Abakus is Russell Davies the son of Dave Davies the founder of the Kinks. W… Read Full Bio ↴Abakus is Russell Davies the son of Dave Davies the founder of the Kinks. Who also releases electro/disco-house under the moniker Cinnamon Chasers.

His initial album "That Much Closer To The Sun", released in 2004 on Liquid Sound Design, was an album that appealed to both fans of psychedelic and balearic chillout.

His following release, four years later, on Modus Records "We Share The Same Dreams" introduced more of an electro feel and was followed by a free digital mix "The Jaguar Sessions".

2010 saw another release on Modus Records, entitled Prisms.

Nightwalker
Abakus Lyrics

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Captain America:
Go ahead. Light it up.

George Hanson:
Oh, no, no, no...

George Hanson:
... l couldn't do that.

L've got enough problems...

George Hanson:
... with the booze and all.

L can't afford to get hooked.

Captain America:
You won't get hooked.

George Hanson:

Well, l know.
But it leads to harder stuff. (X2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abakus's "Nightwalker" refer to a conversation between two characters, Captain America and George Hanson, that takes place in the movie "Easy Rider", which the song samples. The first line of the lyrics is Captain America's prompt for George to light up a joint, which George initially refuses to do because of his issues with alcohol. However, Captain America insists that George won't get hooked, but George expresses concern that smoking marijuana could lead to harder drugs.

The lyrics highlight the stigma and misconceptions surrounding marijuana use, particularly during the time period in which "Easy Rider" was released (1969). While Captain America seemingly perceives smoking marijuana as a harmless, recreational activity, George is hesitant to partake due to society's negative perception of the drug and the potential consequences of use.

Overall, the lyrics could speak to the idea of individual choice and the various factors that can influence an individual's decision to partake in drug use, as well as the ramifications and societal attitudes towards drug use.

Line by Line Meaning

Captain America:
The singer is giving permission to someone to do something.

Go ahead. Light it up.
The singer is giving permission to light something up, possibly referring to a cigarette or drugs.

George Hanson:
The person being addressed is named George Hanson.

Oh, no, no, no...
George Hanson is refusing the offer made by Captain America and is disagreeing with the suggestion to light something up.

... l couldn't do that.
George Hanson is saying that they cannot do what was suggested.

L've got enough problems...
George Hanson implies that they already have enough problems to deal with.

... with the booze and all.
George Hanson reveals that they are already struggling with alcohol addiction.

I can't afford to get hooked.
George Hanson cannot afford to become addicted to something else and is attempting to resist given the current situation.

You won't get hooked.
Captain America consoles George by guaranteeing that it will not lead to addiction.

Well, l know.
George Hanson acknowledges the statement made by Captain America.

But it leads to harder stuff. (X2)
George Hanson knows that engaging in the suggested activity will eventually lead to addiction of even harder substances.

Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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