In some ways, it’s the same sort of theme that's been on Ray's mind since he first launched the ever-evolving project—which began with a series of no-fi punk songs recorded at home with friends. The world doesn’t matter, life is inherently painful, but you always find a way forward amidst the bleakness. For his part, at 31, he finally feels grown-up, and a little more self-assured—his new songs offer less of the desperate emotional thrashing of his youth.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Teen Suicide Lyrics
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Old friends on a terrace
Am i burning in hell?
I don't know, i don't think so
Learning to walk in heels
Smoking crack with maria
"I don't wanna die" i tell myself
I stopped drinking soda
Watching the cat die slowly
Time makes a fool out of me
What can i say
Smoke gets in your eyes
You run a red light
But if no one saw
Did you break the law?
The lyrics of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by Teen Suicide may seem to be disjointed, but upon closer observation, the song appears to be a reflection of the experiences of the singer. The lyrics could be interpreted as someone who may have been a regular drinker of soda and has now given up soda, but seems to be struggling with addiction, as evidenced by the lyrics "Smoking crack with Maria." The singer also seems to be grappling with his mortality as he describes being on a terrace with old friends and wondering if he is burning in hell. The lyrics "I don't wanna die" followed by "every day I surprise myself" hints at the singer's resolve to keep living, despite the struggles.
The words, "Time makes a fool out of me, what can I say" implies that time has changed the singer, and he may have regrets or wishes he could have done things differently. The mention of a cat dying slowly could be a reference to the difficulty of witnessing the decline of someone or something you care about, leading to feelings of helplessness. The final lines, "Smoke gets in your eyes, you run a red light, but if no one saw, did you break the law?" conveys the theme of questioning consequences and the idea that sometimes, the only person that one is accountable to may be oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
A comedy of errors
My life is full of mistakes and mishaps
Old friends on a terrace
I'm surrounded by people from my past
Am i burning in hell?
I'm questioning if I'm already suffering or will suffer in the afterlife
I don't know, i don't think so
I have no clear answer to my own question
Learning to walk in heels
I'm trying to find my way and become more self-sufficient
Smoking crack with maria
I'm experimenting with drugs to escape from my pain
"I don't wanna die" i tell myself
I'm struggling with suicidal thoughts but I'm trying to convince myself not to give in
Then every day i surprise myself
I manage to keep going despite my inner turmoil
I stopped drinking soda
I'm making small positive changes in my life
Watching the cat die slowly
I'm experiencing and witnessing the slow decay and passing of life
Time makes a fool out of me
I'm humbled and defeated by the passage of time
What can i say
I'm at a loss for words
Smoke gets in your eyes
My vision is clouded and distorted, making it difficult to see clearly
You run a red light
You take risks and break rules
But if no one saw
You might not face the consequences if you don't get caught
Did you break the law?
You're questioning whether or not your actions were morally or legally right
Writer(s): Teen Suicide
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@noesinferno
a comedy of errors
old friends on a terrace
am i burning in hell?
i don't know, i don't think so
learning to walk in heels
smoking crack with maria
"i don't wanna die" i tell myself
then every day i surprise myself
i stopped drinking soda
watching the cat die slowly
time makes a fool out of me
what can i say
smoke gets in your eyes
you run a red light
but if no one saw
did you break the law?
@runforcovertube
American Pleasure Club’s (formerly known as Teen Suicide) new album ‘A Whole Fucking Lifetime of This’ is out 2/16, listen to “this is heaven & id die for it” right here: https://youtu.be/MtHifoG2kgM
@myles6917
thanks god for dropping this masterpiece
@bretthulett1985
You call a bunch of retarded sounding noises a masterpiece?
@myles6917
Brett Hulett "retarded sounding noises"
@carlosocarnero
i'd like to see u making something half as good as this, bet you can't even begin to grasp a decent song lmao
@noesinferno
a comedy of errors
old friends on a terrace
am i burning in hell?
i don't know, i don't think so
learning to walk in heels
smoking crack with maria
"i don't wanna die" i tell myself
then every day i surprise myself
i stopped drinking soda
watching the cat die slowly
time makes a fool out of me
what can i say
smoke gets in your eyes
you run a red light
but if no one saw
did you break the law?
@natevideos-ni8pz
Thank god for this band
@colinklinedinst6391
You guys are awesome thank you
@sdoodlekat
YAY! ❤️
@meltinginthenecrosphere
this is so fucking beautiful <3