When The Smoke Is Going Down
Scorpions · Blackout
Just when you make your way back home
I find some time to be alone
I go to see the place once more
Just like a thousand nights before
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
This is the place where I belong
I really love to turn you on
I've got your sound still in my ears
While your traces disappear
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
I find some time to be alone
I go to see the place once more
Just like a thousand nights before
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
This is the place where I belong
I really love to turn you on
I've got your sound still in my ears
While your traces disappear
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
I climb the stage again this night
Cause the place seems still alive
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
When the smoke is going down
When The Smoke Is Going Down
Released on the 1988 album Blackout, this track exemplifies the Scorpions' signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibility. The song features the band's characteristic driving rhythm section and Ralf Scheuer's soaring vocals, delivering an anthemic energy that defined their late 1980s output. While often associated with the band's broader catalog of stadium rock, it stands as a distinct recording within the Blackout era, showcasing their ability to craft both aggressive and emotionally resonant material. The composition remains a staple of their live performances, reflecting the enduring appeal of their mid-to-late career work.