One Last Cigarette
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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And I just passed the westside buildings
All the broken glass
As I try to shake the cold away, but anyways,
It's late at night and I'm about to crack
And decide to just walk the tracks
That I just walked yesterday.
The opening verse of Less Than Jake's "One Last Cigarette" speaks to the isolation and desperation of the singer. It's 4:00 in the morning and he finds himself wandering through a desolate cityscape, filled with broken glass and memories of yesterday's steps. The singer seems to be in a state of emotional upheaval, struggling to shake off the cold (both physically and emotionally) and stave off the urge to crack under the weight of his troubles.
The use of the word "crack" is particularly interesting, as it suggests a sense of fragility and potential harm. It's unclear what exactly has caused this sense of turmoil, but the lyrics evoke a certain sense of hopelessness and frustration. Despite this, the singer seems to be determined to keep moving forward, even if it means walking through familiar (and potentially dangerous) territory.
Overall, "One Last Cigarette" is a poignant exploration of what it means to confront one's own demons at the darkest of hours. It speaks to the uncertainty and pain that can arise from loss, addiction, or simply the overwhelming stresses of life. Yet despite these challenges, the song also suggests that there is always the possibility of finding solace and redemption in the cathartic act of self-reflection and exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
I check the time, it's 4:00 a.m.
I look at my clock, it's early in the morning
And I just passed the westside buildings
I walk past the rundown buildings on the west side
All the broken glass
I notice the shattered glass on the ground
As I try to shake the cold away, but anyways,
I rub my arms to warm up, but it doesn't help much
It's late at night and I'm about to crack
It's getting late and I'm getting stressed out
And decide to just walk the tracks
I choose to walk on the railroad tracks
That I just walked yesterday.
I walked on these same tracks just yesterday
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Jacob Oliver
You're a real charmer! I know the 90s must have been rough on you. It's okay. We're all here for you. We're rooting for you man! GREAT JOB!
gummybearsontoast
these guys are amazing! i love their song for the rest of my life
Sephirothxxxxxxxxxxx
Holy crap, this has more views than I thought it would.
Such a great song!
aDamn710
Oh yeah, super cool dudes. I saw them at 9:30 Club in DC a few years ago (that was the first time, anyway) and actually hung out with Chris at the bar after the show and had a drink with/talked to him for a good while. Also met/chatted with a couple guys from Catch 22 that same night. All really awesome guys. They're all about the fans, which is awesome.
elan k
theyre amazing i just saw them in warped tour they are still really good
Daniel Tanner
Really. Pezcore is pure and fantastic. I still listen to it to this day.
Dude Mcfucker
My favorite Less than Jake song by far
bladeofwar
This song is excellent! So ripped... Makes me just want to get up and dance.
mobeck
One of their best songs! Love it! "But am I thinking, yeah, too much tonight whoao!"
yellowtango
I can't believe how good this song is.