Scars
Papa Roach
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I tear my heart open I sew myself shut My weakness is That I care too much My scars remind us That the past is real I tear my heart open Just to feel Drunk and I'm feeling down And I just want to be alone I'm pissed cause you came around Why don't you just go home 'Cause you channel all your pain And I can't help you go fix yourself Your making me insane All I can say is I tear my heart open I sew myself shut My weakness is That I care too much Our scars remind us That the past is real I tear my heart Open just to feel I tried to help you once Against my own advice I saw you going down But you never realized That your drowning in the water So I offered you my hand Compassion's in my nature Tonight is our last stand I tear my heart open I sew myself shut My weakness is That I care too much Our scars remind us That the past is real I tear my heart Open just to feel I'm drunk and I'm feeling down And I just want to be alone You shouldn't ever came around Why don't you just go home? 'Cause your drowning in the water And I tried to grab your hand And I left my heart open But you didn't understand But you didn't understand You fix yourself I can't help you fix yourself But at least I can say I tried I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life I can't help you fix yourself But at least I can say I tried I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life I tear my heart open I sew myself shut My weakness is that I care too much Our scars remind us That the past is real I tear my heart Open just to feel I tear my heart open I sew myself shut My weakness is that I care too much Our scars remind us That the past is real I tear my heart open Just to feel
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Written by: Dave Buckner, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Scars" is a song by the American rock band Papa Roach. It was first released in 2004 as the second single from their fourth studio album, “Getting Away with Murder.”
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Chart PerformanceThe song did remarkably well within the music industry, becoming their first and only song to reach the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15.
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Song Theme"Scars" deals with feelings of depression and suicide, reflecting on lead singer Jacoby Shaddix's real-life experiences. The song talks about how emotional scars can heavily influence our lives.
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Artistic RevelationThis heartfelt, soulful song marked a departure from the band's earlier nu-metal sound, taking on a more alternative rock style.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Scars" represents the lyrics of the song quite literally. It shows the band performing in a dim, rundown house while Shaddix stumbles around visibly upset, reflecting the pain and emotional turmoil expressed in the song.
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Personal StrugglesLead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix wrote "Scars" during a time when he was struggling with alcoholism and was feeling suicidal.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its heavy subject matter, "Scars" was widely praised by critics and is considered one of Papa Roach's best songs till date.
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Commercial SuccessThe song holds the record for the band’s longest charting single, spending over 50 weeks on the Billboard charts.
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Cultural Impact"Scars" was used in various media, including movies and video games, exemplifying its cultural influence. It was featured in the 2004 film "A Cinderella Story" and the 2005 video game "MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf."
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a favorite among fans, and a staple in live sets, often eliciting strong crowd response during concerts. Shaddix has been known to perform this song acoustically during shows, adding a personal touch to its live performances.
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