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.
The Ending
Papa Roach Lyrics
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Got me walkin' 'round my circle, is it bulletproof?
Sometimes I think until I go insane
Can I even trust somebody with the same last name, uh?
Tons of crazy people running from the light, ah
Bad decisions that could come around and bite ya
Wish I could write just a little less
Wish I could cry, end all the noise up inside my head
When it's over, it's over, it's over
It's over
I'm watching all the moves you make
Can't turn back now, it's too late
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
I'm counting all of your mistakes
Caught up in a crossfire hurricane
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
This is the start of the ending
I did it, took a second, but I realized
I been looking for a reason just to sever ties
Only seeing what I wanna see
Got me questioning the things that I started to believe
Paranoid from the drama in my life, uh
Trust issues make it hard to sleep at night, uh
Wish I could whine just a little less
Wish I could cry, end all the noise up inside my head
When it's over, it's over, it's over
It's over
I'm watching all the moves you make
Can't turn back now, it's too late
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
I'm counting all of your mistakes
Caught up in a crossfire hurricane
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
When it's over, it's over, it's over
When it's over, it's over, it's over
When it's over, it's over, it's over
It's over
I'm watching all the moves you make
Can't turn back now, it's too late
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
I'm counting all of your mistakes
Caught up in a crossfire hurricane
Check mate, there's no defending
This is the start of the ending
This is the start of the ending
The lyrics of Papa Roach's song The Ending seem to express the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation, and painfully realizing that it's time to let go and move on. The opening lines describe someone sinking to the bottom and feeling the need for a better view, possibly indicating a desire to be released from the fogginess of their current state. The line "sometimes I think until I go insane" could suggest that the singer is overthinking and obsessing over what's happening to the point of losing their mind. The reference to not being able to trust someone with the same last name could indicate a sense of mistrust or betrayal from family members. The chorus feels like an acceptance that something has ended, and it's time to move on. The line "it's too late" could imply a sense of regret that the chance to fix things has passed.
The second verse describes the singer as being paranoid and having trust issues due to drama in their life. They reflect on how their questioning of what they believed in and their selective perception led them to this point. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the sentiment that the end is inevitable regardless of how it's perceived. The chess reference in the line "caught up in a crossfire hurricane, checkmate, there's no defending" suggests that the singer is stuck in a losing position and can't escape it. The song ends as it starts, with the line "this is the start of the ending," perhaps implying that the cycle will repeat itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Sinkin' down to the bottom, need a better view
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed, seeking clarity and perspective
Got me walkin' 'round my circle, is it bulletproof?
Repeating old patterns and habits, questioning their effectiveness and durability
Sometimes I think until I go insane
Overanalyzing and overthinking, struggling to find solutions and answers
Can I even trust somebody with the same last name, uh?
Distrust towards family and those who share similar backgrounds, questioning their loyalty and intentions
Tons of crazy people running from the light, ah
Encountering many troubled individuals who resist change and improvement
Bad decisions that could come around and bite ya
Regretting past choices with potential consequences and repercussions
Wish I could write just a little less
Yearning for relief from constant self-reflection and introspection
Wish I could cry, end all the noise up inside my head
Longing for emotional release and peace from inner turmoil
When it's over, it's over, it's over
Accepting the finality and closure of a situation
I'm watching all the moves you make
Observing someone's actions and behavior towards oneself
Can't turn back now, it's too late
Realizing that it's too late to change the course of events
Check mate, there's no defending
Recognizing that there is no more room for justification or excuses
This is the start of the ending
Beginning the process of closure and moving on
I'm counting all of your mistakes
Noticing and keeping track of someone's faults and errors
Caught up in a crossfire hurricane
Feeling caught in the middle of a chaotic and destructive situation
This is the start of the ending
Starting the process of concluding and closing out a situation
I did it, took a second, but I realized
Achieving newfound clarity and realizing the truth of a situation
I been looking for a reason just to sever ties
Searching for a justification to end a relationship or connection
Only seeing what I wanna see
Choosing to only perceive or acknowledge certain aspects of a situation or person
Got me questioning the things that I started to believe
Doubting one's own beliefs and values due to a shift in perspective
Paranoid from the drama in my life, uh
Feeling anxious and fearful due to the chaos and conflict in one's life
Trust issues make it hard to sleep at night, uh
Struggling with mistrust towards others and difficulty with relaxation and rest
Wish I could whine just a little less
Desiring to complain or vent less about one's problems and issues
When it's over, it's over, it's over
Acknowledging the finality and closure of a situation
It's over
Affirming the conclusion and end of a situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Esperance, Colin Cunningham, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Nicholas Furlong, Tobin Esperance
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@Crooklyn-hx3eo
Can't believe I just heard this today lol. Definitely one of those tracks that just grab you the first time you listen to it.
@timstimetotalk
Same here
@brotherhoodofsteelpaladin4645
I just heard it yesterday!!!
@lawless2078
Today on the blitz!!! Wtf....for a song 2 years old
@timcameron619
Same about a week ago
@robertvalaskof7501
Crazy I heard it on the radio like 2 days ago and instantly was like HELL YEAH 🤘 kinda reminds me of that song “popular monster”
@johnbuciuman9208
Papa Roach just keeps getting better, with each album. They helped me survive some dark times.
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@buddychubbs743
Just remastered