I Will Smoke
Bobs and Sounds Lyrics
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Is it enough?
Is it enough to carry me back from where I am to where I was?
And I hope there is some power in my blood
I've been told that all these ties would surely bind
And hold me tight
Hold me tight
'Cause I'm hanging at the end of my own line
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
From this devil that I am
When, oh when, will I be changed?
I've been told I'll find some truth down in my bones
But I don't know
I know know
I can't even seem to find my own road home
And I hope there is some truth down in my bones
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
From this devil that I am
When, oh when, will I be changed?
And I hope that in this green and peacefulness
That you'll let me stay
Let me stay
Even a poor serpent needs a place to rest
For a while as he's waiting to be changed
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
From this devil that I am
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
The lyrics to Bob's and Sound's "I Will Smoke" reflect a deep longing for change and redemption. The singer is grappling with their own flawed nature and searching for a way to overcome it. The opening lines, "I've been told there is a power in the blood / Is it enough? / Is it enough to carry me back from where I am to where I was?" suggest a spiritual struggle. The singer has heard about the redemptive power of Jesus' blood, but they are unsure if it is enough to save them.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to be changed from the "devil" they see themselves as. They hope to find truth and peace within themselves, but admit that they are lost and struggling to find their way home. The repeated refrain, "When, oh when, will I be changed?" captures the sense of urgency and desperation the singer feels.
Despite their flaws and doubts, the singer finds solace in the natural world. They hope to find a place to rest and wait for change, even as they acknowledge their own shortcomings. The final lines suggest a willingness to be patient and wait for the transformation they seek: "Even a poor serpent needs a place to rest / For a while as he's waiting to be changed."
Line by Line Meaning
I've been told there is a power in the blood
I've heard that there is an innate strength within me
Is it enough?
But I'm not sure if it's sufficient
Is it enough to carry me back from where I am to where I was?
Can it help me return to my past self?
And I hope there is some power in my blood
I wish that I possess that inner force
I've been told that all these ties would surely bind
I was told that my connections will keep me together
And hold me tight
And help me not fall apart
'Cause I'm hanging at the end of my own line
Because I feel like I'm at my limit
And I hope that all these ties will surely bind
I just hope that my relationships can keep me going
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When will I transform into something better?
From this devil that I am
From my current, less-than-ideal state
I've been told I'll find some truth down in my bones
I've been told that I'll find meaning within myself
But I don't know
But honestly, I'm uncertain
I can't even seem to find my own road home
I don't even know what direction to take
And I hope there is some truth down in my bones
I'd really like to believe that there is something there
And I hope that in this green and peacefulness
And I would appreciate finding some solace
That you'll let me stay
I hope that I'm allowed to remain here for a while
Even a poor serpent needs a place to rest
Even I, with all my imperfections, deserve a break from time to time
For a while as he's waiting to be changed
Just until I can transform into something better
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When will I finally be a better version of myself?
From this devil that I am
Free from the current undesirable state of mine
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When will I finally improve?
When, oh when, will I be changed?
When will I finally become a better person?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Ritter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raymondreynolds9978
just turned 18 i grew up on kevin smith movies love this song😂my generation womt appreciate gold like this😂
@user-zn7dl4cs8w
oh we do
@Patrick-jr1fq
Love this scene!
@BlueWest2410
Jay still looks the same
@ryandeffley7652
They even got these kids back in the reboot. 🤣
@purpletomatocinema
I would have the same reaction as Jay if someone talk shit about Purple Rain
@shilohstore6086
Great now I got to go watch the movie again!
@LuhWhippaSnappa
Just sold a pizza to customer today and he asked the total. I looked at the price and immediately my brain just goes "$15 bucks! Little man, put that shit in my hand!" lol
@shable1436
I would have grabbed it and said if I don't finish your rhyme then you're boss fires your behind, coming on my porch acting like a tit, your ass can fly without shit for atip😂
@chrisjagielski5234
Never say an unkind word about jay and silent bob.