The band has gone through many various lineup changes during it's lifetime and currently has no original members, but as of June 2020 it's current lineup stands as follows:
Ollie Baxxter – vocals (2013–present)
Pat Diaz – bass (2015–present)
Domenic Reid – guitar (2017–present)
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Empty
Broadside Lyrics
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we were golden
you're a setting sun
Picture perfect
you know it
losing focus
where did we go wrong
knowing that we'll fall apart
cause I don't wanna talk about
how you got me feelin so empty
and I don't wanna be alone
I'm a mess when I'm feelin empty
so where did we go wrong
vacant smiles on the bedroom floor
breathing you in my lungs
I need air
cause girl you got me feelin so empty
they sing along to the chorus
that I wrote us
you were on my heart
I sleep alone on our mattress
with my sadness
I just play my part
Do you wanna fall in love
knowing that we'll fall apart
So what's the point of falling in love
when you always fall too hard
cause I don't wanna talk about
how you got me feelin so empty
and I don't wanna be alone
I'm a mess when I'm feelin empty
so where did we go wrong
vacant smiles on the bedroom floor
breathing you in my lungs
I need air
cause girl you got me feelin so empty
I dont want to talk about
how you got me feeling so empty
I don't wanna be alone
cause I'm a mess when I'm feeling empty
so where did we go wrong
vacant smiles on the bedroom floor
breathing you in my lungs
I need air
cause girl you got me feelin so empty
In the song "Empty" by Broadside, the lyrics depict a relationship that once seemed perfect but has now gone wrong. The singer reflects on the past, referring to themselves as a fool for being drawn into a fleeting moment of happiness. The lyrics "we were golden, you're a setting sun" suggest that the relationship had a promising start, but now it is fading away. The phrase "picture perfect, you know it" could imply that both parties, at one point, believed they had an ideal relationship.
However, things have changed, and the singer feels a sense of emptiness. They question whether it is worth falling in love if they know it will only lead to a separation and heartbreak. The repetition of "I don't wanna" expresses the singer's reluctance to discuss their feelings of emptiness and their fear of being alone. The lines "vacant smiles on the bedroom floor, breathing you in my lungs, I need air" suggest that the singer feels suffocated and trapped in this deteriorating relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a fool for the moment
I made a foolish decision at that time
we were golden
We felt unstoppable and special
you're a setting sun
You're fading away from my life
Picture perfect
Everything seemed flawless
you know it
You were aware of it
losing focus
Becoming distracted from what truly matters
where did we go wrong
At what point did our relationship start falling apart
do you wanna fall in love
Are you willing to pursue a romantic relationship
knowing that we'll fall apart
Considering that our relationship will eventually end
cause I don't wanna talk about
I don't want to discuss
how you got me feelin so empty
How you've made me feel so emotionally drained
and I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to be by myself
I'm a mess when I'm feelin empty
I become chaotic and unstable when I feel empty inside
so where did we go wrong
So, at what point did our relationship start to decline
vacant smiles on the bedroom floor
Fake smiles that convey emptiness, scattered on the bedroom floor
breathing you in my lungs
Feeling so intimately connected with you
I need air
I need space and freedom
cause girl you got me feelin so empty
Because you have made me feel incredibly empty
they sing along to the chorus
Other people join in and sing the main refrain of the song
that I wrote us
That I wrote about our relationship
you were on my heart
You were always in my thoughts and emotions
I sleep alone on our mattress
I lay in bed alone on the mattress we used to share
with my sadness
Accompanied by my feelings of sadness
I just play my part
I continue to act as expected in this situation
So what's the point of falling in love
What is the purpose of starting a romantic relationship
when you always fall too hard
When you always end up getting hurt deeply
I dont want to talk about
I don't want to have a conversation about
how you got me feeling so empty
How you have made me feel completely devoid of emotions
I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to be left by myself
cause I'm a mess when I'm feeling empty
Because I become a chaotic and unstable person when I feel empty inside
I need air
I need space and freedom
cause girl you got me feelin so empty
Because you have made me feel incredibly empty
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oliver Baxxter Bierman, Dorian Enrique Cooke, Courtney Blake Ballard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Austin Randall
Loving these 80’s vibes so far. Breath of fresh air for sure
David Rivera
These vibes are crazy good! Love this song! 80’s vibes without being an 80’s song. So cool.
Sonal J
Soo happy for these guys. Looking forward to their next project big time
Magda D
Looooove it such a tune guys good job🥰🤩🤪😎👍🙌
Kelli Bryant
After seeing yall in concert I'm in love with this song and your music ♡
Californication252
80s vibes 👌🏻
Rich Dagostino
Dude that opening . The first thing that came to mind was the Van Halen- Jump video!
Austin Randall
Definitely liking this direction they are taking. The pop punk thing gets old after 20 years
Kaito Sama
These dudes are from my home town of RVA and the other guitar player/backup vocalist was in an awesome band called battleghost, you're killin it guys!
Cheyenne Taylor
I've been here since they released "old bones" and idc, I'll always love their music