[Verse] Richard the journalist Heavy smoke in the mist Tried to stop last year But it was too hard dear [Verse 2] Midnight seemed so near Working in his room clear Typing words without fear Cigarettes always here [Chorus] Can't quit the smoke tonight Burning through the dark light Puffing clouds in his sight Richard fights the long fight [Verse 3] Deadlines chasing his mind Peace and calm hard to find Ashes falling behind In the night he's confined [Bridge] Midnight oil burns bright Lost another tough fight In his room through the night Hopes to see morning light [Chorus] Can't quit the smoke tonight Burning through the dark light Puffing clouds in his sight Richard fights the long fight