Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011
- Album Name: Eskimo
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Cigarette” by Louden Swain
The song “Cigarette” by Louden Swain is a reflection on the struggles of addiction. While the speaker of the song uses smoking as a metaphor, the song speaks to the various forms of addiction people face in their lives. The speaker of the song reflects on his own personal struggle to quit an addiction he has been struggling with for a long time, and expresses regret and shame for his inability to do so. He feels chained to his self destructive habit and fears not being able to break out of it. The lyrics encourage the listener to take action to break free from any kind of addiction as it has the potential to consume and control their lives. The chorus of the song provides some hope that there is still a chance to get free, with a possible end to the cycle of destruction addiction brings into people’s lives.