: The lyrics describe an artist returning to an empty venue after a concert. Lines like "Just when you make your way back home, I find some time to be alone" capture the transition from the roar of a thousand fans to the quiet solitude of the aftermath.

The song is characterized by its "airy and light" feel, acting as a soft comedown after the heavy-hitting tracks like "Dynamite" and "China White" found earlier on the album.

: The title refers literally to the stage smoke (fog machines) dissipating as the lights go out and the crew begins to pack up. Musical Composition

When The Smoke Is Going Down Scorpions (1982) SMLS - Facebook