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
"Papa Roach's song Getting Away With Murder" is an intense and raw depiction of someone grappling with their own inner demons, addiction, and self-destructive tendencies. The song's opening lines, "Somewhere beyond happiness and sadness, I need to calculate what creates my own madness," hints towards the singer's struggle to stay in control of their own emotions and impulses. The singer feels like they're addicted to their own punishment and that they're waiting for disaster to strike, suggesting that they may even enjoy the self-destructive nature of their behavior.
The chorus of the song reveals the singer's self-awareness of their irrationality and tendency to avoid reality. They feel like they're "getting away with murder" by not being truthful, whether it's with themselves or with others. The singer admits that, while it isn't possible to never tell the truth, they're still able to deceive themselves and others with ease. The second verse further emphasizes their addiction and lack of control over their actions.
Overall, "Getting Away With Murder" describes the struggle of someone who knows they're doing something wrong, but is unable to break free from their self-destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere beyond happiness and sadness
I am in a state beyond emotions, trying to analyze my behavior.
I need to calculate
I need to assess and figure out the root of my issues.
What creates my own madness
What creates my own chaos and instability in life.
And I'm addicted to your punishment
I am addicted to the pain and suffering you bring me.
And you're the master
You are the one who is causing my downfall.
And I am waiting for disaster
I am anxiously anticipating something terrible to occur.
I feel irrational
My thoughts and actions are not rational.
So confrontational
Inclined to argue or fight.
To tell the truth I am
Honestly, I acknowledge my guilt.
Getting away with murder
I am successfully committing something very harmful, and nobody knows.
It isn't possible
It's not possible to remain silent forever.
To never tell the truth
To continuously lie about one's wrongdoings.
But the reality is I'm getting away with murder
But the fact is, I'm committing heinous acts, and nobody suspects me.
I drink my drink and I don't even want to
I drink it because I'm lost and searching for something.
I think my thoughts when I don't even need to
My mind wanders and thinks of things that aren't needed.
I never look back 'cause I don't even want to
I ignore my past because it's not pleasant.
And I don't need to
I don't want to because of the weight of my wrongdoing.
Because I'm getting away with murder
Because I'm committing an offense, and nobody knows it.
And I am craving this disaster
I am craving that something big and terrible should happen to me.
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Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
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