Bottom of a Bottle
Smile Empty Soul
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Been scared and lonely I've asked myself if something's wrong with you My girlfriend told me I need some time alone to deal with issues But something makes me carry on It's difficult to understand Why I always wanna fly I do it for the drugs I do it just to feel alive I do it for the love That I get from the bottom of a bottle You always call me And ask me how I make it through the day I'm always fallin' I guess it's just god's way of making me pay But something makes me carry on It's difficult to understand, why I always wanna fly I do it for the drugs I do it just to feel alive I do it for the love That I get from the bottom of a bottle I do it for the drugs I do it just to feel alive I do it for the love That I get from the bottom of a bottle When I, I wonder why I try And I, I wonder why I bother And I, I wonder why I cry Why I, I go through all this trouble I do it for the drugs I do it just to feel alive I do it for the love That I get from the bottom of a bottle I do it for the drugs I do it just to feel alive I do it for the love That I get from the bottom of a bottle
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Written by: DEREK GLEDHILL, RYAN MARTIN, SEAN DANIELSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Bottom of a Bottle" is a song by American rock band Smile Empty Soul and was released as a single in 2003.
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Album DebutThis song appeared on the band's eponymous debut studio album, which was also released in 2003.
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Chart Performance"Bottom of a Bottle" was a massive hit for the band, reaching No. 7 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, No. 3 on the Mainstream Rock chart and even crossed over to the pop charts, where it peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Message and ThemeThe song discusses themes of addiction and substance abuse, with its somber lyrics reflecting the struggle of coping with these issues.
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Band's BackgroundSmile Empty Soul was formed in Santa Clarita, California in 1998. This trio is composed of Sean Danielsen (lead vocals and guitar), Ryan Martin (bass) and Derek Gledhill (drums).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bottom of a Bottle" features the band members gathering at the top of a building, symbolically near the edge, which some critics have interpreted as a visual metaphor for the brink of despair.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the song's heavy theme, it received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the band's ability to blend hard rock with melodic songwriting.
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ControversySome radio stations refused to play the song because it contains the line "I do it for the drugs," leading the band to release an alternative version with the lyrics changed to appease these concerns.
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Success"Bottom of a Bottle" remains the band's most successful song to date, and it has helped to establish their presence in the rock music scene.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently performs "Bottom of a Bottle" at their live shows, where it is often sung along by the crowd. This exemplifies the song's enduring popularity and influence over the years.
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