I didn't care about a thing
It was me and this world… Read Full Bio ↴When I was a boy
I didn't care about a thing
It was me and this world and a broken dream
I was blaming myself
For all that was going wrong
I was way out there
On the wrong side of town
And the ones that I loved
I started pushing them out
Then I realized
That it was all my fault
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
So I put out my hand
And I asked for some help
We tore down the walls I built around myself
I was struck by the light
And I fell to the ground
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Is there anybody out there?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
You know a heart of gold
Wont take you all the way
And in a world so cold
Its hard to keep the faith
I’m never gonna fade away!
Yeah!
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Is there anybody out there?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Lifeline
Papa Roach Lyrics
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I didn't care 'bout a thing
It was me and this world and a broken dream
I was blaming myself
For all that was going wrong
I was way out there
On the wrong side of town
I started pushing 'em out
Then I realized
That it was all my fault
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
So I put out my hand
And I asked for some help
We tore down the walls I built around myself
I was struck by the light
And I fell to the ground
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Is there anybody out there?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
You know a heart of gold
Won't take you all the way
And in a world so cold
It's hard to keep the faith
I'm never gonna fade away!
Yeah!
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Is there anybody out there?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline (looking for a lifeline)
The lyrics to Papa Roach's song "Lifeline" are about the struggle to find hope and help in a time of despair. The singer, reflecting on his childhood, realizes that he had pushed away those he loved by blaming himself for everything that went wrong. He then sings about his search for a "lifeline," a metaphor for someone or something to help him out of the pain he feels. He puts out his hand and asks for help, and as a result, the walls he built around himself come down and he is struck by the "light."
The chorus repeats the singer's desire for a "lifeline," emphasizing his desperation and need. He asks if there is anyone out there who can pull him from the "ocean of despair" and help him to not "fade away."
The overall message of the song is hopeful, as it implies that people can find the help they need if they are willing to ask for it. The metaphor of diving underwater and drowning in pain is one that many listeners can relate to, and the song offers the idea that there is hope if they can reach out for help.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy
In my childhood
I didn't care 'bout a thing
I was indifferent to everything
It was me and this world and a broken dream
I only had vague goals and felt like the world was against me
I was blaming myself
I felt responsible for everything that went wrong in my life
For all that was going wrong
For each and every problem I faced
I was way out there
I lived far away
On the wrong side of town
In a dangerous and disreputable area
And the ones that I loved
The people I cared for
I started pushing 'em out
I began to distance myself from them
Then I realized
I came to the understanding
That it was all my fault
That I had caused all my problems myself
I've been looking for a lifeline
I have been searching for help and guidance
For what seems like a lifetime
For an extended period of time
I'm drowning in the pain
I'm overwhelmed by emotional suffering
Breaking down again
I'm having a mental breakdown, again
Is there anybody out there?
Is there anyone willing to help?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
Can you rescue me from my feeling of hopelessness?
You know a heart of gold
Being kind and caring is not enough
Won't take you all the way
It's not sufficient to achieve your goals
And in a world so cold
In a hostile society
It's hard to keep the faith
It's challenging to remain optimistic
I'm never gonna fade away!
I refuse to give up and disappear without a fight
Looking for a lifeline
Searching for someone or something to help me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Michael, Tobin Esperance, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shafikahamzah
When I was a boy
I didn't care about a thing
It was me and this world and a broken dream
I was blaming myself
For all that was goin' wrong
I was way out there
On the wrong side of town
And the ones that I loved
I started pushing 'em out
Then I realised
That it was all my fault
[Chorus]
I've been looking for a lifeline
For what seems like a lifetime
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
So I put out my hand
And I asked for some help
We tore down the walls I built around myself
I was struck by the light
And I fell to the ground
[Repeat Chorus]
Is there anybody out there?
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
You know a heart of gold
Won't take you all the way
And in a world so cold
It's hard to keep the faith
I'm never gonna fade away!
Yeah!
I've been looking for a lifeline
(I've been looking for a lifeline)
For what seems like a lifetime
(For what seems like a lifetime)
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
Is there anybody out there?
(Is there anybody out there?)
Can you pull me from this ocean of despair?
I'm drowning in the pain
Breaking down again
Looking for a lifeline
(Looking for a lifeline)
@douchecanoe4837
Suffocation... no leaving.
.
Slit your shit once,
Figure out,
Souls just transfer bodies,
Experience pain,
And keep breathing.
.
Suicide becomes a hell of a reality.
Souls fluidly (almost unknowingly) transfer bodies,
Hell is everything u know absent of love.
.
No point in trying to leave the torture of eternity
@morgan4681
This was one of my dads favorite songs.
He committed suicide back in 2013 when I was 12.
I fell in love with papa roach because of him.
Thank you guys for getting me through the first couple years of his passing. ♥️
@bvidea
What was his age? 😔
@jvac5117
Hope you are doing well
@zilzainol
Keep going
@morgan4681
@@bvidea he was 49
@bvidea
@@morgan4681 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@br4ndon761
A friend of mine met these guys randomly while they were doing a concert in my town. They were looking for dry cleaners for their outfits for the concert. He said they were fun, and down to earth. What a great band, what great music.
@MarkDSergeant
That's a lie but ok
@moneybag7559
@@MarkDSergeant Id be jealous too mate... :)
@Captain_Clobb
@@MarkDSergeantmost people who automatically accuse others of lies are liars themselves.