papá
Peach Tree Rascals Lyrics
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Running off
The bridge that keeps burning out
My feet been off of this world lately
And my mind made me
The world keeps on turning
I was always down and on my ownTryna get up but there's never hope
Never gon be perfect never close
(The world keeps on turning)
Lift me up and bring me to a ten
I been round a four it's never friendly
Least I'm livin with my friends
You'll be ok
We'll be ok
Nothing will change
Nothing's changed
I'll only be a flight away
So on cloudy days
Promise you'll think of me
Baby don't wait too long/
Every day feel like it take too long/
I just wanna sleep all week sometimes/
I just wanna make yo favorite song/
Everyone hittin me like you made it dawg/
Still ain't got money inside my bank or card/
I'm in a place where I couldn't wait too long/
I'm in a race I'm goin against my own/
Can I get high with you, so we can fly away/
I been boxing down the interstate/
I know you love to play dem games/
Flowers, fruits, and kale inside the vase/
I can see the hurt inside your face.
You ain't ready for no type of love/
Runaway you wanna run away/
The opening lines of Peach Tree Rascals' song "papá" convey the singer's sense of detachment from the world around them. The wall they are building up suggests a desire for protection and a need to shield themselves. The burning bridge symbolizes a past that they are trying to leave behind but which continues to haunt them. Their mind keeps them off worldly concerns, suggesting a focus on introspection and self-reflection.
The next lines allude to the singer's struggles with depression and feelings of hopelessness. They express a desire to reach a state of contentment and happiness, which they describe as being a "ten." The current state of their mental health feels like a "four," which they acknowledge is not the best, but at least they are "livin with [their] friends." There is consolation in the fact that they are not alone, that they have a support system, and that the world keeps turning.
The chorus of "papá" is a comforting message, addressed to a loved one, that everything will be okay, and nothing has really changed in their relationship despite the singer's struggles. They will be a flight away, but that distance will not diminish the strength of their connection. The final section of the song touches on themes of escapism and self-destructive behavior, with the singer expressing a desire to get high and run away. There is a sense of longing for something that they cannot quite articulate, but it is clear that they feel stuck and trapped in their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm building up a wall that could never break
I'm trying to protect myself from being hurt again
Running off
The bridge that keeps burning out
Trying to escape from a situation that's constantly falling apart
My feet been off of this world lately
And my mind made me
The world keeps on turning
Feeling disconnected from reality, while also recognizing that life goes on
I was always down and on my own
Tryna get up but there's never hope
Never gon be perfect never close
(The world keeps on turning)
Struggling to improve myself but feeling like it's futile, while also acknowledging that life moves forward
Lift me up and bring me to a ten
I been round a four it's never friendly
Least I'm livin with my friends
Asking for support from others, even when it feels like life is dragging you down
You'll be ok
We'll be ok
Nothing will change
Nothing's changed
I'll only be a flight away
So on cloudy days
Promise you'll think of me
Assuring someone that their separation won't change anything, and offering a reminder to stay connected even when apart
Baby don't wait too long/
Every day feel like it take too long/
I just wanna sleep all week sometimes/
I just wanna make yo favorite song/
Expressing a sense of urgency to live life to the fullest and create something meaningful
Everyone hittin me like you made it dawg/
Still ain't got money inside my bank or card/
I'm in a place where I couldn't wait too long/
I'm in a race I'm goin against my own/
Feeling the pressure to succeed while also struggling to make ends meet and fighting against personal doubts
Can I get high with you, so we can fly away/
I been boxing down the interstate/
I know you love to play dem games/
I'm not tryna get up in the way/
Asking someone to escape reality with them, but not wanting to interfere with their life or choices
Flowers, fruits, and kale inside the vase/
I can see the hurt inside your face.
You ain't ready for no type of love/
Runaway you wanna run away/
Noticing someone's pain and recognizing their apprehension towards love, while also acknowledging their desire to escape or avoid their problems
Writer(s): Ryan Raymond Raines, Jasper Barros, Issac S. Pech, Tarrek Mohammad Abdel Khaliq, Joseph Bacsafra Barros, Dominic Joseph Pizano, Gabe Reali
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haroldbn6816
One of my favorite song from this guys.
@epasara
I love my papa. Papa is my heroooo
@jaynaaraki1190
Miss you Grandpa. The wisest of them all. Thank you for all the life lessons growing up. you’re that little voice in my head always guiding me.
@gabemiester0810
Wish this song was longer🥲🥲
@nevermind7085
This song makes me cry😢😢😢
@Aria-fj7cm
I be nonstop crying to this song. It makes me feel strong emotions. Especially the beginning of the song.
@lilwho1599
0:56 you’ll be ok you’ll be ok🧘🏽🌊
@jasminegarcia1211
💓💓💓💓
@friedpotato7786
peach tree rascals are so underrated and yet there songs are so calming and amazing quality
@lilwho1599
Song makes me sad but believe I will b alright 🌊😞