Smoke Break
Laganja Estranja Lyrics


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What's going on?
Why do I feel like everything is wrong?
I feel so alone, gotta stay in my zone.
I don't know the last time that I called my home.
I can't seem to figure out.
Feels like I'm missing out.
I get so worried in how I present myself.
It's becoming not me.
This is not who I wanted to be.
I come off as strong but I am emotional.
Sometimes I'm quiet but wanna be sociable.
And I'm distant but I think I'm approachable.
I thought some friends were never disposable.
But, I learned my lesson.
Sometime a mistake is truly a blessing.
I'm lightnin' it up and inhalin' the medicine.
Make sense of my brain I am desperate.
I just a need a smoke break, bring me to the light.
So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Let me get a puff puff, breathin' in the night.
So when tomorrow comes, everything will be alright.
What's going on?
Why do I feel like we need this song?
We got people who feel like they don't
Belong and then people in office that hate 'em all.
Living in fear because they are queer,
Inciting panic because they're hispanic.
Attacking the black,
Inclining the white.
Please let this not be a sign of the times.
There's so much to do, but so little to do it.
Airport to airport's a little confusing.
Sometimes I forget where I'm at or what day it is.
Then I can't seperate Ganja from Jay and it's tiring.
But I keep on with the timing.
Leave it all behind me.
Pass me the lighter or light me.
I just need a smoke break, bring me to the light.
So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Let me get a puff puff, breathin' in the night.
So when tomorrow comes, everything will be alright.
I just need a smoke break, bring me to the light.
So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Let me get a puff puff, breathin' in the night.
So when tomorrow comes, everything will be alright.
Inhale it in,
Exhale it out.
Light my heart on fire when I smoke that loud.
It doesn't do me a any good for me to worry much.
So light the bowl,
Roll the blunt,
Pass me the Dutch.
I just need a smoke break, bring me to the light.
So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Let me get a puff puff, breathin' in the night.
So when tomorrow comes, everything will be alright.
I just need a smoke break, bring me to the light.
So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Let me get a puff puff, breathin' in the night.
So when tomorrow comes, everything will be alright.
Bring me to the light.
'Thing that's in my life.




Breathin' in the night.
Everything will be alright.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Laganja Estranja's song "Smoke Break" deal with feeling disconnected from oneself and the world around them. The singer is grappling with a sense of loneliness and anxiety, and they are struggling to reconcile their internal experiences with the way they present themselves to others. The lyrics suggest that the singer's attempts to appear strong and independent are at odds with their emotional needs, and that they are feeling alienated from their identity.


The second half of the song shifts focus to social and political issues, drawing attention to the ways in which marginalized communities are treated in contemporary society. The singer alludes to the pervasive climate of fear and hostility that exists for queer, Hispanic, and black individuals, and they express a sense of frustration and uncertainty about how to move forward in the face of these challenges.


Overall, "Smoke Break" is a song about finding solace and perspective in difficult times, and seeking a way to feel grounded and connected despite internal and external struggles.




Line by Line Meaning

What's going on?
Asking what is happening and wanting to understand the situation.


Why do I feel like everything is wrong?
Expressing a sense of unease or confusion about the current state of things.


I feel so alone, gotta stay in my zone.
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others, and needing to focus on oneself to manage those feelings.


I don't know the last time that I called my home.
Not having contacted one's family or support system for a while, possibly due to feeling overwhelmed or preoccupied.


I can't seem to figure out.
Expressing frustration or difficulty in understanding or problem-solving.


Feels like I'm missing out.
Experiencing FOMO, or a sense of regret over not participating in certain activities or social events.


I get so worried in how I present myself.
Feeling self-conscious or anxious about how one is perceived by others, and the impact that may have.


It's becoming not me.
Feeling like one is losing their sense of identity or authenticity due to external pressures or expectations.


This is not who I wanted to be.
Feeling disappointed or dissatisfied with oneself or one's life choices.


I come off as strong but I am emotional.
Appearing tough or resilient to others, but actually experiencing a range of emotions beneath the surface.


Sometimes I'm quiet but wanna be sociable.
Preferring solitude or privacy at times, but also desiring social interaction and connection with others.


And I'm distant but I think I'm approachable.
Seeming aloof or distant to some, but still open and friendly to those who engage with them.


I thought some friends were never disposable.
Believing that some friendships would last forever, but realizing that they can still end or fade away.


But, I learned my lesson.
Acknowledging a difficult experience or mistake, and the lessons that have been learned from it.


Sometime a mistake is truly a blessing.
Recognizing that failures or setbacks can lead to important opportunities for growth and self-reflection.


I'm lightnin' it up and inhalin' the medicine.
Using marijuana as a form of self-medication or stress relief.


Make sense of my brain I am desperate.
Seeking clarity or understanding about one's thoughts or emotions, and feeling a sense of urgency or desperation to do so.


So I can see the good in everything that's in my life.
Hoping that a break or moment of relaxation will allow them to appreciate the positive aspects of their life.


We got people who feel like they don't belong
Addressing feelings of alienation or isolation in certain communities or social groups.


Living in fear because they are queer
Highlighting the discrimination and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, even in progressive societies.


Sometimes I forget where I'm at or what day it is.
Suffering from confusion or disorientation, possibly due to travel, stress, or a medical condition.


Then I can't separate Ganja from Jay and it's tiring.
Feeling exhausted or frustrated by the need to manage different aspects of one's identity or persona.


But I keep on with the timing.
Continuing to move forward or persevere, despite challenges or setbacks.


Exhale it out.
Encouraging the release of negative thoughts, stress, or emotions.


It doesn't do me any good for me to worry much.
Recognizing that excessive worry or stress is not beneficial, and seeking ways to manage or relieve it.


So light the bowl, roll the blunt, pass me the Dutch.
Requesting the use of different smoking devices or methods to help manage stress or anxiety.


Bring me to the light.
Asking for clarity, understanding, or perspective about the challenges in one's life.


'Thing that's in my life.
Acknowledging the presence of positive aspects in one's life, even amid challenges or difficulties.


Breathin' in the night.
Referring to the use of marijuana or drug use to help manage or cope with stress or anxiety.


Everything will be alright.
Expressing hope or optimism about the future, despite current challenges or difficulties.




Writer(s): ryan william snow, justin tyler ellingwood, lee martin

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Comments from YouTube:

@LeeDawson

that chorus is so catchy, great job Ganja!

@hollymccleary1027

YOU DID THAT!!! SO PROUD! THIS A WHOLE BOP❤

@vegasvoss2670

Yes ma'am 🅱️🅰️🆖 on repeat frs

@QueenAntiHero

I love the deep meaning of this song! It’s good to see a queen addressing so many critical issues in a song that is extremely catchy and beautiful!

@oz802

This is literally the rap this generation needs 😍 love the lyrics, love the vibe and your voice is the cherry on top of the cake honey

@rejectgromen6539

This Is A Bop Dead Drop

@janed3837

I can’t stop playing this on repeat!!! I LOVE THIS!

@brittneym2019

You slayed this !! The world needs more of you 🙌🏼💓
Lots of love and puffs from Holland💋

@salviahunden

yes yes YES girl! <3 the lyrics. the beat. the vibe. we stan.

@stephanierenee97

Been my banger for months. Keep rocking queen 👑❤️❤️🌈

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