Smoker's Cough
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics


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You're getting old, your gums are bleeding
You're feeling down, your hair's receding
Oh NO!
A bitter man who's got no one to call his own
A prisoner without a home to call a home
Up against a wall his vices have rendered him unable
He drinks away another day just to fell a little stable
Drink away your life
Beating up your wife
The kids don't come home anymore
Coughing up your life




Cheating on your wife
The kids don't come home anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Smoker's Cough" by Apocalypse Hoboken portrays a man who is on a downward spiral due to his addiction to drinking and smoking. The opening line of the song, "You're getting old, your gums are bleeding," immediately sets the tone for what's to come - a description of the physical ailments that come with the man's lifestyle. The second line, "You're feeling down, your hair's receding," further emphasizes the impact his habits are having on his health.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it describes the man's isolation and desperation. He is a bitter man with no one to call his own, and he feels like a prisoner without a home. His vices have taken over his life and he's unable to break free from their hold. He drinks away his problems just to feel a little stable, but in reality, he's only making things worse for himself.


The second verse of the song highlights the consequences of the man's actions. He's not only hurting himself, but he's also hurting those around him. He beats up his wife and cheats on her, causing the kids to stay away from home. The line "Coughing up your life" is particularly powerful, as it's a clear reference to the title of the song and the long-term impact smoking is having on his health. Ultimately, the song paints a bleak picture of a man whose addiction has taken over his life and left him alone and hopeless.


Line by Line Meaning

You're getting old, your gums are bleeding
As you age, you suffer from gum problems causing them to bleed


You're feeling down, your hair's receding
Depression sets in as your hair starts to fall out


Oh NO!
An expression of sadness and despair


A bitter man who's got no one to call his own
A man full of resentment, with no companion in life


A prisoner without a home to call a home
Feeling helpless and alone, with no sense of belonging


Up against a wall his vices have rendered him unable
His addictions have left him powerless and trapped


He drinks away another day just to feel a little stable
Alcohol serves as his coping mechanism to temporarily numb his pain


Drink away your life
Turning to alcohol as the solution to all his problems, leading to a lifetime of addiction


Beating up your wife
Domestic violence leading to a broken relationship with his spouse


The kids don't come home anymore
His family has left him due to his irresponsible and abusive behavior


Coughing up your life
Years of smoking leading to chronic lung problems and threatening his life


Cheating on your wife
Infidelity leading to the complete breakdown of his marriage


The kids don't come home anymore
His actions have caused irreparable damage to his family, leading to estrangement




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