Strike a match, light a cigarette

Time to ponder every last regret

Confusion, guilt, and nostalgiaSome feelings I am not proud of

Troubles vanish through a cloud of smoke

One more drag just to help me cope

Searching for clarity of mind

Something I will never find

Lost in this nicotine dream

This pseudo-reality

Lost in this nicotine dream, oh

Lost in this nicotine dream

This pseudo-reality

Lost in this nicotine dream, oh

Strike a match, light a cigarette

Memories I will never forget

Confusion, guilt, and nostalgia

Decisions I am not proud of

Troubles vanish through a cloud of smoke

One more drag just to give me hope

Searching for clarity of mind

But realize I′ve only wasted time

Lost in this nicotine dream

This pseudo-reality

Lost in this nicotine dream, oh

Lost in this nicotine dream

This pseudo-reality

Lost in this nicotine dream, oh