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
Speak of the Devil
Sum 41 Lyrics
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And I got you now, I'm not alone
All I need in this life is one
One to believe in
I've seen many a face
From young and too old
I've stolen their faith and I have broken their souls
And paid your price, and sealed your fate within
Days have come to an end
Today's the day that we meet again
The self-inflicted inebriation guilt never lies
I've been waiting for the chance to reunite this increment
Poison never hurt so good
So nice of you to speak of me, your closest friend and enemy
And only savior of masochists
Well, it's the dead-end, slave
From the altar to the grave
It's the last days of our life and faith, amen
Time, it's been so long and now there's nothing to say
I'm trying so hard to find the words to say
I'm tired of being, now I'm something I'm not
I can't believe and I never thought
Days would come to an end
Well, maybe someday we'll meet again
If ever that day never comes it would be too soon, my love
I've been waiting for the chance to nullify this increment
Pull the cord to detonate
So sick of you, don't speak of me, no represent of misery
And only savior of masochists
Well, it's the dead end, slave
From the altar to the grave
It's the last days of our life
Well, it's the dead end, slave
From the altar to the grave
It's the last days of our life and faith, amen
I've found a way, getting better every day
And I got you now, I'm not alone
All I need in this life is one
One thing to believe in
Trying to find a way, getting better every day
And I got you now, I'm not alone
All I need in this life is one
One thing to believe in
The lyrics of Sum 41's "Speak of the Devil" speak of a person who is attempting to find their way in life but has encountered several obstacles along the way, including the loss of faith of those around them. The singer speaks of being alone, but also notes the importance of having one thing to believe in, a sentiment that is echoed throughout the song. The lyrics are at times cryptic, but overall, the song seems to be about the search for meaning and purpose in life.
The song's chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetition of the line "All I need in this life is one thing to believe in" driving home the theme of the need for purpose and meaning. The verses are more complex, with references to past sins, broken souls, and self-inflicted guilt. The bridge of the song feels nihilistic, with lines like "If ever that day never comes it would be too soon, my love" and "It's the last days of our life and faith, amen" offering a sense of finality and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to find a way, getting better every day
I'm working hard to make progress in my life and find a path forward, one day at a time.
And I got you now, I'm not alone
Having you in my life makes me feel supported and like I have someone to lean on.
All I need in this life is one
I don't need many things to be happy, but having just one thing to believe in would make a big difference.
One to believe in
If I could just find one thing to believe in, it would give me purpose and hope.
I've seen many a face
Over the course of my life, I've encountered many different people.
From young and too old
These people have been of all ages, from children to the elderly.
I've stolen their faith and I have broken their souls
Through my actions, I've caused other people to lose hope or feel defeated.
Was here before Christ had forgave you your sins
I'm so old that I existed before Jesus forgave people for their sins.
And paid your price, and sealed your fate within
I've already paid for my own sins and accepted the consequences for my actions.
Days have come to an end
I know that my time on this earth is limited and I won't be here forever.
Today's the day that we meet again
I'm expecting to see someone again today after a long time apart.
The self-inflicted inebriation guilt never lies
Drinking and feeling guilty about it is never a good combination, and the guilt is always true.
I've been waiting for the chance to reunite this increment
I've been waiting for an opportunity to see someone or something again that has been gone for a while.
Poison never hurt so good
Even though something might be bad for me, I still enjoy it because it feels good.
So nice of you to speak of me, your closest friend and enemy
It's interesting that you would talk about me as both your friend and your enemy.
And only savior of masochists
I'm the only one who can help people who enjoy harming themselves.
Well, it's the dead-end, slave
I feel trapped and like there's no way out.
From the altar to the grave
From the beginning to the end of someone's life, they might feel trapped and unable to escape their circumstances.
It's the last days of our life and faith, amen
In the end, we all die and our faith comes to an end.
Time, it's been so long and now there's nothing to say
It's been a while since we last spoke, and now there's nothing left to talk about.
I'm trying so hard to find the words to say
I'm struggling to express myself and communicate effectively.
I'm tired of being, now I'm something I'm not
I'm tired of pretending to be someone I'm not, and want to be more authentic.
I can't believe and I never thought
I'm surprised and in disbelief about something that has happened.
Well, maybe someday we'll meet again
It's possible that we'll see each other again in the future, but it's not certain.
If ever that day never comes it would be too soon, my love
If we never see each other again, it would be too soon for me because I cherish our relationship.
I've been waiting for the chance to nullify this increment
I've been hoping for an opportunity to undo something that has been causing problems or pain.
Pull the cord to detonate
I'm ready to take action and make a big change, even if it's destructive or painful.
So sick of you, don't speak of me, no represent of misery
I'm so tired of you and don't want you to even mention me anymore, because it just reminds me of the pain and suffering we've gone through.
And only savior of masochists
I'm the only one who can help people who enjoy harming themselves.
Well, it's the dead end, slave
I feel trapped and like there's no way out.
From the altar to the grave
From the beginning to the end of someone's life, they might feel trapped and unable to escape their circumstances.
It's the last days of our life
We're reaching the end of our lives and there's not much time left.
Well, it's the dead end, slave
I feel trapped and like there's no way out.
From the altar to the grave
From the beginning to the end of someone's life, they might feel trapped and unable to escape their circumstances.
It's the last days of our life and faith, amen
In the end, we all die and our faith comes to an end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Deryck Whibley
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