Papa Roach

Lyrics

[Intro]
Remember the girl
Abused with forks, knives and razorblades
Remember the girl
Abused with forks, knives and razorblades

[Verse 1]
She finally left him, she had enough of her man's rage
Band-aids cover her scars, she left him bloodied
Beat his ass with a bat, face sunk like Silly Putty
You all can sit back so I can study
Destruction of the family design
And how the morals of society decline
Essentially is beats to rhymes like grapes to wine

[Chorus]
It's alright, we're in love
Can't live with or without

[Verse 2]
You see she can't live with him and can't live without him
Stress got her down, she needs to deal with her problems
While the drama gets deeper, I put on the reefer
She took the last step and sent his ass to the reaper
Chaos, is what she saw in the mirror
Scared of herself and the power that was in her
It took over and weighed heavily on her shoulders
Militant insanity is now what controlled her
[Chorus]
It's alright, we're in love
Can't live with or without
It's alright, we're in love
Can't live with or without

[Post-Chorus]
We're in love
We're in love

[Verse 3]
Kill it, before it reaches you
Missiles won't it's approaching the mainland
What if it reaches the metropolitan areas, cosmopolitan areas
Secure the lines and prepare for departure, calm, calm, calm
It is a, a big business and seems to be advancing underground
Because my style is underground, I'm green with my red eyes mad tint
Flee, fly, flow, rapido rapido
She feeds plentiful, electrifying the nation, electrifying the nation

[Verse 4]
Don't you see that we are in danger
How will we stop it?
She is attacking
Don't you see that we are in danger
How will we stop it?
She is attacking
Shocka, danger danger
Shocka, danger danger
Shocka, danger danger
Shocka, danger danger
[Bridge]
Running out, we're running out
(Running out of time)
Running out, we're running out
(Running out of time)
Running out, we're running out
(Running out of time)
Running out, we're running out

[Chorus]
It's alright, we're in love
Can't live with or withoutEmbed

Get ready to rock out with one of Papa Roach's most powerful and emotionally charged songs, "Revenge". This song is unlike any other, addressing the sensitive topic of domestic abuse with a hard-hitting sound and emotionally charged lyrics.

By blending hip-hop influences, including freestyle scratching and rapping, with rock influences like heavily distorted guitars, Papa Roach creates a visceral auditory experience that will keep you engaged throughout the entire song. In this way, "Revenge" is more than just a song; it's an immersive experience that will leave you feeling raw and invigorated all at once.

About Revenge

At its core, "Revenge" is a song about domestic abuse, tackling this difficult subject matter head-on with emotional lyrics that really pack a punch. The song opens with the line, "There's a fire inside me / that burns so bright I should have known." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, hinting at the intense feelings of anger and resentment that the protagonist is wrestling with.

Throughout the song, the lyrics explore a range of themes related to domestic abuse, including pain, denial, and the mental problems that these situations can cause. The female protagonist of the song is caught in an endless cycle of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her partner, and despite her best efforts to leave him, finds herself unable to break free from his hold.

Then, in a shocking twist, the song takes a dark turn as the lyrics reveal that the female protagonist has taken matters into her own hands by murdering her abuser. This twist is reminiscent of other revenge-fantasy songs, such as Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun," and adds an extra layer of complexity to the emotional impact of the song.

As the song progresses, it moves into socio-political commentary that ties in with other Papa Roach songs like "Between Angels and Insects". The lyrics touch on themes of powerlessness, inequality, and the way that some people are trapped in cycles of abuse and exploitation because of the systems that are in place around them.

Musically, "Revenge" is a true tour de force, with the heavy distortion of the guitars creating a sense of primal intensity that will make you want to headbang along with the beat. But it's not just a song for rock purists - the infusion of hip-hop elements, including the freestyle scratching and rapping, create a unique and dynamic sound that sets Papa Roach apart from their peers.

The chorus is particularly haunting, with lead singer Jacoby Shaddix's voice oscillating between sung and screamed as he belts out the lyrics, "It's not the end of the world / Just you and me against them all". The combination of these haunting lyrics and Shaddix's raw vocal power creates an undeniable emotional resonance that lingers with you long after the song has ended.

As a whole, "Revenge" is a masterpiece of modern rock, tackling difficult subject matter with a sound that is both raw and polished. With its emotionally charged lyrics, heavy-hitting guitars, and unique blend of hip-hop elements, this song is sure to be one that you come back to again and again. Prepare to be blown away by the raw power of Papa Roach's "Revenge".

• Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Artist: Papa Roach