Fat Lip

Sum 41

About Fat Lip

"Fat Lip" is a song by Canadian rock band Sum 41. It is the fourth track on their debut album All Killer No Filler (2001), and was released as the lead single in April 2001. It is the band's most successful single to date, topping the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. It is featured in the video games NHL 2002 and Guitar Hero in addition an episode of Smallville.


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2001
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Strollin' to the party like my name is El Nino
Well I'm hangin' out drinking in the back of an El camino
As a kid, was a skid and no one knew me by name
I trashed my own house party 'cause no body came

Well I know I'm not the one you thought you knew back in high school
Never going, never showing up when we had to
Attention that we crave don't tell us to behave
I'm sick of always hearing act your age

I don't want to waste my time
Become another casualty of society
I'll never fall in line
Become another victim of your conformity
And back down

Because you don't
Know us at all we laugh when old people fall
But what would you expect with a conscience so small
Heavy metal and mullets is how we were raised
Maiden and Priest were the Gods that we praised

'Cause we like having fun at other peoples expense and
Cutting people down is just a minor offense then
It's none of your concern, I guess I'll never learn
I'm sick of being told to wait my turn

I don't want to waste my time
Become another casualty of society
I'll never fall in line
Become another victim of your conformity
And back down

Don't count on me, to let you know when
Don't count on me, I'll do it again
Don't count on me, it's the point you're missing
Don't count on me, 'cause I'm not listening

Well I'm a no-goodnick lower middle class brat
Back packed and I don't give a shit about nothing
You be standing on the corner talking all that kerfluffin'
But you don't make sense from all the gas you be huffing
'Cause if the egg don't stain, you'll be ringing off the hook
You're on the hit list, wanted in the telephone book
I like songs with distortion, to drink in proportion
The dentist said my mom should have had an abortion

I don't want to waste my time
Become another casualty of society
I'll never fall in line
Become another victim of your conformity
And back down

Waste my time with a
Casualty of society
Waste my time with a
Victim of your conformity
And back down

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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: Deryck Whibley, Greig Nori, Steve Jocz, Dave Baksh

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Fat Lip" is part of Sum 41's debut studio album titled 'All Killer, No Filler,' which was released in 2001.
Popularity Status
"Fat Lip" is often regarded as Sum 41's most successful song. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it the band's highest-charting song to date.
Musical Style
The song is known for its fusion of pop punk and rap, representing Sum 41's distinct alternative music style.
Noteworthy Achievements
"Fat Lip" managed to climb its way up to number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of Sum 41's biggest hits.
Video Success
Its music video was played extensively on MTV, which greatly boosted the song's popularity. The video was also #1 on TRL (Total Request Live), MTV's viewer-voted video countdown.
Composition
Like many of the band's early tracks, "Fat Lip" is characterized by high-energy performances and rebellious lyrics.
The Lyrics
The song takes a stand against conformity, with lyrics that sternly reject mainstream or materialistic values.
Recognitions and Accolades
In 2019, "Fat Lip" was ranked number eight in the Top 10 of the "100 Greatest Pop Punk Songs" by Rolling Stone.
The Live Performances
"Fat Lip" is a staple in Sum 41’s live shows and is often saved until the end or used as an encore.
Impact on the Band's Career
The success of "Fat Lip" played a significant role in establishing Sum 41 as a prominent band in the pop-punk scene of the early 2000s.

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