Smoke
Alkaline Trio Lyrics

The lyrics of Smoke by Alkaline Trio revolve around the themes of uncertainty and homesickness. The singer is on a plane ride, unsure of where it may lead, feeling out of place and wishing to be home. The opening line "Over and out of it for one more plane ride out" suggests the singer's weariness, possibly from traveling or the unknown journey ahead. The second line, "Not sure, and never was if this will all head south, or what" highlights the singer's ongoing doubts and apprehension about the future. The phrase "wait her a month or two will pass, I'm sure I won't" indicates his eagerness to be back home and the lack of faith in the journey. The last line, "Faith dear, enough to get you by until we're home," suggests that despite his doubts, he has faith that they will make it home.

The lyrics then shift to the singer's regrets when he says, "I wish I don't wish I still smoked, I wish I wrote you one original note." Here, he expresses his desire to quit smoking and to create something genuine for the person he loves. The chorus then repeats "Take me home, tuck me in, Moon go down, do it again," providing a sense of yearning for the familiar comforts of home.

In the end, the song emphasizes the theme of longing for a sense of belonging and stability. The singer is unsure of where his journey will lead him, but his yearning for home remains constant.