Based in Miami the band formed in a fairly unconventional manner. Producer Paul Trust first discovered Sergio Sanchez in 2006 and immediately they dove into the songwriting process. "I then found Z via an online classified," tells Sergio. "I sent him a few songs, and he quickly sent me back demos of the songs with his own twist. I was blown away, but I realized he was in Austria. He had the classified setup as if he wanted to live in South Florida. I flew him over, and a two-week vacation visa turned into a three-month vacation visa and, before you know it, we got him an entertainer visa."
Alex “Z” Zilinski’s addition was just the beginning. Dirk Hemsath of Working Group Artist Management came on board after hearing a demo at the SXSW Music Conference in 2007 and the band's lineup solidified in late 2008 when bassist Arnold Nese and drummer Mark Annino joined the fold permanently and finally in the spring of 2010 the final piece was the addition of guitarist Luke Rice. Atom Smash had been working with producer Paul Trust on the songs that would eventually comprise their Sacrifice EP. In support of the EP's release, they immediately hit the road in early 2009. Through sharing stages with the likes of Saliva, Tantric and Halestorm, Atom Smash cultivated a raucous live show, winning new fans every night.
Atom Smash harness just the right sonic chemistry on their eponymous full-length Jive Records debut. Over the course of the record's eleven tracks, the quartet pumps out one anthem after another. First single "Do Her Wrong" is loaded with rumbling riffs, calculated grooves and an unforgettable hook. Energy bubbles over as Arnold and Mark lock into impenetrable rhythms. Z's guitar curls around the grooves with screeching leads and a jagged echo, while vocalist Sergio carries massive choruses to arena-ready heights.
"Do Her Wrong" stands out for us," exclaims Sergio. "The story is pretty simple; it's an anthem for every guy out there. No matter how perfect of a girl you have and how amazing the situation could be, you could still do it wrong. She could have everything, and it still wouldn't work. It's an anthem for how foolish we can be as men."
Atom Smash's songs burst at the seams with the kind of tangible charisma that Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains conjured along with a sexy, slick industrial bent a la Nine Inch Nails. Cuts like "Sacrifice" and "Naked" exude both sides of Atom Smash—the splitting heavy edge and the catchy core.
Sergio describes the band’s style best. "Our sound is modern grunge. It's straight-forward rock 'n' roll with some electro thrown in for good measure. When I was around ten, my older brother started jamming a lot of Nirvana and Soundgarden, and that definitely paved the way for me musically."
Another standout, "Ashes," shows the band consciously nodding to their influences and giving some serious respect. Sergio continues, "The song really embodies all of our influences, and it lyrically celebrates the people that came before us. We're basically living on the ashes of these amazing artists that preceded us. We want to keep that spirit alive in modern music and pay homage." The band caught Jive's attention after producer David Bendeth [Paramore, UnderOATH, Breaking Benjamin] encouraged them to shop "Do Her Wrong" and "Erase Those Days" to various labels. Jive officially signed the band in January 2010, and the label instantly felt like home for Atom Smash. "Jive was the obvious choice for us," Sergio adds. "We all felt right about it and we could tell they believed in us enough to take us to the next level."
In the studio, the group translated their power-packed live show into eleven album cuts. With David Bendeth and Paul Trust behind the board, these four musicians quickly churned out a complete vision. "When we met David for the first time, he inspired us to write better songs. After the Jive deal was done, we immediately went in the studio with him. I write songs in an organic way. If it feels right and fits the mood, we go for it. We just want to write great songs that embody this particular chapter of our lives. It's a very human record, and the lyrics come from a genuine place."
In the end, it's all revealed in the band's name for Sergio. "It's a pretty simple and literal moniker. The band has a certain quality where we can break into a pop song and then on the next song I'll be screaming my guts out, performing and throwing down as hard as anyone out there. As Atom Smash, we're basically creating energy."
Do Her Wrong
Atom Smash Lyrics
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Never make love, love's not my way girl
Never make up only break up
Pull my shades up, up its time to wake up
Never break down never get found
Better catch up, up cause I'm on my way girl
Never slow dance never romance
Town to town all across the nation
I never met a girl that could change my way, son
She can be the one, she can be the angel
She can get me high, she can be my savior
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
She can be a saint, she can be a looker
She can make love, f*ck like a hooker
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
Do her wrong, do her wrong
Never play nice, only tell lies
Never hit twice
Twice is not my way girl
We can get loud on the low down
In and I'm out
Out on the ledge girl
Get what i want and I'm on my way, son
I play my song then i change the station
She can be the one, she can be the angel
She can get me high, she can be my savior
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
She can be a saint, she can be a looker
She can make love, f*ck like a hooker
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
The wrong way, the only way i know
Gotta take the highway yea yeah
It's the only way i go
Then one day i caught a kiss
From a goddess and her lips
Made me close my eyes like never before
She said she's come to take me home
She can be the one, she can be the angel
She can get me high, she can be my savior
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
She can be a saint, she can be a looker
She can make love, f*ck like a hooker
If the right one came along
God knows I'd do her wrong
This can be the one, This can be the angel
She can get me high, she can be my savior
Whoaaa whoooaaaa
This can be a saint, this can be a looker
This could be the one f*cks like a hooker
Do her wrong, do her wrong
Do her wrong
Edited by Nick Wallace
In Atom Smash's song Do Her Wrong, the lyrics express the singer's rebellious and self-destructive nature. He declares that he never gets high or dry, never makes love or makes up, only breaks up. He thrives on stimulation and doesn't believe in slowing down or romance. The singer has traveled all over the nation and never met a girl that could change his ways until he meets someone who he describes as a goddess, and her kiss makes him close his eyes like never before. However, he still acknowledges that if the right one came along, he would likely do her wrong.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has a fear of vulnerability and intimacy, preferring to live life on his own terms and not let anyone hold him down. He has a self-destructive nature that has led him down a path of recklessness and wild behavior. "Doing her wrong" likely means that he would hurt the woman emotionally or cheat on her, causing her pain and heartbreak. The song speaks to the idea of living life with no regrets, but also recognizing that there may be consequences to one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Never get high never get dry
I never do drugs or drink alcohol
Never make love, love's not my way girl
I don't like to have sex or be in romantic relationships
Never make up only break up
I never try to reconcile with someone after an argument, I just end the relationship
Pull my shades up, up its time to wake up
I'm waking up and getting ready to start my day by putting my sunglasses on
Never break down never get found
I don't let myself become vulnerable or be caught in a difficult situation
Better catch up, up cause I'm on my way girl
You need to hurry up and keep up with me because I'm moving quickly
Never slow dance never romance
I avoid any kind of affectionate or intimate dances and relationships
Gotta have more, more stimulation
I need constant excitement and new experiences
Town to town all across the nation
I travel all around the country
I never met a girl that could change my way, son
I've never found anyone who could make me change my lifestyle or behavior
She can be the one, she can be the angel
If I found the right woman who could change me, I would see her as perfect
She can get me high, she can be my savior
If she could make me feel euphoric and save me from my self-destructive behavior
If the right one came along
Only if she is the perfect match for me
God knows I'd do her wrong
I know I would still mistreat her and be unfaithful
She can be a saint, she can be a looker
If she's beautiful or virtuous, I'd still want her
She can make love, f*ck like a hooker
Even if she has promiscuous behavior, I'd still be with her sexually
Never play nice, only tell lies, never hit twice
I always lie and never give anyone a second chance
Twice is not my way girl
I don't like to give second chances
We can get loud on the low down
We can be discreet about our behavior but still do reckless things
In and I'm out, out on the ledge girl
I engage in fast and reckless behavior
Get what I want and I'm on my way, son
I'm only interested in instant gratification before moving on to the next thing
I play my song then I change the station
I quickly lose interest and move on to the next thing
Then one day I caught a kiss from a goddess and her lips
I finally found someone who captivated me physically and emotionally
Made me close my eyes like never before
I was overwhelmed by the experience
She said she's come to take me home
She wanted to be with me and take care of me
This can be the one, This can be the angel
She could be the one who changes me and saves me
This can be a saint, this can be a looker
Even if she's attractive and good, she could still be my perfect match
This could be the one f*cks like a hooker
Even if she has promiscuous behavior, she could be exactly what I'm looking for
Do her wrong, do her wrong
Sadly, I'm still likely to mistreat her and be unfaithful
Contributed by Kylie D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.