Only Smoke When I Drink

Album: Creek (2024)
Charted: 48
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Songfacts®:

  • "Only Smoke When I Drink," is a track by London-based producer Nimino, dropped on August 22, 2024, as part of his Creek EP. The single quickly turned heads, even before its official release, with teasers racking up impressive numbers. It didn't take long for the track to become his breakthrough hit, landing him a spot on the UK Singles Chart.
  • Lyrically, the song's structure is as cyclical as the habits it describes. The central refrain, repeated throughout the track, goes:

    I only smoke when I drink
    And I only drink when I overthink


    This relentless repetition mirrors the addictive behaviors and thought patterns at the heart of the song, capturing the feeling of being stuck in a loop that's nearly impossible to escape. The later verses paint a vivid scene of intoxication and emotional turmoil.
  • "I Only Smoke When I Drink" samples vocals and lyrics from "Hangover," a 2019 track by California singer-songwriter Rayana Jay featuring G-Eazy and Beni Moun.

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