Another Puff
Jerry Reed
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I know there's a lotta talk going around today About cigarette smoking whittling your life away I've seen it and I've heard it so many times That finally it just started to prey on my mind I guess it scared me a little bit That's why I decided I was gonna quit So while I was sitting here forming my battle plan I took another puff and turned on the fan I just sat there in my easy chair And thought of all the money I'd wasted on cigarettes all these years I thought how I'd spend the rest of my days After I kick this habit my body craves Said to myself this ain't gonna be so tough With that little bit of assurance I took another puff I took a puff, a puff, then I ripped off another puff I decided I'd about had about enough That breaking this habit won't be too tough Now I've give a lot of thought to this thing If I didn't smoke cigarettes I'd feel just like a king Besides with the price going up every day I knew I was just throwing all my good money away You know I ain't lit one in an hour or so? Just wanted to make sure I could quit you know I was thinking maybe I oughta write all this down Put it in a song kinda circulate it around Can't ever tell it might make a hit And that redneck Hall did a little bit Can you imagine me a hit songwriter! Now where's, where'd I put that cigarette lighter? After all it's a habit and a habit you can break Just a little bit of willpower son that's all it takes I said to myself you got to be tough! And with that little bit of wisdom I took another puff I took a puff, and then a puff, then I finally ripped off another puff And I decided boy this ain't gonna be tough Besides I'd just about had enough I'm about ready to quit this rotten habit anyway Oh I think they ought to take it offa television It looks too good! Ow! I like them skinny ones with the filter Oh give it to me! Give it to me! Cigarettes, I say if I quit smoking what'll I do? Maybe I'll eat Yeah I'll eat cigarettes Ah, I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it Chester B don't smoke, he smokes logs! Makes you laugh funny too Oh my throat's scratchin', oh I wish I could think of something bad to say about cigarettes Boo on cigarettes, don't smoke don't smoke don't smoke You quit smoking that'll leave more for me! I love it I love it, no I don't love cigarettes ya know Don't misunderstand me I hate cigarettes Makes ya cough, and when ya don't smoke it makes ya shake I don't know what's worse, the shake or the cough I think I'll make me a coughshake, oh! Son did you ever smoke? Oh I remember one time I quit smoking I quit for three months My wife left me So did my children She took my house and left It was a mobile home
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Written by: JERRY REED HUBBARD
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting DetailsJerry Reed both wrote and performed the song "Another Puff". Reed is famous for his talents as a guitar player but also had a successful career as a songwriter.
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Song Style"Another Puff" is considered a country music track. Jerry Reed is celebrated for his combination of country, funk and bluegrass influences, and this song is a perfect example of his style.
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Release Date"Another Puff" was released in 1972, during the peak of Jerry Reed's career.
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Album ReleaseThe song is a track in the album “Hot A’ Mighty!" which was his fifth studio album released on November 10, 1972.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not attaining the topmost position on country charts, the song still performed considerably well, indicative of his commercial appeal at the time.
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Song ThemeThe song is humorous and tells a story about a man who is trying to quit smoking. However, the humor does not trivialize the struggle; instead, it makes it more relatable.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe lyrics of "Another Puff" are very reflective of its time, with lines like "Remember the Indians, it's their peace pipe that you puff". This showcases the societal and political happenings during the period the song was written.
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Song Influence"Another Puff" is one of the songs that solidified Jerry Reed's reputation as a unique storyteller in country music. His songs often told funny and relatable stories, making him a beloved figure in country music.
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RecognitionJerry Reed was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, a testament to the lasting influence of songs like "Another Puff".
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Another Puff" as it was released long before the era of music videos. However, performances of the song can be found on online platforms like YouTube from fans and vintage TV broadcasts.
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