Blowin’ Smoke
Teddy Swims Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Maybe it's the midnight air
Something 'bout the summer night
Maybe it's the stars up there
That made me say what's on my mind

I love the way you twist your hair, mhmm
I'm seeing how you roll your eyes
I'm watching how your cheeks turn red

Must mean I'm doing something right

I ain't just blowing smoke
Girl, tonight, you look so beautiful
This must be a blessing, I just had to take a second
Step aside and catch my -, and let you know

Promise, girl, I ain't just blowing smoke
Let's go somewhere where we can be alone
Roll one up and burn it extra slow until the morning
Feeling like I had to come and let you know

Maybe you were Heaven-sent, yeah
Or maybe it's a waste of time
But I'm willing to take that bet
So, darling, will you roll the dice?

You already know you're a ten and it shows
Everyone hoping you walked in alone
So stop me if I say too much
'Cause I can never say enough

I ain't just blowing smoke
But, girl, tonight, you look so beautiful
This must be a blessing, I just had to take a second
Step aside and catch my -, and let you know

Promise, girl, I ain't just blowing smoke
Let's go somewhere where we can be alone
Roll one up and burn it extra slow until the morning
Feeling like I had to come and let you know

You already know you're a ten and it shows
Everyone hoping you came here alone
So stop me if I say too much
'Cause I can never say enough

I ain't just blowing smoke
But, girl, tonight, you look so beautiful
This must be a blessing, I just had to take a second
Step aside and catch my -, and let you know

I promise, girl, I ain't just blowing smoke
Let's go somewhere where we can be alone
Roll one up and burn it extra slow until the morning
Feeling like I had to come and let you know

I promise, girl, I ain't just blowing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Teddy Swims's song "Blowin' Smoke" speak of a deep attraction and admiration towards a woman. The song begins with the artist reflecting on what drew him to her, suggesting that it could be the midnight air, the summer night or the stars above. Nevertheless, he knows that there is something special about her that needs to be expressed. He then continues to describe her physical attributes, such as her hair, eyes and cheeks, indicating that he is paying close attention to her every move. The artist acknowledges that the woman he desires is not someone he can ever get tired of; hence he is not just blowing smoke when he tells her that she looks beautiful.

As the song progresses, the artist requests the woman to join him somewhere private, where they can be alone. He suggests they roll up a joint, take their time to enjoy it and spend the night together. He knows that he is taking a chance by making this request and acknowledges that he might be wasting his time. Still, he is willing to gamble it all because he believes in the potential of something great between them. The artist then repeats his promise that he is not just blowing smoke and that he genuinely desires the woman.

Overall, "Blowin' Smoke" is a simple yet powerful love song that describes the beauty and attraction that the artist feels towards a woman. He is overcome by his admiration for her and is willing to take chances to see where things could go between them.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe it's the midnight air
There's something about the atmosphere at night that makes me feel a certain way

Something 'bout the summer night
Summer nights have a particular charm that I find attractive

Maybe it's the stars up there
The stars in the sky add to the romance of the moment

That made me say what's on my mind
The magical ambiance of the night encouraged me to express my feelings

I love the way you twist your hair, mhmm
I find everything about you incredibly appealing, even small gestures like twisting your hair

I'm seeing how you roll your eyes
I'm noticing little things about you that make me feel even more attracted to you

I'm watching how your cheeks turn red
I'm aware of how my compliments are affecting your emotions, and it makes me feel happy

Must mean I'm doing something right
Your reactions make me feel confident that I'm making a good impression on you

I ain't just blowing smoke
I genuinely mean everything I'm saying and not just offering empty compliments

Girl, tonight, you look so beautiful
I find you incredibly stunning tonight

This must be a blessing, I just had to take a second
Being in your presence tonight is a gift, and I had to stop and appreciate it

Step aside and catch my -, and let you know
I had to pause and gather my thoughts before telling you how I feel

Promise, girl, I ain't just blowing smoke
I want you to know that I mean every word that I say

Let's go somewhere where we can be alone
I want to spend some quality time getting to know you better, away from the distractions of other people

Roll one up and burn it extra slow until the morning
We should light up a joint and enjoy a slow, relaxing night together until the sun comes up

Feeling like I had to come and let you know
I felt a strong urge to tell you how I feel

Maybe you were Heaven-sent, yeah
You seem too perfect to be true, like you were sent from above

Or maybe it's a waste of time
It's possible that pursuing something with you won't be worth it in the end

But I'm willing to take that bet
Despite the risks, I'm willing to try because being with you is worth it to me

So, darling, will you roll the dice?
Will you take a chance on me too?

You already know you're a ten and it shows
You're already confident and well aware of your beauty

Everyone hoping you walked in alone
You're so gorgeous that everybody at the party is trying to catch your attention

So stop me if I say too much
If I start to sound too corny or over-the-top, feel free to let me know

'Cause I can never say enough
There's no limit to how much I want to express my admiration for you

Writer(s): Kendrick Nicholls, Julian Collin Bunetta, Sherwyn Hewett Nicholls, Jaten Collin Dimsdale

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