What We're All About

Sum 41

About What We're All About

"What We're All About" is a song recorded by Sum 41. It was released in April 2002 as a single for the soundtrack to the film Spider-Man.


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Nevertheless am I dressed for the occasion 
It's number 32 now here's the situation 
If the beat moves your feet then don't change the station 
Now pack your bags cause we're leaving on a permanent vacation 
Well, I'm a disaster 
A microphone master 
Put on your tape and rock your ghetto blaster 
It's not about the money, cars, hotels, or resorts
About sweating all the bitches in the biker shorts 
I'm Dave Brown Sound and you see me running late 
Cause I'm always making time to make your girlie feel great 
And I'm Bizzy D from way down town
I'm known to rock a mic like a king was a crown 
When I'm on top I'm gonna borrow that bootie 
Hustling deals like Mickey Macoote
When I wake up I like a pound of bacon
Start off the day with my arteries shaking

[Chorus: x4]
Rock! It's what we're all about
It's what we live for
see'mon shout it out

Well I bring down the house in every city we play
Just from pickin' up the mic' in a usual way
We rock guitars with a bass that's funny
We could even tear it up at a grade school party
Well I can keep the beat but I can't break dance
It's hard to look cool in crazy pants
But I wear 'em anyway even when they look whack
It's my personal way to bring the 80's back
Gave up the life of servin' burger and fries
High cholesterol gettin' grease in my eyes
I was drinkin' underage I belong on stage
Hello rock 'n' roll goodbye minimum wage
I'm teachin' you a lesson in mic' control
Makin' rhymes with my letters in my cereal bowl
Lucky number seven every dice I roll
Sum 41 to the power as the poon patrol

[Chorus: x4]

Well let's avoid confusion by makin' one thing clear
The rock we're bringin' is gonna instill fear
and the power we control should be revered
We sold our soul to Satan two times last year
Take a look to the point, to the point I'm makin'
We rock the oven when we're stone cold bakin' 
And we get outta hand and bust up the room
JD is to blame for the Legion of Doom
'Cause I'm the B-I double Z-Y
You ain't better than me, I ain't your average guy
I like to watch girls shake with a kung fu grip (wah)
Well the goon platoon is on the flavor trip
We beat down London, we slayed LA
Got an APB on the jams we play
So when you're on the stage cold grabbin' your cock
Pledge allegiance to the sum the new kings of rock

[Chorus]

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Sum 41

Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. The band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of members Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Tom Thacker (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason McCaslin (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Steve Jocz (drums). more »

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Written by: WILLIAM DE VAUGHN, MARSHALL JONES, CLARENCE SATCHELL, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY, DAVE BAKSH, GREGORY WEBSTER, MARVIN PIERCE, NORMAN NAPIER, WALTER MORRISON, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, OSHEA JACKSON, LORENZO PATTERSON, ERIC WRIGHT, ANDRE YOUNG, WAUNG HANKERSON, CHARLES C CARTER, ROGER PARKER, STEVEN R. ARRINGTON, LE ROY ROOSEVELT BONNER, STEVE JOCZ

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12 facts about this song

Release and Production
"What We're All About" is a song by Canadian rock band Sum 41. - It was released as a single in 2002 and included on the "Spider-Man" movie soundtrack.
Song Development
The song, credited to all four band members, followed after their successful debut album "All Killer No Filler".
Musical Elements
Despite Sum 41's popular pop-punk sound, "What We're All About" features elements of rap rock, drawing influences from the Beastie Boys.
Music Video
The music video for "What We're All About" features footage from the "Spider-Man" film, mixed with scenes of the band performing and playing on rooftops.
Featured Artists
The song features a guest appearance by Slayer guitarist Kerry King, who plays an extended guitar solo.
Chart Performance
"What We're All About" peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Use in Media
Besides appearing on the Spider-Man soundtrack, the song was also used in the TV show "Smallville".
Notable Performances
Sum 41 performed "What We're All About" at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards, a performance which has been well-received by the audience.
Lyrics and Message
The lyrics of the song depict youthful rebellion and the desire to stay true to oneself, a recurring theme in Sum 41's music.
Reception
Critics received "What We're All About" with mixed opinions. Some praised the band's energy and commented positively on the guest appearance by Kerry King, while others found the inclusion of rap elements to be strange.
Variations
There are two versions of this song, the original which appears in "Half Hour of Power," called "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About", while the revised version appears in the "Spider-Man" movie soundtrack.
Collaborations
"What We're All About" music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld, who has also worked with other popular bands like Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Avril Lavigne.

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