All Messed Up
Sum 41 Lyrics


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Another day wasted out of time
I can't get out of this
Altered state of mind
I'm going overboard
My conscience meets decline
Into Reality
I know this can't be fine
Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well
Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast but circles in my mind
So blind

Who are these voices in my head
I can't go on like this
Living like the dead
I haven't slept so long
Feeling sad I dread
I'm talking to myself
Forgot what I just said

Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well
Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast but circles in my mind
So blind

Well I hold my only enemy as closely as a friend
And I sold my own reality to further my descent

Self-destruction taking over it's so eay to pretend
Introduction to this nightmare may never end

Can anyone help me drag my heels
I'm running overtime
I can't hold down my meals
My mind is racing by
Staring blankly feels




Like pulling out my teeth
While this engine winds

Overall Meaning

"All Messed Up" is a song by Sum 41 that is about struggling with mental health issues and feeling lost and stuck in a never-ending cycle of negative thoughts. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in one's own mind, unable to escape the constant barrage of self-doubt and negative self-talk. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling like they are wasting their days in a state of altered consciousness, unable to break free from their own thoughts. The chorus emphasizes the sense of being all messed up and going nowhere, lost in the swirling circles of their own mind.


The second verse adds to the dark mood of the song, with the singer wondering who the voices in their head belong to and feeling like they are living like the dead. They express a sense of confusion and forgetfulness, not even remembering what they have just said. The bridge of the song offers some insight into the cause of the singer's mental struggles - they hold their own enemy as a friend and have sold their own reality to further their descent. The final verse describes the physical toll that the singer's mental state is taking on their body, with their mind racing and their ability to eat deteriorating. The engine winding at the end of the verse serves as a metaphor for the endless cycle of negative thoughts that the singer cannot seem to escape from.


Overall, "All Messed Up" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the feeling of being trapped by one's own mind. It speaks to the struggles of those dealing with mental health issues, and offers a sense of comfort in knowing that others are going through similar experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Another day wasted out of time
A day has ended without any progress or achievement.


I can't get out of this
The singer is unable to escape their current situation.


Altered state of mind
The singer's mind is not in a normal state.


I'm going overboard
The artist is taking things too far or becoming extreme.


My conscience meets decline
The artist's inner voice is getting weaker or less clear.


Into Reality
The singer is facing the truth of their situation.


I know this can't be fine
The singer is aware that their situation is not good.


Cause I'm all messed up
The artist is in a state of confusion or chaos.


Making prefect nonsense
The artist is creating something illogical or meaningless.


Drowning in my doubt too well
The artist is overwhelmed by their doubts and fears.


Going nowhere fast but circles in my mind
The singer feels stuck and unable to make progress, with their thoughts racing in circles.


So blind
The artist is unable to see or understand clearly.


Who are these voices in my head
The singer is questioning the source of their inner thoughts and feelings.


I can't go on like this
The singer is struggling to continue with their current situation.


Living like the dead
The singer feels lifeless or without purpose.


I haven't slept so long
The artist has been unable to get a good night's sleep for a while.


Feeling sad I dread
The artist is experiencing sadness and anticipates more negative feelings to come.


I'm talking to myself
The singer is having an inner dialogue or monologue.


Forgot what I just said
The singer is having difficulty remembering their own thoughts and words.


Well I hold my only enemy as closely as a friend
The artist is both aware of and comfortable with their harmful habits or tendencies.


And I sold my own reality to further my descent
The artist has given in to negative influences or behaviors, leading them further into decline.


Self-destruction taking over it's so eay to pretend
The artist is engaging in destructive behavior and is ignoring the negative consequences.


Introduction to this nightmare may never end
The singer feels trapped in a negative situation with no end in sight.


Can anyone help me drag my heels
The artist is asking for assistance in slowing down or stopping their negative behaviors.


I'm running overtime
The singer is working too hard or doing too much.


I can't hold down my meals
The singer is experiencing physical symptoms of stress or anxiety.


My mind is racing by
The singer is having racing thoughts or is experiencing mental overload.


Staring blankly feels
The artist is aimlessly looking without purpose or direction.


Like pulling out my teeth
The artist feels as if they are experiencing significant discomfort, like pulling their own teeth out.


While this engine winds
As the situation continues or intensifies, the singer feels trapped in something that is beyond their control.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVE BAKSH, DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY, GREIG ANDREW NORI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Richard Racz

Lyrics

Another day wasted out of time, I can't get out of this
Altered state of mind, I'm going overboard
My conscience meets decline into reality
I know this can't be fine
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making perfect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well

'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind
Who are these voices in my head, I can't go on like this?
Living like the dead, I haven't slept so long
Feeling sad I dread, I'm talking to myself
Forgot what I just said
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense

Drowning in my doubt, too well
'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind
Well I hold my only enemy as closely as a friend
Then I sold my own reality to further my descent
Self-destruction taking over it's so easy to pretend

duction to this nightmare they not seems may never end

Can anyone help me drag my heels, I'm running overtime?
I can't hold down my meals, my mind is racing by
Staring blankly feels like pulling out my teeth
While this engine winds
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well
'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind



All comments from YouTube:

zeleniboki

My favorite band back in highschool. All killer no filler and does this look infected were epic after that with changing style they lost me, but still enyoj this old times shit, love this album.

Large Gummy Hitman

do not forget chuck

Mistykal

u miss chuck bro, best album

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0:00-0:10
You just can't replace the vibe of early 2000s Pop-punk.

It's just too good ❤️👌

Richard Racz

Lyrics

Another day wasted out of time, I can't get out of this
Altered state of mind, I'm going overboard
My conscience meets decline into reality
I know this can't be fine
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making perfect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well

'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind
Who are these voices in my head, I can't go on like this?
Living like the dead, I haven't slept so long
Feeling sad I dread, I'm talking to myself
Forgot what I just said
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense

Drowning in my doubt, too well
'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind
Well I hold my only enemy as closely as a friend
Then I sold my own reality to further my descent
Self-destruction taking over it's so easy to pretend

duction to this nightmare they not seems may never end

Can anyone help me drag my heels, I'm running overtime?
I can't hold down my meals, my mind is racing by
Staring blankly feels like pulling out my teeth
While this engine winds
'Cause I'm all messed up
Making prefect nonsense
Drowning in my doubt too well
'Cause I'm all messed up
Going nowhere fast
But circles in my mind, so blind

Krysen Stott

I love the drumming in this song SteveO killed it on this track along with Deryck and the rest of the band 🤟🔥🎸💯

Taylor Gardner

Shame that Stevo 32 is the only band mate to not return :(

Katie Fedele

I really love this bum. It's been years since I've listened to it.

Adrien Malemprez

Merci pour tout l'album " Does This Look Infected ? " de si bonne qualité! :D

Kaseb Mohamed

souvenirs de jeunesse! je suis passé à autre depuis longtemps mais ça fait toujours quelque chose de réécouter ça! celle-ci est particulière car c'est la seule de l'album Does This Look Infected à avoir cette légèreté des débuts de Sum 41, le reste étant bien plus sombre et métallique, ce qui se confirmera avec le suivant Chuck, punk dans l'esprit mais dont les guitares baignent dans le thrash de Metallica et Slayer

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