Story Behind The Song
Person doesn't see how his actions affect his children
Song Description
Person is hooked on cigarettes
| Song Length |
2:55 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed |
Subject |
Cigarettes |
| Similar Artists |
Johnny Cash |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
For A Cigarette
Thought he was sneaky
thought he was smart
at an early age, he got his start
he'd sneak a smoke from his moma's pack
every time, she turned her back
he'd take all that he could get
he had to have a cigarette
chorus
Now his hands shake as he takes a hit
He can't wait until it's lit
He takes a hit and it's a bet
He's got to have a cigarette
Scroll ahead some thirty years
many cigs and a lot of beers
He's slow'in down and he runs out of breath
Tried to quit, but he hasn't yet
He looks back with some regret
he's reach'in for a cigarette
chrous
Now he has some kids, and they have grown
They should've learned
They should've known
They grew up quick in his step
Now their hands shake as they take a hit
They bow their heads and pray a bit
they're all dressed up, they just laid him to rest
He died for a cigarette