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
We
Sum 41 Lyrics
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'Cause through those eyes of yours you see just what you wanna see
Pieces of all your shattered dreams
If you keep your head so low you'll never see what you could be
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Do you want to really fight about differences tonight
But I... I don't expect you to believe
'Cause when you think your race is run
And you're left standing there with all your laces still undone
It's like the end has just begun
And you feel so alone but know you're not the only one
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Do you want to really fight about differences tonight
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
But I.. I don't expect you to believe
Don't expect you to believe
'Cause through those eyes of yours you see just what you wanna see
Pieces of all your shattered dreams
If you keep your head so low you'll never see what you could be
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Do you want to really fight about differences tonight
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
But I... I don't expect you to believe
The lyrics of Sum 41's song We are about self-doubt and the desire to be understood. The song speaks to those who have given up on their dreams and lost their sense of self-worth. It acknowledges that the world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, but ultimately argues that people are more alike than they are different. The repeated phrase "Take a look around" encourages the listener to step outside of their own perspective and see others for who they truly are.
The opening lines "I don't expect you to believe / 'Cause through those eyes of yours you see just what you wanna see" suggest that the singer recognizes that the listener may not be receptive to their message. The second verse is more introspective, urging the listener to keep going even when they feel like giving up. The repeated refrain "we're the same in all different ways" is a reminder that despite our differences, we all share similar experiences and emotions.
Overall, the song encourages empathy and understanding. It is a call to action for listeners to break down barriers and seek common ground with those around them. Sum 41's upbeat, melodic punk rock sound adds to the positivity of the message, making the song an uplifting anthem of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't expect you to believe
The singer understands that the listener may not agree with their perspective.
'Cause through those eyes of yours you see just what you wanna see
The listener views the world based on their personal desires and beliefs.
Pieces of all your shattered dreams
The listener has experienced disappointment and failure in their life, resulting in the fragmentation of their aspirations.
If you keep your head so low you'll never see what you could be
The listener's negative attitude and lack of self-esteem prevents them from realizing their true potential.
Take a look around we're the same in all different ways
Despite individual differences, we share commonalities that connect us as human beings.
Do you want to really fight about differences tonight
The singer questions the need to argue over disagreements when we share fundamental similarities.
But I... I don't expect you to believe
The singer reiterates that they do not anticipate the listener to accept their beliefs.
'Cause when you think your race is run
At times, individuals may feel defeated and that their journey is coming to an end.
And you're left standing there with all your laces still undone
Despite feeling as though they have reached the end, the individual still has unfinished tasks ahead of them.
It's like the end has just begun
Even though it appears that the individual's journey is coming to a close, they are faced with a new beginning.
And you feel so alone but know you're not the only one
Although it may seem isolating to embark on a new journey, others share similar experiences and emotions.
Don't expect you to believe
The artist reiterates that they do not anticipate the listener to agree with their viewpoint.
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lyrics:
Take everything left from me
All!
To!
Blame!
How can we still succeed, taking what we don't need?
Telling lies, alibis, selling all the hate that we breed.
Supersize our tragedies! (You can't define me or justify greed)
Bought in the land of the free! (Land! Free!)
And we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
To all we are,
We want it all with no sacrifice!
Realize we spend our lives living in a culture of fear.
Stand to salute; say thanks to the man of the year.
How did we all come to this? (You can't define me or justify greed)
This greed that we just can't resist! (Resist!)
And we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
To all we are,
We want it all.
Everyone wants it all with no sacrifice!
Tell me now, what have we done? We don't know.
I can't allow what has begun to tear me down,
Believe me now, we have no choice left with our
Backs against the wall!
And now we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
When all we need
Is something true
To believe,
Don't we all?
Everyone, everyone,
We will fall.
'Cause we're all to blame
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We want it all,
Everyone, don't we all?
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@brayansincadenas5933
Take everything left from me
All!
To!
Blame!
How can we still succeed, taking what we don't need?
Telling lies, alibis, selling all the hate that we breed.
Supersize our tragedies! (You can't define me or justify greed)
Bought in the land of the free! (Land! Free!)
And we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
To all we are,
We want it all with no sacrifice!
Realize we spend our lives living in a culture of fear.
Stand to salute; say thanks to the man of the year.
How did we all come to this? (You can't define me or justify greed)
This greed that we just can't resist! (Resist!)
And we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
To all we are,
We want it all.
Everyone wants it all with no sacrifice!
Tell me now, what have we done? We don't know.
I can't allow what has begun to tear me down,
Believe me now, we have no choice left with our
Backs against the wall!
And now we're all to blame,
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're hopelessly blissful and blind
When all we need
Is something true
To believe,
Don't we all?
Everyone, everyone,
We will fall.
'Cause we're all to blame
We've gone too far,
From pride to shame,
We're trying so hard,
We're dying in vain,
We want it all,
Everyone, don't we all?
@theauroraeffect
An actual masterpiece. I remember at 16 when this came out, we said it was the best Sum 41 song made. This song has grown even more powerful over time.
@AS-rr9km
Agreed there!!! I’ve always wanted to see Sum 41. For like 2-3 years I would randomly check their tour dates, & they were always in Europe or a far away country! I was like….what the heck!? Do they not like America 😂😂probably. But I spoke of this recently, & someone pulled up their concert tickets in my city - next week. I was unprepared for that short of notice hahaha. Definitely wanting to see them next year or the end of this year!
@mathewgreenwood3594
Agreed
@agentcane2542
Still the best song! 🤘😁 I listen to it maybe once every year or two so I don't get sick of it.
@4yundaime
I listen to it almost every day, is the best, you right.
@Beberaccoo
WE KILLING A GIANT LIZARD WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥
@Ultrastudiosfilms
We burning it to hell🔥🔥🔥
@RealSuperBoB184
@@Ultrastudiosfilms
It currently escaped and became more powerful 🔥🔥🔥
@Ultrastudiosfilms
@@RealSuperBoB184 oh shit!🔥🔥
@LosT_Souls1103
@@Ultrastudiosfilms We're done for 🔥🔥🔥