Forever
★Papa Roach★ Lyrics
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I realized what is wrong with me
Can't get over you
Can't get through to you
It's been a helter skelter romance from the start
Take these memories that are haunting me
Of a paper man cut into shreds by his own pair of scissors
He'll never forgive her
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
Sitting by a fire on a lonely night
Hanging over from another good time
With another girl, little dirty girl
You should listen to this story of a life
You're my heroine in this moment I'm lonely
Fulfilling my darkest dreams
All these drugs, all these women
I'm never forgiven, this broken heart of mine
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
One last kiss, before I go
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
One last kiss
One last kiss, before I go
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
One last kiss, before I go
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
One last kiss, before I go
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
One last kiss
The lyrics to "Forever" by Papa Roach describe a tumultuous relationship and the lingering feelings that remain even after it ends. The first verse talks about realizing that something is wrong with the singer, specifically their inability to move on from the person they're singing about. The line "It's been a helter skelter romance from the start" suggests that their relationship was chaotic and unstable from the very beginning. The second verse references a "paper man" who has been cut apart by his own scissors, likely a metaphor for the singer's broken heart. Despite the pain and heartbreak, they can't seem to let go of their feelings for this person, declaring "my feelings for you are forever."
The chorus repeats this sentiment of never being able to shake these feelings, no matter how much time passes. The third verse takes a darker turn, as the singer describes indulging in "drugs" and "women" to try and fill the void left by this person. They address their lover as "my heroine" and admit to living out their "darkest dreams" with them, further emphasizing the intensity of their emotions. The song ends with the repeated line "One last kiss, before I go," suggesting a final goodbye to this person that is still so deeply ingrained in the singer's heart.
Overall, "Forever" is a poignant and relatable exploration of a love that lingers long after it's gone. The lyrics speak to the irresistibility of certain people and the way they can fill a void in our lives - even when that love is ultimately destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
In the brightest hour of my darkest day
Even at my lowest point, I came to a realization
I realized what is wrong with me
I understand what's been holding me back
Can't get over you
I can't move on from our past relationship
Can't get through to you
I can't communicate with you and make things right
It's been a helter skelter romance from the start
Our relationship has been chaotic and unpredictable from the beginning
Take these memories that are haunting me
I can't escape memories that continue to torment me
Of a paper man cut into shreds by his own pair of scissors
I feel like I've destroyed myself and my own happiness
He'll never forgive her
I can't let go of my anger and resentment towards my past love
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
My love for you will never fade, even as time passes
Sitting by a fire on a lonely night
I'm reflecting on our past on a quiet, melancholic evening
Hanging over from another good time
I can't shake off my memories of happy moments with you
With another girl, little dirty girl
I've tried to distract myself with other women, but it's not the same
You should listen to this story of a life
I have a sad tale to tell about love and loss
You're my heroine in this moment I'm lonely
I still see you as my savior, even though we're apart
Fulfilling my darkest dreams
You were the only one who understood and shared my deepest desires
All these drugs, all these women
My coping mechanisms are ultimately empty and unfulfilling
I'm never forgiven, this broken heart of mine
I can't forgive myself for the pain I've caused and the pain I feel
One last kiss, before I go
I want one final moment of closeness with you
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
It's time for me to move on and let you go, even though it's hard
One last kiss
I can't resist one final kiss with you
One last kiss, before I go
I'm saying goodbye one last time
Dry your tears, it is time to let you go
I want you to find happiness and move on, even if it's without me
Because days come and go, but my feelings for you are forever
My love is eternal, even if we can't be together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
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