Tobacco
Suchmos Lyrics

Big boy (big boy) big boy (big boy), coming Aha, aha
The song starts with the repetition of 'big boy' and sounds of agreement, setting the tone for the rest of the song.

関心なんかない 右から左へ
People don't care about what you have to say and will forget it quickly.

実際誰もがそう
In reality, everyone is like that.

言いなりなら簡単だって 一生言ってろ
It's easy to follow orders and be compliant, but you'll have to do it your whole life.

プライドをグラムで売れ それを買うやつに 死ぬまで従え
Sell your pride for money, and you'll have to obey those who buy it forever.

指示待ちの讃歌 不自由な参加
The song praises those who are obedient and willing to follow orders, even if it means losing their freedom or independence.

舌打ちのセッション 生半可な殺生 安売りのパッション クソ混んだ電車で dona dona dona
These lines describe a situation where people are frustrated, impatient, and jostling for space in a crowded train in a consumerist society.

Always, noway, always, noway Always, noway 有能奴隷根性 Always, noway, always, noway Always, noway, oh yeah, 小銭勘定
The song repeats the phrases 'always, noway' and '有能奴隷根性' (meaning intelligent slavery mentality) multiple times, emphasizing the idea of blindly following what others say and the importance of money in society. The line '小銭勘定' (meaning exact change) highlights the triviality of money.

Big boy, big boy, big boy Big boy, big boy, big boy Big boy, big boy, big boy Big boy, big boy, big boy
The chorus repeats the title phrase 'big boy' multiple times, suggesting that it's a label people want to achieve or possess.

慢心してんじゃない? グルーピーはもう居ない モテない時代 昔はもっと簡単だった 安心が欲しいのか? ヒッピーはもう居ない 持てない時代だ
These lines comment on the current era where people are feeling insecure and lonely, wishing for a sense of comfort and ease. The song mentions the disappearance of 'グルーピー' (meaning groupies) and 'ヒッピー' (meaning hippies) and how it was easier to be popular in the past.

Yeah, come on
This line serves as an encouragement or invitation to continue with the song's theme.

Always, noway, always, noway Always, noway, yeah, oh, oh, oh
The song repeats the 'always, noway' phrase again and then adds an exclamatory 'yeah, oh, oh, oh' to emphasize its meaning.

Always, noway, always, noway Always, noway, eh, yeah, yeah, yeah
The song ends with a repetition of the 'always, noway' phrase and adds an excited 'yeah, yeah, yeah' for emphasis.