Leader Of The Broken Hearts
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Here I am with nothing left to lose
Now that I’m crawling in my skin
Maybe it’s time I just give in
I’ve become the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must’ve done something right
'Cause you’ve never felt so alive
Holding out for more than I deserve
And hanging on to all your careless words
Maybe it’s time I cut the cord
Maybe I stay and take some more
I’ve become the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you’re standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you’re standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must’ve done something right
'Cause you’ve never felt so alive
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you’re standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
And now you finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you’re standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must’ve done something right
'Cause you’ve never felt so alive
The song "Leader of the Broken Hearts" by Papa Roach is a powerful anthem of self-realization and empowerment in the face of heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics speak of a person who has been let down and hurt by someone they trusted, and is now standing alone, yet stronger than ever. The opening lines, "All the lies you told are now the truth, Here I am with nothing left to lose," point to the painful realization that the person's worst fears have come true, and they have been deceived by someone they trusted. However, instead of staying defeated, the person decides to rise up, crawling in their skin and becoming the leader of the broken hearts.
The chorus of the song speaks to the feeling of triumph that comes after surviving a battle, even when it seemed like everything was lost. The lines "And now I finally know what it feels like, To risk everything and still survive, When you’re standing on the battlefield, And all the pain is real," paint a picture of someone who has been through a tough experience and come out the other side, even stronger than before. The repetition of the lines "I’m the leader of the broken hearts" highlights the person's newfound strength and resilience, as they take ownership of their pain and use it as a source of power.
Overall, "Leader of the Broken Hearts" is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the experience of heartbreak and betrayal, but also offers a message of hope and strength. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we are never truly alone, and that we have the power to overcome even the most difficult challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
All the lies you told are now the truth
All the falsehoods that were spoken before are now accepted as realities.
Here I am with nothing left to lose
I am in a situation where I don't have anything else to lose anymore.
Now that I’m crawling in my skin
At present, I am experiencing emotional turmoil which is causing discomfort.
Maybe it’s time I just give in
Perhaps, it is the right moment to surrender and relinquish control.
I’ve become the leader of the broken hearts
I am now a guide or mentor to those who have suffered emotional pain and heartbreak.
And now I finally know what it feels like
I have just come to understand how it feels to go through an intense emotional struggle.
To risk everything and still survive
Even after taking a huge chance, I managed to make it through unscathed.
When you’re standing on the battlefield
At the point where everything's happening, and the situation is intense and challenging.
And all the pain is real
The distress is genuine and not superficial.
That’s when you realize
At that point, a person finally gets a deeper understanding.
That you must’ve done something right
When something works out, it is because a part of you did the right thing.
'Cause you’ve never felt so alive
The feeling of being genuinely “alive” is being experienced for the first time.
Holding out for more than I deserve
I have been expecting or demanding more than what I truly require or merit.
And hanging on to all your careless words
I am still holding onto your insincere and inconsiderate words.
Maybe it’s time I cut the cord
Perhaps, it's better to break off the relationship entirely.
Maybe I stay and take some more
Maybe I should prolong the relationship and endure the pain.
I’m the leader of the broken hearts
I hold the position of someone people look up to for emotional support and empathy after heartbreak.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JACOBY DAKOTA SHADDIX, JAMES MICHAEL, JERRY ALLAN JR. HORTON, TOBIN JOSEPH ESPERANCE
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Alex Harris
All the lies I told are now the truth
Here I am with nothing left to lose
Now that I'm crawling in my skin
Maybe it's time I just give in
And become the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you're standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must've done something right
'Cause you never felt so alive
Holding out for more than I deserve
And hanging on to all your careless words
Maybe it's time I cut the cord
Maybe I stay and take some more
I've become the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you're standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That's when you realize
And now I know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you're standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must've done something right
'Cause you never felt so alive
I'm the leader of the broken hearts
I'm the leader of the broken hearts
I'm the leader of the broken hearts
(I'm the leader of the broken hearts)
I'm the leader of the broken hearts
I'm the leader of the broken hearts
And now I finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you're standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
It's when you realize
And now you finally know what it feels like
To risk everything and still survive
When you're standing on the battlefield
And all the pain is real
That’s when you realize
That you must've done something right
'Cause you never felt so alive
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One of the most underrated Papa Roach songs
Kevin Jones
Man that's exactly how I feel too, this song is awesome!!!
Emile R
That whole album rocks!
MichaelD8393
Definitely my favorite off The Connection.
Kevin Jones
I don't understand how this song doesn't have more views...!!! Like wow the lyrics are incredibly powerful
Ronald Castillo
It's because people now can't appreciate good music
FJBidephile
Well when so many can't take the time to actually hit the like button it doesn't help either
JoseCo
This album and specifically THIS SONG save me when my father died 9 years ago🖤
Thanks Jacoby and thanks Papa Roach!
Jazz Dawg
This song saved me from a very dark time as well...
Cleber Passanante
I love how P. Roach sounds different at each album. You can listen to all their albuns one after another and you won't get tired. Also, with these style changes, anyway that you feel, you'll find something that relates perfectly! Rock on cucarachas!!!!