Cocaine
Cale J.J. Lyrics
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You've got to take her out, cocaine
If you want to get down,
Get down on the ground, cocaine
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
You want to kick them blues, cocaine
When your day is done
And you want to run, cocaine
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
If your thing is gone
And you want to ride on, cocaine
Don't forget this fact,
You can't get it back, cocaine
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
The lyrics to J.J. Cale's "Cocaine" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug addiction. The first lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the lyrics, suggesting that if you want to spend time with this woman or substance, you have to be willing to pay the price. The song then goes on to suggest that cocaine is a way to escape from pain, whether it be bad news or the end of the day. However, the refrain "she don't lie" suggests a darker side to cocaine use, perhaps hinting at the fact that the drug can never truly live up to its promises. The final lines of the song are particularly ominous, warning that once you've given into cocaine addiction, you can't turn back.
Overall, "Cocaine" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of drug use, particularly cocaine addiction. The song suggests that while the drug may seem like a way to escape from pain or problems, it ultimately only serves to create more problems in the long run. The repetition of the phrase "she don't lie" throughout the song hints at the sense of desperation and disillusionment that can come with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to hang out,
You've got to take her out, cocaine
If you want to have a good time, you need to use cocaine
If you want to get down,
Get down on the ground, cocaine
If you want to get high, you need to snort cocaine
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful drug and its effects are undeniable
If you got bad news,
You want to kick them blues, cocaine
If you're feeling down or have problems, cocaine can make you feel better temporarily
When your day is done
And you want to run, cocaine
Cocaine can be used as a way to escape from the stress of daily life
If your thing is gone
And you want to ride on, cocaine
If you've lost something you love, cocaine can provide a temporary high to help you forget about it
Don't forget this fact,
You can't get it back, cocaine
Once you start using cocaine, you can never go back to the way things were before
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful drug and its effects are undeniable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. J. Cale
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@kendrickmuller1
I'm 15 years old. My dad just introduced me to J.J. Cale's music and I fell in love with it. Greetings from Germany!
@massimilianobianchi2665
Grandissimo saluti da Milano
@mrpoltiano4343
Pozdrowienia z Poznania
@facekoter2176
Grüße zurück 🤌👋😎
@Altenurgy
Hat tip to your dad. Look for Paul Benjamin. Another Tulsa artist performing today who's doing a great job of building on the "Tulsa Sound".
@Retroscoop
But stick to the music only, not to the topic of the song....
@lasselippert3892
Clapton could never be as cool as J.J.
@kathrynhenderson375
This song always gets me going-J J Cale should be recognized for his talents-I’m 71 & still listening!
@LenapeSF
67 yo & still listening. Classic!
@lesbonnick5335
@@LenapeSF So am I friend. The only music