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 Fire
Papa Roach Lyrics
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Break the silence when you say
You don't love me anymore
In my face you slam the door
Making up, making out
Falling in and falling out
When you kiss me like a stranger
That is when we are in danger
Fly around the fire
In and out of desire
I gotta love you, I gotta have you
Don't want to let you down again
When I kiss you like a lover
That is when we discover
We are burning in the fire
This love will never tire
When I tell you that I need you
Please believe that I won't leave you
You're a diamond I'm a heart
Living in this house of cards
I gotta love you, I gotta have you
Don't want to let you down again
The lyrics to Papa Roach's song The Fire express a tumultuous relationship that is constantly on the brink of falling apart but is held together by the intense passion and love that the two individuals share. The first verse speaks to the breakdown of communication in the relationship, with the line "break the silence when you say, you don't love me anymore" highlighting the importance of honesty and openness in a relationship. The next line "in my face you slam the door" speaks to the explosive emotions that can occur when a relationship is on the rocks. The chorus of the song talks about the intense desire that the two individuals have for each other, and how this passion can be dangerous and cause their relationship to "burn in the fire". The second verse explores the flip side of this intense attraction, with the line "When I kiss you like a lover, that is when we discover, we are burning in the fire" suggesting that their passion can also be a positive force in their relationship.
Overall, The Fire is a powerful exploration of the highs and lows of a turbulent relationship, with the fire metaphor symbolizing both the danger and excitement that comes with such intense emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Die a little everyday
Slowly losing myself with each passing day
Break the silence when you say
The only time you speak up is to tell me you don't love me anymore
In my face you slam the door
You make it clear that you want nothing to do with me and leave me feeling rejected
Making up, making out
Our relationship is full of highs and lows, from making up after arguments to passionately making out
Falling in and falling out
Our love is unstable, constantly fluctuating between intimacy and distance
When you kiss me like a stranger
I feel disconnected from you, like I'm being kissed by someone I don't know
That is when we are in danger
Our relationship is on the brink of collapse when our intimacy feels forced or insincere
Fly around the fire
We're playing with fire by continuing this relationship despite its instability
In and out of desire
Our feelings for each other are constantly shifting, making it difficult to maintain a strong connection
I gotta love you, I gotta have you
I can't resist my emotions towards you, despite the chaos that comes with our relationship
Don't want to let you down again
I regret the pain I've caused you in the past and don't want to repeat those mistakes
When I kiss you like a lover
When we're in sync and our emotions are genuine, our kisses are deeply intimate
That is when we discover
We finally realize the depth of our love for each other when we have these moments of true connection
We are burning in the fire
Our love is all-consuming, with the potential to destroy us both
This love will never tire
Despite everything, my love for you remains strong and unwavering
When I tell you that I need you
I can't handle this tumultuous relationship without your support and love
Please believe that I won't leave you
I'm committed to working through our issues and won't abandon this relationship no matter how tough it gets
You're a diamond I'm a heart
We come from different worlds but complement and complete each other in a unique way
Living in this house of cards
Our relationship is fragile and unstable, built on a foundation that could easily crumble
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID J. BUCKNER, TOBIN JOSEPH ESPERANCE, JERRY ALLAN JR. HORTON, JACOBY DAKOTA SHADDIX
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