That Smell
That Smell

Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell Lyrics

This classic rock hit delivers a powerful message about the perils of drug and alcohol addiction. The lyrics vividly portray the destructive path that substance abuse can lead to, using sensory imagery like "that smell" to represent the stench of death and… Read more

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Mar 25, 2008
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That Smell Lyrics

Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars
Oak tree you're in my way
There's too much coke and too much smoke
Look what's going on inside you
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Angel of darkness is upon you
Stuck a needle in your arm
So take another toke, have a blow for your nose
One more drink fool, will drown you
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Now they call you Prince Charming
Can't speak a word when you're full of 'ludes
Say you'll be all right come tomorrow
But tomorrow might not be here for you (yeah you)
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Hey, you're a fool you
Stick them needles in your arm
I know I been there before

One little problem that confronts you
Got a monkey on your back
Just one more fix, Lord might do the trick
One hell of a price for you to get your kicks
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you
Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Hey, you're a fool you
Stick them needles in your arm
You're just a fool, just a fool, just a fool

Writer(s): Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of That Smell?

This classic rock hit delivers a powerful message about the perils of drug and alcohol addiction. The lyrics vividly portray the destructive path that substance abuse can lead to, using sensory imagery like "that smell" to represent the stench of death and decay brought on by such habits. The song serves as a cautionary tale, warning listeners about the dire consequences of succumbing to addiction - from losing one's charm and speech ("Now they call you Prince Charming / Can't speak a word when you're full of 'ludes") to potentially facing an untimely end ("The smell of death surrounds you"). Through their raw and poignant storytelling, Lynyrd Skynyrd underscores the harsh reality that addiction is not just self-destructive, but can also be fatal.

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