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
The Reason
Sum 41 Lyrics
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That this is not up to you
The fact of the matter is
That it's up to me
Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey
Let's Go
How can we fake this anymore
To turn our backs away, and chose to just ignore
(Some say) Some say it's ignorance
It makes 'em feel some innocent
It takes away a part of me
That I won't let go of
Tell me why can't you see, it's not the way
When we all fall down, it won't be too late
Why is there no reason we can't change
When we all fall down, who will take the blame
Will it take
Nothing could ever be this real
A life unsatisfied, that I could never feel
(Some Say)This future's not so bright
Some can't make the sacrifice
It's much more than just black and white
And I won't follow
Tell me why can't you see, it's not the way
When we all fall down, it won't be too late
Why is there no reason we can't change
When we all fall down, who will take the blame
Will it take
Times like these I've come to see how,
Everything but time is running out
Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey
What
All of us believe
In what we need
What we have's what we don't see
Tell me why can't you see, it's not the way
When we all fall down, it won't be too late
Why is there no reason we can't change
When we all fall down, who will take the blame
Will it take
Tell me why can't you see, it's not the way
(so how long, has this gone, i don't see this ending)
When we all fall down, it won't be too late
(it's too late, we can't change, what has now begun)
Why is there no reason we can't change
(we have time, it's not right, why are we pretending)
When we all fall down, who will take the blame
(we fit along, for so long)
Will it take
(We knew this all along)
The lyrics of Sum 41's song No Reason is about the desire for change, but the frustration of feeling powerless. The song speaks to a sense of dissatisfaction and the desire for something more, calling for change but questioning whether it's attainable. The first verse highlights the idea that everyone believes they know what is best, but the truth is that it's up to the individual to make a change. The chorus draws attention to the idea that society needs to wake up and acknowledge the reality that things can't continue on this path indefinitely. The repetition of the phrase "when we all fall down" brings attention to the consequences of inaction and the accountability that comes with it.
The second verse maintains the theme of dissatisfaction and urges for change, warning listeners that the future does not look promising if nothing is done. The line "everything but time is running out" emphasizes the urgency of the issue at hand. The last verse emphasizes the need to listen and see differently, to break free from the current societal pattern. "What we have's what we don't see" underlines the idea that things are not as they seem, and change is necessary.
Overall, the song is a call to action, designed to shake people out of complacency and encourage them to take ownership of their own lives and take responsibility for the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
All of us believe
We are convinced that the situation is not under your control.
That this is not up to you
The present circumstance is not your responsibility.
The fact of the matter is
In reality,
That it's up to me
It rests on my shoulders.
Hey, Hey, Hey
An emphatic exclamation to incite action.
Hey, Hey, Hey
A repeat of previous exclamation.
Let's Go
An energetic call to initiate change.
How can we fake this anymore
How much longer can we cover up the truth?
To turn our backs away, and chose to just ignore
To purposefully neglect the problem at hand.
(Some say) Some say it's ignorance
There are those who think this is due to lack of knowledge or information.
It makes 'em feel some innocent
This misjudgment absolves them of responsibility.
It takes away a part of me
It diminishes a facet of my self-identity.
That I won't let go of
That I refuse to abandon.
Tell me why can't you see, it's not the way
Why are you unable to recognize that this behavior is misguided?
When we all fall down, it won't be too late
If we do not act now, the consequence will be dire.
Why is there no reason we can't change
There is no justification for our inability to alter our course.
When we all fall down, who will take the blame
If we fail, who will be held accountable?
Will it take
Is it necessary to endure significant loss or damage as an impetus for action?
Nothing could ever be this real
This scenario could not be more intense or genuine.
A life unsatisfied, that I could never feel
A life of dissatisfaction, which I cannot tolerate.
(Some Say)This future's not so bright
There are some who fear for what is to come.
Some can't make the sacrifice
Some are unable to make the necessary personal commitment.
It's much more than just black and white
It is much more complicated than it appears at first glance.
And I won't follow
And I refuse to join in.
Times like these I've come to see how,
At moments like this, I have grown to understand how,
Everything but time is running out
Everything is coming to a close except for time.
All of us believe
We all hold a common belief.
In what we need
In what is necessary for our wellbeing.
What we have's what we don't see
We are often unaware of what we already possess.
(so how long, has this gone, i don't see this ending)
It has been going on for so long, I cannot envision a resolution.
(it's too late, we can't change, what has now begun)
It is too late to make a difference, we are committed to the present course.
(we have time, it's not right, why are we pretending)
We still have an opportunity to act, and it is wrong to continue deluding ourselves.
(we fit along, for so long)
We have been complacent for an extended period of time.
Will it take
Is it necessary?
(We knew this all along)
We were aware of the situation from the start.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY, GREIG ANDREW NORI
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J-BOOT
on In Too Deep
"I LIKE POOP!!!"