Current members:
Nathan Gray - lead vocals (1994–present)
Josh Latshaw - guitar (1994–present)
Chad Istvan - guitar (1994–present)
Rob Ehrenbrand - bass (2004–2011, 2013–present)
Chris Rakus - bass (2013–present)
Jared Shavelson - drums (2013–present)
Former members:
Darrell Hyde - bass guitar (1994–1999)
Rob Avery - bass guitar (1999–2004)
Marc Krupanski - bass guitar (2011–2013)
Matt Krupanski - drums (1994–2013)
Dan Pelic - drums (2013)
Lee Dickerson - lead guitar (2013)
Wrecking Ball
Boysetsfire Lyrics
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We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crouching in a blaze and fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
The lyrics to Boysetsfire's "Wrecking Ball" describe a tumultuous, destructive relationship. The first stanza talks about how the two lovers are so in love that they become consumed by it and lose sight of the consequences of their actions. However, as the relationship progresses, the cracks begin to show. The second verse talks about how one partner becomes more dominant and starts to control and hurt the other. The chorus is the most well-known part of the song, with powerful imagery of the singer coming in like a wrecking ball, destroying their partner's emotional defenses.
The bridge is a moment of reflection for the singer. They realize that they never meant for the relationship to turn out this way, but they couldn't help but want to break through their partner's walls. They think about how they should have let their partner win instead of creating this destructive dynamic. However, despite all this, the singer still wants their partner and can't walk away from the pain that they've inflicted on each other.
Overall, "Wrecking Ball" is a powerful representation of the complexity of love and relationships. It shows how the intense emotions of love can lead to destruction but also how difficult it is to let go of someone, even when they've caused us pain.
Line by Line Meaning
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We fought for love that was hopeless and doomed from the beginning.
We jumped never asking why
We dived into the love despite not knowing its worth, significance or the reasons behind it.
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
Your love was so powerful that it had me under its influence and control.
A love no one could deny
Our love was undeniably passionate and intense, attracting envious gazes from all.
Don't you ever say I just walked away
Don't ever accuse me of abandoning you or giving up on our love.
I will always want you
My love for you will always remain true, never to be quenched by external factors.
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I cannot bear with living a lie or running away to escape the reality of our love.
I will always want you
My heart will always yearn for you, no matter the distance or time passed.
I came in like a wrecking ball
I entered your life in a dramatic and forceful manner, determined to make a mark.
I never hit so hard in love
I've never experienced such a strong and intense love before.
All I wanted was to break your walls
All I wanted was for you to open up and let me in so I could love you the way you deserved.
All you ever did was wreck me
Your love has done nothing but shatter me into irreparable pieces.
I put you high up in the sky
I elevated you above all else in my life, making you my top priority and main focus.
And now, you're not coming down
But now you've become distant and unapproachable, not reciprocating the love that you once gave me.
It slowly turned, you let me burn
Over time, you changed and let me suffer the consequences alone.
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Our love has turned to dust, with nothing left to salvage.
Yeah, you wreck me
You have brought me to my knees and destroyed my heart.
I never meant to start a war
I never intended for our love to become a battleground for our emotions and feelings.
I just wanted you to let me in
All I ever wanted was for you to open up and let me love you the way I know how to.
I guess I should've let you win
Perhaps it would have been better to let you guide our love journey instead of trying to fight for control.
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
Your love has left me devastated and in ruins, falling from great heights.
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Your love has left my heart shattered and broken, leaving me to pick up the pieces.
Writer(s): Sacha Skarbek, Mozella, Lukasz Gottwald, David Kim, Maureen Mcdonald, Stephan Richard Moccio, Henry Russell Walter
Contributed by Joseph N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.