Holy Smokes

"Holy Smokes" is a smoldering ballad that dives deep into faith, sin, and a forbidden teenage love story. Bailey Zimmerman candidly confesses his transgressions, chasing a love deemed off-limits and engaging in activities frowned upon by society. "This song takes me back to the first time I fell in love at 17," said Zimmerman.

Zimmerman describes the secrecy and thrill of the relationship as it unfolds in a church parking lot. He sings of sneaking around, defying societal expectations, and grappling with the contrasting feelings of religious devotion and youthful passion. The song evokes a sense of innocence lost and blurred lines between devotion and desire.

Zimmerman teamed up with his producer Austin Shawn and songwriters Ben Stennis, Lauren Hungate, and Michael Tyler to craft this fiery anthem. The writers use religious imagery to illustrate the intensity of the emotions at play. They compare the girl's touch to the cross on the rearview mirror; their shared moments become a "hallelujah at 17." The two are falling in love while lighting up their holy smokes.