...To Be Loved
★Papa Roach★ Lyrics

Listen up, turn it up and rock it out
This song has a loud and intense sound, and the listener is encouraged to listen to it at a high volume.

Party on, I wanna hear you scream and shout
The singer wants the listener to enjoy the song and express themselves by being loud and energetic.

This is real, as real as it gets
The song has an authentic and genuine feel to it.

I came to get down to get some fucking respect
The singer wants to establish their status and authority through their music.

Taking it back to hardcore level
The song has elements of hardcore and old-school rock music.

You better be ready, put your pedal to the metal
The listener should be prepared for an intense and high-energy experience.

Go!
The song is about to get even more intense, and the listener should be ready for it.

Whoa I'll never give in
The singer is determined to stay true to themselves and not compromise their values.

Whoa I'll never give up
The singer is determined to keep pursuing their goals, despite any setbacks or obstacles they may face.

And I just wanna be, wanna be loved
Despite their determination and intensity, the singer ultimately just wants to be loved and accepted.

I want domination
The singer desires power and control over others or their circumstances.

I want your submission
The singer wants others to submit to their authority or will.

I see you're not resisting
The singer believes that others are willing to comply with their desires or commands.

To this temptation
The singer is tempted by the power and control they desire.

I've got one confession
The singer has something to admit.

A love deprivation
The singer has not received enough love or affection in their life.

I've got a jet black heart
The singer has a dark and negative mindset or personality.

It's all fucked up and it's falling apart
The singer's life or mindset is in a state of chaos or disarray.

I've got another confession
The singer has another thing to admit.

I fell to temptation
The singer gave into the desire for power and control.

And there is no question
There is no doubt about the singer's actions or motives.

There was some connection
The singer had a strong emotional or personal connection to the situation.

I've got to follow my heart
The singer believes they must stay true to their feelings or instincts.

No matter how far
Regardless of the distance or difficulty involved in pursuing their desires.

I've gotta roll the dice
The singer must take risks and make decisions without knowing the outcome.

Never look back and never think twice
The singer must be decisive and not second-guess their choices.

Take your past and burn it up and let it go
The listener should let go of their past and move forward without being held back by it.

Carry on, I'm stronger than you'll ever know
The singer believes they are resilient and can handle any challenge that comes their way.

That's the deal, you get no respect
If someone does not show the singer the respect they feel they deserve, they will not reciprocate it.

You're gonna get yours
If someone crosses the singer or shows them disrespect, they will face the consequences.

You better watch your fucking neck
The other person should be careful and not underestimate the singer's power or determination.

Take your past and burn it up and let it go
The listener should let go of their past and move forward without being held back by it.

Just wanna be, wanna be loved
Despite all the intensity and toughness, the singer's ultimate motivation is to be loved and accepted.