"Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" is a song by Canadian

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. It was released in June 2003 as the third and final single from their 2002 album ''

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''. An acoustic version of the song can be found on the European single and on the '' Chuck Acoustic EP'' in 2005.

Background and writing

Sum 41's lead vocalist Deryck Whibley spoke about the song's meaning, saying, "It's not about being fucked up or drunk," Whibley said. "It's more about the aftermath when you're hearing everything you've just done the night before, and you're like, "Ah, fuck, I'm better off dead." I don't regret any of the things I do and I don't mind doing them, I just hate hearing about it. Being told every morning, "Dude, what did you do last night?" drives me nuts."

Music video

The video was released in Canada, Japan, and the UK only. It was directed by Chris Hafner and shows assorted backstage footage and concert clips.

Track listings and formats

* European CD 1 # "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" – 2:29 # "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" (Acoustic) – 2:45 * Australian CD single # "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" – 2:31 # "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" (Live) – 2:56 # " The Hell Song" (Live) – 3:10 # " Still Waiting" (Live) – 2:52 * European CD 2 # "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)" – 2:31 # "Mr. Amsterdam" (Live) – 3:56 # "Still Waiting" (Live) – 2:52 # "The Hell Song" (Live) – 3:10

Charts

References

External links

* 2003 singles 2002 songs Sum 41 songs Songs written by Steve Jocz Songs written by Greig Nori Songs written by Deryck Whibley Island Records singles {{2000s-rock-song-stub