Smile Empty Soul is a 3-piece alternative hard rock band formed while its m… Read Full Bio ↴Smile Empty Soul is a 3-piece alternative hard rock band formed while its members attended different Santa Clarita high schools: Sean Danielsen (guitar and vocals), Ryan Martin (bass), and Derek Gledhill (drums). For Anxiety, Derek Gledhill was replaced by Dominic Weir. Dominic was then replaced by Ryan's friend Jake Kilmer. Later on, Mike Booth joined as second guitarist but split by mutual agreement during their 2007 tour. As of 2018, the band's lineup consists of Danielsen, bassist Mark Young and drummer Victor Ribas.

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)

Wrecking Ball
Smile Empty Soul Lyrics

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This is harder than I thought
Way harder than I thought
What should I do?
What can I do?
I'm giving up

This is harder than I thought
Way harder than I thought

What should I do?
What can I do?
I'm giving up

I'll see you on the next star
I'll meet you at the next part
So bring on the wrecking ball

Get ready for some changes
Transitioning of ages
So bring on the wrecking ball

This is harder than I thought
Way harder than I thought
What should I do?
What can I do?
I'm giving up

This is harder than I thought
Way harder than I thought
What should I do?
What can I do?
I'm giving up

Get ready for some changes
Transitioning of ages
So bring on the wrecking ball

This is harder than I thought
Way harder than I thought
What should I do?

What can I do?
I'm giving up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smile Empty Soul's song Wrecking Ball express a sense of defeat and frustration in the face of major life changes. The repetition of the line "This is harder than I thought, way harder than I thought" highlights the overwhelming nature of the situation, leaving the singer feeling helpless and ready to give up. However, amidst the resignation, there is an underlying message of hope and determination, as the singer expresses a willingness to embrace these changes and face them head on. The lines "I'll see you on the next star, I'll meet you at the next part" suggest a desire for growth and progress, and the proclamation to "bring on the wrecking ball" further emphasizes a readiness for the challenges to come.

This song speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain in the face of change, but choosing to persevere nonetheless. It encourages listeners to recognize the pain and struggle inherent in these transitions, while also embracing the opportunities for growth and development they can offer.

Line by Line Meaning

This is harder than I thought
Facing whatever obstacle, challenge, or life-changing decision that the person in the song is facing is turning out to be more difficult than they assumed it would be.

Way harder than I thought
Reiterating that the struggle is even more challenging than what they had anticipated.

What should I do?
The person is uncertain about what action to take or what decision to make.

What can I do?
The person is questioning their ability to manage the situation effectively and is not sure if they can do anything at all.

I'm giving up
The person is feeling defeated and overwhelmed to the point where they feel like there is no solution or possibility of success.

I'll see you on the next star
The person hopes to connect again with the person or people they care about in a better place, time, or situation.

I'll meet you at the next part
The person wants to reunite with the people they care about when they all have moved on to the next stage in their lives or when they have overcome their current difficulties and started a new chapter.

So bring on the wrecking ball
The person wants to destroy and change everything in their current life, including their habits, relationships, and environment, in order to start anew.

Get ready for some changes
The person is alerting others and also themselves that their life is about to take a significant turn or shift, whether positive or negative.

Transitioning of ages
The person is going through a significant stage or milestone in life, possibly from adolescent to adulthood, from being an adult to a senior, or from one role or responsibility to another.

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