Blowin' Smoke
Kacey Musgraves
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Between the lunch and dinner rush Kelly caught that outbound bus for Vegas We're all out here talking trash, making bets Lips wrapped round our cigarettes She always thought she was too good to be a waitress Well, we all say that we'll quit someday When our ship comes in, we'll just sail away But we're just blowin' smoke Hey yeah We're just blowin' smoke Hey yeah Out here goin' broke Hey yeah Yeah we're just blowin' Smoke Well Janie got divorced again Her ex-husband's in the pen From two to five, five to ten and longer Brenda's traded smokes for cake, still hadn't lost that baby weight And that baby's about to graduate, from college I'm just flicking ash Into the tray Tell them both it'll be okay But I'm just blowin' smoke Hey yeah I'm just blowin' smoke Hey yeah, hey yeah I'm out here goin' broke Hey yeah Yeah we're just blowin' smoke We all say that we'll Quit someday When our nerves ain't shot And our hands don't shake, yeah We all say that we'll Quit someday When our nerves ain't shot And our hands don't shake Wipe down the bar, take out the trash Light one up and count my cash Swear I'm never coming back again I'm just blowin' smoke Hey yeah I'm just blowin' smoke Hey yeah Out here going broke Hey yeah Yeah we're just blowin' Smoke
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
6 fans
Written by: Luke Robert Laird, Shane L. McAnally, Kacey Lee Musgraves
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Song Release"Blowin' Smoke" by Kacey Musgraves was released in 2013, the same year as her debut album.
|
Lyrics and ThemeThe song tells the story of waitresses dreaming of better lives while on their smoke break, demonstrating Musgraves' storytelling ability and her distinct approach of singing about real and raw everyday experiences.
|
Song WriterLike many of her songs, Kacey Musgraves, along with songwriters Luke Laird and Shane McAnally, co-wrote "Blowin' Smoke".
|
Album Success"Blowin' Smoke" is on her debut studio album "Same Trailer Different Park", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was also a top 10 hit on the Billboard 200 chart.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Blowin' Smoke" features Musgraves playing a waitress, further enhancing the song's narrative.
|
Single Release"Blowin' Smoke" was the second single released from the album "Same Trailer Different Park".
|
Chart PerformanceThe song has impressive chart performance, reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and number 23 on Country Airplay charts.
|
Meaningful LyricsIts lyrics deal with people who talk about improving their lives but never take action - hence 'Blowin' Smoke'.
|
Grammy AwardsThe album "Same Trailer Different Park", where "Blowin' Smoke" features, won two Grammy awards including Best Country Album.
|
Authentically CountryThe song has been celebrated for staying true to the country genre, with some critics citing it as a highlight of contemporary country music due to its traditional sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
|
Singer's Reputation"Blowin' Smoke", along with the rest songs of Musgraves' debut album, helped establish her reputation as a straightforward, country singer-songwriter who resonates with a wide audience.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Blowin' Smoke Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28779494/Kacey+Musgraves/Blowin%27+Smoke>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Blowin' Smoke Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In