In "Smoke," Chrissy Chlapecka lingers in the aftermath of love that burned too hot and vanished, refusing to leave even as the cold sets in. The fire becomes a metaphor for a romance that was overwhelming in the moment, impossible to hold, and now leaves only choking residue. Choosing to stay naive and tend the burn rather than flee the scene, she keeps dancing in what remains. The song settles into a bittersweet acceptance that some warmth is worth the scars it leaves behind.
Smoke Lyrics by Chrissy Chlapecka
I don’t miss the flames until I’m getting cold
I don’t think about it ’til I’m all alone
And love is like a fire. It just burns then goes
I’m dancing in the smoke
And maybe in the moment it’s too hot to touch
I never get enough but ask for way too much
And when I finally stop to breathe, I start to choke
I’m dancing in the smoke
Now, I don’t mind the scars. I’d rather stay naive
‘Cause I can heal the burn marks up with Vaseline
I’ll hang onto my lighter, let the fire die slow
I’m dancing in the smoke
I’m dancing in the smoke
I’m dancing in the smoke
