1 Last Cigarette
The Band CAMINO Lyrics


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I can't, I can't, I can't
Stand the man
I'm seeing in the mirror
I try, I try to get my mind right
But it never gets much clearer

Maybe I should see somebody
'Cause I can't keep this up
Everything inside my body
Is telling me to stop

All my friends they left me for dead
And I don't have a clue where I am
I lost my keys, now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

All my friends they hate me again
I get too drunk when I get depressed
I lost my shit now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

I can't, I can't, I can't
Pay the rent 'cause I wasted all money
I try, I try to laugh off my life
But lately it's not funny

Maybe I should see somebody
'Cause I can't keep this up
Everything inside my body
Is telling me to stop

All my friends they left me for dead
And I don't have a clue where I am
I lost my keys, now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

All my friends they hate me again
I get too drunk when I get depressed
I lost my shit now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

All my friends they left me for dead
And I don't have a clue where I am
I lost my keys, now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

All my friends they hate me again
I get too drunk when I get depressed
I lost my shit now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

All my friends they hate me again
I lost my shit now all I got left
Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette

Maybe I should see somebody
'Cause I can't keep this up




Everything inside my body
Is telling me to stop

Overall Meaning

The Band CAMINO's "1 Last Cigarette" is a raw and honest depiction of a person who is struggling to keep up with life's demands. The song's opening lines "I can't, I can't, I can't, stand the man I'm seeing in the mirror" immediately convey the singer's feelings of self-loathing and helplessness. The verse goes on to describe how the character tries to find a way out of the mental and emotional distress, but to no avail. He talks about the need to seek help, but the singer seems to be trapped in a vicious cycle, where he is unable to break free from his destructive habits.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the main theme of the track: the singer's feeling of isolation and alienation from his group of friends, who have left him to his own devices. He is left wandering aimlessly, lost and confused, with just one last cigarette and ten missed calls. The second verse builds on this theme, revealing that the singer has lost control of his life and is unable to pay his rent or find any meaning in his life. He again talks about how he needs help, but even he knows that he can't keep this up anymore.


The song addresses various themes, including addiction, depression, and loneliness. It serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes we need to seek help when we are faced with mental and emotional challenges. The Band CAMINO's melodic and straightforward style of songwriting combined with their powerful and soulful performance makes "1 Last Cigarette" a powerful and introspective musical exploration of a person's mental and emotional struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't, I can't, I can't
I feel unable, incapable of coping with my current situation.


Stand the man
I dislike the person I've become.


I'm seeing in the mirror
I am looking at myself and acknowledging my flaws and mistakes.


I try, I try to get my mind right
I attempt to improve my state of mind.


But it never gets much clearer
My efforts to improve my mental state appear to be ineffective.


Maybe I should see somebody
I am considering seeking professional help and support.


'Cause I can't keep this up
I recognize that I cannot continue to live this way.


Everything inside my body
I feel a strong urge from within me to stop my destructive behavior.


Is telling me to stop
My instincts are trying to prevent me from causing further harm to myself.


All my friends they left me for dead
I have pushed away those who cared about me and now feel abandoned.


And I don't have a clue where I am
I feel lost and confused, both emotionally and physically.


I lost my keys, now all I got left
I have lost my sense of direction and control, and my only remaining possession is a cigarette.


Is ten missed calls and one last cigarette
I have missed multiple attempts of communication from others and I am now alone with my own thoughts and vices.


All my friends they hate me again
I have damaged my relationships with those closest to me and they now resent me because of it.


I get too drunk when I get depressed
I use alcohol as an escape from my negative emotions and experiences.


I lost my shit now all I got left
I have reached a breaking point and have nothing else to hold on to but my own destructive behaviors.


Pay the rent 'cause I wasted all money
I struggle to financially provide for myself due to my irresponsible and impulsive spending habits.


I try, I try to laugh off my life
I attempt to find humor in my own struggles as a way of coping with them.


But lately it's not funny
Recently, my coping mechanisms have become less effective and I am struggling more than ever before.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Geoffrey Warburton, Jordan Schmidt, Spencer Stewart

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You guys have easily become my favorite band the past year... please tell me you'll do an aftershow after the Dan + Say concert in Chicago!!!

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Imagine being at a concert and they play this bop😭😭 it'd be so lit

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