SMB fuses every kind of music from throughout history using both digital and standard instruments into a seamless blend of mind blowing rock. There are no walls, there are no boundaries. This band has proven that you can think outside of the box, and still get in people's heads.
Since the band released The Process of Assimilation in 2004, SMB has played hundreds of shows across the USA and sold thousands of records to fans all around the world. In 2005 SMB released The Museum of Barnyard Oddities, a collection of b-sides, covers and remixes that has attained legendary status. In 2006 There Is No God In Space dropped- the band's most daring album to date-and all hell has broken loose.
Current band members
* Reverend John Wheeler IV — vocals, keyboards, programming, samples
* Bryan "Da Gimp" Pierson — drums, programming, samples (2000 - present)
* Cassidy "Cass" Nee — bass, bass synth, live keys (2002 - present)
* Jesse "Turff" McInturff — guitars, programming (2007 - present)
Former members
* Owen Good III — guitars, backing vocals (1997 - 2007)
* former bassist (he would like to remain anonymous) — bass (1997 - 2002)
* Dan Gould — drums (1997 - 2000)
Salt The Earth
Screaming Mechanical Brain Lyrics
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You people say that I gave you something to belong to
Now you claim it's gone and it's all my fault
Nothing stays the same; even you have changed
Don't look at me like I let you down
I never asked to be your saint
Salt the fucking earth
Salt the fucking...
Salt the fucking earth
Salt the fucking...
Hindsight is blind and delusional
I'll slap those rose-colored glasses right off your skull
Time to move along, leave the past for dead
Either join us or rot in retrospect
You think I feel regret for changing?
Not once you see what I'm becoming
I never sold my soul to make a dollar
(I never sold my soul)
But I spent every dollar I had to make a point
That no one bought
All I ever really accomplished was showing you a good time
Before you die
But the good times are over
Consider this your kiss goodnight
Set fire to your memories
Forget my name and walk away
(may I help you?)
In "Salt The Earth," Screaming Mechanical Brain explores the theme of betrayal and the human tendency to place blame on others for their own shortcomings. The lyrics suggest that the singer, who had previously provided a sense of belonging to those around them, is now being accused of letting them down. However, the singer denies this claim and asserts that nothing stays the same, implying that change is inevitable and that people should not rely on others to provide them with a stable sense of identity. The line "forget my name and walk away" suggests that the singer is ready to move on and leave those who are unwilling to see the truth behind their actions behind.
The chorus urges the listener to "salt the fucking earth," which is a phrase that refers to the practice of spreading salt on land to make it uninhabitable. Metaphorically, this means that the singer wants to destroy everything associated with their past and start anew. The line "hindsight is blind and delusional" reinforces the idea that clinging to the past is pointless and that moving forward is the only way to achieve growth.
Overall, "Salt The Earth" is a powerful song about taking responsibility for one's own life and not relying on others for a sense of self-worth. It suggests that change can be painful but ultimately necessary, and that it is up to each individual to take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
You people say that I gave you something to belong to
You claim that I provided you with a sense of community and identity
Now you claim it's gone and it's all my fault
You are blaming me for the loss of that community and identity
Nothing stays the same; even you have changed
Change is inevitable and even you have undergone transformations
Don't look at me like I let you down
Do not blame me for not fulfilling your expectations
I never asked to be your saint
I never sought to be revered as a perfect moral leader
Forget my name and walk away
Erase me from your memories and move on
Salt the fucking earth
Completely destroy and ruin everything associated with me
Hindsight is blind and delusional
Looking back with perspective is flawed and unrealistic
I'll slap those rose-colored glasses right off your skull
I will make you confront reality and abandon your idealized views
Time to move along, leave the past for dead
It is time to move forward and abandon the past
Either join us or rot in retrospect
Either move forward with us or remain stagnant in the past
You think I feel regret for changing?
Do you believe that I feel remorse for evolving?
Not once you see what I'm becoming
Once you observe my progression, you understand that I have no regrets
I never sold my soul to make a dollar
I have never sacrificed my values for financial gain
(I never sold my soul)
I have remained true to my principles
But I spent every dollar I had to make a point
I invested everything to communicate a message
That no one bought
Unfortunately, no one received the message
All I ever really accomplished was showing you a good time
The only thing I achieved was entertaining you
Before you die
Before you pass away
But the good times are over
Unfortunately, the enjoyable experiences are now in the past
Consider this your kiss goodnight
Accept this as your final farewell
Set fire to your memories
Get rid of all reminders of the past
Forget my name and walk away
Remove me from your thoughts and move on
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CptSamurai
You guys are getting better with every release and it's amazing to see how far you've come in such a short amount of time. Keep changing. Keep experimenting. Keep it up.
D W
You guys have come such a long way from "Fun With Poop" and I must say. its been exciting to see how you guys grow as a band, and how the music evolves, I appreciate a band who can progress into what they truly want, without trying to make a cd based on their latest hit. Its refreshing, and I can only hope to see you guys live again. Keep rockin the electronic fuck out of our skulls guys. Thank you.
ICBPenguin
You guys should always use the tagline "The greatest thing that nobody ever saw".... saw it one of your videos some where and its the perfect description for you guys
SMBislove
Not Just Say Yes or the former members. You hit the nail with the stylistic changes though. I believe that living in the past with your life, or music, or whatever is no way to live. I prefer blasting through life in a rocket powered death mobile. We are an evolving beast, and we are not sorry.
Caveman Ralph
It's like Nine Inch Nails did a bunch of amphetamines.
SoulStorm64
hmmm the logo looks oddly familiar >_>
XerDav
is this a backlash against those who criticized you for changing your style and/or creating the Just Say YES! music project? it is obvious that you have changed John, the band changed in general without Cass and Bryan... i guess this song is a way of saying "fuck you, the past is dead, we are moving forward now"?
SMBislove
Word.
Psykokud
There is an Official Video out as well
SMBislove
The video is not the point. Each song will have an identical lyric vid, so get ready for 10 more of these. We are putting these all on youtube because A. it's what people look everything up on and B. we want people to get the lyrics down.