Story Behind The Song
i wrote this song for a friend that was ticked at being scorned at work for being a smoker.
Song Description
meant to be controversial, this songs is about smokers losing all their rights, and that something else (something you want to do) will be taken away next
| Song Length |
3:13 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Annoyed |
Subject |
Cigarettes, Conformity |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I Need a Smoke
Written by Ken Matthiesen copyright 2010
I need a smoke....cause I want a smoke
Why can't you see, or at least just let me be?
I'll gladly give to you your 20 feet
I don't make fun of you
I don't look down on you
For things you need to do, for things you want to do
I don't want to fight...but it's something about rights
But you'd know this of course
If you'd get down off your horse
You're not one single bit better than me
(Chorus)
Who do you think you are?
Who died and made you king?
The boss of everything
Are you scared of good ol smoke?
I think that you're a joke
You think some of this is going to rub off on you?
Someday they'll come at you
For something you like to do
And while your flat on your back right after their attack
You'll be lying there wondering why you're be looking up at me
Cause when you need a smoke...
And you will want a smoke
I'll have one here waiting for you
Silly, worthless rules
Gives you something to do
(Chorus)
Who do you think you are?
Who died and made you king?
The boss of everything
Are you scared of good ol smoke?
I think that you're the joke
You think some of this is going to rub off on you?