Years active:1998-Present
They have released six albums to date:
Smile Empty Soul (Released: May 27, 2003)
Anxiety (Due in 2005, but delayed until 2010)
Vultures (Released: October 24, 2006)
Consciousness (Released August 25, 2009 by F.O.F/EMI Records).
3's (Released May 22nd, 2012 by eOne Records]
Oblivion (Self-Released May 25, 2018)
Afterlife
Smile Empty Soul Lyrics
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Forces greater do exist
Stalling pains that bring about this feeling of despair
Focused on the in between
Fuck this shit, it's all a dream
Back and forth distressing me, it's hard to even care
Get in and shut the door
Turn it up I said, 'cause I never get tired of the radio
Burning through my head
The song gets better, man every time I hear it so
Play it when I'm dead, at my funeral so I hear it in the afterlife
In the afterlife
Forces still a bit unclear
Lock the doors and hide in fear
Pray to god, will live to be a thousand, but for what?
Everyday I think of this
Weight it out and take my risks
Waiting for the chance to say enough has been enough
Get in and shut the door
What are you waiting for?
Turn it up I said, 'cause I never get tired of the radio
Burning through my head
The song gets better, man every time I hear it so
Play it when I'm dead, at my funeral so I hear it in the afterlife
Feeling rises with the heat
It's getting harder now to sleep
This devastation, lost sensation, how'd this come about
Then you crawl into my grave
But I know I'm not insane
This melody that takes me nowhere
Turn it up I said, 'cause I never get tired of the radio
Burning through my head
The song gets better, man every time I hear it so
Play it when I'm dead, at my funeral so I hear it in the afterlife
In the afterlife
The lyrics of Afterlife by Smile Empty Soul speak of the struggles of everyday life and the search for meaning beyond it. The singer talks about the pains and distress caused by the in-between state of existence and the need to find something that makes it all worthwhile. The singer finds solace in a ritual of throwing fits and believes that there are greater forces in the universe that can bring him relief from his despair. He talks about locking the doors and hiding in fear from these unknown forces but also hopes to live a long life and take risks.
The chorus of the song talks about the power of music and how it can provide comfort even in death. The singer never gets tired of the radio and believes that the song gets better every time he hears it. He wants this song to be played at his funeral so that he can hear it in the afterlife. The final verse talks about the rising feeling of desperation and how it's getting harder to sleep. The singer believes that the melody of the song takes him nowhere, but he's not insane.
Overall, the lyrics of Afterlife convey a sense of searching for something beyond the mundane and finding comfort in music. The song touches upon themes of mortality, fear, and hope, making it a poignant and relatable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ritual to throw these fits
A habitual act to express emotional outburst is practiced
Forces greater do exist
Acknowledgement that greater forces beyond personal control operate in the universe exists
Stalling pains that bring about this feeling of despair
Temporary pain and frustration that evoke feelings of hopelessness and unhappiness
Focused on the in between
Being uncertain or indecisive about something and straddling both sides of it
Fuck this shit, it's all a dream
Frustration and disbelief that everything is meaningless or unreal
Back and forth distressing me, it's hard to even care
Feeling agitated by a situation that vacillates between positive and negative and struggling to find motivation or concern
Get in and shut the door
Enter the room and close the door
What are you waiting for?
Asking why someone is hesitating or delaying an action
Turn it up I said, 'cause I never get tired of the radio
Increase the volume of the music because I will never tire of listening to it
Burning through my head
The music is running through my mind or playing in my head
The song gets better, man every time I hear it so
The music becomes more enjoyable and meaningful with repeated listens
Play it when I'm dead, at my funeral so I hear it in the afterlife
Request to play the song at their funeral so they can hear it in the afterlife
Forces still a bit unclear
The existence and nature of greater universal forces remains ambiguous
Lock the doors and hide in fear
Secure oneself indoors and feeling apprehensive, terrified or nervous
Pray to god, will live to be a thousand, but for what?
Asking the purpose or meaning of living long and praying to god for longevity
Everyday I think of this
Reflecting on this thought daily
Weight it out and take my risks
Assessing the risks and potential consequences before making a decision
Waiting for the chance to say enough has been enough
Looking forward to the opportunity to say that a situation or event has reached a limit or conclusion
Feeling rises with the heat
Emotions become more intense or agitated as tension builds
It's getting harder now to sleep
Experiencing difficulty in falling or staying asleep
This devastation, lost sensation, how'd this come about
Recognizing the destruction and emptiness of a situation while questioning how it happened
Then you crawl into my grave
The song or music becomes so emotionally and spiritually significant that it is desired in the afterlife
But I know I'm not insane
Despite the unusual request, the person is aware that their request is rational and not crazy
This melody that takes me nowhere
The music has an emotional and spiritual impact, but it does not lead to any physical destination
In the afterlife
Referring to the time or state of existence after physical death
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TDAM Johnson
it's disgusting how these guys don't get the credit and respect as they should. every song is golden.
iNtel pOcket
We MUST support them. Buying their albums, going to their shows, asking for their songs in the radio. Let´s start a campaign for them to be the greatest band ever. #IetsmakeSESbig
samantha campbell
THANK YOU
Anthony Bellezzo
totally I never got into them and then I started listening to them
TimmyBoy
Everything they put out is Quality. I hope they find their way onto the map again. I see they are scheduled for a few bigger shows soon, which is a good sign
jd wii
Then share their songs so more people you know will find them.
RandomMusicBox
These guys have still made a HUGE impact on people. Music like that got me thru my teenage years. The most confusing/self destructive time of my life.
Craig Kent
Yeah and after they get forgotten about and move on from there stage in life
Brandon Wilhelm
Me to I love this band in my teen years I was going through a really hard time this band helped me a lot
Johnny Hernandez
When you don't sell out you end up like this. Great band with no recognition