Tightrope
♫Papa Roach Lyrics
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In which I murder you with
But please don't get scared please do not turn your head
We are the future the 21st century dyslexic, glue-sniffing cybersluts
With homicidal minds and handguns
We are the insane
Nothing will change
We are the same
Chorus:
There is a thin line between what's good and what is evil
I will tiptoe down that line
But I will feel unstable
My life is a circus
And I'm tripping down the tightrope
Well there is nothing to save me now
So I will not look down
And again and again and again
And it happens again and again and again
There's no beginning there is no end there is only change
Progression backwards
Is this where we are heading
Take back your soul
Forget your emptines
Chorus:
There is a thin line between what's good and what is evil
I will tiptoe down that line
But I will feel unstable
My life is a circus
And I'm tripping down the tightrope
Well there is nothing to save me now
I'm falling to the ground
Falling to the ground
Down to the ground
I speak of madness
My heart and soul
I cry for people that ain't got control
Let's take our sanity
Let's take compassion
And be responsible for every action
Hell no, no how,
No way, no way, no way, no how
No way, no how
Chorus:
There is a thin line between what's good and what is evil
I will tiptoe down that line
But I will feel unstable
My life is a circus
And I'm tripping down the tightrope
Well there is nothing to save me now
So I will not look down
There is a thin line between what's good and what is evil
I will tiptoe down that line
But I will feel unstable
My life is a circus
And I'm tripping down the tightrope
Well there is nothing to save me now
I'm falling to the ground
Down to the ground
All the way down
Hidden in the dirt
The lyrics of Papa Roach's song Tightrope capture the themes of instability, uncertainty, and mental disease. The singer describes the power of their words and how they can be used as weapons to murder people. However, they ask the listeners not to be scared and to stay focused. The singer then goes on to describe themselves as cybersluts and glue-sniffing dyslexics with homicidal minds and handguns. This imagery serves to depict the characters as insane and dangerous individuals with no control over their lives. The singer opines that nothing will change, and they will always be the same.
The chorus of the song highlights the thin line between good and evil, with the singer admitting to tiptoeing down the tightrope but feeling unstable. Furthermore, the singer likens their life to a circus and describes themselves as tripping down the tightrope with no one to save them. This line captures the idea of feeling vulnerable and without any support. They then describe how there is only change, with progression moving backward. The singer urges the listeners to take their sanity back and be responsible for their actions.
The song captures the struggles of individuals battling mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The singer's use of vivid imagery and metaphors serves to create a somber mood, enabling listeners to empathize with the characters in the song. Moreover, the song highlights the need for people to take control of their mental health and acknowledges that getting help is a sign of strength.
Line by Line Meaning
My words are weapons
I have the ability to inflict emotional harm through my speech
In which I murder you with
My words have the power to hurt others deeply
But please don't get scared please do not turn your head
Despite the potential harm my words can cause, don't be afraid to listen
We are the future the 21st century dyslexic, glue-sniffing cybersluts
We are the product of our modern world, with flaws and addictions
With homicidal minds and handguns
Our generation has violent tendencies and an obsession with guns
We are the insane
We are individuals who have become mentally unstable due to our environment and circumstances
Nothing will change
Things will continue as they are, without improvement
There is a thin line between what's good and what is evil
The dichotomy between good and evil is not clearly defined and is often ambiguous
I will tiptoe down that line
I will navigate the gray area between good and bad carefully and cautiously
But I will feel unstable
I will be mentally and emotionally unsteady as I navigate the uncertain boundary
My life is a circus
My life is chaotic and unpredictable
And I'm tripping down the tightrope
I am navigating a precarious situation where it is easy to fall one way or the other
Well there is nothing to save me now
There is no safety net or rescue in sight
So I will not look down
I will not let fear paralyze me, and I will keep moving forward
There's no beginning there is no end there is only change
Life is a continuous cycle of transformation without a clear starting or end point
Progression backwards
Regression and moving backwards in terms of societal progress
Is this where we are heading
Are we as a society moving towards a negative direction?
Take back your soul
Reclaim your identity and self-worth
Forget your emptiness
Let go of feelings of emptiness or lack of purpose
I speak of madness
I am referring to a state of insanity or irrationality
My heart and soul
My emotional and spiritual self
I cry for people that ain't got control
I feel empathy for those who are struggling and lack power over their own lives
Let's take our sanity
Let's prioritize our mental wellbeing
Let's take compassion
Let's prioritize empathy and kindness towards others
And be responsible for every action
We must take accountability for our actions and their impact on others
No way, no how
Absolutely not
All the way down
Falling to the very bottom
Hidden in the dirt
Buried and forgotten
Contributed by Madison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tatianaghaoui7428
Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Tied with a ribbon
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
To follow what's written
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
Off to a world we call our own
Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
But it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
Always in motion
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose
Hand in my hand and you promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Well, it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh-ooh-ooh
With you
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Benj Pasek / Justin Paul
Tightrope lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fox Music, Inc
@Yorkshire-Lass
@Is partisan zeal? I thought the sentiment behind Never Enough was that all those materialistic things (spotlights, towers of gold, etc) wouldn't be enough if she didn't have a certain someone (Barnum) in her life...
Will you share this with me?
'Cause darling without you
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the nightsky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
I actually thought it was quite sweet, to say that fame and fortune meant nothing without being able to share it with him
@renfabian1098
Lyrics:
Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Tied with a ribbon
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
To follow what's written
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
Off to a world we call our own
Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
But it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
Always in motion
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose
Hand in my hand and you promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Well, it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh-ooh-ooh
With you
@arialoaks9734
Did anyone else notice how the notes of this song drop off at odd times, so listening to it makes you feel like you are walking on a tightrope. Beautifully done
@sweetcupcakecutie8764
I didn’t notice that, but the way you interpret that is amazing and makes the song even more beautiful!
@kara4501
1:32 i interpret this as an almost-falling or breathtaking moment
@popdivas4lyfe977
@dancing crazy101 same thing with 2:44, as if he lets go and she falls.
@eliseworthen6558
Paul and Pasek are musical geniuses! 😌
@sofiaf7344
and here I wondered why it gave me that type of feeling
@eae_laura6731
Seeing her dancing by herself in the mansion.. That broke me into pieces💔
@signna
That part HURTS me
@whoami9613
stop😭
@oliviarettberg7173
When she's dancing with the shadow and the curtain falls and shows she's by herself, I was like 😰😢💔