Jacoby Shaddix

Who would not want to live in a more forgiving world? Forgiveness towards others is a noble goal.  It can be understood as a deliberate attempt to release feelings of anger that we may hold towards an individual or group – presumably in response to something they did to cause...

“The rain is a blessing in disguise The flood’s coming and it’s drowning all the lies” From “Face Everything And Rise” by Papa Roach There is a parable about the “Good Wolf” and the “Bad Wolf.” A grandfather tells his grandson that there is a battle between two wolves inside...

Sometimes nothing keeps me together at the seams.                            — “Home Sweet Home” by Mötley Crüe It’s been more than 30 years since the Parents Music Research Center (PMRC) put hard rock and heavy metal music on trial, accusing its fans and musicians of undermining family values and even encouraging...

“I think I need help; I’m drowning in myself;” From “Help” by Papa Roach Jacoby Shaddix understands isolation. In describing his struggle with depression, The Papa Roach frontman talks about feeling paralyzed and removed from the world. “It’s the bed-ridden vibe. Everything feels overwhelming. Simple tasks become super overwhelming to me,” Shaddix says....