In "Smoke & Drink," Nico leans into a reckless summer night, knowing the smoking and drinking are bad but craving release from emotional weight. The pull between wanting to let go and needing comfort shapes the song, especially in the image of a lover as gasoline to a lit match, both dangerous and irresistible. That person sees every flaw and still offers no judgment, which makes the numbness feel like love. Even if things fall apart, the plea is simple: don't worry too much.
Smoke & Drink Lyrics by Nico
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink and
I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Summertime and sunshine
So we gon’ do it all night
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink and
I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Dying for a good time
So we gon’ do it all night
Show me
A way through life’s emotions
I don’t need
Judgement in this moment, baby
You numb this pain
You know my body like nobody
You’ve seen it like nobody
You see me like nobody
If I fade away and you cant get through
Don’t be too worried
Don’t be too worried
On a better day I’ll know what to do
Don’t be too worried
Don’t be too worried
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink and
I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Summertime and sunshine
So we gon’ do it all night
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink
And I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Dying for a good time
So we gon’ do it all night
You’re like gasoline to a lit match
Take control of this itch that I can’t scratch
When I’m in this mood, can I get some
Any night you’re with me make it special
I fill up and I can’t hold back
I’m a little drunk ’cause you taste all that yeah
Youre amazing, you never judge me
Even when you know I’m wrong
If I fade away and you can’t get through
Don’t be too worried
Don’t be too worried
On a better day I’ll know what to do
Don’t be too worried
Don’t be too worried
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink and
I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Summertime and sunshine
So we gon’ do it all night
Sometimes I wanna let go
Smoke and drink
And I know that it’s bad for me I can’t help it
Dying for a good time
So we gon’ do it all night