Sum 41 released their debut album, All Killer No Filler, in 2001 and achieved mainstream success through the album's first single, "Fat Lip", which reached number-one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart; it remains the band's most successful single to date. As of February 2017, they have since released five more studio albums: Does This Look Infected? (2002), Chuck (2004), Underclass Hero (2007), Screaming Bloody Murder (2011) and 13 Voices (2016).
The band was formed by singer-songwriter Deryck Whibley and drummer Steve Jocz, after Whibley convinced Jocz to join his band. Jocz was a drummer in another band and Whibley was convinced that "he was the best drummer around". The duo then added Dave Baksh as lead guitarist a year later and after going through several bassists, ended up picking Jason McCaslin to complete their lineup.
On May 10, 2006, Dave Baksh announced in a statement through his management company that he was leaving Sum 41 to work with his new band, Brown Brigade, which has a more "classic metal" sound. Baksh cited "creative differences" as the reason for his departure but claimed that he was still on good terms with the band. On March 9, 2010, Steve Jocz confirmed that new lead guitarist Tom Thacker will take part in the writing and recording.
On April 18, 2013, drummer Steve Jocz announced he would be leaving the band via his official Facebook page, leaving Whibley as the sole founding member of the band. Their follow up album will be the band's second collaboration as a trio and first with Whibley and McCaslin as the only two bandmates from their original release left.
In 2015 Frank Zummo became the drummer of the band replacing Jocz after his departure in 2013. On July 9, 2015, the band launched a PledgeMusic campaign for its comeback album. On July 23, 2015, the band played its comeback show at the Alternative Press Awards, which featured former lead guitarist Dave Baksh, joining the band on stage 9 years after officially leaving the band. The band's set also featured DMC as guest. Since the performance, rumors speculated that Dave had returned to the band rather than being just a guest. On August 14, 2015, Sum 41 announced through Alternative Press that Baksh had made his official return to the group, and will appear on the group's sixth album. On December 26, 2015, Sum 41 teased two new songs on Instagram's account. On January 1, 2016, Deryck Whibley published on the Facebook page that the new album is almost finished.
The band is set to perform on the 2016 Warped Tour. On May 11, 2016, the group announced its signing to Hopeless Records. On June 1, 2016, the band announced that an album was set to be released in the fall of 2016. On June 6, 2016, the group announced that the album would be titled '13 Voices and that it is scheduled for release on October 7, 2016. The first song off of the upcoming album, "Fake My Own Death", was released on June 28, 2016 through Hopeless Records' official YouTube channel, along with a music video for the song. The song was performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on October 3, 2016. The album's first official single, "War", was released on August 25, 2016.[61] On September 28, 2016, the album's eighth track, "God Save Us All (Death to POP)" was leaked online, before being officially released (along with a live music video) on September 29, 2016.
Their seventh studio album, Order in Decline, was released July 19, 2019. The second single from the album "A Death in the Family" was released along with a music video on June 11. On June 18, "Never There" was released as the third single, along with a video. On July 8, the band released "45 (A Matter of Time)" as the fourth single, along with a video. On May 28, 2021, the band released a version of "Catching Fire" featuring Nothing, Nowhere, along with a music video.
On February 22, 2022, the band announced a U.S. tour with Simple Plan called the Blame Canada tour. The tour is set to run from April to August 2022. On March 23, 2022, the band announced their eighth studio album, 'Heaven and Hell', which is set to be a double album. 'Heaven' will be a pop punk album much like the band's early material while 'Hell' is a continuation of the band's more recent heavier metal sound.
Studio Albums:
'All Killer No Filler' (2001)
'Does This Look Infected?' (2002)
'Chuck' (2004)
'Underclass Hero' (2007)
'Screaming Bloody Murder' (2011)
'13 Voices' (2016)
'Order in Decline' (2019)
'Heaven and Hell' (2024)
Website: www.sum41.com
Rise Up
Sum 41 Lyrics
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You'd be mistaken if you thought I was gone
'Cause I've been waiting for this moment too long (whoa-oh)
Just to see the worry in your eyes
I bet you thought that I had fallen away
It never crossed your mind that there'd be a day (whoa-oh)
I'd return to look into your eyes
Don't pray for me
You said there's no hope in forgiving
You're happy to just leave me for the dead
Well time has passed
I'm very much the living
And all that's left is to leave you seeing red
So when you think you've got me by a thread
You need to think again
'Cause I know you never thought this would be how it ends
I told you I'd rise up
I don't believe that you have got any soul
You're just a breed of your own kind all alone (whoa-oh)
An architect of your own decline (your own decline)
Nothing's sacred anymore that's the past
It's falling further even more out of grasp (whoa-oh)
You're replaced and running out of time
No prayers from me
You see, I'm not the one you think, will
Just let it go and leave it all behind
You're dead to me and I don't even feel guilt
Just take a look 'cause it's time for me to rise
So when you think you've got me by a thread
You need to think again
'Cause I know you never thought this would be how it ends
I told you I'd rise up
I told you I'd rise up
I don't wanna close my eyes
I can never get enough
Like the sun it's time that I rise up
So when you think you've got me by a thread
You need to think again
'Cause I know you never thought this would be how it ends
I told you I'd rise up
I told you I'd rise up
I told you I'd rise up
The lyrics to Sum 41's song "Rise Up" convey a message of determination, resilience, and a defiant response to those who doubted or underestimated the singer. The first verse begins with the singer addressing someone who thought they were gone or defeated. The line "I've been waiting for this moment too long" suggests that the singer has been patiently biding their time, waiting for an opportunity to prove themselves. The mention of seeing "the worry in your eyes" signifies the singer's desire to witness the surprise and realization in the other person's face as they return stronger than ever.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's refusal to be weakened or cast aside. The repetition of the phrase "Don't pray for me" suggests a rejection of any pity, forgiveness, or help from the person they are addressing. The line "all that's left is to leave you seeing red" implies that the singer intends to make the other person feel anger, frustration, or regret for underestimating them. They are determined to prove their worth by emerging as a force to be reckoned with.
In the second verse, the singer's disdain for the person they are addressing deepens. They express their belief that this person lacks a soul and is isolated in their own negative mindset. The reference to being "an architect of your own decline" suggests that the person's negative attitude or actions have led to their own downfall. The line "you're replaced and running out of time" implies that the singer has moved on and found success without them.
The bridge of the song further emphasizes the singer's determination and refusal to be held back. They assert that they are not the person the other party believed they were, and urge them to let go and leave the past behind. The line "You're dead to me and I don't even feel guilt" indicates the singer's complete detachment and lack of remorse towards the person.
The repetition of the phrase "I told you I'd rise up" throughout the song serves as an anthem of empowerment and a reaffirmation of the singer's resilience. It is a declaration that they will not be defeated, and that they are ready to take charge and prove their worth.
Overall, "Rise Up" is a song about defying expectations, overcoming adversity, and asserting one's strength in the face of doubt or dismissal. It encourages listeners to embrace their own inner power and rise above any challenges or doubters they may encounter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be mistaken if you thought I was gone
If you believed that I was no longer present, you would be incorrect
'Cause I've been waiting for this moment too long (whoa-oh)
Because I have been eagerly anticipating this specific time for an extended period
Just to see the worry in your eyes
Merely to witness the anxiety displayed in your eyes
I bet you thought that I had fallen away
I wager you assumed that I had disappeared or regressed
It never crossed your mind that there'd be a day (whoa-oh)
The notion never occurred to you that there would come a moment
I'd return to look into your eyes
I would come back to confront you face to face
Don't pray for me
Do not offer prayers or seek divine assistance on my behalf
You said there's no hope in forgiving
You claimed that there is no possibility of granting forgiveness
You're happy to just leave me for the dead
You are content with abandoning me as if I were deceased
Well time has passed
However, a significant amount of time has gone by
I'm very much the living
I am very much alive and present
And all that's left is to leave you seeing red
The only thing remaining is to cause you extreme anger and frustration
So when you think you've got me by a thread
Therefore, when you believe you have me in a vulnerable position
You need to think again
You must reconsider your assumptions
'Cause I know you never thought this would be how it ends
Because I am aware that you never anticipated this result
I told you I'd rise up
I previously warned you that I would overcome and prevail
I don't believe that you have got any soul
I do not believe that you possess any form of morality or compassion
You're just a breed of your own kind all alone (whoa-oh)
You are merely a unique type, isolated from others
An architect of your own decline (your own decline)
You are responsible for your own downfall and deterioration
Nothing's sacred anymore that's the past
No aspects are considered holy or inviolable, that era has concluded
It's falling further even more out of grasp (whoa-oh)
The situation is deteriorating even more and becoming increasingly unattainable
You're replaced and running out of time
You are being replaced and your time is running out
No prayers from me
No prayers will be offered by me
You see, I'm not the one you think, will
You see, I am not the person you assume I am, who will
Just let it go and leave it all behind
Simply release your grip on the situation and abandon it completely
You're dead to me and I don't even feel guilt
You are no longer of significance to me, and I do not experience any remorse
Just take a look 'cause it's time for me to rise
Just observe, as the moment has arrived for me to triumph and ascend
I don't wanna close my eyes
I do not want to shut my eyes
I can never get enough
I can never acquire sufficient satisfaction or fulfillment
Like the sun it's time that I rise up
Similar to the sun, it is now the moment for me to emerge and shine
I told you I'd rise up
I previously informed you that I would overcome and prevail
So when you think you've got me by a thread
Therefore, when you believe you have me in a vulnerable position
You need to think again
You must reconsider your assumptions
'Cause I know you never thought this would be how it ends
Because I am aware that you never anticipated this result
I told you I'd rise up
I previously warned you that I would overcome and prevail
I told you I'd rise up
I previously warned you that I would overcome and prevail
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Deryck Whibley, Mike Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rafaeletzel
I'm 40yo but when I listen to this band I return to my adolescence. Best moments in school... I miss you guys Daniel, Eduardo, Marlon, Douglas, David, Luiz Henrique... we were a great team! I'll never forget!
@Deetee182
I feel you bro...
@Graviol
любимая группа, как же они джибошат ❤❤❤
@user-fq4qu5si7f
Поддерживаю 🤘
@TheDonkeyFLOPPER
Classic sum 41 formula. Never gets old. Bittersweet that this is the start of the end. These guys are the foundation for my music taste as an adult. Will always have a soft spot for sum 41
@lifeordeath13
are they really going to split up, after putting this banger
@roberthaskin1723
I thought they like had just recently kinda reformed?
@timeflies313
Still going strong! Thank you Sum 41.
@profitnadeem
Probably one of the best comeback songs I’ve heard from most of the bands I remember. Of the more recent bands, this stands out 💪🏽🔥🔥🔥
@WickedRaccoon16_61
This band as ben apart of my life since i was a kid, and will be till i die! Thanks 4 all boys 🤘🤘