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.
Time Is Running Out
Papa Roach Lyrics
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Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
You say I'm looking really bad
You say I'm looking really sick
And I don't even care
I never really did
So when push comes to shove
And I slap you in the face
Just remember one thing
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
When I'm out of control
And I'm out of my mind
Just remember one thing
I think I'm just fine
So catch me when I fall
I won't remember anything at all
So catch me when I fall
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
Whoa oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh
Yeah eh eh eh
Yeah eh eh eh
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
When it's time to fill the void
My whole life has been destroyed
And everyone around me says
My time is running out
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
I refuse to surrender
The lyrics of Papa Roach's "Time Is Running Out" appear to express the singer's indifference towards how he appears to others, despite their concern for his wellbeing. He suggests that he is out of control and out of his mind, but feels that he is just fine. However, he also acknowledges that his whole life has been destroyed, and everyone around him thinks that his time is running out. Despite this, the singer refuses to surrender to his circumstances or to the opinions of those around him.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is disregarding concerns for his physical and mental health, or perhaps he is just putting up a front. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the singer's facade is starting to crumble, and he may be on the brink of losing control entirely. The repeated refrain of "I refuse to surrender" appears to indicate that the singer is determined to overcome his obstacles, even if the odds are stacked against him.
Overall, "Time Is Running Out" seems to be a reflection on resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The singer is unwilling to give up, despite the destruction in his life and the doubts of others. The song leaves the listener with a sense that the singer may be running out of time, but he has no intention of surrendering.
Line by Line Meaning
You say I'm looking really bad
Other people are telling the singer that he looks terrible
You say I'm looking really sick
Other people are telling the singer that he looks ill
And I don't even care I never really did
The singer doesn't care about how he looks or how other people perceive him
So when push comes to shove
When faced with a difficult situation
And I slap you in the face
If the singer reacts physically
Just remember one thing
Remembering this one point
When its time to feel the void
When the emptiness inside is too much to bear
My whole life has been destroyed
The singer's life has fallen apart
And everyone around me says my time is running out
Others believe the singer's life is coming to an end
I refuse to surrender
The singer won't give up or give in
So I'm out of control
The singer is behaving recklessly and impulsively
And I'm out of my mind
The singer is not thinking clearly
Just remember one thing
Remembering this one point
I think I'm just fine
The singer believes they are OK
So catch me when I fall
Help me when I can no longer support myself
I won't remember anything at all
The singer won't remember what happened
When its time to feel the void
When the emptiness inside is too much to bear
My whole life has been destroyed
The singer's life has fallen apart
And everyone around me says my time is running out
Others believe the singer's life is coming to an end
When its time to feel the void
When the emptiness inside is too much to bear
My whole life has been destroyed
The singer's life has fallen apart
And everyone around me says my time is running out
Others believe the singer's life is coming to an end
I refuse to surrender
The singer won't give up or give in
I refuse to surrender
The singer won't give up or give in
I refuse to surrender
The singer won't give up or give in
I refuse to surrender
The singer won't give up or give in
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Tobin Esperance, Jerry Horton, Jacoby Shaddix, David Buckner
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