Take Me
papa roach Lyrics
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Don't break me and shut me out
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
I lit my pain on fire
and I watched it all burn down
and there's no one else around
Cause I want to be apart of something
This is just a story of a broken soul
As days go by, my heart grows cold
I can't seem let this all pass me by
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
I'm burning in the heavens
and I'm drowning in the hell
My souls in a coma
and none of my friends can tell
I'm reaching out of getting something
This is just a story of a broken soul
As days go by, my heart grows cold
I can't seem let this all pass me by
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
Don't shut me out
Does anyone around me feel the same
Just put your fist up and vent your pain
Does anyone around me feel the same
Put your fist up and vent your pain
Does anyone around me feel the same
Put your fist up and vent your pain
Does anyone around me feel the same
Put your fist up and vent your pain
As days go by, my heart grows cold
I can't seem let this all pass me by
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
So take me and let me in
Don't break me and shut me out
As days go by, my heart grows cold
I can't seem let this all pass me by
Take me
Don't break me
The lyrics of "Take Me" by Papa Roach are about the struggle of a broken soul who wants to be a part of something and is reaching out to get that thing. The song talks about the pain of being shut out and the need for connection. The singer speaks about lighting his pain on fire, watching it burn and then dancing in the ashes. He also talks about his heart growing cold as days go by and his struggle to not let everything pass him by. The repeated refrain of "Take me and let me in, don't break me and shut me out" speaks to the singer's desperate appeal for someone to understand and accept him.
The lines, "I'm burning in the heavens and I'm drowning in the hell, my soul's in a coma and none of my friends can tell" suggests that the singer is experiencing an inner turmoil that he can't seem to communicate to anyone. The repetition of "Does anyone around me feel the same? Put your fist up and vent your pain" is an appeal to the audience to speak up about their own struggles and pain. It is a call for connection and understanding.
Overall, "Take Me" is a cathartic song that speaks to the universal need for connection and belonging. The lyrics describe a sense of isolation that many people can relate to, while the refrain suggests a longing to be accepted and understood by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me and let me in
I want to be a part of something and be accepted, don't reject me or leave me out.
Don't break me and shut me out
Please don't harm me or push me away when I'm vulnerable and opening up to you.
I lit my pain on fire and I watched it all burn down
I let go of my pain and saw it destroy itself, freeing me from its hold over me.
Now I'm dancing in the ashes and there's no one else around
I'm finally releasing myself of the negativity that held me down and celebrating my newfound freedom.
Cause I want to be a part of something
I yearn for connection and belonging with others.
This is just a story of a broken soul
This is just a recounting of the struggles I've faced and the damage that's been done to me.
As days go by, my heart grows cold
The longer I go without the connection I crave, the harder it is for me to keep myself emotionally open.
I can't seem let this all pass me by
I can't just let my isolation and pain continue indefinitely without trying to break free of it.
I'm burning in the heavens and I'm drowning in the hell
I'm trapped in a place of emotional turmoil and conflicting extremes.
My souls in a coma and none of my friends can tell
I'm struggling deeply inside, but isn't obvious to anyone around me.
I'm reaching out of getting something
I'm trying to connect with others and find something that can help me heal.
Does anyone around me feel the same?
Is anyone else going through something similar to me and understands my pain?
Just put your fist up and vent your pain
If you're struggling too, show it and we can release our pent-up emotions together.
Don't shut me out
Please don't push me away when I'm reaching out for connection and support.
Take me, don't break me
Accept me and help me heal instead of causing me more pain or pushing me away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANITA ESIDEDE BLAY, ALEXANDER TIMOTHY X BURNETT, OLIVER CHARLES HORTON, SAMUEL POSNER
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