Smoke
Ces Cru/Liz Suwandi Lyrics


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Take off your blind fold
Tell me what you see
Interchanging doors
Not a corridor or screen.
Your naked eye
Trapped inside a dream
Unveil your disguise
Because nothing's what it seems.

[Chorus]
You can tell me what you want
You can tell me what you need
But love is in the smoke
And we can't even breathe.
And I can not see you
And you can not see me.
But love is in the smoke
And we can't even breathe.

You take everything you want, you take what you need
And me shattered into pieces is what you leave
It don't matter what they see, no it just can't be
Now our love is in the smoke, and I just can't breathe.
You got me gaspin'
I know when it will happen
Zappin' all my energy, it's sexual harassment
You see I'll never be the same, now that we got close
Now my passion is for pain and I breathe hot smoke.
Your love is like a drug, I wanna taste it
So slip it in my blood, I'm gonna take it
Addicted to your buzz, I'm wishin' that you was mine
Sittin in your sunshine so amazin'.
I'm baskin' in the light
Light castin' through the haze
Maybe we were meant to be
Maybe not, who could say
Now I look for you again
But I still can't see
Cuz our love is in the smoke
Baby we can't breathe.

[Chorus]

I smell the smoke in the room
The room is'a buzzin'
She told me that the roof was on fire
I knew it wasn't.
Now the spot is heatin' up
Gettin' hotter under the collar
Let this motherfucker burn, shit
We don't need any water.
We can teeter and totter
But you don't need to be coddled
I'm headed down this road alone
I don't want you to follow
I'm sittin' in the sun alone
Posted up in strangeland
Sippin' KC teas, bumpin' Kelvin rock and Raybans.
Bitches think it's all about the pussy and a spray tan
To each it's own, if that completes your cypher, fuck it amen.
It's hot as hell out here
Maybe degrees over
She feels like she got burns
Maybe she needs closure.
It feels like the pilot light is out in this bitch
I'm still in the kitchen, like really this is as hot as it gets?
I'm starin' through the smoke, tryin' to catch a last vision of her
The smoke's rollin' upward while the flame's bein' smothered.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the beginning of Smoke, Ces Cru and Liz Suwandi ask their listeners to remove their blindfolds and observe their surroundings carefully. They describe a scene where it seems like things are changing rapidly, and it's the listeners' responsibility to unveil the truth. The song invites people to see beyond the illusions, to take a second glance, and to question what is real. Ces Cru and Liz Suwandi use the metaphor of smoke and difficulty breathing to describe their heartbreak: their love feels suffocating, like they can hardly breathe. They are lamenting that their love is like smoke - intangible and fleeting. 


The second verse of Smoke introduces the idea that this love is an addiction. The rapper wonders if he's lost control to his lover and if their relationship would leave him shattered. The lyrics suggest that he's addicted to the high that comes with being in love, even though it ultimately causes him pain. Ces Cru wants to taste this addictive love, see beyond the haze of the moment, and be with his love in the sunlight. In the chorus, Ces Cru and Liz Suwandi ask their listeners to forget what they see and trust that their love is in the smoke, even if they can hardly breathe.


Line by Line Meaning

Take off your blind fold
Remove the figurative blindfold that is preventing you from seeing the truth.


Tell me what you see
Share your honest perspective and observations with me.


Interchanging doors
Unexpected and unpredictable changes in circumstances or options.


Not a corridor or screen.
These options are not limited by a single path or influenced by external forces.


Your naked eye
Your view or perception without any preconceived notions or biases.


Trapped inside a dream
Stuck in a state where what is being experienced may not be reality.


Unveil your disguise
Reveal your true self without any external masks or personas.


Because nothing's what it seems.
Don't take anything at face value, as things may not be as they appear to be.


You can tell me what you want
You have the ability to express your thoughts and desires to me.


You can tell me what you need
You have the ability to articulate what you require or depend on from me.


But love is in the smoke
Love is present but elusive, much like smoke that is difficult to grasp or hold on to.


And we can't even breathe.
The intensity and perplexity of love can render us speechless and at a loss.


And I can not see you
I am unable to clearly see or understand you, despite our proximity or intimacy.


And you can not see me.
You may not have a full grasp of who I truly am, despite our closeness or intimacy.


You take everything you want, you take what you need
You are willing to prioritize your own needs and desires, without considering potential consequences or effects on others.


And me shattered into pieces is what you leave
Your actions may lead to emotional damage or disarray for me.


It don't matter what they see, no it just can't be
External appearances or judgments are irrelevant, because the situation is more complex than what can be observed by others.


Now our love is in the smoke, and I just can't breathe.
The intricacies and intensity of our love are overwhelming, leading to confusion and feeling suffocated.


You got me gaspin'
Your actions have taken my breath away in a figurative sense.


I know when it will happen
You have an idea or sense of when pivotal moments will take place.


Zappin' all my energy, it's sexual harassment
Your behavior or actions are draining and potentially inappropriate or unwelcome.


You see I'll never be the same, now that we got close
Our intimacy has led to changes in my perspective, emotions or outlook.


Now my passion is for pain and I breathe hot smoke.
The love we share is a source of both pleasure and pain, comingled and indistinguishable.


Your love is like a drug, I wanna taste it
The intensity and allure of your love is addicting and desirable.


So slip it in my blood, I'm gonna take it
I am willing to accept and embrace your love on a deep and permanent level.


Addicted to your buzz, I'm wishin' that you was mine
I am thoroughly captivated and entranced by the profound impact that your love has on me, and I deeply desire to have you as my companion.


Sittin in your sunshine so amazin'.
Basking in the warmth and joy of your presence and affection is an unparalleled and breathtaking experience.


I'm baskin' in the light
I am taking full advantage of the feelings of happiness and contentment that come from experiencing your love and attention.


Light castin' through the haze
The potential positive outcomes of our relationship are able to shine through any haze or confusion that might arise along the way.


Maybe we were meant to be
It is possible that our connection is predestined or fated.


Maybe not, who could say
It is impossible to determine for sure whether our relationship is meant to be.


Now I look for you again
I am seeking out and hoping to find you once more.


But I still can't see
I am unable to clearly perceive or understand your intentions or emotions.


Cuz our love is in the smoke
The intricacy and fleeting nature of our love is difficult to grasp or hold on to.


Baby we can't breathe.
The intensity and complexity of our love is overwhelming to the point where we are left gasping for breath.


I smell the smoke in the room
I am acutely aware of the cloud of confusion and uncertainty that surrounds us.


The room is'a buzzin'
The atmosphere is tense and charged with emotion and potential.


She told me that the roof was on fire
Their significant other alerted them to the fact that something had gone awry.


I knew it wasn't.
Despite the perception of chaos and danger, the situation might not actually be as dire as it seems.


Now the spot is heatin' up
Tensions are rising and the situation is becoming more intense and significant.


Gettin' hotter under the collar
The situation is becoming more complicated and difficult to manage.


Let this motherfucker burn, shit
It might be better to let the situation completely run its course rather than try to intervene.


We don't need any water.
Attempts to quell the situation or minimize its impact might be ultimately futile or unnecessary.


We can teeter and totter
Our relationship might be unstable and prone to sudden shifts in direction or intensity.


But you don't need to be coddled
Despite the potential instability, your partner is capable of handling whatever comes their way.


I'm headed down this road alone
I am pursuing my own path and destiny, independent of any other influence.


I don't want you to follow
While I value and appreciate my partner, my direction is my own and I don't want to burden them with it.


I'm sittin' in the sun alone
I am comfortable and content to be enjoying my own company and bathing in the warmth of the sun.


Posted up in strangeland
My current surroundings and circumstances might be unfamiliar and potentially unsettling.


Sippin' KC teas, bumpin' Kelvin rock and Raybans.
I am engaged in a leisurely and stylish activity, setting my own tempo and rhythm for the day.


Bitches think it's all about the pussy and a spray tan
Others might underestimate or misunderstand my intentions or desires.


To each it's own, if that completes your cypher, fuck it amen.
Others might have a different set of priorities or preferences, but that is okay and should be respected.


It's hot as hell out here
The circumstances and environment are challenging and potentially uncomfortable.


Maybe degrees over
The degree of the challenge and intensity might be worse than anticipated or initially perceived.


She feels like she got burns
The situation might feel like a painful or traumatic experience for some involved parties.


Maybe she needs closure.
Part of the resolution or resolution process might involve finding closure or resolution.


It feels like the pilot light is out in this bitch
The situation might feel hopeless or beyond repair, as if a crucial element is missing or broken.


I'm still in the kitchen, like really this is as hot as it gets?
Despite appearances or reality, I am persevering and doing the best I can in difficult circumstances.


I'm starin' through the smoke, tryin' to catch a last vision of her
In the midst of confusion and overwhelming emotions, I am trying to hold onto or find a connection with my partner.


The smoke's rollin' upward while the flame's bein' smothered.
While the visible signs of danger might increase, the potential for resolution or resolution might be diminishing.


[Chorus]
Reiterating the overarching theme of the song and the complexities of the relationship in question.




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Comments from YouTube:

karl mcgillivray

I dont understand how some of the Ces videos have such little views, people are missing out on incredible music

OhHeyItsKeir

Look on the Strange Music Inc channel, that's were the views are and, I believe, more of their videos :)

Ricky Lahey

karl mcgillivray it's better that way

Mellowrose94

8 years later and still less than 300k likes and less than 70 comments..its sad honestly

Percius Westbrooks

Still love this song till this day

Hincu_kmv

Its dope ! Had it long time ago, now need to say ! S/O CES CRU !

Joe Ortega

Keep up the good work yo!!

Danny C

I gotta hear this at least once a day

N.E Rez

This shit went hard asf

mrkillemanjaro man

This song is tight let alone the video to it makes it that much better. I don't get it though, where's all the buzz at? Come on now people get up on the Ces movement and follow the Cru

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