Cigarettes
Intoxicating Freedom: A Musical Journey through Love and Risk
Lyrics
When she walked into the room
Describing the impact of her presence upon entering the room.
My air was all consumed
Feeling breathless or overwhelmed in her presence.
I was choked up on what to say
Experiencing difficulty in expressing oneself due to strong emotions.
The next thing that I think
Considering the idea of inviting her for a drink.
I'll take her for a drink
Deciding to share a drink with her, implying a desire for companionship.
Cos liquor is better with company
Expressing the idea that alcohol is more enjoyable in good company.
You're like a cigarette
Comparing her to a cigarette, suggesting an addictive and potentially harmful attraction.
You go straight to my head
Highlighting the captivating and intoxicating effect she has.
You're my five minutes of being free
Referring to a short period of freedom or escape provided by her presence.
This toxic flame was earned
Acknowledging the dangerous and harmful nature of the attraction.
I hope I don't get burned
Expressing concern about potential harm or consequences.
I know one day you'll probably kill me
Acknowledging the potential destructive outcome of the relationship.
So, tell me what's your sign
Inquiring about her astrological sign as a way of understanding her personality.
Born the Fourth of July
Noting her birthdate and zodiac sign, establishing a connection with the singer.
Girl, you're a Cancer just like me
Highlighting a shared astrological sign, suggesting compatibility.
Though its hard to admit
Acknowledging the difficulty in admitting the addictive nature of the relationship.
You'll be damn hard to quit
Expressing the challenge of ending or quitting the relationship.
Cos I got my heart rolled up my sleeve
Indicating vulnerability by having one's heart exposed or easily hurt.
You're like a cigarette
Reiterating the addictive and heady impact she has, comparing it to a cigarette.
You go straight to my head
Reemphasizing the captivating and intoxicating effect she has on the singer.
You're my five minutes of being free
Reiterating the brief sense of freedom provided by her presence.
This toxic flame was earned
Recalling that the intensity of the attraction comes with potential dangers.
I hope I don't get burned
Expressing the hope of avoiding negative consequences despite the risky nature of the relationship.
I know one day you'll probably kill me
Reiterating the acknowledgment of potential harm or danger in the relationship.
I taste you on my lips
Sensory experience of tasting her presence or influence.
I smell you in my clothes
Sensory experience of smelling her presence or influence on the singer.
You may make me sick
Acknowledging that the relationship may have negative consequences.
But what a way to go...
Accepting the potential harm but appreciating the experience.
And now I feel like Hell
Expressing a feeling of suffering or distress due to the relationship.
Yea, you're bad for my health
Acknowledging the detrimental effect of the relationship on the singer's health.
Girls like you should come with a warning….
Suggesting that individuals like her should come with a warning due to their potentially harmful nature.
You're like a cigarette
Repeating the comparison of her to a cigarette, reinforcing the addictive and captivating nature of the relationship.
You go straight to my head
Reiterating the impact she has on the singer, going straight to the head.
You're my five minutes of being free
Reemphasizing the brief sense of freedom provided by her presence.
This toxic flame was earned
Reiterating the acknowledgment of potential dangers in the relationship.
I hope I don't get burned
Expressing the hope of avoiding negative consequences despite the risky nature of the relationship.
I know one day you'll probably kill me
Reiterating the acknowledgment of potential harm or danger in the relationship.
I know one day you'll probably kill me
Repeating the anticipation of eventual harm or negative consequences in the relationship.
Comment