Smash The Statues started in 2003, playing hardcorepunk in the vein of Good… Read Full Bio ↴Smash The Statues started in 2003, playing hardcorepunk in the vein of Good Riddance, Strike Anywhere, I Spy and Propagandhi. September 2003 they released their demo, containing four raw hardcorepunk songs. This demo was well recieved in magazines and e-zines. With this demo, many shows were played and at the end of 2004, new tracks for a full length were written. These songs were recorded in Die Tonmeisterei in Oldenburg, Germany. February 2006 the first Smash The Statues full length called Against The Stream was born, released by Angry Youth Records. The new record contains 12 tracks and was followed by lots of shows. Smash The Statues played shows with Against All Authority, Modern Life Is War, Leftöver Crack, Seein Red, G.A.S. Drummers and Belvedere.

Line-up:
Tom: vocals and guitar
Matthias: guitar and vocals
Nico: bass and vocals
Bert: drums

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Nothing Left
Smash the Statues Lyrics

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And all you ever stood for and all you never could give up
And all you ever wanted you pushed it further, you pushed it harder
And now your fight has ended, you can't deny it, but I will envy you
You pushed it harder, you pushed it further, I won't give up on you

And there's nothing left to say and now there's nothing left to save

Now that you are gone, it's just life's tragedy, we won't lay down and we'll see what you saw

When nothing is done, we will collapse, it's time to get up and really make a stand

And I'll save myself something bigger, hold my breath for something real
But we won't lie down until everyone has seen your life was more than just ideals
And I'm willing to make that change
For you I'll sacrifice myself until everyone has seen that you were right!

Save my breath for something bigger
Hold my breath for something real!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Nothing Left" by Smash the Statues, the lyrics describe the struggle of fighting for something that seems impossible to achieve. The first verse describes the dedication and determination of a person who fought for what they believed in, even though they were unable to achieve their goals. The second verse talks about the aftermath of this person's death and the need to continue their legacy.

The chorus emphasizes the fact that there is nothing left to say or save, but it also encourages the listeners to keep going and fight for what they believe in. The bridge indicates a shift in perspective, as the singer now wants to hold out for something bigger and more meaningful.

Overall, the song seems to be about perseverance and the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even in the face of adversity. It also touches on the idea that a person's legacy lives on after they die, and it's up to the living to continue their work.

Line by Line Meaning

And all you ever stood for and all you never could give up
The things you fought for and refused to abandon defined who you were

And all you ever wanted you pushed it further, you pushed it harder
You worked tirelessly to achieve your goals and ambitions

And now your fight has ended, you can't deny it, but I will envy you
Although your struggle is over, I will still admire your tenacity and spirit

You pushed it harder, you pushed it further, I won't give up on you
Your inspiring determination will continue to motivate me to work towards my own goals

And there's nothing left to say and now there's nothing left to save
There are no words to describe the loss we feel, and no way to bring back what is gone

Now that you are gone, it's just life's tragedy, we won't lay down and we'll see what you saw
Your passing is a heartbreaking part of life, but we will stay strong and carry on your legacy

When nothing is done, we will collapse, it's time to get up and really make a stand
If we don't take action, we risk falling apart as a community, so we must stand up and fight for what we believe in

And I'll save myself something bigger, hold my breath for something real
I will strive for something greater and more meaningful than before

But we won't lie down until everyone has seen your life was more than just ideals
We won't give up until the world recognizes the impact and contributions you made to society

And I'm willing to make that change
I am ready and willing to make a difference and create positive change

For you I'll sacrifice myself until everyone has seen that you were right!
I will work tirelessly to prove that your beliefs and values were valid and just

Save my breath for something bigger
I will conserve my energy and resources for a more significant cause

Hold my breath for something real!
I will persevere and endure until I achieve something that truly matters to me

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