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Lit Up
Buckcherry Lyrics
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I'm on a plane with cocaine,
And yes I'm all lit up again
Cough up love and touch up
Your mama said packing lines is sin.
And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?
I'm on a train and ride on,
You know the train is staying off the track
I'm in touch love, from this crutch
Well you're on ten but buddy I'm on eleven
And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?
Crack the door for the curious girl 'cause she's waiting
She's been waiting.
Chop a line for the fiending man cause he wants one.
You know you know you got to, can you feel it can you feel it
Tonight, are you high love, tell me are you fucking high.
In the moment you are just so right,
You're right love, oh you're right love.
And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?
Oh yeah.
Don't want to fight it.
Alright.
Yeah.
Ah yeah.
Buckcherry's song "Lit Up" is about the lead singer's addiction to cocaine. The lyrics describe how he is "all lit up again" and using "packing lines" of the drug in secret, even on a plane. He sings about feeling invincible and euphoric, and how he loves the feeling of the cocaine. The chorus repeats the line "Mama can you wait?" which suggests he is aware of the negative impact his addiction is having on his family.
The second verse continues to describe his addiction in detail. He sings about being on a train and the dangers of being "off the track." He also mentions being "on ten," which could refer to being high on a scale of 1-10, but he claims to be on "eleven," indicating his addiction has reached an extreme level. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the addiction's hold on him.
In the final verse, the lyrics become more desperate. He sings about being willing to share his cocaine with others, chopping lines for the "fiending man," and letting a "curious girl" in to try it. He addresses his lover directly, asking if she is as high as he is and declaring that in the moment, everything is "just so right."
Overall, "Lit Up" is a raw and honest depiction of substance abuse, and shows how addiction can take hold and be difficult to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah. You want to find it, c'mon yeah.
The singer is inviting the listener to join him on his journey of finding cocaine.
I'm on a plane with cocaine,
The singer is currently on a plane while in possession of cocaine.
And yes I'm all lit up again
The singer is currently high and under the influence of cocaine.
Cough up love and touch up
The singer is asking someone to give him love and attention while he is on cocaine.
Your mama said packing lines is sin.
The singer is acknowledging that his mother disapproves of his drug use.
On the couch in my bed
The singer is currently lounging on his couch or bed while high on cocaine.
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
The singer is admitting once again that he is high on cocaine and feeling euphoric.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
The singer is expressing his obsession with cocaine and how much he enjoys using it.
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
The singer is asking his mother to wait for him while he indulges in his cocaine habit.
I'm on a train and ride on,
The singer is now on a train, still in possession of cocaine.
You know the train is staying off the track
The singer is metaphorically comparing his life to a train that is off-track due to his drug use.
I'm in touch love, from this crutch
The singer is using cocaine as a crutch to feel love and connection with others.
Well you're on ten but buddy I'm on eleven
The singer feels that he is experiencing a higher level of pleasure and excitement than anyone else around him.
Crack the door for the curious girl 'cause she's waiting, She's been waiting.
The singer is offering cocaine to a girl who has been waiting for it and is willing to try it.
Chop a line for the fiending man cause he wants one.
The singer is giving cocaine to a man who is craving it.
You know you know you got to, can you feel it can you feel it
The singer is encouraging the listener to indulge in cocaine with him and enjoy the feeling.
Tonight, are you high love, tell me are you fucking high.
The singer is asking if the person he is with is also high on cocaine and seeking a sense of connection.
In the moment you are just so right, You're right love, oh you're right love.
The singer is expressing how he feels that everything is perfect and wonderful while high on cocaine.
Don't want to fight it.
The singer is surrendering to his addiction and does not want to fight it anymore.
Alright.
The singer affirms that things are okay and he is ready to continue his cocaine use.
Yeah.
The singer is expressing his agreement and enthusiasm for his drug use.
Ah yeah.
The singer is making a guttural exclamation of pleasure and excitement for his cocaine use.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEVON GLENN, JONATHAN BRIGHTMAN, JOSHUA TODD GRUBER, KEITH NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nordicomsystems8841
+Hugh Janus (El Infidel) KFFK I used to listen to rap too around that same time, back when it was actually good. But like you said it's become super-redundant...how many times can you listen to lyrics bragging about;
a) "Bitches"
b)Weed
c)jewelry
d)cars
e)guns and violence
It seems like popular culture has taken a turn for the worse, when the things listed above are what qualifies as an enjoyable listening experience for the majority of people. Hopefully real music makes a comeback one of these days
@DrBeauHightower
This song smells like car keys
@daviddavidson4496
Salty milk+coins
@k-tkoog2100
pre chewed gum
@daviddavidson4496
@@k-tkoog2100 salty milk n coins
Only real ones know
@heatherfeather1293
If ya know, ya know ;-)
@haconk
Folding money 🤑
@luvaholic
It's always nice seeing someone sing about a product they passionately believe in
@LeTurdFerguson
Best thing for this product since Eric Clapton!!!
@paulasmith8425
😂😂😂😂
@stephentaylor1821
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