Been Smoking Too Long
Smoking Away Life's Blues
Lyrics
Well I wake up in the morning
Waking up in the morning, starting the day.
Look at my clock
Checking the time.
Its way past noon time
Realizing it's well into the afternoon, possibly oversleeping or losing track of time.
Now Im late for work.
Being late for work due to oversleeping or disorientation.
Tell me, tell me
Expressing confusion or seeking an explanation for the current situation.
What have I done wrong?
Questioning oneself about any mistakes made.
Aint nothing go right with me
Feeling that nothing is going right in life.
Must be Ive been smoking too long.
Attributing the problems to prolonged smoking.
Well I go to find me some breakfast
Attempting to find food for breakfast.
But I aint got no food
Realizing there is no food available.
Take me a shower
Trying to take a shower.
But the water dont feel no good.
Feeling discomfort or dissatisfaction with the shower.
Tell me
Asking for an answer or explanation.
Ive got opium in my chimney
Metaphorically referencing drug use (opium) affecting the living space.
No other life to choose
Feeling limited or trapped with no alternative lifestyle.
Nightmare made of hash dreams.
Experiencing disturbing or unpleasant dreams due to drug use.
Got the devil in my shoes
Feeling burdened or influenced negatively by inner demons or vices.
Tell me
Asking for an answer or explanation.
Well when Im smoking
While smoking, seeking a temporary escape from worries.
Put my worries on a shelf
Avoiding deep thoughts or reflection during smoking.
Dont think about nothin
Intentionally ignoring personal issues while under the influence.
Try not to see myself.
Avoiding self-awareness or introspection during smoking sessions.
Tell me
Requesting an answer or explanation.
Well in this blues Im singin
Implies a moral in the blues song being sung.
Theres a lesson to be learned
Stating that there's a lesson to be learned from experiences in life.
Dont go around smokin
Advising against excessive smoking due to potential negative consequences.
Unless you want to get burned.
Warning about the dangers or repercussions of smoking excessively.
Tell me
Requesting an answer or explanation.
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