“Walking Disaster” takes the listener through a story of someone leaving home due to disagreements with his parents. According to Whibley, the song illustrates his tattered childhood and his reflections as an adult.
The song opens with a vision of Deryck’s past, damaged by his conflicting parents; he leaves home as he sees himself caught in between his parent’s arguments. The song ends on an optimistic note (he returns home) expressing his maturation as an adult, in the light of being able to see things differently and ultimately, understanding his childhood.
Walking Disaster
Sum 41 Lyrics
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I'm sure everything's the same
Mom and Dad both in denial
An only child to take the blame
Sorry, Mom, but I don't miss you
Father's no name you deserve
I'm just a kid with no ambitions
Never know what I've become
The king of all that's said and done
The forgotten son
This city's buried in defeat
I walk along these no name streets
Wave goodbye to all
As I fall...
At the dead end I begin
To burn the bridge of innocence
Satisfaction guaranteed
A pill-away catastrophe
On a mission nowhere bound
Inhibitions underground
A shallow grave I
Have dug all by myself
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong
All innocence is long gone
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief
Where I belong
[Chorus]
A walking disaster
The son of all bastards
You regret you made me
It's too late to save me
(You regret you made me
It's too late to save me)
As far as I can tell
It's just voices in my head
Am I talking to myself?
'Cause I don't know what I just said
(And she said)
Far is where I fell
Maybe I'm better off dead
Am I at the end of nowhere
Is this as good as it gets?
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong
All innocence is long gone
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief
Where I belong
[Chorus]
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong
All innocence is long gone
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief
Where I belong
[Chorus]
I will be home in a while
You don't have to say a word
I can't wait to see you smile
Wouldn't miss it for the world
[repeat x1]
"Walking Disaster" by Sum 41 is a song that depicts a young adult who has been away from home for a long time. He is uncertain if things at home are okay and is torn between his desire to go home and his fear of it. The song expresses the bitterness the singer feels towards his parents, particularly his father. He sees himself as a "forgotten son," unloved, and with no ambitions. The young adult acknowledges that he is a "walking disaster" and the "son of all bastards." However, despite this, he has learned to accept himself for who he is and pledges allegiance to a world of disbelief, where he feels he belongs.
The lyrics of "Walking Disaster" express the feelings of many young adults who are trying to find themselves and their place in the world. They are torn between their desire to be accepted and their fear of rejection. The song captures the angst that many young adults feel when faced with difficult situations. Sum 41's songwriting and musical style resonate with a generation of young adults who are looking for meaning and purpose in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't been home for a while
I've been away from home for a long time
I'm sure everything's the same
I expect things to be unchanged
Mom and Dad both in denial
My parents are ignoring the problems in our family
An only child to take the blame
I'm the only child being held responsible
Sorry, Mom, but I don't miss you
I don't feel sentimental towards my mom
Father's no name you deserve
You don't deserve to be called 'father'
I'm just a kid with no ambitions
I'm a directionless youth
Wouldn't come home for the world
I wouldn't return home for anything
Never know what I've become
I've lost sight of my identity
The king of all that's said and done
I hold power over my own choices and consequences
The forgotten son
I'm abandoned by my own family
This city's buried in defeat
The city is depressed and defeated
I walk along these no name streets
I roam around unknown, ordinary streets
Wave goodbye to all
I say farewell to everything
As I fall...
I'm slowly descending into despair
At the dead end I begin
I start struggling at a hopeless situation
To burn the bridge of innocence
I destroy my own purity and naivety
Satisfaction guaranteed
I'm sure I'll feel pleasure and fulfillment
A pill-away catastrophe
My addiction is leading me towards destruction
On a mission nowhere bound
I'm aimless and purposeless
Inhibitions underground
My fears and morals are suppressed
A shallow grave I have dug all by myself
I'm ruining my life on my own
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief
I swear loyalty to a life of doubt
Where I belong
This is where I feel like I fit in
A walking disaster
I'm a moving calamity
The son of all bastards
I'm the offspring of terrible people
You regret you made me
You are apologetic for creating me
It's too late to save me
It's impossible to rescue me now
As far as I can tell
As much as I can comprehend
It's just voices in my head
I'm only hearing my own thoughts
Am I talking to myself?
Is this just me speaking to no one?
'Cause I don't know what I just said
I'm not even sure what I'm saying
Far is where I fell
I feel like I've fallen too far away to recover
Maybe I'm better off dead
Perhaps I'm better off not existing at all
Am I at the end of nowhere
Have I reached absolute hopelessness?
Is this as good as it gets?
Have I reached the peak of misery?
I will be home in a while
I'll be home soon
You don't have to say a word
I don't need you to say anything
I can't wait to see you smile
I'm excited to see you happy
Wouldn't miss it for the world
I wouldn't want to miss it for anything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caccmilo
"Walking Disaster" lyrics
I haven't been home for a while,
I'm sure everything's the same:
Mom and Dad both in denial,
an only child to take the blame.
Sorry Mom but I don't miss you,
Father's no name you deserve.
I'm just a kid with no ambitions,
wouldn't come home for the world.
{You'll} never know what I've become,
the king of all that's said and done.
The forgotten son?
This city's buried in defeat,
I walk along these no name streets,
Wave goodbye to all,
as I fall...
At the dead end I begin
to burn the bridge of innocence.
Satisfaction guaranteed,
a pill away catastrophe.
On a mission, nowhere bound,
inhibitions underground,
A shallow grave I
have dug all by myself.
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong.
All innocence is long gone.
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief where I belong.
A walking disaster,
the son of all bastards.
You regret you made me,
it's too late to save me.
(You regret you made me,
it's too late to save me.)
(And he said)
Far as I can tell,
it's just voices in my head.
Am I talking to myself?
'Cause I don't know what I just said.
(And she said)
Far is where I fell,
maybe I'm better off dead.
Am I at the end of nowhere?
Is this as good as it gets?
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong.
All innocence is long gone.
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief where I belong.
A walking disaster,
the son of all bastards.
You regret you made me,
it's too late to save me.
(To save me, to save me, to save me...)
And now I've been gone for so long
I can't remember who was wrong.
All innocence is long gone.
I pledge allegiance to a world of disbelief where I belong.
A walking disaster,
the son of all bastards.
You regret you made me,
it's too late to save me.
I will be home in a while,
you don't have to say a word.
I can't wait to see you smile,
wouldn't miss it for the world.
I will be home in a while,
you don't have to say a word.
I can't wait to see you smile,
wouldn't miss it for the world.
@acesgaming8284
This band is so underrated, they're so fucking good
@keyboardkween8744
at least they get millions of views. some bands, like 12 stones, only get thousands on Youtube.
@christopherblucher231
@ piano girl 12 stones are fantastic...
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@joelowdon1615
They were one of the biggest pop punk bands around at one point.
@Sese695
@@joelowdon1615 that's right .... This guy must be a young man
@jasminsencha8724
Still one of my most loved songs <3
@hkhn1234
how can someone dislike this awesome song?
@drCasey555
"i pledge an allegiance to the world of disbelief" were i belong. amazing quote
@callmetired2294
Where?