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"Bottom of a Bottle"
Single by Smile Empty Soul
from the album Smile Empty Soul
Released	March 25, 2003 (2003-03-25)
Genre	Nu metal
Length	3:42
Label	Lava
Songwriter(s)	Sean Danielsen, Derek Gledhill, Ryan Martin
Producer(s)	John Lewis Parker
Smile Empty Soul singles chronology
"Bottom of a Bottle" (2003) "Nowhere Kids" (2003)

"Bottom of a Bottle" is the debut single from American rock band Smile Empty Soul's eponymous album. The song was released in 2003 and ranked No. 7 on Alternative Songs.

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

Chart performance

References

1. "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. March 25, 2003. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
2. "Top 10 Nu Metal Songs To Listen To While Telling Your Mom You Don't Want To Clean Your Room". Rock Feed. August 10, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
3. "Smile Empty Soul Interview: Grin Vacant Elan". July 28, 2003.
4. ^ Peak chart positions in the United States:
   • "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
   • "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
   • "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
   • "Smile Empty Soul > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
5. "Smile Empty Soul Biography - ARTISTdirect Music". Artistdirect.com. March 22, 1978. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
6. "Smile Empty Soul Say Put Down That Bottle And Watch The News". MTV. June 24, 2003. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
7. "Smile Empty Soul CD review". Concertlivewire.com. July 1, 2003. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
8. "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
9. "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Song Lyrics". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
10. "Smile Empty Soul - Smile Empty Soul | Credits". AllMusic. May 27, 2003. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
11. "Wayne Static and Smile Empty Soul at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 12-Jun-2014". nationalrockreview.com. June 20, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2015.

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