Tightrope 2020 – English Lyrics

• By: Papa Roach

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the intense and thought-provoking world of Papa Roach's "Tightrope 2020." This song is a potent mix of alternative rock energy and lyrical depth, offering a glimpse into societal anxieties while inspiring listeners to find their balance. Dive in to understand the song's message and Papa Roach's unique sound.

[English]

My words are weapons

In which I murder you with

Please don't be scared

Please do not turn your head

We are the future

The 21st century dyslexic

Glue sniffing cyber sluts

With homicidal minds and handguns

We are insane

Nothing will change

We are insane

Nothing will change

There is a thin line between

What is good and what is evil and

I will tiptoe down that line

But I will feel unstable

My life is a circus

And I am tripping down that tightrope

Well, there is nothing to save me now

So I will not look down

And again, and again, and again

And it happens again

And again, and again

There's no beginning

There is no end

There is only change

Progression backwards

Is this where we are heading?

Take back your soul

Forget your emptiness

There is a thin line between

What is good and what is evil and

I will tiptoe down that line

But I will feel unstable

My life is a circus

And I am tripping down that tightrope

Well, there is nothing to save me now

So I will not look down

...

Falling to the ground

Down to the ground

All the way down

I speak of madness

My heart and soul

I cry for people who ain't got control

Let's take our sanity

Let's take compassion

And be responsible for every action

Hell no, no how, no way, no way

No way, no how, no way, no how

There is a thin line between

What is good and what is evil and

I will tiptoe down that line

But I will feel unstable

My life is a circus

And I am tripping down that tightrope

Well, there is nothing to save me now

I'm falling to the ground

Falling to the ground

All the way down

Hidden in the dirt

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
weapons /ˈwɛpənz/ B2	noun - objects used to cause damage or harm
murder /ˈmɜːrdər/ C1	noun - the unlawful killing of another person verb - to kill unlawfully
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time yet to come
dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ C2	adjective - relating to dyslexia, a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading
cyber /ˈsaɪbər/ B2	adjective - relating to computers, information technology, or the internet
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - mentally ill; not of sound mind
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	noun - the act or process of becoming different verb - to make or become different
progression /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ C1	noun - the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state
responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ B2	adjective - having a duty to deal with something or someone
madness /ˈmædnəs/ C2	noun - the state of being mentally ill; extreme folly or rashness
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the solid surface of the earth
trip /trɪp/ B1	verb - to stumble or cause to stumble