Not Listening
● Papa Roach Lyrics
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The more I learn, the more I ignore
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I hear, the more I ignore
No I'm not listening, not anymore, No
'Cause you gotta be bigger, be faster, be stronger
If your gonna survive any longer
The first time might be your last time
Am I a failure if I got nothing to lose
No, I'm not a failure, I got something to prove
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I learn, the more I ignore
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I hear, the more I ignore, the more I ignore
'Cause I've lost my innocence
And I'm a stranger, A life changer
I'm a man that's not afraid of danger
I walk my own path, and blaze my own trail
Because I'm not afraid to derail
I won't get in line or be a middle man
So fuck you I'll make my own plan
And I got respect and I don't neglect
The people that I really care to protect
Am I a failure if I got nothing to lose
No, I'm not a failure, I got something to prove
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I learn, the more I ignore
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I hear, the more I ignore, the more I ignore
I told you before, won't listen anymore
I told you before, lets settle the score
I told you before, won't listen anymore
I told you before, lets settle the score
If not them then who?
If not now then when?
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I learn, the more I ignore
I'm not listening, not anymore
The more I hear, the more I ignore, the more I ignore
I told you before, won't listen anymore
I told you before, lets settle the score
I told you before, won't listen anymore
I told you before, lets settle the score
Set it off right now
Blow it up, set it off
Fuck it up, set it off
Blow it up, Blow it up right now
The lyrics to Papa Roach's song "Not Listening" convey a message about rejecting what one may perceive to be society's expectations and instead following one's own path. The opening lines of the song exclaim, "I'm not listening, not anymore/The more I learn, the more I ignore," indicating a rebellion against conformity. The driving force behind this resistance to comply with societal expectations is the need to survive, to be bigger, faster, and stronger in order to thrive in life. The lyrics continue with the sentiment that the first try may be the last chance, and failure is not an option. The singer then asserts that, despite having nothing to lose, they have something to prove, and this drive motivates them to continue on their unique path.
The chorus repeats several times and emphasizes the singer's refusal to listen any longer to external expectations. The lyrics assert that the singer has lost their innocence and is no longer satisfied with the status quo. They consider themselves a life changer and a danger-taker, unafraid to blaze their own trail. The lyrics state that the singer is not afraid to go off the rails and reject conformity. They refuse to be a middle man, choosing to create their own plan, to respect those they care about, and to protect them. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song drives home the message that the singer is not listening to expectations and is instead blazing their own trail.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not listening, not anymore
The singer is no longer willing to listen to the opinions of others
The more I learn, the more I ignore
The more information the singer gains from others, the less they pay attention to it
'Cause you gotta be bigger, be faster, be stronger
If your gonna survive any longer
In this lifetime, it better be the right time
The first time might be your last time
Am I a failure if I got nothing to lose
No, I'm not a failure, I got something to prove
The singer feels pressure to constantly improve themselves in order to be successful and prove their worth, despite any past failures or setbacks
'Cause I've lost my innocence
And I'm a stranger, A life changer
I'm a man that's not afraid of danger
I walk my own path, and blaze my own trail
Because I'm not afraid to derail
I won't get in line or be a middle man
So fuck you I'll make my own plan
And I got respect and I don't neglect
The people that I really care to protect
The artist has undergone a personal transformation and is now independent and fearless. They will not follow societal norms or bow down to authority figures, but instead will protect those they care about
If not them then who?
If not now then when?
The artist questions who will take action and make a change if they do not, and when is the appropriate time to do so
I told you before, won't listen anymore
I told you before, lets settle the score
The singer has previously expressed their desire to stop listening to others and now wants to settle any disputes
Set it off right now
Blow it up, set it off
Fuck it up, set it off
Blow it up, Blow it up right now
The singer is ready to take action and make changes, regardless of the consequences
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JEFF HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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