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.
Decompression Period
Papa Roach Lyrics
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Gone today
Hurry up and wait
I'm never there
For you or me
Can't you read
The story of our lives?
Death to me
And life for you
Something isn't right
And I need some space
To clear my head
To think about my life
And I can't be alone
I just need some space
To clear my head
To think about my life
With or without you
We fight it out
We work it out
Give me some ti-i-ime
[Repeat: x2]
To unwind
I must confess
I'm falling apart
Breaking your heart
Crying with you on the phone
We're walking
On thin ice
And I hope it doesn't break
I just need some space
To clear my head
To think about my life
With or without you
We fight it out
We work it out
Give me some ti-i-ime
To unwind
We fight it out
We work it out
Give me some ti-i-ime
With or with out you
Mile by mile
We're farther apart
And it's one empty bottle
And two broken hearts
Night after night
We are falling apart
Now it's two broken bottles
And four empty hearts
Decompression
Depression period
Decompression
Depression period
Decompression
Depression period
Decompression
Depression period
And I need some space
To clear my head
To think about my life
With or without you
I'm never there
For you or me
Can't you read
The story of our lives?
The song "Decompression Period" by Papa Roach is a powerful representation of someone who is struggling with their relationship and personal issues due to feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. The lyrics signify that the individual is having a tough time balancing their personal issues with their relationship, and they are trying to find a way to deal with it. The lines "Here today, gone today, hurry up and wait" reveal that the person in question is struggling with something that is hard to pin down, leaving them feeling scattered and unsure.
The next verse touches on the individual's inability to be present for themselves or others, with the phrase "I'm never there for you or me." It suggests that they are struggling with something that is holding them back and hindering their ability to connect with others. The lines "Death to me and life for you, something isn't right" hint at the possibility of the person being in crisis, considering the darker connotations of the phrase "death to me."
The chorus repeats the need for "some space" and "time to unwind," demonstrating that the person is trying to make sense of everything and regain a sense of clarity. The repetition of "Decompression Depression period" in the outro ends the song on a note of uncertainty, with the person acknowledging the ongoing struggle but not finding a definitive resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Here today
Living in the present moment
Gone today
Recognizing the fleeting nature of life
Hurry up and wait
Feeling impatient about life's unpredictability
I'm never there
Feeling distant and detached from others
For you or me
Not being present for oneself or others
Can't you read
Expressing frustration with a lack of understanding
The story of our lives?
Questioning the direction and meaning of our lives
Death to me
Feeling overwhelmed by personal struggles
And life for you
Feeling guilty about not being able to provide support for others
Something isn't right
Sensing that there are underlying problems in relationships and life in general
And I need some space
Recognizing the need for a break from stress and responsibilities
To think about my life
Reflecting on one's personal goals and aspirations
And I can't be alone
Feeling a need for companionship despite needing space
We fight it out
Struggling to resolve conflicts within relationships
We work it out
Finding compromise and solutions to relationship issues
Give me some ti-i-ime
Asking for patience and understanding in resolving problems
To unwind
Relaxing and finding peace in life's chaos
I must confess
Acknowledging personal flaws and mistakes
I'm falling apart
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with life's struggles
Breaking your heart
Knowing that personal struggles are affecting those around you
Crying with you on the phone
Finding comfort and support from loved ones
We're walking
Continuing to move forward despite challenges
On thin ice
Navigating difficult situations with caution
And I hope it doesn't break
Wishing for stability and security in life
Mile by mile
Slowly drifting apart from loved ones
We're farther apart
Growing increasingly distant from each other
And it's one empty bottle
Turning to alcohol to cope with life's struggles
And two broken hearts
Recognizing the pain and struggles of both oneself and loved ones
Night after night
Experiencing repeated struggles and challenges
Now it's two broken bottles
Continuing to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism
And four empty hearts
Experiencing emotional emptiness and pain
Decompression
Finding release from stress and tension
Depression period
A difficult time of emotional struggle
And I need some space
Repeating the importance of finding personal time and reflection
With or without you
Expressing the need to find personal peace regardless of other's involvement
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Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
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