Cigarettes & Alcohol – English Lyrics

• By: Oasis
• Album: Definitely Maybe

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the rebellious spirit of 90s Britain with Oasis's iconic track, 'Cigarettes & Alcohol.' This song offers a brilliant opportunity to explore the colloquial language and social critique of the Britpop era. Its direct and potent lyrics provide insight into the attitudes and frustrations of a generation, all set to an unforgettable rock 'n' roll soundtrack. 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' is a special song that captures a pivotal cultural moment with unvarnished honesty and swagger.

[English]

Is it my imagination,

Or have I finally found something worth living for?

...

I was looking for some action,

But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol

...

You could wait for a lifetime,

To spend your days in the sunshine

You might as well do the white line,

Cus when it comes on top

You gotta make it happen

You gotta make it happen

You gotta make it happen

You gotta make it happen

...

Is it worth the aggravation,

To find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for

...

It's a crazy situation,

But all I need is cigarettes and alcohol

...

You could wait for a lifetime,

To spend your days in the sunshine

You might as well do the white line,

Cus when it comes on top,

You gotta make it happen,

You gotta make it happen,

You gotta make it happen,

You gotta make it happen

You gotta,

You gotta,

You gotta make it

You gotta,

You gotta,

You gotta fake it

You gotta,

You gotta,

You gotta make it

You gotta,

You gotta,

You gotta fake it.

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or construct something; to cause something to happen or be.
happen /ˈhæpən/ A2	verb - to take place; to occur.
worth /wɜːθ/ B1	adjective - having a specified value, importance, or merit; deserving of.
cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛt/ B1	noun - a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.
alcohol /ˈælkəhɒl/ B1	noun - a colorless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event.
lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ B1	noun - the duration of a person's life.
spend /spɛnd/ A2	verb - to use or give out (money, time, energy, etc.).
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A2	noun - direct sunlight.
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - of the color of milk or fresh snow.
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, narrow mark or band. noun - (idiomatic, in 'white line') a portion of powdered cocaine arranged in a line for snorting.
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move or travel towards the speaker or a specified place or point.
top /tɒp/ A1	noun - the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something. adjective - highest in position, rank, or importance.
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover or perceive after a search.
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ A2	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.
fake /feɪk/ B1	verb - to falsify, to pretend; to make something appear genuine when it is not. adjective - not genuine; imitation.
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B1	noun - the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
action /ˈækʃən/ A2	noun - the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
aggravation /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the state of being made worse or more serious; annoyance or exasperation.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - insane; mad; extremely enthusiastic.