1) "Screaming Bloody Murder" is the first single from Sum 41's fifth studio album of the same name, officially released on February 7, 2011, although originally slated for release in August 2010.
On January 8, 2011, it was announced that the band will release the single "Screaming Bloody Murder" on February 8, 2011, in the United States, the band's first single in 3 years. It was released a day earlier, on February 7, in Europe. The song was released as a digital download only on iTunes, Amazon.com and other music retailers, with no intention to release it as a physical CD single. The song had its worldwide premiere, a month before the official release, on January 13, 2011, on the Detroit area radio station 89X. It then premiered on AOL Radio, a few hours later the same day.
2) "Screaming Bloody Murder" is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Sum 41, released on March 29, 2011, after many delays. It was the band's second album produced by the band's frontman Deryck Whibley and recorded as a three piece, and the first album by the band since 2007's Underclass Hero, which marks the longest gap between two Sum 41 albums. Even though new lead guitarist Tom Thacker was already a part of the band and co-wrote the title track of the album, all guitars were still recorded by singer Deryck Whibley. The album has received positive and mixed reviews and as of October 2012 it has sold 97,000 copies in the United States.
It is the last album to be released with original drummer, Steve Jocz.
Track listing (Album):
1. "Reason to Believe" 3:28
2. "Screaming Bloody Murder" (Deryck Whibley, Tom Thacker) 3:24
3. "Skumfuk" 3:24
4. "Time for You to Go" 3:01
5. "Jessica Kill" 2:50
6. "What Am I to Say" 4:12
7. "Holy Image of Lies" (A Dark Road Out of Hell: Part I) 3:47
8. "Sick of Everyone" (A Dark Road Out of Hell: Part II) 3:05
9. "Happiness Machine" (A Dark Road Out of Hell: Part III) 4:48
10. "Crash" 3:19
11. "Blood in My Eyes" 4:16
12. "Baby, You Don't Wanna Know" (Deryck Whibley, Matt Squire) 3:34
13. "Back Where I Belong" 3:41
14. "Exit Song" 1:42
Total length: 48:36
Reason to Believe
Sum 41 Lyrics
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To show me the answers that I want
A reason to believe in that's so strong
But I don't think that it exists
I've been waiting for something for so long
To show me the answers that I want
A reason to believe in that's so strong
But I don't think that it exists
Yeah, give me reason to believe
This world is not a sick machine
When everywhere's a dead end in every direction
Yeah, can you give me what I need
Or just sit and watch me bleed?
'Cause after all, you can't get everything you want now
But all we need is love
Faith to keep me moving on
Everybody's got a secret, can you tell me what is mine?
Can you tell me what you'd find, I'll tell you if you keep it
I promise not to lie, ooh
Well, I have the fears, the pain and the tears I just can't hide
It all disappears 'cause everything passes with the tide
All you need is reason to believe
The lyrics to Sum 41's song Reason To Believe seem to express the longing for something more - a reason to believe in something stronger than what we can see in the world around us. The singer has been waiting for a long time for answers to his questions, hoping for a reason to believe in something more significant than what he has experienced so far. However, he expresses that he doesn't think that what he's looking for exists, indicating that he's been disappointed in his search for meaning.
The second verse expresses the frustration of feeling like he's stuck in a dead end, with no direction to turn. He wants someone to give him a reason to believe that the world is not a "sick machine," implying that he is looking for hope in a world that seems to be falling apart in various ways. He asks whether someone can give him what he needs to have faith and keep moving forward, indicating that perhaps he has lost hope in something that once sustained him. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer expressing that all we need is love and a reason to believe.
Overall, the song seems to explore the themes of hope, faith, and the search for meaning, expressing the common human need for something to believe in. Despite the challenges and disappointments, the singer still holds onto the idea that all we need is love and a reason to believe.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for something for so long
The singer has been waiting for a solution to their problems for a long time.
To show me the answers that I want
They want a solution that meets their exact expectations and needs.
A reason to believe in that's so strong
They want a reason to have faith in something that is unshakeable and reliable.
But I don't think that it exists
However, they doubt that such a perfect solution exists.
Yeah, give me reason to believe
The artist is asking for something to convince them to have faith.
This world is not a sick machine
They want to believe that the world has a higher purpose and is not just a cold, mechanical existence.
When everywhere's a dead end in every direction
The singer feels stuck and without hope, with seemingly no way forward.
Yeah, can you give me what I need
They are pleading for someone or something to provide them with a solution to their problems.
Or just sit and watch me bleed?
They feel like they are suffering and need help, and are wondering if anyone will just watch them struggle.
'Cause after all, you can't get everything you want now
The artist acknowledges that they may not get everything they want or need in life, despite their efforts.
But all we need is love
In contrast to their earlier doubts, the singer now claims that all one needs is love to keep going.
Faith to keep me moving on
The artist also acknowledges that faith is necessary to keep pushing forward.
Everybody's got a secret, can you tell me what is mine?
The singer acknowledges that everyone has something hidden, and they want to know what their own hidden issue is.
Can you tell me what you'd find, I'll tell you if you keep it
They are willing to share their secrets with someone else if that person will keep the secret as well.
I promise not to lie, ooh
The singer assures the listener that they will be truthful with them, implying that the listener should reciprocate.
Well, I have the fears, the pain and the tears I just can't hide
The artist admits to having deep fears, emotional pain, and sadness that they can't hide any longer.
It all disappears 'cause everything passes with the tide
They claim that these negative feelings will eventually pass, since everything in life ebbs and flows like the tide.
All you need is reason to believe
In conclusion, the singer reiterates that all one needs is a reason to have faith.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Deryck Jason Whibley
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