Pieces (Sum 41 song)
"Pieces" is a song written and recorded by Canadian band Sum 41. "Pieces" was released to radio on November 15, 2004, as the second single from the band's third studio album, Chuck (2004).
| "Pieces" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sum 41 | ||||
| from the album Chuck | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2004 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Deryck Whibley | |||
| Producer(s) | Greig Nori | |||
| Sum 41 singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
The video shows lead vocalist Deryck Whibley singing while he miserably walks throughout an abandoned community. Trucks with one clear side pass behind him, showing the other band members inside of them with signs labeling them as having "the perfect vacation", "the perfect night", "the perfect family", and "the perfect body." In the end, there is a truck with Whibley sitting alone in a sparsely furnished room labelled "the perfect life". At the end of the music video, the letter "F" from the word "life" labelled on the truck falls off, which leaves him with a sign labelled as "the perfect lie".
In an interview with Fuse TV, Whibley explained the letter "F" falling off of the truck's sign turned out both an ironic and unintended result. But since it fit in with their video's theme, they decided to use it anyway.
Drummer Steve Jocz stated that they wanted a semi-serious video. "The song is about a relationship, but not necessarily one with a girl. Maybe you're better left alone — fuck everybody else". The last single [We're All to Blame] was a pretty serious song, too, but we wanted to offset it with a funny video. With this one, we don't want it to be too hokey, but we don't want it to be too serious either. The trick is to make it interesting while playing up the fact that it is a sincere, genuine song."[2]
Track listing edit
- "Pieces" (album version)
- "Pieces" (acoustic)
- "We're All to Blame" (album version)
- "Pieces" (video)
Charts edit
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)[3] | 5 |
| Canada Hot AC Top 30 (Radio & Records)[4] | 5 |
| Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[5] | 2 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 84 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 14 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[9] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | November 15, 2004 | Alternative radio | Island | [10][11] |
| February 28, 2005 | [12] |
References edit
- ^ Porter, Brittany (July 20, 2016). . AXS. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ D'Angelo, Joe (November 19, 2004). "Sum 41 Video Skit Deemed Unsuitable For Children — Band Says, 'Good!'". MTV. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1601. April 8, 2005. p. 28. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "R&R Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1613. July 1, 2005. p. 50. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "R&R Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1599. March 25, 2005. p. 62. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "Sum 41 – Pieces" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Sum 41 Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sum 41 Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Sum 41 – Pieces" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved November 12, 2023. Select "2023" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Pieces" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1581. November 12, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ . Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1595. February 25, 2005. p. 23. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
External links edit
- "Pieces" official music video on YouTube