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.
Even If I Could
Papa Roach Lyrics
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That never stopped you from sleeping with this loaded gun
I'm sorry for everything I have done (everything I have done)
And now you're telling me
that I am the one that won't amount to no good
I'd never die for you, not even if I could
And I am the one that's always misunderstood
Die for you, you know I never would
Mommy's little monster,
wrapped inside a box
Can't forgive her,
she threw away the fucking key
I'll haunt her
for the rest of her life (for the rest of her life)
You're always telling me
that I am the one that won't amount to no good
I'd never die for you, not even if I could
And I am the one the one that's always misunderstood
I'd never die for you, even if I could
Die for you, you know I never would
You know that I can never forgive you
You wear it out
You break me down (you break me down)
You're always telling me
that I am the one that won't amount to no good
I'd never die for you, not even if I could
And I am the one the one that's always misunderstood
I'd never die for you, even if I could
Die for you, you know I never would
You know, you know I never would
You know, you know I never would
You know, you know I never would
You know, you know I never would
The song Even If I Could by Papa Roach talks about the struggles of having issues and being misunderstood. The lyrics talk about how the singer has his own set of issues but that did not stop the person he is addressing from being with him like they were holding onto a loaded gun. The singer also apologizes for everything he has done but the other person seems to be blaming the singer for everything that went wrong between them. The chorus is a repeated message of how the singer would never die for this person even if he could because he feels that he has been constantly misunderstood.
The second verse is a direct reference to the singer possibly being a child with a mother who threw away the key to a "monster" that now haunts her. This could be seen as a way to show that the singer was not always like this, but his mother could have contributed to his issues. The third verse is a continuation of the chorus with the added message of the singer never forgiving this person who constantly brings him down.
The overall theme of the song is about how people's actions and words can affect others in different ways. It conveys the message that sometimes even though there are issues, it is important to understand and provide support rather than just blaming and putting someone down.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got issues, so does everyone
I have my own problems and troubles, like every person does.
That never stopped you from sleeping with this loaded gun
You still choose to stay with me even though I have problems that can be dangerous.
I'm sorry for everything I have done (everything I have done)
I apologize for all the mistakes and bad things I've done.
And now you're telling me that I am the one that won't amount to no good
You say I won't achieve anything good in life.
I'd never die for you, not even if I could
I would not make the ultimate sacrifice for you, even if I had the ability to do so.
And I am the one that's always misunderstood
People often don't understand me.
Die for you, you know I never would
I am not willing to give up my life for someone else, and you know that.
Mommy's little monster, wrapped inside a box
I have been shaped and confined by my upbringing.
Can't forgive her, she threw away the fucking key
I can't forgive my mother for the way she raised me.
I'll haunt her for the rest of her life (for the rest of her life)
I will make my mother feel guilty and suffer for the way she treated me.
You know that I can never forgive you
I cannot forgive you for something that you did.
You wear it out
You have repeatedly hurt me with your actions or behavior.
You break me down (you break me down)
You emotionally or mentally harm me, causing me to feel weak and powerless.
You're always telling me that I am the one that won't amount to no good
You frequently express a lack of faith in my abilities to succeed.
You know, you know I never would
It is clear that I would never make a certain decision or act a certain way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JACOBY DAKOTA SHADDIX, JAMES MICHAEL, JERRY ALLAN JR. HORTON, TOBIN JOSEPH ESPERANCE
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