Cigarette
Temptations and Regrets: Cigarette's Siren Call
Lyrics
Shoulda stayed lonely, shoulda stayed bored and broken
Expressing regret for not staying alone and avoiding emotional pain.
I shoulda been alright, just for the night
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to be okay, at least for the night.
But this noise in my head on my cold empty bed
Describing the mental turmoil in an empty bed, seeking something to fill the void.
Makes me need somethin' to pass the time
Feeling the need for an activity or substance to occupy time and distract from thoughts.
Damn this old weakness, the first taste of sweetness
Acknowledging vulnerability to the allure of a first taste of sweetness.
The lump in my throat, ya give a girl enough rope
Metaphorically expressing the risky behavior that can lead to trouble.
Shoulda let my hair down for dancing
Regretting not letting loose and enjoying dancing.
Shoulda wrapped myself in a blanket
Remorse for not seeking comfort or protection.
Shoulda been drinkin' just to forget
Reflecting on missed opportunities to numb pain through drinking.
Shoulda left my lipstick on a cigarette
Expressing regret for not leaving a tangible reminder (lipstick) of a fleeting moment.
Tried to put you out, tried to clear the air
Attempting to distance oneself from a person but failing.
But Iâ??m breathin' your breath as I die a slow death
Feeling the impact of a relationship on personal well-being.
What burns like a flash is ashes to ashes
Recognizing the transient nature of intense experiences.
Shoulda let my hair down for dancing
Reiterating the regret for not enjoying the moment through dancing.
Shoulda wrapped myself in a blanket
Expressing the desire for warmth and comfort.
Shoulda been drinkin' just to forget
Contemplating the use of alcohol as a means of forgetting.
Shoulda left my lipstick on a cigarette
Repeating the lament for not leaving a tangible reminder.
Shoulda closed my eyes to dream about you holdin' me
Expressing the regret for not indulging in dreams about a desired romantic scenario.
Shoulda let my hair down for dancing
Reiterating the remorse for not enjoying the moment through dancing.
Shoulda wrapped myself in a blanket
Repeating the desire for warmth and comfort.
Shoulda been drinkin' just to forget
Repeating the contemplation of using alcohol to forget.
Shoulda left my lipstick on a cigarette
Repeating the lament for not leaving a tangible reminder.
Shoulda left my lipstick on a cigarette
Stressing the regret of not leaving a symbolic mark as a memory.
Mm, mm, mm
Murmurs expressing emotional complexity and introspection.
Mm, mm, mm
Murmurs continuing the emotional reflection.
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