cigarette
bASK1 Lyrics


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Softly come to me, and look what you see?
How that can be real?
There's nothing left of me
Then you wanna go, wanna go
Then you never stop, never stop
Then you hurry on, hurry on
Then you carry on, carry on
Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
Now look what's over you
Refuse what just came true
A world just full of fools
But I am not that fool
Then you wanna go, wanna go
Then you never stop, never stop
Then you hurry on, hurry on
Then you carry on, carry on
Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
Go!
Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
And now the darkness fills your eyes
And now destruction stops the time
Just going down, falling down and breaking down
What we believed is now untruth
A sabotage can't fill the truth
Just going down, falling down and breaking down
Then you got insane, then you feel the pain
Time for no regrets, want a cigarette
And you got insane, then you feel the pain
Time for no regrets, want a cigarette





Got insane, feel the pain, no regrets, cigarette
Got insane, feel the pain, no regrets, cigarette

Overall Meaning

In β€œCigarette,” bASK1 captures a sense of despair wrapped in a haunting introspection, where the singer grapples with themes of loss, confusion, and the disillusionment of reality. The opening lines set a tone of vulnerability, as the singer implores someone to come to them with a soft touch, exploring the very fabric of existence and questioning the authenticity of the world surrounding them. This moment of perceived clarityβ€”β€œlook what you see?”—is juxtaposed against a stark admission of their own emptiness: β€œthere's nothing left of me.” It suggests an ongoing internal battle, where connections to others are simultaneously sought and resisted. The repetitive phrases such as β€œwanna go” and β€œnever stop” convey a sense of urgency and chaotic movement, contributing to the feeling that the singer is caught in a cycle of desire and resignation.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the complexities of their relationships and the disillusionment over what they encounter. The lines β€œnow look what's over you” speak to the burden of realization and self-awareness, as the singer confronts the futility present in a world filled with illusionsβ€”β€œa world just full of fools.” This assertion of self-identity, β€œbut I am not that fool,” showcases a critical moment of clarity amid the turmoil. There is a desire to resist conforming to societal expectations and pressures, leading to a dichotomy between the desire to escape (β€œwanna go”) and the inescapable reality of moving forward through life with its relentless pace (β€œhurry on, carry on”). This tension creates a rhythmic pulse throughout the lyrics, emphasizing the entrapment associated with both external and internal struggles.


The deeper existential crisis unfolds as darkness metaphorically fills the singer's eyes, suggesting a blind plunge into despair. The mention of β€œdestruction” is crucial; it illustrates how time seems to collapse amid chaos, erasing past certainties and leaving behind only a sense of decline. The phrases β€œjust going down, falling down and breaking down” encapsulate a visceral loss of control, magnifying the overwhelming weight of disillusionmentβ€”the belief systems and truths once held dear are now shattered. The concept of β€œsabotage” that cannot fill the truth signifies a betrayal of one's self or ideals, reinforcing the isolation felt by the singer in navigating through a misleading reality.


Ultimately, the repeated references to feeling β€œinsane” and the palpable β€œpain” culminate in seeking solace through a cigaretteβ€”a symbol often associated with fleeting moments of relief amid stress and turmoil. The line β€œtime for no regrets” further intensifies this spiral of searching for comfort in crutches that lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. The refrain firmly ties the emotion of anguish with the desire for escape, where the β€œcigarette” becomes a metaphor for both destruction and brief reprieve. In encapsulating the gravity of the struggle, the song deftly presents a poignant exploration of the human conditionβ€”our efforts to find connection and meaning in a world that often feels chaotic and unforgiving, reinforcing why the search for something to ease the pain can result in profound existential contemplation.


Line by Line Meaning

Softly come to me, and look what you see?
Gently approach me and reflect on the reality around you.


How that can be real?
Question how such circumstances or emotions could truly exist.


There's nothing left of me
I feel completely drained and devoid of anything substantial within.


Then you wanna go, wanna go
You express a desire to leave or move on from this situation.


Then you never stop, never stop
You persistently continue your pursuit, without pausing.


Then you hurry on, hurry on
You rush forward, eager to escape or advance.


Then you carry on, carry on
You maintain your progress, despite challenges or distractions.


Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
Your wishes to leave echo a relentless pursuit of movement and progress.


Now look what's over you
Consider the burdens or influences that loom over you.


Refuse what just came true
Deny or reject the reality that has just manifested.


A world just full of fools
We exist in a society filled with people lacking awareness or wisdom.


But I am not that fool
I refuse to be part of that ignorance; I strive for deeper understanding.


Then you wanna go, wanna go
Again, you feel the urge to escape this troubling reality.


Then you never stop, never stop
You continue to push forward endlessly, driven by urgency.


Then you hurry on, hurry on
You hastily advance, feeling the need to make progress.


Then you carry on, carry on
You keep moving forward, undeterred by past setbacks.


Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
The repetition of your desires indicates an ongoing struggle against stagnation.


Go!
A decisive call to action; it’s time to take that leap.


Wanna go, never stop, hurry on, carry on
The desire to flee and keep progressing remains ever-present.


And now the darkness fills your eyes
A sense of despair or hopelessness clouds your vision and perspective.


And now destruction stops the time
Chaos or ruin has frozen moments in their harsh grip, halting progress.


Just going down, falling down and breaking down
Everything is in a state of decline, spiraling into disarray.


What we believed is now untruth
The ideals or convictions we once held have been revealed as false.


A sabotage can't fill the truth
Attempts to distort or undermine genuine reality will ultimately fail.


Just going down, falling down and breaking down
The cycle of decline persists relentlessly, indicating ongoing despair.


Then you got insane, then you feel the pain
The pressures of reality have driven you to madness, leading to deep emotional suffering.


Time for no regrets, want a cigarette
In this moment of despair, you seek comfort in a habit or addiction, with no remorse.


And you got insane, then you feel the pain
Repeated cycles of madness lead to recognized emotional turmoil.


Time for no regrets, want a cigarette
Again, you find solace in self-medication amidst recognition of your pain.


Got insane, feel the pain, no regrets, cigarette
This mantra underscores acceptance of chaos, intertwined with desire for relief.


Got insane, feel the pain, no regrets, cigarette
The concluding repetition emphasizes a cycle of madness paired with a yearning for escape.




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Written by: Alwin Rooijackers

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