Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)

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"This issue doesn't just affect one of us, or a few of us, it affects all of us. We're proud to work alongside the AFSP to support their mission to bring hope to those affected by suicide, and proud that this song – which has been special to us since it was first written – can play a part in bringing a little more light to an incredibly important topic". [7]

In 2024, the band reached out to Carrie Underwood, hoping her platform as a huge country star and a former American Idol winner would bring further awareness to the message of the song. Underwood, a huge fan of the band, accepted and provided vocals on the song at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. [8] When Underwood was asked about her duet with the band on Good Morning America , she stated:

"It's a cause that is very near and dear to Papa Roach and to Jacoby Shaddix who is the main vocalist. When they asked me to come sing on this song, I loved the song and I loved their cause and they work a lot with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and they want to help people, and they want to use their life stories to help people." [9]

Live performances

On April 5, 2025, the band performed the song with Underwood for the first time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Later on during the set, Underwood joined the band onstage again to perform "Last Resort" during the encore. [10]

Track listing

"Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"
Leave a Light On - Papa Roach & Carrie Underwood.jpg
Single by Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood
from the album Ego Trip
ReleasedNovember 24, 2023
Studio East Iris Studios (Nashville, TN) [1]
Genre Alternative rock
Length3:07
Label New Noize
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Papa Roach singles chronology
"Cut the Line"
(2022)		"Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"
(2023)
Carrie Underwood singles chronology
"Out of That Truck"
(2023)		"Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"
(2024)		"I'm Gonna Love You"
(2024)
Digital EP
No.TitleLength
1."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (with Carrie Underwood)3:06
2."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"3:07
3."Scars" (live; featuring Chris Daughtry)3:51
4."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (piano vocal)3:06
5."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (live)3:23
6."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (instrumental)3:34
Total length:20:10
Digital single
No.TitleLength
1."Scars" (live; featuring Chris Daughtry)3:51
2."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"3:07
3."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (live)3:23
4."Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" (instrumental)3:34
Total length:13:56

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [25] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/papa-roach/leave-a-light-on-talk-away-the-dark
  2. ↑ "Talk Away the Dark | AFSP". Talk Away the Dark from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Papa Roach". American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (July 31, 2024). "Carrie Underwood Teams With Papa Roach for New 'Leave a Light On' Version for Suicide Prevention". Billboard . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Barilla, Chris (August 2, 2024). "Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach Team Up for Powerful 'Leave a Light On' Duet in Support of Suicide Prevention". People . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ "🙏 In loving memory of Chester Bennington. 🖤 Papa Roach - Leave a Light On 🕯️ 10.20.23". October 22, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024– via YouTube.
  7. ↑ "Papa Roach Launch "Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" Live Video". ThePRP. October 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ Carter, Emily (August 2, 2024). "Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood share new duet to raise money for suicide prevention and mental health awareness". Kerrang! . Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Good Morning America (August 2, 2024). "Carrie Underwood talks joining 'American Idol' and new song" . Retrieved August 7, 2024– via YouTube.
  10. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (April 7, 2025). "Watch Carrie Underwood Hop on Stage with Papa Roach in Las Vegas To Jam on 'Last Resort'". Billboard . Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  11. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 August 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1797. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 12, 2024. p. 9.
  12. ↑ "Papa Roach Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 22. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  14. ↑ "CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock" (select "Top 20 Modern Rock" into the search box, then select "202230"). hitparada.ifpicr.cz. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Germany Weekly Chart:Jan 2, 2025". TopHit . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Papa Roach Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Papa Roach Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Papa Roach Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Papa Roach Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Year-End Charts: Rock Digital Song Sales (2024)". Billboard . Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Year-End Charts: Alternative Digital Song Sales (2024)". Billboard . Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Year-End Charts: Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs (2024)". Billboard . Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  25. ↑ "American single certifications – Papa Roach & Carrie Underwood – Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved September 11, 2025.
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