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.
Life Is A Bullet
Papa Roach Lyrics
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My friends have been let down
What is the reason?
There's millions of reasons
Single me out (single me out)
Tear off my front
Make me expose
[Chorus]
Life is
A bullet
The bloodstains
Will prove it
It's tearing through you and me
Not caring about you or me-e-e
Now I could explain everything
You've cursed the fire now fuck the flame
What is the reason?
There's million of reasons
Blindfold me now (spin me around)
Spin me around
Picking me up
When I fall down
[Chorus]
Today I feel blue
My head is in the clouds
Separate me
My soul from my body
Today I feel blue
My head is in the clouds
Separate me
My soul from my body
I'm feeling so lonely
I'm not the only one
Separate me
My soul from my body
'cause I'm in love with too many things
And I hate everything
Single me out (single me out)
Tear off my front
Make me expose
What I conceal
Blindfold me now (spin me around)
Spin me around
Picking me up
When I fall down
[Chorus]
I'm in love with too many things
And I hate everything
The lyrics of Papa Roach's "Life Is a Bullet" are a raw and emotional depiction of the singer's state of mind. The first verse touches upon feelings of disappointment and doubt, as the singer's mind has "been shut down," and their friends have "been let down." The singer is questioning "What is the reason?" and acknowledges that there could be "millions of reasons." In the chorus, the singer equates life to a bullet, an unstoppable force that tears through everything, leaving bloodstains in its wake. The singer seems to feel helpless and powerless against life's forces, which do not seem to care about anyone.
The second verse is more defiant and angry, with the singer cursing the fire and the flame. The repetition of "What is the reason?" suggests that the singer is frustrated with not being able to understand the world around them. The bridge reflects a deep sense of loneliness, with the singer feeling blue and wanting to be separated from their own body and soul. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, followed by the line, "I'm in love with too many things / And I hate everything," which could suggest a struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind has been shut down
I am in a state where I am unable to think or process information.
My friends have been let down
I have disappointed or betrayed the people who are close to me.
What is the reason?
I am questioning the cause of my problems and negative emotions.
There's millions of reasons
There are countless factors contributing to my current state.
Single me out (single me out)
Isolate me from others and focus solely on me.
Tear off my front
Strip away any facade or protective layer I have up.
Make me expose
Force me to reveal my true self and emotions.
What I conceal
The things I am hiding and keeping inside.
Life is
The experience of being alive.
A bullet
An unstoppable force that can cause irreparable damage and harm.
The bloodstains
Physical evidence of the wounds and scars caused by life.
Will prove it
Validate the fact that life is a dangerous and painful experience.
It's tearing through you and me
Everyone is affected by the struggles and challenges of life.
Not caring about you or me-e-e
Life does not take into account individual feelings or circumstances.
Now I could explain everything
I have a deep understanding of my situation and can communicate it.
You've cursed the fire now fuck the flame
You have created a problem that now needs to be dealt with aggressively and without restraint.
Blindfold me now (spin me around)
I am disoriented and unable to understand what is happening around me.
Picking me up
Providing support and assistance when I am struggling.
When I fall down
When I experience setbacks or failures.
Today I feel blue
I am experiencing sadness or depression.
My head is in the clouds
I am disengaged from reality and lost in my thoughts.
Separate me
Create a division between my body and soul or emotions.
My soul from my body
The separation of my inner self from my physical being.
I'm feeling so lonely
I am experiencing a profound sense of isolation and disconnection from others.
I'm not the only one
Others are also experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
'cause I'm in love with too many things
I have many passions and interests that I am deeply invested in.
And I hate everything
Despite my love for certain things, I also feel disdain or anger towards many other aspects of my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BUCKNER, JACOBY SHADDIX, JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
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