Two Fingers

Jake Bugg · Jake Bugg [2012]

I drink to remember, I smoke to forget

Some things to be proud of, some stuff to regret

Run down some dark alleys in my own head

Something is changing, changing, changing



I go back to Clifton to see my old friends

The best people I could ever have met

Skin up a fat one, hide from the Feds

Something is changing, changing, changing



So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain

Light a cigarette and wish the world away

I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay

So I hold two fingers up to yesterday

Light a cigarette and smoke it all away

I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay



Down in the kitchen, drinking white lightning

He's with my momma, they're yelling and fighting

It's not the first time praying for silence

But something is changing, changing, changing



So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain

Light a cigarette and wish the world away

I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay

So I hold two fingers up to yesterday

Light a cigarette and smoke it all away

I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay



There's a story for every corner of this place

Running so hard you got out but your knees got grazed

I'm an old dog but I learned some new tricks yeah



So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain

Light a cigarette and wish the world away

I got out I got out I'm alive and I'm here to stay

So I hold two fingers up to yesterday

Light a cigarette and smoke it all away

I got out I got out I'm alive and I'm here to stay



Hey, hey it's fine

Hey, hey it's fine

Hey, hey it's fine

I left it behind

Two Fingers

Jake Bugg's "Two Fingers" stands as a defining track from his 2012 debut album, capturing the raw, acoustic energy that established him as a leading figure in modern folk and Americana. Recorded with a stripped-down approach, the song features Bugg's distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, reflecting the rustic, storytelling style that became his signature. Released alongside other tracks like "Broken" and "Lightning Bolt," the recording helped define the sound of early 2010s British folk revival, blending traditional instrumentation with contemporary songwriting sensibilities. The track remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant music that resonates deeply with listeners seeking authentic, unpolished acoustic performances.