Blowin Smoke Analysis
“Blowin smoke,” a song about a waitress down on her luck. In which she says going to and wants to quit her job. Though she never does; she needs the little money she does make. She “blowin smoke” talking trash, lying. The title has double meaning. Referring a waitress smoking a cigarette while also playing on the term “blowin smoke,” which she refers to as talking trash. When looking at the title on literal meaning she just smoking a cigarette. After listening to the song, changes meaning completely. She no longer smoking she lying about quitting her job even though she wants to with the low pay and small tips. Though she knows she can't; she needs that small amount of money to support her and her family. Imagery and figures of speech