In the summer of 2001 Baxter Dury released his debut single, the "Oscar Brown EP". The single picked up rave reviews, which included 'Single of the Week' in NME. It also achieved 'Single of the Week' in the Guardian.
Cocaine Man
Baxter Dury Lyrics
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I woke up feeling sprightly
Then I got out of bed, thought mama: "you done me proud"
Looked over the kitchen sink
Thought wow, that's my house
I paid the mortgage, it's mine
Got up, cup of coffee, went down nice tonight
Then I sit up straight and proud, I knew I was a man
Thought mama: "he done me proud"
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer's grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
So a car pulls up, and that guy downstairs
I'm wearing my best trousers
I'm feeling happy
Sunlight was shining down
I'm wearing toxsome blue shoes, with a crisp lime jazzerline
Beautiful here, the day's beautiful too
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer's grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
Crash bang and I made it out she's actually beautiful
She stands alone, not caring who's looking
Her name's Rebecca Trollop and I fall right into her trap
Bang, it's disgusting
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer's grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
The song "Cocaine Man" by Baxter Dury tells a story about a man who feels proud of himself in the beginning of the song. He wakes up on the 14th of June 1912 feeling sprightly and grateful for his house that he owns. He goes on to make himself some coffee feeling moodkey but he sits up straight and proud, knowing that he is a man, and thinks to himself that his mom would be proud of him. Then, the song shifts, and the line "Here comes the cocaine man, here comes a man" is repeated throughout, indicating the entrance of a new character. These lines suggest a darker turn, and it becomes clear that the man is engaging with drugs ("get blooded on Lucifer's grave") and a woman named Rebecca Trollop who he falls into a trap with.
The lyrics of this song are open to interpretation, but overall they appear to be commenting on the destructive and addictive nature of drug use. It paints a picture of a man who is initially feeling proud of himself for his accomplishments, but who is then drawn into illicit activities that ultimately lead to his downfall. The repetition of the line "Here comes the cocaine man, here comes a man" seems to highlight the cyclical nature of addiction and how it can be difficult to break free from its grip.
Line by Line Meaning
14th of June 1912
Setting the scene with an accurate date
I woke up feeling sprightly
Feeling energized and full of life upon waking up
Then I got out of bed, thought mama: "you done me proud"
Feeling pleased with oneself and one's accomplishments
Looked over the kitchen sink
Observing the surroundings
Thought wow, that's my house
Realizing and appreciating one's living space
I paid the mortgage, it's mine
Taking pride in being a homeowner
Got up, cup of coffee, went down nice tonight
Starting the day off well with a pleasant cup of coffee
Made me feel a bit moodkey
Feeling slightly melancholic, possibly due to introspection
Then I sit up straight and proud, I knew I was a man
Feeling confident and masculine
Thought mama: "he done me proud"
Looking for approval and recognition from one's mother
Here comes the cocaine man
The arrival of a drug dealer
We wear friendly smiles
Putting on a facade of friendliness
All night
Throughout the evening
Get blooded on lucifer's grave
Using cocaine and feeling the thrill of danger and darkness
Pray it never stop
Desiring to keep the feeling of euphoria forever
So a car pulls up, and that guy downstairs
Another drug dealer arrives on the scene
I'm wearing my best trousers
Dressing up for the occasion
I'm feeling happy
Experiencing momentary happiness due to cocaine use
Sunlight was shining down
Describing the pleasant weather
I'm wearing toxsome blue shoes, with a crisp lime jazzerline
Paying attention to personal style while under the influence of cocaine
Beautiful here, the day's beautiful too
Appreciating the positive aspects of the environment
Crash bang and I made it out she's actually beautiful
Succumbing to the allure of a woman named Rebecca Trollop
She stands alone, not caring who's looking
Describing the confident and independent nature of Rebecca Trollop
Her name's Rebecca Trollop and I fall right into her trap
Getting drawn deeper into a dangerous situation
Bang, it's disgusting
Feeling disgusted at the realization of the situation
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@e.t.464
14th of June 1912
I woke up feeling sprightly
Then I got out of bed, thought mama: “you done me proud”
Looked over the kitchen sink
Thought wow, that’s my house
I paid the mortgage, it’s mine
Got up, cup of coffee, went down nice tonight
Made me feel a bit moodkey
Then I sit up straight and proud, I knew I was a man
Thought mama: “he done me proud”
@e.t.464
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer’s grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
So a car pulls up, and that guy downstairs
I’m wearing my best trousers
I’m feeling happy
Sunlight was shining down
I’m wearing toxsome blue shoes, with a crisp lime jazzerline
Beautiful here, the day’s beautiful too
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer’s grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
Crash bang and I made it out she’s actually beautiful
She stands alone, not caring who’s looking
Her name’s Rebecca Trollop and I fall right into her trap
Bang, it’s disgusting
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
We wear friendly smiles
All night
Get blooded on lucifer’s grave
Pray it never stop
Here comes the cocaine man
Here comes a man
@MIkeydepikey
"I´m the Vicar" A great line for Vinny Jones with two Desert Eagles pointing at the camera!? Baxter, hope you enjoy the Irish Republic as much as your Dad did. God bless him.
@nwzdles123
Love this guy! Great song writer like the Ol man. 🇬🇧
@perrinedupuy8681
Cannibale
@renko3442
Fucking legend!! Ian must be so proud of his boy!!!!
@TheprogresBMX
Gotta be proud of your boys GOML!
@EZ4board
How much I love you, Baxter Dury ;) you just...rock, point.
@beatrizvieira6683
THAT BASS LINE! WOW
@FunnyVideoJokes
it's so good. i listen just because of the ending
@Noe-fo2jl
OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG <3
@sto_numero_uno
Me too, dont know why