The two became good friends after meeting in a local music store back in 2003 in their hometown of Newberry, SC. With a mutual admiration for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and a slew of other classic rock records, it wasn't before long the first semblance of what is now A Thousand Horses started taking shape. Having cut their teeth in the southern rock club circuit, Michael and Bill never let an empty room slow them down. This is a band founded upon the collective love of the creative process. "Mission statements are for high schools and politicians - we're a rock n roll band" explained Michael when asked about his goals for A Thousand Horses.
Fast forward to 2010 - After several lineup changes over the years, Michael and Bill have rounded out the band with Bill's cousin Graham DeLoach (22) on bass, Zach Brown (24) on guitar and Shane Lenzen (24) on drums.
With the August 17, 2010 release of their debut, self-titled EP on DGC/Interscope/Van Howes Records, A Thousand Horses are positioned at the starting gate for a busy second half of 2010 and beyond.
Frontman Michael Hobby (23) and lead guitarist Bill Satcher (22), the co-founders and creative co-conspirators of A Thousand Horses, have been crafting Americana infused Rock n' Roll anthems in the southeastern US for over half a decade together.
The two became good friends after meeting in a local music store back in 2003 in their hometown of Newberry, SC. With a mutual admiration for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and a slew of other classic rock records, it wasn't before long the first semblance of what is now A Thousand Horses started taking shape. Having cut their teeth in the southern rock club circuit, Michael and Bill never let an empty room slow them down. This is a band founded upon the collective love of the creative process. "Mission statements are for high schools and politicians - we're a rock n roll band" explained Michael when asked about his goals for A Thousand Horses.
Fast forward to 2010 - After several lineup changes over the years, Michael and Bill have rounded out the band with Bill's cousin Graham DeLoach (22) on bass, Zach Brown (24) on guitar and Shane Lenzen (24) on drums.
With the August 17, 2010 release of their debut, self-titled EP on DGC/Interscope Records, A Thousand Horses are positioned at the starting gate for a busy second half of 2010 and beyond.
Smoke
A Thousand Horses Lyrics
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She'll be the first damn thing I want when I start drinking
I'm breathing her in, breathing her out
Once I pick her up I can't put her down
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
She'll go floating around like a downtown ballroom gypsy
She goes great with ice cold beer or a shot of whiskey
Put one in my hand, her on my lips
Man, that's as good as it gets
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
Blowing rings around my heart
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
When the night burns out
And we all go home
Smell of sweet perfume
All over your clothes
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
Blowing rings around my heart
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
She's smoke
When the night burns out
And we all go home
Smell of sweet perfume
All over your clothes
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
The song "Smoke" by A Thousand Horses is about a woman who is described as "smoke" due to her intoxicating and addictive nature. The lyrics suggest that she is an irresistible habit and once she is picked up, she can't be put down. The singer describes the woman as the first thing he wants when he starts drinking and how she'll go great with ice cold beer or a shot of whiskey. The woman is compared to smoke because she slips through his fingers and floats around like a "downtown ballroom gypsy."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "She's smoke," which emphasizes the addictive nature of the woman the singer is describing. The lines "Blowing rings around my heart, the one she stole, watching her sway and go, it's killing me and I know, can't stop her once you start" showcases the hold the woman has on the singer and how he is unable to resist her.
The end of the song includes the lines "When the night burns out and we all go home, smell of sweet perfume all over your clothes like smoke," which further emphasizes the intoxicating nature of the woman.
Overall, "Smoke" is a song that describes the irresistible and addictive nature of a woman who is compared to smoke.
Line by Line Meaning
She comes rolling right off the tip of my tongue so easy
I think about her all the time, and talking about her is effortless.
She'll be the first damn thing I want when I start drinking
I crave her like an addiction when I'm drinking.
I'm breathing her in, breathing her out
My love for her is all-consuming, and it's always on my mind.
Once I pick her up I can't put her down
Once I start being involved with her, I can't stop.
She's smoke
She's something that you can't get a grip on, she just slips away.
I pull her in nice and slow
I take her slowly and in a controlled manner, enjoying every moment of it.
She's a habit and I can't let go
I can't quit her, she's become a part of my daily routine.
Blowing rings around my heart
She's numbing and masking the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside.
The one she stole
She's taken over my heart completely.
Watching her sway and go
I'm fascinated by her movements, but I know it's only temporary.
It's killing me and I know
I'm aware that my love for her is self-destructive.
Can't stop her once you start
Once you start being involved with her, it's difficult or nearly impossible to stop.
When the night burns out
When the party ends and reality kicks in.
And we all go home
When the party is over and everyone leaves.
Smell of sweet perfume
Her scent lingers on long after she's gone.
All over your clothes
Her essence taints everything that's close to her.
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
She's like smoke, something that you can't hold on to but is always present.
She goes great with ice cold beer or a shot of whiskey
She's the perfect companion to numb the pain and escape reality for just a little bit.
Put one in my hand, her on my lips
A drink in my hand and her kiss are the only things that make me feel alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON NITE, ROSS COPPERMAN, MICHAEL HOBBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Keith L
She comes rolling right off the tip of my tongue so easy
She'll be the first damn thing I want when I start drinking
I'm breathing her in, breathing her out
Once I pick her up I can't put her down
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
Blowing rings around my heart
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
She'll go floating around like a downtown ballroom gypsy
She goes great with ice cold beer or a shot of whiskey
Put one in my hand, her on my lips
Man, that's as good as it gets
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
Blowing rings around my heart
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
When the night burns out
And we all go home
Smell of sweet perfume
All over your clothes
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
She's smoke
I pull her in nice and slow
She's a habit and I can't let go
Blowing rings around my heart
The one she stole
Watching her sway and go
It's killing me and I know
Can't stop her once you start
She's smoke
She's smoke
When the night burns out
And we all go home
Smell of sweet perfume
All over your clothes
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
Like smoke (ooh, ooh)
Songwriters: Jon Nite / Ross Copperman / Michael Hobby
Smoke lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
Amber Collins
1,000 horses has to be the most under played group in country. I absolutely love their music. Thanks guys for hours of entertainment from the country world.
Angela Dro
Definitely, Masterpiece !
iXezoh
I’ll never forget this song. My grandpas favorite song. He always told me how much he loved it when ever I played it for him. My grandpa went under emergency heart surgery. He was in a coma for 3 weeks. I went to the hospital as he was recovering and I played this song and he started to move his fingers and move around more than he had been. I knew he would know the song if I played it. We were getting him back. Unfortunately my grandpa passed away 3 days later. I love you grandpa 7-12-2018. See you soon buddy
rajat shukla
iXezoh may he rest in peace. It’s a beautiful song, no wonder he loved it.
Lone bowhunter
God bless man he's in heaven with this song on repeat. And a fridge that never runs out of cold ones
Wanda
He must of been think of smoke🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹
Berry Waller
God Bless Him and You! May A Thousand Angels Greet Him Joyously On High Ever and Always!😂😔😡😭😇❤🌹☕☕🇺🇸🏆🏈🎅🏻🦅🍤🌮🍷🍫🍊🥞🧀🥩🥗🍜🐶🐴💸🎼🎵🎤🎸🎹🎷🎺🥁🎻🔔😔😭B.W.
Preston Pope
That’s solid brother, may you see him soon enough but not too soon! Godspeed brother!
Julianna Teller
7 million views. Damn. Saw these guys live about two years ago. Proud of how far they've come, they're a hell of a band.
Ryan Shordee
This song is so brilliant...the lyrics are so real and true ..and the melody 👊🔥