Marlboro Burnin'
Marlboro Burnin': A Fiery Tale of Love's Brief Flame
Lyrics
Another night alone in this bar
Expressing solitude in a bar.
Same ol' same ol' two or three cars
Describing a routine scene with only a few cars.
Five shots down and seven in the ash tray
Having consumed five shots and seven cigarettes.
Saw her there as she walked in
Noticing a captivating woman entering the bar.
Lookin like a heaven sent sin
Describing the woman as irresistibly attractive.
Didn't take too long for her to start headin my way
Quickly realizing her interest and approach.
After three or four beers it was pretty clear what tomorrow would say
Anticipating the outcome after a few drinks.
You gotta chain smoke her while you can cuz
Suggesting to enjoy the moment because she won't stay.
She's just like the rest of them
Asserting that she is similar to other fleeting relationships.
She doesn't stay around too long
Emphasizing her tendency to leave quickly.
That flame's long gone come mornin
Noting that the passion fades by morning.
She'll leave you all alone in this bed
Predicting loneliness after she departs.
She's a cowboy killer, and she'll beat you dead
Referring to her as a dangerous, relationship-ending woman.
Can't quit 'em once you get 'em cuz your world starts turnin
Stating the difficulty in quitting such relationships.
She's just another Marlboro burnin'
Comparing her to a burning Marlboro, a fleeting pleasure.
Ol' Johnny down the bar is givin me that look
Noting another person's warning about the woman.
"Don't take that bait, don't bite that hook"
Advising against falling for her charms.
She was sayin all the things a woman like her should say
Describing her saying what's expected in a flirtatious manner.
She was lookin fine, lipstick, red wine
Detailing her attractive appearance with lipstick and wine.
Tellin me to name a place and time
Inviting the narrator to suggest a meeting time and place.
Ol' Johnny knew the cards bein dealt at the end of the day
Implying awareness of the consequences at the end.
You gotta chain smoke her while you can cuz
Reiterating the advice to enjoy the moment.
She's just like the rest of them
Reemphasizing her transient nature.
She doesn't stay around too long
Reiterating her brief stay.
That flame's long gone come mornin
Reiterating the temporary nature of the passion.
She'll leave you all alone in this bed
Anticipating loneliness after she leaves.
She's a cowboy killer, and she'll beat you dead
Warning of the destructive nature of the woman.
Can't quit 'em once you get 'em cuz your world starts turnin
Highlighting the difficulty in ending such relationships.
She's just another Marlboro burnin'
Repeating the comparison of the woman to a burning Marlboro.
Keep tellin myself I'm gonna quit 'em this time
Expressing the desire to quit such relationships.
Different bar, different girl, same ol' fire in her eyes
Encountering a similar situation with a different woman.
That keeps the party goin, keeps it rollin, til the mornin
Describing the woman's fiery and lively nature.
Like the buzz I feel from this nicotine flowin
Drawing a parallel between the woman and the buzz from nicotine.
You gotta chain smoke her while you can cuz
Advising to enjoy the moment with the current woman.
She's just like the rest of them
Reiterating the transient nature of the woman.
She doesn't stay around too long
Reiterating her short-lived presence.
That flame's long gone come mornin
Reiterating the temporary nature of the passion.
She'll leave you all alone in this bed
Anticipating loneliness after she leaves.
She's a cowboy killer, and she'll beat you dead
Warning of the destructive nature of the woman.
Can't quit 'em once you get 'em cuz your world starts turnin
Highlighting the difficulty in ending such relationships.
She's just another Marlboro burnin'
Repeating the comparison of the woman to a burning Marlboro.
She's just another Marlboro burnin'
Reiterating the transient nature of the woman.
Go get her boys
Encouraging others to pursue her.
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