Smoke Break
Carrie Underwood
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She's a small-town, hard-working woman just trying to make a living Working three jobs, feeding four little mouths in a run-down kitchen When you never taking nothing and doing nothing but giving It's hard to be a good wife and a good mom and a good Christian She said, I don't drink But sometimes I need a stiff drink Sipping from a high, full glass Let the world fade away She said, I don't smoke But sometimes I need a long drag Yeah, I know it might sound bad But sometimes I need a smoke break He's a big-city, hard-working man just trying to climb the ladder First generation to go to college instead of driving a tractor Never had nothing handed to him on a silver platter It's hard to be a good man, good son, do something good that matters He said, I don't drink But sometimes I wanna pop that top Take a swig and make the world stop And watch it fade away He said, I don't smoke But sometimes I wanna light it up Yeah, when things get tough Sometimes I need a smoke break, yeah So here's to you and here's to when the day gets long Go ahead, I understand if you wanna take a load off I don't drink But sometimes I need a stiff drink Sipping from a high, full glass Let the world fade away Yeah, and I don't smoke But sometimes I need a long drag Yeah, I know it might sound bad But sometimes I need a, sometimes I need a When the day gets long When the work's all done When the sun sets When you need to forget Grab that cup Fill it up Sip it slow And let it all go
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Written by: Chris Destefano, Hillary Lindsey, Carrie Underwood
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Smoke Break" was released as the lead single from Carrie Underwood's fifth studio album, "Storyteller", on August 21, 2015.
- This song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CreationUnderwood co-wrote "Smoke Break" with her frequent collaborators Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano.
- The trio crafted the song in a single writing session, which is a testament to their songwriting chemistry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Smoke Break" was directed by Randee St. Nicholas and it depicts Underwood as a truck driver in the desert.
- The video won "Female Video of the Year" at the 2016 CMT Music Awards.
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Lyrics and InterpretationDespite its title, "Smoke Break" is not about smoking. The song is a tribute to hardworking people who sometimes need a break from the pressures of life.
- Underwood said in an interview that she wanted the song to be relatable - everybody is working hard and deserves a moment to relax.
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Live Performance"Smoke Break" was a staple during Underwood's Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round in 2016, which was her first tour performed in the round.
- It was also performed during her residency show "Carrie Underwood: Reflection" in 2021.
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Reception"Smoke Break" received generally positive reviews from music critics.
- The song earned Underwood a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over a million units in the country.
- It contributed to the success of the "Storyteller" album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, making Underwood the only country artist to have all first five studio albums reach either numbers one or two on the chart.
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Personal MessageEven though the song was about taking a break, Underwood, who doesn't smoke, specified clearly that it's not promoting smoking rather advocating that everyone could use a little break and it's okay to step away from your life for a little bit to collect your thoughts.
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