" emphasizes how this pattern of behavior repeats and there seems to be no end to the pain. The description of makeup smearing and tears being cried highlights the emotional turmoil of the situation. The chorus repeats with a slight variation, emphasizing the self-centeredness of the other person and making it clear that the singer is tired of being treated this way.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes I did it and I'll do it again
I have committed a mistake in the past and I am likely to repeat it again in the future.


It doesn't matter if I am your best friend
My close relationship with you does not imply that I will always think about your interests.


You're not that smart
I don't believe that you are intelligent enough to understand my perspective.


Over and over it breaks my heart
Repeated actions or events that cause pain and sadness makes me emotionally vulnerable.


The cycle continues, time for your crime
The pattern of behavior that causes harm and distress to me on a repeated basis is about to happen again.


The pain comes back in an ugly design
The recurrence of distressful emotions is much more intense and unbearable with each passing time.


Her makeup smears
The tears that she sheds are evident on her face in the form of smudged makeup.


The tears that she cries
The expression of sadness through tears is a clear sign of the emotional turmoil she is going through.


Over and over every night
The recurring distressing emotions haunt her every night and refuse to go away.


Emotional swords slash my soul
The intense emotional distress inflicted upon me pierces my heart and soul deeply.


And now the pain, it takes control
The continuing emotional turmoil takes over my mind and body, making me feel powerless and out of control.


I think about you
My thoughts revolve around the situation or person causing me distress.


I think about me
I reflect on my actions and emotions to assess my reactions to the distressing situation.


I think about the way that it used to be
I reminisce about the happy times and the relationship or situation before it became distressful and emotionally draining.


I need a bottle
I feel the need to drown my emotions through alcohol consumption to get temporary emotional relief.


I need some pills
I am seeking medication to suppress or numb the emotions that are causing distress.


I need a friend
I require emotional support and someone to confide in during this distressful time in my life.


And I need some thrills
I am seeking some form of temporary emotional relief, excitement, or distraction from the distressing situation.


A shoulder to cry on
I require someone to lean on and cry with to share my pain and sadness.


A friend to depend on
I am seeking the support of a trustworthy and reliable friend when I am going through a difficult and emotionally draining time.


When life gets rough
During difficult times, I need someone by my side to provide me with emotional support and comfort.


It's like a fight every single day
The distressful situation I am going through feels like a never-ending battle.


It's always easy when you have it your way
The person causing me distress is always focused on their interests and finds it easy to ignore my views or concerns.


Deep in my heart
My true emotions and feelings lie hidden deep within my heart, and even I cannot access them easily.


In the depths of my soul
The intense emotional distress has taken over my entire being, and I feel helpless to control it.


My selfish ways are out of control
I have been acting selfishly, and my behavior is out of control and causing distress to others.


I'm sorry that it comes down to this
I am expressing remorse that the situation has taken a turn for the worst and has caused emotional distress to others.


I punch through the wall as I break my fist
The emotional distress has reached a breaking point, and I am physically venting my frustration and anger by punching through a wall.


You're so selfish
I believe that the person causing me distress is always putting their interests first and disregarding mine.


You're making me want to end this
The distressful situation is pushing me to the brink, and I am considering ending the relationship or situation.


Loving ties unwind
The love and affection between me and the person causing me distress are slowly breaking apart.


Lost time behind
The time spent in the distressful relationship or situation has been wasted and cannot be recaptured.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE

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@NP-ui3tr

@@898929

Oh boy the music of 1998-2002 was magic
Blink 182
Green Day (prob my fav band personally. I got Dookie in 94 when I was 10 & in 4th grade)
Linkin Park
Smashing Pumpkins
Foo Fighters etc

Backstreet & NSYNC & 98 Degrees & the other boy bands. Don’t care, I was a jock, D1 college baseball player, but could always sing ha

Destiny’s Child
Britney
Gwen
TLC
Aaliyah (rip)
Christina
Mariah

Then the fucking hip hop!
Mace
Biggy
Pac
Beastie Boys
Dre & Snoop
Em
Mary J Blige
Jay Z
OutKast
Missy Elliot
Lauren Hill
Etc etc etc.

There’s like 120 more names I could list Lmao but u get my point



@NP-ui3tr

@@MikeKrochburnes
It was an amazing time to be in HS/college. Being the last generation who knows what life was like pre internet, cell phones, computers etc is another element to this whole thing

Life was just “simpler” lol I mean for kids who turned 14 in 98 like me. We actually rode bikes, played pick up games at the park & our lives weren’t ruled by organized sports (we were all jocks, and I ended up played D1 college baseball) We played travel sports but we still played street hockey, basketball, football, whenever we could. Our only rules were be home at 1230/1p for lunch & 530/6p for dinner, then when the street lights came on, we went home

If we left a friends house we had to call to tell our parents where we’d be next & that was about it. We were the last generation who had the “freedom” to do what we wanted, within reason, and of course there was the music

It’s why I love Blink so much and always have (plus girls loved them lol so that was a plus) bc they were “us”, they wrote songs about “our” experiences, and they were just fun.

The music back then was so much better & the variety of great songs across all genres was just amazing. The hip hop & rap. Alternative rock. Pop rock. Pop.

Literally 100s of great bands & acts



@oscarmolina9097

First Date
Blink-182
In the car I just can't wait
To pick you up on our very first date
Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm just scared of what you think
You make me nervous so I really can't eat
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room
Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't hint that you're capable of lies
I dread the thought of our very first kiss
A target that I'm probably gonna miss
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever



@thedarmin5023

In the car I just can't wait
To pick you up on our very first date
Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm just scared of what you think
You make me nervous so I really can't eat

Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever

When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room
Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't hint that you're capable of lies
I dread the thought of our very first kiss
A target that I'm probably gonna miss

Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever

Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever



@akshatwadhwani8418

Lyrics 🦋
In the car, I just can't wait
To pick you up on our very first date
Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm just scared of what you'll think
You make me nervous so I really can't eat
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest
Let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room
Please, don't look at me with those eyes
Please, don't hint that your capable of lies
I dread the thought of our very first kiss
A target that I'm probably gonna miss
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest
Let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Let's go
Don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest
Let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever



@danny91pr

my dad is 44 years old he grew up listening to black Sabbath, iron mainden , twisted sister, ac/dc etc...
Im 23 and I grew up listening to green day, foo fighters, linkin park, blink 182 , my chemical romance, Eminem etc...
And kids these days grow up listening to lil wayne, Justin Bieber etc..(I honestly cant name many "new" bands)
But my point is that every generation has its music.
My grandparents thought the music my dad liked was garbage.
My dad thinks the music I listen to isn't all that good.
And I don't really care for new music coming out these days.
We are all getting old and so is the music we enjoy, so get over it and just
enjoy the classics !



All comments from YouTube:

@user-nj5pd4ms6x

What's funny is the fact that it's a song about being with a girl that you love but the video is just a great time with the boys

@jacobsanchez4475

Maybe its really abouy a date with the boys.

@flitband

Listen to a cool punk rock band from Ukraine, I really liked,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtyYjF_592A

@jaydenjackson8949

Maybe the true message was the main priority is having a epic time with the bois then you make out with the person you want to spend and devote your life to

@nanyashankar7921

thats why he specified he kissed his brother right in the beginning :D

@ABS0LU7Egaming

When you find the right chick, she'll just be a bro you can have heterosex with.

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@KNakanishi

Love or hate him, Tom brought a lot of personality to the band and took a lot with him when he left. Can't replace that.

@g2gmedia745

That's exactly why some hate him so much. He brought so much to blink 182 and when he nosedived everything went down with him. Had he not fucked up, we'd still have blink 182 world tours.

@isetmfriendsofire

Man, he threw out that personality himself in, like, 2011. Maybe sooner.

@Katarinarabbit

I've heard he's kinda a dickhead

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