Strike a match, light a cigarette Time to ponder every last regret Confusion, guilt, and nostalgia Some 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