Scars

Papa Roach’s “Scars” (2005) is an emotional alt-rock track that served as a reflective anthem for the band. With more melody and vulnerability than their earlier nu-metal work, the song features Jacoby Shaddix singing about the lingering wounds from trying to save someone else (“our scars remind us that the past is real”). It struck a chord, becoming a Top 20 hit on the Hot 100 and one of their most popular songs. “Scars” showcased Papa Roach’s range beyond aggression, proving they could deliver heart-on-sleeve rock ballads that fans would scream along to.