Time Is Running Out
●Papa Roach Lyrics
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Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
You say I'm looking really bad
You say I'm looking really sick
And I don't even care
I never really did
So when push comes to shove
And I slap you in the face
Just remember one thing
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
When I'm out of control
And I'm out of my mind
Just remember one thing
I think I'm just fine
So catch me when I fall
I won't remember anything at all
So catch me when I fall
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
The lyrics to Papa Roach's song Time Is Running Out explore the themes of self-destruction, apathy, and defiance. The song's protagonist seems resigned to the fact that they are not doing well, but they don't seem to care. They have no intention of surrendering to the negativity that surrounds them, even if it means their time is running out. The lyrics also hint at a lack of control and memory, indicating some kind of substance abuse or mental illness.
The chorus of the song serves as the main message: "When it's time to fill the void, my whole life has been destroyed, and everyone around me says my time is running out. I refuse to surrender." This suggests that the singer has hit rock bottom and is struggling to find a way out. Despite their circumstances, they are not willing to give up hope or surrender to the bleakness of their situation.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with addiction, mental illness, or both. They feel like their life is falling apart and that they're running out of time, but they're not ready to give up just yet. This sentiment is echoed in the defiant chorus, which serves as a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they're at the end of their rope.
Line by Line Meaning
You say I'm looking really bad
You tell me I'm looking awful.
You say I'm looking really sick
You tell me I look like I'm unwell.
And I don't even care
I'm apathetic to your comments.
I never really did
My feelings towards your judgement have always been indifferent.
So when push comes to shove
When things get tough,
And I slap you in the face
And I react aggressively towards you,
Just remember one thing
Keep this one thing in mind:
When it's time to fill the void
When I need to find something to fill the emptiness inside me,
My whole life has been destroyed
My life has been ruined.
And everyone around me says
People in my life tell me,
My time is running out
I'm running out of time to change things.
I refuse to surrender
I won't give up or give in.
When I'm out of control
When I'm not able to control myself,
And I'm out of my mind
When I'm not thinking clearly,
Just remember one thing
Keep this in mind:
I think I'm just fine
I believe that I'm doing okay.
So catch me when I fall
Be there to support me when I need it.
I won't remember anything at all
I won't be able to recall what happened.
When it's time to fill the void
When I need to find something to fill the emptiness inside me,
My whole life has been destroyed
My life has been ruined.
And everyone around me says
People in my life tell me,
My time is running out
I'm running out of time to change things.
I refuse to surrender
I won't give up or give in.
I refuse to surrender
I won't give up or give in.
I refuse to surrender
I won't give up or give in.
I refuse to surrender
I won't give up or give in.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Tobin Esperance, Jerry Horton, Jacoby Shaddix, David Buckner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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