Cocaine Habit Blues
Memphis Jug Band Lyrics
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It's the worst old habit that I ever had
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
I went to Mr Beaman's in a lope
Saw a sign on the window said no more dope
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
If you don't believe cocaine is good
Ask Alma Rose at Minglewood
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
I love my whiskey, and I love my gin
But the way I love my coke is a doggone sin
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
Since cocaine went out of style
You can catch them shooting needles all the while
Hey, hey, honey take a whiff on me
It takes a little coke to give me ease
Strut my stuff long as you please
Hey, hey, honey take a whiff on me
(Let's all take a whiff on Hattie now)
Hey, hey
The Memphis Jug Band's song "Cocaine Habit Blues" is a cautionary tale about the dangers and allure of cocaine addiction. The song's narrator admits to having a "mighty bad" habit and claims that cocaine is the "worst old habit" that they've ever had. Despite this, the singer still encourages others to "take a whiff" of the drug. The lyrics suggest that the addiction is so strong, it trumps other vices like alcohol.
The song acknowledges the illegal status of cocaine by referencing a sign in a window that reads "no more dope." The singer also references another person, Alma Rose, who may have died due to their cocaine addiction. The song warns of the dangers of giving in to the temptations of drugs and the consequences that come with addiction.
Overall, "Cocaine Habit Blues" is a powerful and sobering reminder of the destruction that drug addiction can cause. The lyrics paint a grim picture of the consequences of giving into addiction and offer a warning to those who may be considering taking drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
Cocaine habit mighty bad
Being addicted to cocaine is an awful experience
It's the worst old habit that I ever had
The singer has never had a habit as terrible as cocaine addiction
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
The singer is encouraging their friend to try cocaine
I went to Mr Beaman's in a lope
The artist rushed to Mr. Beaman's house
Saw a sign on the window said no more dope
The artist saw a sign on Mr. Beaman's window that they will no longer sell drugs
If you don't believe cocaine is good
The singer challenges anyone who doubts the positive effects of cocaine
Ask Alma Rose at Minglewood
The singer suggests asking Alma Rose, who they know uses cocaine
I love my whiskey, and I love my gin
The artist enjoys drinking whiskey and gin
But the way I love my coke is a doggone sin
The artist's love for cocaine is problematic and sinful
Since cocaine went out of style
Cocaine is no longer as popular as it once was
You can catch them shooting needles all the while
People have substituted cocaine with using needles for drugs
It takes a little coke to give me ease
Cocaine makes the artist feel relaxed
Strut my stuff long as you please
The singer can party for as long as they want while on cocaine
Hey, hey, honey take a whiff on me
The singer is still encouraging their friend to try cocaine
(Let's all take a whiff on Hattie now)
The singer is involving others in their cocaine use, specifically referencing Hattie
Hey, hey
An exclamation the artist uses throughout the song
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JENNIE MAE CLAYTON
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LYRICS:
Cocaine habit mighty bad
It's the worst old habit that I ever had
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
I went to Mr Beaman's in a lope
Saw a sign on the window said no more dope
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
If you don't believe cocaine is good
Ask Alma Rose at Minglewood
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
I love my whiskey, and I love my gin
But the way I love my coke is a doggone sin
Hey, hey, Honey take a whiff on me
Since cocaine went out of style
You can catch them shooting needles all the while
Hey, hey, honey take a whiff on me
It takes a little coke to give me ease
Strut my stuff long as you please
Hey, hey, honey take a whiff on me
Hey, hey
@robertpaxton3380
Sung by Hattie Hart. Love her powerful voice, and love the band.
@kaljic1
"I love my whiskey and I love my gin. But the way I love coke is a dog-gone sin." Classic!
@mechcavandy986
I heard that! 🙀
@Wunjo-Wunjo
One of my favourites.
@kaljic1
Never get tired listening to the Memphis Jug Band!!!
@stefanschleps8758
At three A.M.when all the party poopers have gone home. It's time for the real homies to dip a stiff Sherman and split rails like Abe Lincoln. All you meat heads in Laurel, you know who you are. (Its still 1975.)
@notJerrytho
WE MAKING OUT THE MURKOFF FACILITY WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🗣🔉🔉🔉
@miltonkanfer4229
"Woist 'ol habit I ever had!" Man, you got that right.
@Pentagonshark666
What a great band it were.
@toansavoo
Yes, correct... Jack likes the blues and knows his classics!