The Story of 'Last Resort' by Papa Roach

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Published 2021-01-01
"Last Resort" by Papa Roach was a surprise hit given the song's raw and vivid portrayal of mental health and suicide. And although lead singer Jacoby Shaddix wrote “Last Resort” about his friends struggle, the song took on new personal relevance for Jacoby years later when he was battling his own demons. VICE learns the full, little known, story behind "Last Resort" and its journey from darkness into light.

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All Comments (21)
  • @DarkAK2
    If you didnt download this song from limewire did you even had a childhood?
  • @juliemunoz2762
    Greatest quote of vid. “dude just sing it’s free”
  • @jgryder8782
    It’s refreshing to see a band that seems to all get along and still have a genuine friendship. Amazing
  • @bL3dbL4k
    I'm 36 now. This era of music was amazing growing up. Korn, System of a Down, P.O.D., Papa Roach, Linkin Park, etc. I still play them every once in a while. Brings back hella memories.
  • Ironically, this is the most heartwarming comment section I’ve read in a long time. Maybe there’s hope for 2021 after all.
  • The fact that him and his friend haven’t spoken and they both were feeling the same thing and they both take blame for each other. I love that they have that friendship and opened that dialogue.
  • @jackmanley1473
    Forever indebted to groups like Papa Roach, Korn, and Slipknot for not shying away from some of the worst realities of life and conveying that anguish in a way that I could relate to as a kid who struggled mightily with depression. Hard music got me through hard times.
  • @L1feWithEm
    I had a Bone marrow transplant in 2009 when I was 22. In recovery, I was at a hospitality house down the street from a venue Papa Roach played at. My dad talked to their manager and the Dr cleared my bald, mask wearing ass, to go hang out with them! They were so gracious and nice to me. I watched the sound check, hung in the dressing room while they shot pool and just talked. Jacoby, Tobin.. they were all so cool for doing that. Their CD at the time, got me through the rest of my stay. I still have and wear the sweatshirt they gave me that day! Forever 🙏 grateful. I know they know Last Resort helped people,, but doubt they even know how much that day helped me live as well 😃 11 yrs in remission ♡
  • @hellotroggy
    I didn't anticipate finding Papa Roach wholesome.
  • Wow it's so amazing to see that after all these years Jacoby is still so sensitive and still so in touch with his feelings. That doesn't happen normally, everyone has usually really hardened over by the forties. It really speaks volumes about the idea of the tortured sensitive artist.
  • @alvadee
    I met Coby in 2001, I was 20 years old working at a Taco Bell when I was pregnant with my first child, I went outside and asked him for his autograph. Coby was so cool, he told me that he was expecting his first child too and showed me the ultrasound picture! I will never forget that! Last Resort changed my life too! Since I was a kid I struggled with anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies. Thank you Coby, Papa Roach and thank you Vice!
  • @tingkagol
    I love that Jacoby and Marc are awkward around each other in this. they obviously haven't met in the 20 or so years of this song's existence. This video marks this song's coming into full circle.
  • @SamValiant
    This song literally saved my life, at a time when I felt so alone and isolated, it made me realise that others out there felt the same.
  • @Blackdawn80
    A lot of us in our late 30's, early 40's are seeing this and getting some major feels. Thank you Vice and Thank You Papa Roach
  • @sobersherpa
    Addiction lead me to be homeless - freezing my ass off sleeping under the freeway underpass during winter - this song was on me 24/7 - this discomfort lead me to rehab - thankfully Im 8yrs sober.
  • Please don't ever stop this series...this is amazing to learn about all of these amazing backstories!