Smoko
The Chats Lyrics

One, two, three, four
Counting in to start the song

So let me set the scene
Introducing the setting of the song

It's two in the afternoon and 34 degrees
Describing the hot afternoon weather

The Queensland harsh summer heat
Further emphasizing the hot weather as specific to the region

Had me sweating buckets up and down my street
Expressing the discomfort of the heat through sweat

It was there I spied the bloke
Noticing someone in the neighborhood

Perched atop of his milk crate throne
Sitting on a makeshift seat

He eyed me off as I approached
Watching the singer as they approached

Then he said
Introducing the dialogue of the other person

I'm on Smoko, so leave me alone
Requesting to be left alone on their break

So it's Tuesday morning
Transitioning to another time and situation

And my Centrelink hasn't come through
Explaining a financial issue

So I pick up the phone because I've got some abusing to do
Deciding to complain about the issue

But all I get is elevator music
Feeling frustrated at a lack of progress

Waiting on the line
Being put on hold

On hold all the time
Stuck in the wait for a long time

All I get is elevator music
Continuing to feel frustrated on the phone

Waiting on the line
Still being put on hold

'Til I get a reply
Waiting for someone to finally answer or assist them

Ah, ah what time is it?
Asking the time out of uncertainty

Is it Smoko?
Wondering if it's time for their break yet

I'm on Smoko
Confirming that it is their break

I'm on Smoko, so leave me alone
Reiterating the request to be left alone on their break

I'm on Smoko, so leave me alone
Continuing to emphasize the request to be left alone on their break

I'm on Smoko, so leave me alone
Another repetition of the request to be left alone on their break

I'm on Smoko, so leave me alone
Final repetition of the request to be left alone on their break