STATE OF EMERGENCY
★Papa Roach★ Lyrics


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There's a movie playing in my head
Bombs falling and children crying
The Sunrise the sky turns Red
Load your guns tonight

There's a song playing down the hall
All alone there's an old man dying
I can't feel anything at all
Something isn't right

[Chorus]
This is a state of emergency
I've been running from a tragedy
There's a battle raging in my head
And I don't want to be left for dead
This is a state of emergency
Don't want to be another casualty
There's a cemetery in my head
And I don't want to be left for dead

There's a world standing in my way
Father said that I best stop trying
Stand down it will be OK
You don't have to fight

There's a picture hanging on the wall
Of a memory that I'm denying
The sun sets and the angels fall
Something isn't right

[Chorus]

No don't leave me here alone
I don't want to make this hell my home
I would rather die than sell my soul
I would rather lie than let you go

There's a voice screaming in my head
Telling me that I best stop crying
Stand up it will be OK
Load your guns tonight

[Chorus]

State of Emergency [Repeat: x3]
I don't wanna be left for dead




Left for Dead
Left for Dead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "State of Emergency" by Papa Roach depict a feeling of helplessness, despair, and desperation, as the singer describes the combination of internal struggles and external chaos that lead to a sense of emergency in their head. The opening lines of the song establish a dramatic image of a war or conflict taking place, with bombings and crying children, and a sky turning red at sunrise, which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer seems to be haunted by memories of the past, represented by the old man dying, and a picture hanging on the wall that they are denying, suggesting a sense of guilt or regret.


As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a more personal level, with the singer describing the obstacles and obstacles standing in their way, both physically and mentally. The line "there's a world standing in my way" suggests a sense of being trapped or stuck, while the father's advice to "stand down" implies a lack of support or understanding. The recurring chorus of "this is a state of emergency" emphasizes the urgent and critical nature of the singer's situation, with a battle raging in their head and a cemetery in their mind, creating an image of internal turmoil and conflict.


Overall, "State of Emergency" is a powerful and emotional song that uses vivid imagery and introspective lyrics to convey feelings of desperation and distress. It speaks to the human experiences of struggle, anxiety, and trauma, and the need to fight for survival in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a movie playing in my head
My thoughts are consumed by vivid and disturbing images of war and violence.


Bombs falling and children crying
The destruction and pain caused by war is constantly on my mind.


The Sunrise the sky turns Red
Even the beauty of nature is marred by the violence and chaos of war.


Load your guns tonight
I feel that I need to be prepared for the worst and protect myself.


There's a song playing down the hall
Music is playing nearby, but I can't enjoy it because of the turmoil in my mind.


All alone there's an old man dying
The reality of death is all around me, and it's a lonely and sad experience.


I can't feel anything at all
The weight of my thoughts and emotions has left me numb and disconnected.


Something isn't right
My intuition is telling me that things are not as they should be, and I'm on edge.


This is a state of emergency
I feel that I'm in crisis and that the situation is urgent.


I've been running from a tragedy
I'm trying to escape the pain and suffering that I see around me.


There's a battle raging in my head
I'm facing a mental struggle and I don't know how to resolve it.


And I don't want to be left for dead
I fear being overwhelmed or defeated by my struggles, and I don't want to give up.


Don't want to be another casualty
I don't want to be another victim of the violence and suffering that I see around me.


There's a cemetery in my head
My mind is haunted by the memories and traumas of war and violence.


There's a world standing in my way
The challenges and obstacles that I face feel insurmountable and overwhelming.


Father said that I best stop trying
Even my loved ones are telling me to give up and stop fighting.


Stand down it will be OK
I'm being told to back down and let go of my struggles, but I'm not sure if that's the right choice.


You don't have to fight
The pressure to resist and fight back is getting to be too much to bear.


There's a picture hanging on the wall
A memory from my past is haunting me and affecting my present.


The sun sets and the angels fall
Even the beauty of a sunset is tainted by the ugliness of death and loss that I see around me.


No don't leave me here alone
I'm feeling abandoned and isolated in my struggles.


I don't want to make this hell my home
I don't want to get used to the pain and suffering that I see around me and accept it as the norm.


I would rather die than sell my soul
I'm willing to go to extreme lengths to maintain my integrity and values, even if it means sacrificing my life.


I would rather lie than let you go
I'm willing to be dishonest if it means keeping someone that I care about close to me.


There's a voice screaming in my head
My own thoughts and fears are overwhelming and terrifying me.


Telling me that I best stop crying
Even my own internal voice is telling me to stop being emotional and vulnerable.


Stand up it will be OK
Despite the chaos and pain around me, I'm being urged to be strong and resilient.


State of Emergency [Repeat: x3]
My life feels like it's in a constant state of crisis and turmoil, and I'm not sure how to escape it.


I don't wanna be left for dead
I'm afraid of being overwhelmed and defeated by my struggles and not being able to recover.


Left for Dead
Feeling like I'm on the brink of giving up and losing everything that matters to me.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JACOBY SHADDIX, JAMES MICHAEL, JERRY HORTON, JERRY ALLAN HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE

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