Last Resort

Papa Roach

About Last Resort

"Last Resort" is a song by rock band Papa Roach. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film Ready to Rumble and appeared on Papa Roach's sophomore album, Infest, shortly after. "Last Resort" was released as the album's lead single and reached number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks and became a top-ten hit in Austria, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.


Year:
2000
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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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Papa Roach

Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest (2000). The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy (2002), their platinum album Getting Away with Murder (2004), The Paramour Sessions (2006), and Metamorphosis (2009). The band's seventh album, Time for Annihilation, was released on August 31, 2010. Papa Roach has sold more than 18 million album copies worldwide, and are known for their songs "Last Resort", "She Loves Me Not", "Getting Away with Murder", "Scars", "...To Be Loved", "Forever", and "Lifeline". more »

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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."
Release Date
The song was released as the album's lead single on March 7, 2000.
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.
Chart Success
The 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.
Content
Inspired by Shaddix's own life experiences, it touches upon themes of depression, suicide, and self-harm.
Certification
It 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.
Video Success
The music video for "Last Resort" has garnered more than 150 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
Reception
Despite its dark themes, "Last Resort" has been praised for its candid portrayal of mental health issues.
Lyrics Controversy
Due to its explicit content dealing with mature themes of self-harm and suicide, the song was often edited for radio and television.
Notable Performance
During the band's 15th-anniversary tour in 2015, "Last Resort" was performed as the closing song of their set.
Pop Culture Appearance
The song appeared in films such as "The Girl Next Door" and "Pay it Forward," and TV series like "Cold Case."
Awards
"Last Resort" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2001.
Impact on the Band's Career
The success of "Last Resort" catapulted Papa Roach to nationwide fame and established their mainstream success.
Influence
The song is considered a classic in the nu-metal genre and has influenced many artists in the rock and alternative scenes.
Suicide Prevention
Despite 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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