Smoke
THE BLOSSOM feat. Matt Champion Lyrics
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Wish my gold chains hung with power
Growing like a new dead flower
Twistin′, turnin', sweet and sour
I just chipped my jewels, they crowning
Had to bend the rules they doubt me
I just got my FUBU out the package
Brand-new, I shower
Therapy is helping lately
Maybe no one here to save me
Wear my jersey, smile at strangers
(And it takes a lot)
(And it takes a lot)
(And it takes a lot)
I want all the smoke to clear
I want the smoke to disappear
You′re my sunlight toy
And in the dark, I play along
I want all the smoke to clear
I want the smoke to disappear
You're my sunlight toy
And in the dark, I play along
Bending backwards, I'm packing clothes that still on the mattress
TV, red blue, the light reflecting
Hand wrapped in the cloth to stop the blood from passing
After satin, the sheets washed in cold water
Gulch swallow, pitbull, I oughta follow
Hold me up by the altar, send in the cross to falter
Heavy hitters, messing with us
Split decisions, after hours I split with ′em
After dinner I′m tipping, dipping, the windows tinted
Hang my head out the window and let my teeth glisten (Glisten)
I want all the smoke to clear
I want the smoke to disappear
You're my sunlight toy
And in the dark, I play along
I want all the smoke to clear
I want the smoke to disappear
You′re my sunlight toy
And in the dark, I play along
The lyrics of "Smoke" by The Blossom feat. Matt Champion suggest a sense of discomfort and turmoil. The first verse describes the singer's desire to present themselves as powerful and valuable with their "gold chains." However, this image is at odds with the singer's feelings of failure ("new dead flower") and internal struggle ("sweet and sour"). This leads to gems falling ("I just chipped my jewels, they crowning") and a rule-breaking attitude that others don't believe in ("Had to bend the rules they doubt me").
The second verse details the life of the singer, including their efforts to patch up wounds ("Hand wrapped in the cloth to stop the blood from passing") and the daily mundane tasks of washing sheets ("After satin, the sheets washed in cold water"). Despite these efforts, the singer still feels lost and uncertain ("Gulch swallow, pitbull, I oughta follow"). However, the chorus expresses a desire for clarity and simplicity, with the singer wishing for the smoke of confusion to disappear and for a source of brightness and hope ("You're my sunlight toy").
Overall, the lyrics of "Smoke" depict a relatable sense of disorientation and the struggle to find one's place in life. The contrasting images of success and failure, as well as the focus on everyday tasks, suggest that these feelings are universal and can affect people from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow my head, cry in the shower
I feel overwhelmed and saddened by my current circumstances and I am seeking solace by crying alone.
Wish my gold chains hung with power
I wish that my material possessions could bring me real joy and a sense of meaning in my life.
Growing like a new dead flower
I feel like I am experiencing personal growth, but it feels futile and meaningless, like a flower that has just died.
Twistin', turnin', sweet and sour
My emotions are complicated and constantly fluctuating between positive and negative.
I just chipped my jewels, they crowning
I have just had a moment of personal success, but it is marred by something negative that has also happened.
Had to bend the rules they doubt me
In order to achieve success, I have had to challenge the norms and expectations of others who did not believe in me.
I just got my FUBU out the package
I have just acquired a new material possession, which may bring me fleeting joy.
Brand-new, I shower myself with the pain around me
Even though I have new possessions, I am still surrounded by pain and sadness, which I cannot escape.
Therapy is helping lately
I am seeking professional help to deal with my emotional struggles.
Maybe no one here to save me
I feel like I am alone and there is no one who can truly help me through my struggles.
Wear my jersey, smile at strangers
Despite my inner turmoil, I am trying to put on a positive face and connect with others in small ways.
I want all the smoke to clear
I want all of the negativity and chaos in my life to fade away so that I can find peace and happiness.
You're my sunlight toy
You bring joy and light into my life, even amidst the darkness.
And in the dark, I play along
Even though I am struggling internally, I try to maintain positivity and hope for a better future.
Bending backwards, I'm packing clothes that still on the mattress
I am trying to move forward in my life, but I am held back by my past and my material possessions.
TV, red blue, the light reflecting
I am surrounded by mindless distractions, which offer temporary relief from my pain.
Hand wrapped in the cloth to stop the blood from passing
I am intentionally and physically trying to suppress my pain and emotional wounds.
After satin, the sheets washed in cold water
Even though I have had moments of luxury and comfort, I am still left feeling cold and alone.
Gulch swallow, pitbull, I oughta follow
I am surrounded by people and situations that are dangerous and unpredictable, but I feel like I have no other choice but to follow them.
Hold me up by the altar, send in the cross to falter
I feel like I am being held up as a symbol of something greater, but I am not sure if I am worthy or capable of living up to it.
Heavy hitters, messing with us
I am surrounded by influential and powerful people, who are having a negative impact on me and my life.
Split decisions, after hours I split with ′em
I am constantly making difficult choices and trying to balance conflicting priorities and desires, even if it means distancing myself from others.
After dinner I'm tipping, dipping, the windows tinted
Even though I am struggling internally, I still try to enjoy small moments of pleasure and excitement in my life.
Hang my head out the window and let my teeth glisten (Glisten)
I am trying to enjoy fleeting moments of joy and pleasure, even if they are rare and fleeting.
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.