I don't smoke
Deekline Lyrics


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Alright, oh yeah, alright
Heaven knows
Heaven knows I tried
To be like you
To be a part of the tribe
I'd rather leave it all behind
But that's alright
I'm not your average type
No Mr. Clean, hey, I wanna be me
Can't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
That's is why I'm the exception to the rule
Don't push me too far, the way I am is just because
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you
The walls can be shaking
The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you
I'm hog-tied n' dirty
I'm tough and mean
Keep your Wall Street slickers
And the American dream
You've done me over and over
You've tried to tie me down
Why don't you step out of the shadows?
Dare to roll the dice
Let it roll and don't you push me around
Don't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
That's is why I'm the exception to the rule
Don't push me too far the way I am is just because
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, never ever
The walls can be shaking
The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you
The ordinary way of life ain't for me
I know what I want and I wanna be free
Never know, where I'm going or what I'm gonna do
Why can't you see? The only thing I know is that
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, I know
If the oceans turn to desert
Hell can turn to ice
But I still don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, no way
The walls can be shaking




The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deekline's β€œI Don’t Smoke” reveal a strong desire for individuality and independence. The singer expresses their resistance to conformity and their determination to be themselves. The opening lines of the song, β€œHeaven knows I tried / To be like you / To be a part of the tribe” suggest that the singer has made efforts to fit in with others, but ultimately realizes that their true identity lies outside of what others expect. The repetition of the chorus, β€œI don’t wanna be like you,” reinforces this sentiment and suggests a deep sense of rebellion and defiance.


Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes their toughness and resilience. The image of being β€œhog-tied n' dirty” implies a sense of struggle, but also suggests that the singer is a fighter who is not easily defeated. They reject β€œWall Street slickers and the American dream,” suggesting a rejection of the conventional paths to success and instead focus on being true to themselves. The repeated line, β€œDon't push me too far, the way I am is just because,” suggests that the singer is not inferior or unacceptable, but rather unique and valuable in their own right.


Overall, Deekline's β€œI Don't Smoke” is a powerful anthem of individuality and self-worth that calls for people to embrace their own unique identities and resist the pressures of conformity and social expectation.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright, oh yeah, alright
I'm feeling okay


Heaven knows
It's hard to explain


Heaven knows I tried
I've tried really hard to fit in


To be like you
To conform to your ways


To be a part of the tribe
To be accepted by your group


I'd rather leave it all behind
I'd rather be myself than try to fit in


But that's alright
That's okay with me


I'm not your average type
I'm different from the norm


No Mr. Clean, hey, I wanna be me
I don't want to be like a clean-cut person, I want to be myself


Can't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
I'm not like everyone else


I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
I have goals and I will achieve them


That's why I'm the exception to the rule
That's what sets me apart


Don't push me too far, the way I am is just because
Don't try to change me, I am who I am


I don't wanna be like you
I don't want to conform to your ways


The walls can be shaking, the earth could be quaking
Even if everything around me is chaotic


But I still don't wanna be like you
I still won't conform to your ways


I'm hog-tied n' dirty, I'm tough and mean
I am rough around the edges


Keep your Wall Street slickers and the American dream
I don't want to be part of your consumerist culture


You've done me over and over, you've tried to tie me down
You've attempted to change me many times and limit my freedom


Why don't you step out of the shadows? Dare to roll the dice
Why don't you try something different?


Let it roll and don't you push me around
Let me be myself and don't try to control me


The ordinary way of life ain't for me
I don't want to live a conventional life


I know what I want and I wanna be free
I have goals and I want to be unrestricted


Never know, where I'm going or what I'm gonna do
I have a sense of adventure and spontaneity


Why can't you see? The only thing I know is that
Can't you understand that I just want to be myself?


I don't wanna be like you, I know
I am aware that I don't want to be like you


If the oceans turn to desert, hell can turn to ice
Even if the impossible happens


But I still don't wanna be like you
I will still be myself


I don't wanna be like you, no way
I don't want to conform to your ways


The walls can be shaking, the earth could be quaking
Even if everything around me is chaotic


But I still don't wanna be like you!
I still won't conform to your ways




Writer(s): Nick Annand, Danny Robins, Danny Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke

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@lastimelord8491

Who is here in 2024

@jayrave4

Year 2000 and I'm racing up and down Southend seafront in my chipped RS Turbo, blasting this out my Pioneer 3 ways and 2 x Kenwood 12" subs. Chavvy as fuck but great days :)

@JezzMan

+jayrave4 Klass FM 107 Charge 90.8 TKO 98.3 and of course the original Mind 93.9 FM Big up ya chest YES

@rickedyrektd1895

+jayrave4 fucking hell lad

@contaminatedcactus

Southend just ain't the same no more :( miss those days 3am boy racing the mile

@ryanwainwright8025

Nowadays it's Vauxhall Corsas in Tesco car park doing handbrake turns with grime music blasting

@TheAngryAstronomer

Southend was life man. When they used to close it off just for the cruisers was awesome. I miss those days.

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@iGoldenBen

One of the most iconic tunes of all time across genres

@2icelollys1goat

***** so is your comment mate

@mrsurprise2294

***** Do you smoke Ben?

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