Last Resort
Papa Roach
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Cut my life into pieces This is my last resort Suffocation No breathing Don't give a f*ck if I cut my arm, bleeding This is my last resort Cut my life into pieces I've reached my last resort Suffocation, no breathing Don't give a f*ck if I cut my arm, bleeding Do you even care if I die bleeding? Would it be wrong?, would it be right? If I took my life tonight Chances are that I might Mutilation outta sight And I'm contemplating suicide 'Cause I'm losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine Losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine I never realized I was spread too thin Till it was too late And I was empty within Hungry! Feeding on chaos And living in sin Downward spiral where do I begin? It all started when I lost my mother No love for myself And no love for another. Searching to find a love up on a higher level Finding nothing but questions and devils 'Cause I'm losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine Losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine Nothing's alright Nothing is fine I'm running and I'm crying I'm crying I'm crying I'm crying I'm crying I can't go on living this way Cut my life into pieces This is my last resort Suffocation No breathing Don't give a f*ck if I cut my arm, bleeding Would it be wrong? Would it be right? If I took my life tonight Chances are that I might Mutilation outta sight And I'm contemplating suicide 'Cause I'm losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine Losing my sight Losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I'm fine Nothing's alright Nothing is fine I'm running and I'm crying I can't go on living this way Can't go on Living this way Nothing's alright
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Written by: Dave Buckner, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance
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15 facts about this song
Song Details"Last Resort" is a song by American rock band Papa Roach, from their second studio album "Infest."
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's lead single on March 7, 2000.
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Songwriters"Last Resort" was co-penned by Papa Roach's lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Dave Buckner, together with bassist Tobin Esperance and lead guitarist Jerry Horton.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart for 7 weeks and number seven in the UK Singles Chart.
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ContentInspired by Shaddix's own life experiences, it touches upon themes of depression, suicide, and self-harm.
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CertificationIt achieved a gold certification in the U.S. and has been cited as a key influence in the nu-metal genre of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Video SuccessThe music video for "Last Resort" has garnered more than 150 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
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ReceptionDespite its dark themes, "Last Resort" has been praised for its candid portrayal of mental health issues.
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Lyrics ControversyDue to its explicit content dealing with mature themes of self-harm and suicide, the song was often edited for radio and television.
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Notable PerformanceDuring the band's 15th-anniversary tour in 2015, "Last Resort" was performed as the closing song of their set.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song appeared in films such as "The Girl Next Door" and "Pay it Forward," and TV series like "Cold Case."
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Awards"Last Resort" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2001.
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Impact on the Band's CareerThe success of "Last Resort" catapulted Papa Roach to nationwide fame and established their mainstream success.
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InfluenceThe song is considered a classic in the nu-metal genre and has influenced many artists in the rock and alternative scenes.
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Suicide PreventionDespite the dark lyrical content, Shaddix has noted that many fans have reached out to him saying the song has helped them through tough times, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health issues openly in music.
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