Cocaine
Eric Clapton / Otish Rush Lyrics
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If you want to get down, down on the ground, cocaine
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
If you got bad news, 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 day 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 song "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton is a classic rock tune that has been interpreted in various ways by different listeners. The lyrics of the song focus mainly on the drug cocaine, and how it can seemingly provide an escape from reality. The song talks about how if you want to hang out or get down, you've got to take cocaine. It then goes on to say that cocaine can make bad news go away and help you run when your day is done. The repetition of "She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie" emphasizes this idea that cocaine can be honest with the listener.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the drug culture of the time, highlighting how many people were using cocaine to escape their problems. However, it can also be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug use, as the lyrics suggest that once cocaine is consumed, it cannot be undone, and its effects can linger for a long time. In any case, the song's catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a classic rock song that is still played and enjoyed today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to hang out, you've gotta take her out, cocaine
If you want to enjoy coke, you need to buy it first
If you want to get down, down on the ground, cocaine
If you want to feel the effects of coke, you need to snort it
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine always gives you the same results
If you got bad news, you want to kick them blues, cocaine
If you're feeling down, coke can make you forget your problems
When your day is done, and you want to run, cocaine
After a hard day's work, coke can help you feel energized
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine always gives you the same results
If your day is gone, and you want to ride on, cocaine
If you're feeling bored, coke can help you feel excited
Don't forget this fact, you can't get it back, cocaine
Cocaine addiction can ruin your life
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine always gives you the same results
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine always gives you the same results
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Written by: J. J. Cale
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