"Bottom of a Bottle" is the debut single from American rock band

Smile Empty Soul Smile Empty Soul is an American rock band, originally from Santa Clarita, California, United States. It was started in 1998 by Sean Danielsen (vocals and guitar), Ryan Martin (bass), and Derek Gledhill (drums). Following the departure of Gledhil ...

's eponymous album. The song was released in 2003 and ranked No. 7 on

Alternative Songs Alternative Airplay (formerly known as Modern Rock Tracks (1988–2009) and Alternative Songs (2009–2020)) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September 10, 1988. It ranks the 40 most-played ...

Composition and lyrics

Contrary to some of the lyrics, the song talks about influencing people to do whatever it is that keeps them going and makes them feel alive, indicating that the word "drug" is a

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for the same.

Featured on

*'' Xtreme Sessionz, Vol. 1 ''(Lava Room) *'' Nu Rock Traxx, Vol. 49 ''(Erg) *'' Promo Only: Modern Rock Radio ''

Personnel

Sean Danielsen Sean Julian Danielsen (born February 14, 1982) is an American musician and Painting, artistic painter, best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of American rock bands Smile Empty Soul and World Fire Brigade. In addition to creating one studi ...

– vocals, guitar, writer * Ryan Martin – bass, writer * Derek Gledhill – drums, writer * John Lewis Parker - producer * David J. Holman - mixing

Chart performance

References

2003 songs 2003 singles Nu metal songs Smile Empty Soul songs {{2000s-rock-song-stub