Papa Roach is a hard rock band from Vacaville, California. Formed in 1993,… Read Full Bio ↴Papa Roach is a hard rock band from Vacaville, California. Formed in 1993, it consists of Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Jerry Horton (guitar), Tobin Esperance (bass), and Tony Palermo (drums). Tony, previously of Unwritten Law, joined the band permanently in 2008; the move came after the departure of one of the band's founding members, Dave Buckner. The band has released nine studio albums, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, with one #1 hit on alternative radio ("Last Resort") and four number-ones on mainstream rock.

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.

I Devise My Own Demise
Papa Roach Lyrics

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I can't control everything
And I can't forget just what I've seen
These memories take me away
To a better place than I am today (that I am today)

I devise my own demise
Here's to life-the life I'm losing
I devise my own demise

Here's to life-the life I'm losing

It is time to say hello goodbye (hello goodbye)
To fade away, fade away alone (motherfucking goodbye!)
I just want you to take, take me back home (thake me back home)
To a better place that I've never known(that I never know)

I devise my own demise
Here's to life-the life I'm losing
I devise my own demise
Here's to life-the life I'm losing

I can't control everything
And I can't forget just what I've seen
These memories take me away
To a better place than I am today (than I am today)

I devise my own demise
Here's to life-the life I'm losing
I devise my own demise
Here's to life-the life I'm losing

this life I am losing
This life I am losing
This life I am losing
This life I am losing

I devise my...own demise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Papa Roach's song "I Devise My Own Demise" delve into the theme of losing control and struggling with memories. The first verse highlights the struggle of not being able to control everything and being haunted by memories. The lyrics, "These memories take me away to a better place than I am today" suggest that the memories are both a blessing and a curse, offering a temporary escape from reality but also perpetuating a sense of dissatisfaction with the present.

The chorus repeats the line, "I devise my own demise, here's to life - the life I'm losing." These lyrics can be interpreted as the singer taking responsibility for their own downfall and acknowledging that their actions may be leading them towards a self-inflicted dismantling of their own life.

The second verse starts with the same lines from the first verse, highlighting the cyclical nature of these struggles. The song ends with the repeated lyrics, "This life I am losing," emphasizing the message of the song and leaving the listener with a sense of defeat and resignation.

Overall, "I Devise My Own Demise" is a raw and honest look into the mental state of someone who feels like they are losing control and struggling to maintain their grasp on reality.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't control everything
I am not in control of everything in my life.

And I can't forget just what I've seen
I cannot forget the memories I have from the past.

These memories take me away
These memories transport me to a different place.

To a better place than I am today (that I am today)
These memories take me to a mental state that is better than my current state.

I devise my own demise
I am the one who is planning for my own failure.

Here's to life-the life I'm losing
Cheers to the life I am losing by my actions.

It is time to say hello goodbye (hello goodbye)
It is finally time to leave and say goodbye.

To fade away, fade away alone (motherfucking goodbye!)
To disappear completely and without anyone there to help me.

I just want you to take, take me back home (thake me back home)
Please take me back to the place where I am comfortable.

To a better place that I've never known(that I never know)
To a mental state that I have never experienced before.

this life I am losing
I am losing this life.

This life I am losing
I am losing this life.

I devise my...own demise
I am actively planning and orchestrating my own failure.

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Written by: TOBIN ESPERANCE, JERRY HORTON, JACOBY SHADDIX, DAVID BUCKNER

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