Cigarette
The Clarks · Between Now and Then - Retrospective [2005]
There's a box of something I can't quite define
It houses circus freaks, temptation and bad trips
In an isolated corner of the box
There's a trap door covered up with dirt and rocks
It opens to the stairs that lead down to the crypt
Do you know where you're going when you've taken your last step
Do you know what you get?
Cigarette
On a dark and lonely road in my hometown
Stands a house that long ago should've been torn down
It reeks of love gone sour, suspicion and bad debt
On a weather beaten transom in the house
Walks a friend of mine that I call the old king mouse
He dances in the moonlight and sleeps out on the steps
Do you know where you're going when you've taken your last breath?
Do you know what you get?
Do you know where you're going when they've paid their last regrets?
Do you know what you get?
Cigarette
In a black and far off corner of my mind
There's a box of something I can't quite define
It houses circus freaks, temptation and the Fayette County Fair
And it reeks of love gone sour, suspicion and big hair
Do you know where you're going when you've taken your last breath?
Do you know what you get?
Do you know where you're going when the devil starts to sweat?
Do you know what you get?
A cigarette
Cigarette - The Clarks
Released on the 2005 retrospective album Between Now and Then, 'Cigarette' stands as a defining track in The Clarks' catalog, capturing the band's signature blend of indie rock and melodic sensibility. The song exemplifies their ability to weave atmospheric production with emotive vocals, characteristic of their work during the early-to-mid 2000s era. As part of a collection that includes hits like 'On My Way Back Home' and 'I'm A Fool', this recording showcases the group's commitment to crafting intimate, radio-friendly anthems that resonated with audiences seeking authentic alternative sound. The track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the polished yet organic approach that defined their career and solidified their place in the indie landscape.

