Blood Brothers
Papa Roach Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And you don't know if the next man is dumbin'
Survival of the fittest what it is
I got your back, you got my back, and that's the biz
Blood is rushing through my veins, I got the power
Channel the energy and with my strength I will devour
Sickenin thoughts is runnin' through my head
That's when I realized I'm glad I'm not dead
Corruption and it grows
The salesman of our blood
For the public's craving
Existence in the dark
It's in our nature to destroy ourselves
It's in our nature to kill ourselves
It's in our nature to kill each other
It's out nature to kill, kill, kill
It was a dream and then it hit me
Reality struck, and now my life is all shifty
And it all moves, close to a buck 50
We all stand strong in respect to the family
In times of insanity
And through words of profanity
I describe our dysfunctional family
Blood brothers keep it real to the end
Deeper than the thoughts you think, not a trend
Corruption and it grows
The salesman of our blood
For the public's craving
Existence in the dark
It's in our nature to destroy ourselves
It's in our nature to kill ourselves
It's in our nature to kill each other
It's out nature to kill, kill, kill
It's in our nature to destroy ourselves
It's in our nature to kill ourselves
It's in our nature to kill each other
It's out nature to kill, kill, kill
Again and again
Corruption and it grows
The salesman of our blood
For the public's craving
Existence in the dark
(Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill,)
In Papa Roach's "Blood Brothers," the lyrics express a message of loyalty and unity among "brothers" as a necessary means for survival. The opening lines, "Watch your back because the next man is coming / And you don't know if the next man is dumbin'," warn of the importance of being alert and ready for anything, as life is unpredictable and others may pose a threat. The idea of "survival of the fittest" is also prevalent, as the lyrics suggest that in order to succeed in life, one must have the support of others and be willing to fight for their survival.
The chorus of the song drives home the message of destruction and violence that seems to be part of human nature. "It's in our nature to destroy ourselves / It's in our nature to kill ourselves / It's in our nature to kill each other / It's our nature to kill, kill, kill" suggests that despite the need for loyalty and unity among individuals, there is also an inherent tendency towards self-destruction and violence that is difficult to escape.
The verses of "Blood Brothers" continue to explore the theme of loyalty and familial unity. The lyrics, "Blood is rushing through my veins, I got the power / Channel the energy and with my strength I will devour / Sickenin thoughts is runnin' through my head / That's when I realized I'm glad I'm not dead" emphasize the importance of tapping into one's own strength and power in order to overcome challenges and survive in a world that can be violent and unpredictable. The song ultimately suggests that while individuals may be prone to self-destruction and violence, loyalty and unity among those who are closest can help to counteract these tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch your back because the next man is coming
Be vigilant because the next person coming might be dangerous
And you don't know if the next man is dumbin'
You cannot be certain if the approaching person is stupid
Survival of the fittest what it is
Only the strongest can survive
I got your back, you got my back, and that's the biz
We have each other's support, and that's how business runs
Blood is rushing through my veins, I got the power
I feel energized and ready to take on anything
Channel the energy and with my strength I will devour
I will direct this power and use it to overcome anything that comes my way
Sickenin thoughts is runnin' through my head
Unpleasant thoughts are occupying my mind
That's when I realized I'm glad I'm not dead
I am glad to be alive despite having negative thoughts
Corruption and it grows
Corruption is spreading and increasing
The salesman of our blood
People who profit from others' suffering
For the public's craving
Fulfilling the desires of the masses
Existence in the dark
Operating in secrecy and avoidance of the truth
It's in our nature to destroy ourselves
Self-destruction is innate in humans
It's in our nature to kill ourselves
Humans have a tendency towards suicide
It's in our nature to kill each other
Violence directed at each other is innate in us
It's our nature to kill, kill, kill
As humans, we have a predisposition to violence and aggression
It was a dream and then it hit me
Something that seemed like a dream soon became a harsh reality
Reality struck, and now my life is all shifty
I am struggling to come to terms with reality, and my life is unstable
And it all moves, close to a buck 50
Everything is moving quickly, almost out of control
We all stand strong in respect to the family
Despite everything, we are unified as a family
In times of insanity
During crazy and unpredictable situations
And through words of profanity
Using vulgar language
I describe our dysfunctional family
I am detailing our disconnected and problematic family
Blood brothers keep it real to the end
We have a lifelong bond that is based on authenticity
Deeper than the thoughts you think, not a trend
Our association is more profound than what people think, it's not a passing fad
Again and again
Repeating the same pattern
Corruption and it grows (Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill,)
Corruption continues to spread despite its deadly consequences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE, DAVID BUCKNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@R3voking
Remember when Papa Roach was like this?
The world needs more old Papa Roach.
@sicsemperevellomortemtyran309
I AGREE. Their first album was dope... which is what the guy above me is on...
@R3voking
@FIGHTFANNERD10 what is your point?
@mrconfusion87
When I think Papa Roach, I ALWAYS think of the Infest record! 🤣🤘💪🍻
@jejukyo
https://youtu.be/IWNasU6IUm8?si=qhVdktL1bJyMLnBz&t=6064
@MysticGuitar77
Anybody else remember this song from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2? I remember playing it and having this song on repeat. I must have listened to it well over a hundred times. This was the first song I ever really liked and later this album became my first CD and then you can take it from there.
@kevinmagee8955
Hey MysticGuitar77, I love this song!!!! This was the best one from Tony Hawk Pro Skater!!!! I have all the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games!!!! Next video you release, can you do some more Christian Rock stuff? Could you play I'm Still Rockin by David and the Giants or Can't Stop The Music by David and the Giants? Also I want you play Addicted by Saving Abel and Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down!!!
@dnfrd2
how I got here
@MovieLover1995
That game had a great soundtrack. Better than the first one, IMO. The first Tony Hawk Pro Skater had Dead Kennedys and Goldfinger.
@anurox
i remember doing my best sessions to this song lol