Lit Cigarette
Sarah and the Safe Word Lyrics
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If you come with me well I can treat you right
I'm on the big stage with my story and song
And all of it's revenge on those who treated me wrong
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
In the game that we play
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Black smoke over dirty fire
If ya talkin' trash we'll just pile it higher
We're on your TV screen
Lookin' pretty and strong
And all of it's revenge on those who treated us
Wrong Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
In the game that we play
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
In the game that we play
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Now everything was fine until I came to haunt your dreams
(Gimme one!)
You hung me from the rafters with just what y'all meant to me
(Gimme two!)
You tied that rope and stole my hope with only you on your mind
(Please)
But on and on they still sing my song so gimme that nasty nine!
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
In the game that we play
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
Cookin' up a bitches brew
(Lit cigarette)
In the game that we play
There's a Cain and an Abel
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
Safe Word baby! We back again! Big stage, telephone
Where are you? All alone!
Big stage, telephone
Where are you? All alone!
The lyrics to Sarah and the Safe Word's song Lit Cigarette depict a revenge anthem against those who have wronged the singer. The lyrics are packed with metaphors and musical references, making it a complex and intriguing piece of music. The song talks about the singer finding solace on the big stage with their story and song, which are all revenge against those who've done them wrong. They are confident in their ability to make it right and treat themselves and those who join them right. The mention of Cain and Abel is symbolic of the rivalry present in the game they play, with the singer backing themselves to come out on top.
The chorus of the song "Cookin' up a bitches' brew" is a direct reference to the song "I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. The line "Black smoke over dirty fire" uses a metaphor to describe the singer's anger towards the person who wronged them. The line "And all of it's revenge on those who treated us wrong" summarizes the overarching theme of the song - revenge. The line "Now everything was fine until I came to haunt your dreams" indicates that the singer's actions are fuelled by the wrongs done to them, and they are not afraid to make their presence felt.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark eyes with a darker night
The singer associates their dark and brooding eyes with the equally dark and brooding night.
If you come with me well I can treat you right
The singer promises to treat their companion well if they come along for the ride.
I'm on the big stage with my story and song
The singer takes center stage to share their story and sing their song.
And all of it's revenge on those who treated me wrong
The artist seeks revenge against those who wronged them by putting on a big show.
Tell you what I'm gonna do (Lit cigarette)
The artist announces that they will light a cigarette.
Cookin' up a bitches brew
The singer is figuratively brewing up a plan or taking action against a group of female rivals.
In the game that we play
The singer frames the situation as a game that everyone is participating in.
There's a Cain and an Abel
The artist references the biblical story of Cain and Abel to allude to conflict between siblings or rivals.
And I'm bettin' who's gonna be who
The artist is making a bet on who will come out on top in this conflict.
Black smoke over dirty fire
The artist describes the scene as a smoky and dangerous fire.
If ya talkin' trash we'll just pile it higher
The singer will retaliate against anyone who speaks ill of them by increasing the intensity of their actions.
We're on your TV screen
The artist is broadcasting their message and image to a wide audience.
Lookin' pretty and strong
The singer presents themselves as both attractive and powerful.
And all of it's revenge on those who treated us wrong
The singer seeks revenge against those who wronged them by showing off their power and strength on screen.
Now everything was fine until I came to haunt your dreams
The singer asserts that their rivals were doing well until they came to disrupt their lives and thoughts.
(Gimme one!)
The artist requests a gun or similar weapon.
You hung me from the rafters with just what y'all meant to me
The artist was betrayed by those they trusted, and left to hang metaphorically.
(Gimme two!)
The singer reiterates their request for a weapon.
You tied that rope and stole my hope with only you on your mind
The singer accuses their rivals of causing their downfall and despair for their own gain.
(Please)
The artist pleads once more for a weapon or other means to take revenge.
But on and on they still sing my song so gimme that nasty nine!
The artist has become a symbol of resistance against their rivals, and their message continues to resonate despite their downfall.
Safe Word baby! We back again! Big stage, telephone
The artist is reintroducing themselves or their group using their chosen name, and are ready to make a comeback by performing on a big stage.
Where are you? All alone!
The singer calls out to their rivals, questioning their whereabouts and expressing a desire to confront them.
Contributed by Leah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.