A Small Cigar
Transformative Elegance: A Small Cigar's Impact on Social Scenes
Lyrics
A small cigar can change the world
A small cigar can have a significant impact on the world.
I know, I've done it frequently at parties
The speaker claims to have changed the world with small cigars at parties.
Where I've won all the guests' attention
At parties, the speaker captures everyone's attention.
With my generosity and suave gentlemanly bearing
The speaker emphasizes their generosity and refined demeanor at parties.
A little flat tin case is all you need
A small flat tin case is suggested as the essential item for carrying cigars.
Breast-pocket conversation opener
The small cigar becomes a conversation starter when placed in the breast pocket.
And one of those ciggie lighters that look rather good
A description of a disposable cigarette lighter that complements the cigars.
You can throw away when empty
Suggests the disposable lighter can be discarded after use.
Must be declared a great success
Reflects on the success of the small cigars at social events.
My small cigars all vanish within minutes
The cigars are consumed quickly, emphasizing their popularity.
Excuse me, mine host, that I may visit
The speaker asks for permission to visit a nearby tobacco shop to replenish cigars.
A nearby tobacconist
Specifies the destination to buy more small cigars.
To replenish my supply of small cigars
Expresses the intention to restock cigars and revive the party's lively atmosphere.
And make the party swing again
Desire to bring life back to the party by providing more cigars.
I know my clothes seem shabby
The speaker acknowledges the shabbiness of their clothing.
And don't fit this Hampstead soiree
Feels out of place in the upscale Hampstead party.
Where unread copies of Rolling Stone
Observation of unread Rolling Stone magazines at the party.
Well-thumbed Playboys
Notices well-used Playboy magazines in the stereo shelves.
Decorate the hi-fi stereo record shelves
Reflection on the cultural background of the party attendees.
If you ask me they're on their way
Suggests the partygoers are losing their upper-middle-class status.
To upper-middle-class oblivion
Critiques the party attendees as unintelligent.
The stupid twits, they roll their only
Comments on the partygoers sharing a single cigarette.
One cigarette between them
Highlights the redundancy of the speaker's small cigars in this context.
My small cigar's redundant now
In the haze of smoking pleasure
The pleasure of smoking diminishes, signaling the end of the cigars' significance.
Call it a day
Decision to conclude the smoking activity.
Get the hell away
Expresses the desire to leave the party.
Go down the cafe
Suggests going to a café for a different, more genuine experience.
For a cup of real tea
Specifically, a desire for a cup of authentic tea at the café.
By the tube station, there's a drunk old fool
Introduces a character near a tube station selling newspapers.
Who sells papers in the rush hour
Describes the person as a drunk old fool participating in the rush hour chaos.
I hand to him ten small cigars
The speaker gives ten small cigars to the newspaper seller as an act of kindness.
He smiles, says, ''Son, God bless you''
The recipient expresses gratitude and blesses the speaker.
A small cigar
Reiterates the transformative power of a small cigar, referencing the newspaper seller's experience.
Has changed his world, my friend
Confirms the positive impact on the newspaper seller's world.
A small cigar
Restates the idea that a small cigar has the capacity to change the world.
Has changed the world again
Emphasizes the world-changing potential of a small cigar once again.
A small cigar
Concludes with a repetition of the phrase "A small cigar," reinforcing its significance.
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