Disease
Smile Empty Soul Lyrics

In "Disease," Smile Empty Soul tackles themes of sacrifice, emotional baggage, and the toll it takes on the psyche. The opening lines of "I'll take the blame/So you don't have to feel ashamed" suggest that the singer is willing to shoulder the blame for whatever issue their lover is facing, even if the responsibility isn't theirs to bear. The next two lines show the extent of this sacrifice as the singer claims that they will not only bear the blame but will also hide their lover's pain so well that they won't feel a thing.

The lines "But inside I'm screaming for some healing/Never felt so empty" show the turmoil that the singer is facing. They are dealing with their lover's problem to the point of emotional exhaustion, yet they feel so empty and unfulfilled. The chorus lyrics, "And I'm telling you/It's slowly killing me/Bleeding for some meaning," show the gravity of the situation. The singer is asking for more than just coping with their lover's disease, as they are also suffering and feeling lost. The lines "I'll block it out, the screams that fill my mind with doubt/Plea's quiet down, I need you to be calm, not shout" suggest that the singer is actively trying to push away their doubts and panic, while also trying to calm their lover down.

At its core, the song expresses the complexity of a toxic relationship and the emotional baggage that comes with it. It reveals that taking on one's partner's problems and trying to solve them by oneself can lead to pain, despair, and trauma.