THE CHATS - SMOKO (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

On tour USA, UK+EURO, AU.

filmed and edited by Matisse Langbein
insty: @thechatslovebeer

[gageforeman]

“People’s accent disappears when they sing”

[danbull]

I'm just happy there are people making this type of music, and hopefully there always wil be

[LoveStrokeRadio]

First chorus, "wtf is this?"

3rd chorus, "LEAVE ME ALONE! I'M ON SMOKO!"

[mattoherron]

"Perched atop his milkcrate throne"- no better way to describe a service industry worker on a smoke break

[chewy]

This is the most Australian thing since that surfer punched a shark

[ayoissac]

This song would have 100% been on Jackass/Tony Hawks pro skater/CKY tapes if it came out in the late 90s early 2000s

[ThatAussieGuy]

As an Aussie I was once saw a traffic jam that had been held up for 3 hours, all because the lads rebuilding the roundabout were on Smoko for 3 HOURS!

[theghostshark_]

australia: hey we're on fire please send help
scott morrison: im on smoko, so leave me alone

[MartynBrown-hdkq]

My 4 year old daughter heard this and now has random outbursts of " I want a snowcone so leave me alone " 😅

[james]

Just saw these guys supporting queens of the stone age. I had no idea I was watching these legends

[sbktoqb]

Things that he’s on:
- Smoko
Things that we wants:
- You to leave him alone

[FatGuyLittIeCoat]

Saw this randomly when it first came out, never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd come back to 20+ million views, that's just wild and very deserved.

[GonzoCiosain]

We listen to this song on our smoke breaks all the time here in the southwestern USA. This song is way too relatable because those smoke breaks on overnight construction shifts are serious business! My band was playing a show in Tucson, AZ on the same night that The Chats were playing Phoenix and we joked about skipping our show to go see them play!

[twangyeh]

2020: I'VE GONE BROKO, SO GIVE ME A LOAN!!!

[troostan]

My English teacher showed our class this video for absolutely no reason and I am beyond grateful

[ScottBendure]

"Smoko" is a slang term used primarily in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a short work break, typically taken by laborers or workers in blue-collar industries. It's similar to a coffee break or tea break, where workers take a brief pause from their tasks to have a snack, smoke a cigarette, or simply relax for a few minutes. The term "smoko" originally referred to a smoke break, but over time it has come to encompass any type of short rest break, regardless of whether smoking is involved.

[lostlaker]

Smoko is a state of mind, a vibe, a lifestyle even.

[Goabnb]

Reading between the lines, I get the impression he doesn't want to be disturbed when he is on break.

[jay]

Legend has it he's still on smoko. So leave him alone.

[alejandrolaramejia]

Goddamnit, I got stuck in a loop again, I can't stop replaying this gorgeous tune