Secondhand Smoke Lyrics

Mama always said, "Boy, learn to fight,

'Cause the world won't stop 'til you make it right."

I'm walking through the city, head in my hands,

And every step feels like a sinking man.

The air's too thick, it burns my chest,

Secondhand smoke where love once slept.

A man leans close to a woman in red,

And he kisses her just like the way you said.

I-I see you spinning through the haze,

And it's killing me.

We-we're locked inside this endless maze,

But you won't break free.

She-she said my name like a song she stole,

But it's not the same.

Can I get a witness? Hold my name.

Daddy always said, "Boy, hold your pride,

'Cause the ones who run are the ones who hide."

I keep my head up, but the weight runs deep,

And the nights feel louder when the world don't sleep.

A kid cries loud in his mama's arms,

He's got my laugh, but he wears your scars.

The lights blink fast as the doors close tight,

And the past won't let me win this fight.

I-I see you spinning through the haze,

And it's killing me.

We-we're locked inside this endless maze,

But you won't break free.

She-she said my name like a song she stole,

But it's not the same.

Can I get a witness? Hold my name.

This smoke don't rise, it just hangs around,

It pulls me under, I'm breaking down.

Every breath's like a fading prayer,

I see your face, but it's not there.

Mama always said, "Boy, don't lose your soul,

'Cause the world takes more than it ever shows."

But I'm walking circles, I've paid my dues,

Secondhand smoke that smells like you.

I-I see you spinning through the haze,

And it's killing me.

We-we're locked inside this endless maze,

But you won't break free.

She-she said my name like a song she stole,

But it's not the same.

Can I get a witness? Hold my name.

Secondhand smoke where love once burned,

I chase the ashes, but they don't return.

Mama always said, "Boy, don't let it go,"

But this fire's cold, and I'm walking slow.