Smoke
Frank Spinath Lyrics
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Addicted to your habits
We are distressed when
Youâ??re not around
Keep the fire burning
Keep the smoke coming
(Smoke)
Our days are wasted
If we don't receive your comfort
You cast a spell
You silence every sound
Brothers become enemies
Prepared for any felony
Craving for felicity
Ready for atrocity
You strike a match and you smile
And all I can do
Is smile together with you
You lace the wine with a single tear
You are the force I used to fear
The smell of gas is spreading
Yet all I can do
Is keep on smoking with you
Your eyes sparkle, you're sincere
You are the force I used to fear
Lost in reverie
I dream of sights I will never see
We are enchanted
By your need of protection
Soft and fragile
Sensitive ground
Keep the fire burning
Keep the smoke coming
(Smoke)
We are bewitched
By your deep understanding
And we will defend
The security we found
(You silence every sound)
Brothers become enemies
Ready for atrocity
You strike a match and you smile
And all I can do
Is smile together with you
You lace the wine with a single tear
You are the force I used to fear
The smell of gas is spreading
Yet all I can do
Is keep on burning for you
Your eyes sparkle, you're sincere
You are the force I used to fear
Lost in reverie
I dream of sights I will never see
I dream of words I will never hear
You are the force I used to fear
The lyrics of "Smoke" by Frank Spinath/Martin Vorbrodt speak of addiction and the strong hold that it has on people. The "you" in the song represents the object of addiction, which could be anything from a substance to a person. The lyrics describe how the addiction controls the lives of those involved and how they feel distressed when the addiction is not around.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks for the addiction to be continued, for the fire to be kept burning and the smoke to keep coming. The addiction is described as casting a spell, silencing every sound and making brothers become enemies prepared for any felony. It's a destructive force, but one that is also comforting and addictive.
The lyrics also express the idea of being lost in reverie and dreaming of sights and words that will never be experienced. The addiction takes over, becoming the force that is both feared and desired. The final lines of the song express the need to defend the security that the addiction provides, even though it is destructive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Smoke" convey the conflicting feelings of addiction - the comfort, the control, the destruction, and the desire to continue despite the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
We are addicted
We are dependent on you
Addicted to your habits
Addicted to the things you do
We are distressed when
We are upset when
You're not around
You're not present
Keep the fire burning
Continue to make things intense
Keep the smoke coming
Keep doing the things that we enjoy even if it may be harmful
(Smoke)
This is the thing that we crave
Our days are wasted
Our time is not spent well
If we don't receive your comfort
If we don't get what we need from you
You cast a spell
You have a powerful influence over us
You silence every sound
Your presence creates a calm and quiet atmosphere
Brothers become enemies
Even family members can turn against each other
Prepared for any felony
Willing to do anything, even something illegal
Craving for felicity
Desiring happiness
Ready for atrocity
Prepared to commit terrible acts
You strike a match and you smile
You find pleasure in doing something that could be dangerous
And all I can do
I am powerless
Is smile together with you
I can only follow your lead
You lace the wine with a single tear
You add a touch of sadness to something that is supposed to be enjoyable
You are the force I used to fear
You have a power that used to scare me
The smell of gas is spreading
There is a danger present
Yet all I can do
Despite the danger
Is keep on smoking with you
I will continue to do what we both enjoy
Your eyes sparkle, you're sincere
You are genuine
Lost in reverie
Caught up in a daydream
I dream of sights I will never see
I imagine things that are unlikely to happen
We are enchanted
We are captivated by you
By your need of protection
We are drawn to your vulnerabilities
Soft and fragile
Delicate and easily hurt
Sensitive ground
An emotionally charged situation
We are bewitched
We are under your spell
By your deep understanding
We are impressed by your intelligence and insight
And we will defend
We will protect
The security we found
The safety and comfort you provide
I dream of words I will never hear
I long for things that may not be possible
You are the force I used to fear
You still hold a sway over me
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Written by: DENIS LEARY
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