Cigarette Daydreams

“Cigarette Daydreams” presents the pain of one’s search for identity through the musings of a parted lover. The song itself has a softer, more brooding sound than most of Cage the Elephant’s work. In the words of Brad Shultz, the band’s rhythm guitarist: "Why do we have to write Cage The Elephant songs? We can just write songs, regardless of what style of music they might be. I like the idea of doing things that people might not expect from us. So we decided to take a whole new approach to writing, and this song is a good example of that. It’s just about being honest." These themes are visualized in the song’s music video, presented in nostalgic black and white, disappointing only for its notable lack of rain. “Cigarette Daydreams” was certified platinum by the RIAA on August 16, 2019.

[Verse 1] Did you stand there all alone? Oh, I cannot explain what's going down I can see you standing next to me In and out somewhere else right now You sigh, look away I can see it clear as day Close your eyes, so afraid Hide behind that baby face [Pre-Chorus] Do-do-do, do-do-do [Chorus] You can drive all night Looking for the answers in the pouring rain You wanna find peace of mind Looking for the answer [Verse 2] Funny how it seems like yesterday As I recall, you were looking out of place Gathered up your things and slipped away No time at all, I followed you into the hall Cigarette daydreams You were only seventeen So sweet with a mean streak Nearly brought me to my knees [Pre-Chorus] Do-do-do, do-do-do [Chorus] You can drive all night Looking for the answers in the pouring rain You wanna find peace of mind Looking for the answer If we can find a reason, a reason to change Looking for the answer If you can find a reason, a reason to stay Standing in the pouring rain [Bridge] Do-do, do-do-do Do-do, do-do-do-do Do-do, do-do-do Do-do, do-do-do-do [Chorus] You can drive all night Looking for the answers in the pouring rain You wanna find peace of mind Looking for the answer If we can find a reason, a reason to change Looking for the answer If you can find a reason, a reason to stay Standing in the pouring rain