The group had mostly regional success until their breakthrough with the hit single "Last Resort". That song came from their first major label album, 'Infest', and has remained a fan favorite for years. The band's latest album titled Metamorphosis was released March 24th, 2009, with the singles "Lifeline" and "Hollywood Whore" available at digital retailers. They released a live album w/ 5 new tracks August 31, 2010 named "Time for Annihilation...On the Record and On the Road", with the first singles being "Kick In The Teeth" and "No Matter What".
The Still Swinging Songfacts reports that Papa Roach's eighth studio album, The Connection, was recorded at the band's hometown studio, The Red House in Sacramento, California. The long player was produced by James Michael (Sixx:A.M., Halestorm) and John Feldmann (Panic at the Disco, The Used, Escape the Fate). The album was released on October 2, 2012. The first single off the album was "Still Swingin'" which was a top 5 hit on the Modern Rock Tracks chart peaking at #3.
Alive
Papa Roach Lyrics
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God forbid I know I've been a letdown
Reaching for the sky while laying in a gutter
Kicking and screaming I am screaming bloody murder
I am screaming bloody murder
I am screaming bloody murder
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control I'm losing my soul
I can't be your angel when I'm living like a devil
Can't be your lover when I'm living like a rebel
Don't want your pity and I don't want your help
Don't try and save me go take care of yourself
Go take care of yourself
You better take care of yourself
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control I'm losing my self
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control I'm losing my soul
Sick of the pain I'm sick of the sorrow
Sick of today I'm sick of tomorrow
I'm addicted to the misery in my head
I better stop before I end up dead
So I climb to the top just to fall to the bottom
And I climb to the top just to fall to the bottom
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control I'm losing my self
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I'm out of control I'm losing my soul
I can't be your angel when I'm living like a devil
Can't be your lover when I'm living like a rebel
Don't want your pity and I don't want your help
Don't try and save me go take care of yourself
The lyrics of Papa Roach's song "Alive" paint a picture of someone who is struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The opening lines reveal the battle that the person is fighting - running from a comedown and feeling like a letdown. The person is trying to reach for something higher, but is stuck in a gutter and can't seem to break free. The chorus is a declaration of how the person feels the most alive when they are the most vulnerable, even though they feel like they are losing their self and soul.
The second verse further explains the person's issues - they cannot be an angel or lover when they are living like a devil or a rebel, and they do not want anyone's pity or help. The person is in so much pain, both physically and emotionally, that they are addicted to it. However, they realize that this addiction will eventually lead to their demise, so they try to climb to the top to overcome it. Unfortunately, they keep falling back down, unable to completely break free.
Through these lyrics, Papa Roach provides a raw and honest portrayal of what it's like to struggle with addiction and mental health issues. The angst and desperation in the vocals and instrumentals further emphasize the gravity of the situation. The song serves as a reminder that it's okay to be vulnerable and seek help, but it's also important to take care of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
For crying out loud I'm running from a comedown
I'm desperately trying to avoid the emotional crash that I know is coming after my high.
God forbid I know I've been a letdown
I'm aware that I've disappointed people who had high expectations for me.
Reaching for the sky while laying in a gutter
I'm trying to achieve great things even though I'm in a terrible place in life right now.
Kicking and screaming I am screaming bloody murder
I'm struggling and fighting with all my might, desperate to change my situation.
I'm alive when I'm vulnerable
I feel most alive when I am honest and raw about my pain and struggles.
I'm out of control I'm losing my self
I feel like I am spiraling and losing myself as I struggle with my demons.
I can't be your angel when I'm living like a devil
I know I cannot be a good influence on others or make them happy when I am in a bad place mentally.
Can't be your lover when I'm living like a rebel
I don't have the capacity to love someone else properly when I am consumed with my own personal issues and rebellion.
Sick of the pain I'm sick of the sorrow
I'm completely exhausted from feeling so much pain and sadness for so long.
I'm addicted to the misery in my head
I am finding it difficult to break free from the negative cycle of thoughts that swirl around in my mind.
So I climb to the top just to fall to the bottom
I work hard to try and get ahead, only to end up in an even worse place.
You better take care of yourself
I'm urging you to focus on your own wellbeing because I am too consumed by my own problems.
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