What Am I To Say
Sum 41 · Screaming Bloody Murder [2011]
What am I to say
I'm all wrapped up in apathy
And I don't want to stay this way
There's nothing left to do
Now that I am on to you,
All I want to know is the truth
And I don't want to go but I feel like I should
Cause I'm falling apart and I might and I and I,
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
What am I to say
I still remember every day
The memories don't fade away
And it all falls apart in the shadows of the past
It can seem to be so hard but it's time the feelings pass
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
l pull your triggers now
What you waiting for
I stand accused myself sometimes I'm wrong
God help me and here beneath my light
What am I praying for,
I don't believe in hell but I just might be there tonight
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
Goodbye farewell
I'm all wrapped up in apathy
And I don't want to stay this way
There's nothing left to do
Now that I am on to you,
All I want to know is the truth
And I don't want to go but I feel like I should
Cause I'm falling apart and I might and I and I,
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
What am I to say
I still remember every day
The memories don't fade away
And it all falls apart in the shadows of the past
It can seem to be so hard but it's time the feelings pass
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
l pull your triggers now
What you waiting for
I stand accused myself sometimes I'm wrong
God help me and here beneath my light
What am I praying for,
I don't believe in hell but I just might be there tonight
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be today
Could you see this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye farewell
Goodbye farewell
What Am I To Say
Released in 2011 on Screaming Bloody Murder, "What Am I To Say" stands as a defining track for Sum 41's evolution from punk-pop to mature rock. The song features a driving, distorted guitar riff that anchors the band's signature sound while exploring themes of existential confusion and societal pressure. Lyrically, the track delves into the frustration of feeling unheard and the difficulty of articulating complex emotions, resonating deeply with fans who have grown up with the band's catalog. As a centerpiece of their later discography, it showcases the band's ability to blend high-energy performance with introspective songwriting, cementing their legacy as a pivotal force in modern alternative rock.