She has won numerous awards and inspired many to donate their time and money to countless charities around the globe. Her accomplishments in blues, jazz and rock have moved audiences across the country. Her talents have led to collaborations, as both singer and songwriter, with internationally acclaimed artists as well as local friends and heroes.
Molly Johnson has rocked standing-room only audiences in nightclubs and bars from coast-to-coast as a pop artist, seduced the patrons of salons and lounges with her luscious interpretations of jazz and blues standards and even regaled royalty with her unique and charming presence.
However, Molly's most prized accomplishment to date is being a good mother to her two children.
One Hundred Cigarettes
Molly Johnson Lyrics
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Lord I smoked one hundred cigarettes,
Waiting for your call, but it aint come yet
I'm just waiting on your footsteps in my hall
And I'm just waiting for this ash to fall
While I'm counting my regrets
I'm gonna smoke one hundred cigarettes
My porch light is on, and I've unlocked my door
My eyes are red and my throat is sore
I've checked my mail and I watch my phone
And I'm wondering when you're coming home
So while I'm counting my regrets
I'm gonna smoke one hundred cigarettes
How much longer can I watch my own TV
Now I've seen how white my shirts can be
One more smoke, I'll take one more sip
Before I wipe your name right off my lips
So while I'm counting my regrets
I'm gonna smoke one hundred cigarettes
So while I'm counting my regrets
I'm gonna smoke one hundred cigarettes
Before I see that rising sun
I believe I smoked one hundred and one
The lyrics to Molly Johnson's song "One Hundred Cigarettes" paint a picture of a person who is waiting for someone, but they haven't shown up yet. The person is so consumed with this waiting that they chain smoke cigarettes, smoking one hundred in total. The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the person is "counting their regrets" and smoking cigarettes as a coping mechanism. The lyrics also mention the person's physical state - "my eyes are red and my throat is sore" - indicating that the waiting and smoking have taken a toll on their body.
The lyrics of "One Hundred Cigarettes" are relatable to anyone who's ever been in a situation where they've been waiting for someone or something, and time seems to drag on forever. The repetition of the chorus drives home the point that the person's regrets are piling up, and that they're using cigarettes as a way to deal with those feelings.
Overall, "One Hundred Cigarettes" is a poignant, melancholic song that captures the feeling of waiting and the desperation that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I smoked one hundred cigarettes,
I've been waiting so long for your call that I've smoked one hundred cigarettes already
Waiting for your call, but it aint come yet
I've been waiting for your phone call to come, but it hasn't arrived yet
I'm just waiting on your footsteps in my hall
I'm waiting to hear your footsteps outside my door to know that you're here
And I'm just waiting for this ash to fall
I'm just waiting for the cigarette to be over and the ash to fall down
While I'm counting my regrets
I'm thinking about my mistakes and what went wrong in our relationship
I'm gonna smoke one hundred cigarettes
I'm going to keep smoking cigarettes until either you come back or the thought of you is gone
My porch light is on, and I've unlocked my door
I've left my light on and my door unlocked for you to come back
My eyes are red and my throat is sore
I've been crying and smoking too much, my eyes are red and my throat is sore
I've checked my mail and I watch my phone
I've been checking my mailbox and phone constantly to see if you've called or left a message
And I'm wondering when you're coming home
And I'm really uncertain about when you are going to come back home
How much longer can I watch my own TV
I can't bear watching my own TV for too long, as it reminds me of what is lacking in my life
Now I've seen how white my shirts can be
I'm bored out of my mind and I've even tested how white my shirts can get by washing them repeatedly
One more smoke, I'll take one more sip
I'll smoke one more cigarette and take another sip before moving on from you
Before I wipe your name right off my lips
Before I forget you entirely and move on with my life
Before I see that rising sun
Before the sun comes up, signifying the end of the night, and I've spent so much time thinking about you
I believe I smoked one hundred and one
By the end of the night, I realized I smoked over one hundred cigarettes
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.