Sum 41 / SBM discussion

[Gutter Dreams]

I've grown into all the songs but... I still haven't memorized every single word yet. I can't figure out why either I usually can after 5 plays.

[Jeremy Kill]

I've grown into all the songs but... I still haven't memorized every single word yet. I can't figure out why either I usually can after 5 plays.

To be honest, I find most of the lyrics to be quite forgettable. They don't stand out like the ones in Underclass Hero. They're more heartfelt and you can clearly hear more emotion in these lyrics than probably any other Sum 41 album... but they don't seem to stick. There's only a few lyrics that really stand out I find, but that's just me.

[SickofEveryone]

^ Totally agree

[HugoDisasters]

I've grown into all the songs but... I still haven't memorized every single word yet. I can't figure out why either I usually can after 5 plays.

To be honest, I find most of the lyrics to be quite forgettable. They don't stand out like the ones in Underclass Hero. They're more heartfelt and you can clearly hear more emotion in these lyrics than probably any other Sum 41 album... but they don't seem to stick. There's only a few lyrics that really stand out I find, but that's just me.

That makes Underclass Hero better in words of significance than SBM.

But SBM is just gold while Underclass Hero remains the silver.

[MetalMilitant41]

On the lyrical side of things, powerful choruses and melodies carry memorable lyrics. But the other songs feel sometimes, i hate to say it but cliche. And the different songs like BYDWK and TFYTG aren't really memorable apart from the choruses, those are the ones that don't stick for me. But the more emotional and heartfelt songs and the heavier angrier lyrics are obviously the most memorable.

[Gutter Dreams]

I've grown into all the songs but... I still haven't memorized every single word yet. I can't figure out why either I usually can after 5 plays.

To be honest, I find most of the lyrics to be quite forgettable. They don't stand out like the ones in Underclass Hero. They're more heartfelt and you can clearly hear more emotion in these lyrics than probably any other Sum 41 album... but they don't seem to stick. There's only a few lyrics that really stand out I find, but that's just me.

that's probably it for me too, makes sense now haha.

[Jeremy Kill]

I've grown into all the songs but... I still haven't memorized every single word yet. I can't figure out why either I usually can after 5 plays.

To be honest, I find most of the lyrics to be quite forgettable. They don't stand out like the ones in Underclass Hero. They're more heartfelt and you can clearly hear more emotion in these lyrics than probably any other Sum 41 album... but they don't seem to stick. There's only a few lyrics that really stand out I find, but that's just me.

That makes Underclass Hero better in words of significance than SBM.

Plus it also backs up Deryck's explanation of the songwriting on Screaming Bloody Murder how he just let words come out and didn't really think about it. On Underclass Hero, that was pretty much the main focus; what he wanted to say with the songs. Not to mention that Underclass Hero is more poppier-sounding than Screaming Bloody Murder, so the catchy choruses and hooks stick longer and better in less listens.

On the lyrical side of things, powerful choruses and melodies carry memorable lyrics. But the other songs feel sometimes, i hate to say it but cliche. And the different songs like BYDWK and TFYTG aren't really memorable apart from the choruses, those are the ones that don't stick for me. But the more emotional and heartfelt songs and the heavier angrier lyrics are obviously the most memorable.

I agree. I find every time I listen to those two songs I get this "I don't know any of the lyrics" or "I can't remember any lyrics" feeling.

[HugoDisasters]

bla bla bla songwriting bla bla Deryck Whibley bla bla Sum 41

Yeah, true that.
That's probably why he messes up SBM so much live

[Queso Man]

bla bla bla songwriting bla bla Deryck Whibley bla bla Sum 41

Yeah, true that.
That's probably why he messes up SBM so much live

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
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I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

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I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

[Emil]

bla bla bla songwriting bla bla Deryck Whibley bla bla Sum 41

Yeah, true that.
That's probably why he messes up SBM so much live

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

I laugghed so hard when i saw that in the booklet. It's pretty accurate.

[HugoDisasters]

bla bla bla songwriting bla bla Deryck Whibley bla bla Sum 41

Yeah, true that.
That's probably why he messes up SBM so much live

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

I laugghed so hard when i saw that in the booklet. It's pretty accurate.

That was in the booklet?!?! i must have missed something.
And fuck yeah that's accurate!

[LTS]

the song Screaming Bloody Murder is playing on repeat in my head. It's pretty much the only song that's stuck for me. The others are okay, but mostly forgettable. Can't wait for a music video.

[MetalMilitant41]

Can't wait for a music video.

[ÜBERCUNT]

bla bla bla songwriting bla bla Deryck Whibley bla bla Sum 41

Yeah, true that.
That's probably why he messes up SBM so much live

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

Blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah blah

I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.
I plan on never waking up.

thats in the official booklet?!?!?

[Hideo_Kuze]

what the fuck?
the lyrics of the new album are fucking kick ass

[fergal41]

What is the story with this music video then?? Anyway updates?

[SBMurder]

Can't wait for a music video.

[ÜBERCUNT]

what the fuck?
the lyrics of the new album are fucking kick ass

my favorite lines
"Im over you, congratulations"
"Thank you for all the pain cause it made it be so much for fun"
"Im my, (hey!) worst enemy"
"I don't believe in hell but i just might, be there tonight"
"I just wanna feel you cum"
"Yeah, gimme reason o believe, this is worlds not a sick machine"
"and I dont feel remorse for the forgotten and i dont care at all"

[SumGeek]

what the fuck?
the lyrics of the new album are fucking kick ass

my favorite lines
"Im over you, congratulations"
"Thank you for all the pain cause it made it be so much for fun"
"Im my, (hey!) worst enemy"
"I don't believe in hell but i just might, be there tonight"
"I just wanna feel you cum"
"Yeah, gimme reason o believe, this is worlds not a sick machine"
"and I dont feel remorse for the forgotten and i dont care at all"

Good picks! the bolded ones are some of my favourites aswell as:

"Take my breath away, I don't need it anyway. 'Cause I'm fine here in my old forgotten world"
"Warning signs read desolation. On the road of desperation. Happiness machines, I'm coming clean. What can you do for me?" - Basically the whole lyrics to Happiness Machine.
"Take the pictures off the wall. Erase the thoughts, forget them all. The choice is yours to save yourself. We're in the hands of someone else"

[Gregorovich]

I like that line in Jessica Kill which must not be spoken of.
Also, irrelevant question here but doesn't deserve its own thread, but how do you edit your username?