Lifeline
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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, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Michael, Tobin Esperance, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Z
Matt and his silly accoutrements.. he be having 20 style combos every ep
Masterminded
I think you guys should review movies. Both have movie experience and I think would have a funny take on reviewing some ridiculous movies.
Matt Alexandrescu
Chris was 100% right in the proposal part...you can't ask someone to marry them after having explosive diarrhea like come on even if you're not the most romantic person put in a bit of effort, take them out to dinner or a picnic or something
Kevin Mueller
Chris was NOT wrong. Matt blew it on the proposal part I hope they rewatch it and address it
Tom Cichowski
Nope. She's fun af for that, buddies just kind of a dud.
A Guy.
Ehh no she’s not. If i was him i would have done the same thing. It’s subjective and for him to be her soon husband she should have known that when they were both demolishing the inside of a bathroom, it wasn’t quite the time or place to propose.
Reverse the roles and see if if would have passed the test; would she have been pleased in this scenario?
Kevin Mueller
@A Guy. he was also basically saying the dude was a bitch and he should be proposing
Tom Cichowski
@A Guy. you're right, it's subjective. I'm just different I guess, if my girl did that I'd find it hilarious. I can see where she's coming from doing that but she should know her partner better at the end of the day
English guy
It IS subjective. Some would find it funny an endearing, but some would want to remember that moment forever and don't want the attachment of explosive diarrhea attached to it.