It’s Two A.M. in my new home this motel room
An ash tray full of lucky strikes
A half spent case of warm Bud Lite
Counting regrets…fighting back tears
Retracin’ steps…gettin’ nowhere
Callin’ your name it’s a waste of my breath
There’s no reachin’ you across this cold and empty bed
Stirrin’ up ashes, tryin’ to find passion
Where there’s no love left
It’s like trying to put smoke back in this cigarette
Come sunrise guess I’ll check out and ditch this town
Put a few more miles between us
And keep drivin’ till I finally mend my broken trust
Hangin’ my hopes on highway signs
If I lie here I’ll lose my mind
Callin’ your name it’s a waste of my breath
There’s no reachin’ you across this cold and empty bed
Stirrin’ up ashes, tryin’ to find passion
When there’s no love left
It’s like tryin’ to put smoke back in this cigarette
I may never know your reasons why
But someday I’m gonna see the good in your goodbye
Callin’ your name it’s a waste of my breath
There’s no reachin’ you across this empty bed
Stirrin’ up ashes, tryin’ to find passion
When there’s no love left
It’s like tryin’ to put smoke back in this cigarette
Heartbreak and Reflection in Jason Aldean’s “Back In This Cigarette”
“Back In This Cigarette” by Jason Aldean paints a vivid portrait of heartbreak, regret, and the struggle to move on after love has faded. The song’s imagery—late nights in a motel room, an ashtray of cigarettes, and empty beer cans—creates a palpable sense of loneliness. The lyrics speak to the futility of trying to revive a relationship that’s already burned out, likening it to the impossible act of putting smoke back in a cigarette. Aldean’s delivery captures the pain of calling out to a lost love, retracing steps in search of answers, and realizing that some things can never be restored. Ultimately, the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the narrator vowing to move forward and, in time, find meaning in the goodbye.
Song Credits
- Artist: Jason Aldean
- Songwriters: Clint Daniels, Jeff Middleton
- Release Year: 2007
- Label: Broken Bow Records