Sex Drugs And Rock'N'Roll
Gans and roses Lyrics

It was long ago,
The singer reflects on an event in the past that feels like a distant memory.

Seems like a dream,
The event in question feels surreal to the singer, as though it may not have actually happened.

The day I sucked the air From a bottle of whipped cream
The singer describes a specific moment where they got high by inhaling whipped cream from a can.

And I got real high
The artist experienced an extreme state of intoxication from the whipped cream inhalation.

And things got real slow
The artist's perception of time slowed down as a result of being high.

And I started talking like this
Being high affected the singer's speech patterns.

What's going on I don't know
The singer is confused and disoriented by the experience of being high.

And then I sold my car For a Grateful Dead ticket
The artist made a foolish decision while under the influence of drugs and traded their car for a concert ticket.

And my dad yelled at me And he grounded me And he said I was a dick
The artist's father was angry and disappointed with their behavior and punished them, causing emotional distress.

It was the worst day of my life And I'll never forget
The artist remembers the day they were punished by their father as a traumatic experience that they will always remember.

But the very next day I was doing bong hits In the back of my friend's chevette
Despite the trauma of the previous day, the singer continued to use drugs with their friends, suggesting they are addicted or have a high tolerance.

So don't tell me We're winning the war on drugs 'cuz drugs are like a big ol' can of raid And you're all little bugs
The artist dismisses the idea that society is effectively combating drug abuse and uses a metaphor to suggest that those who use drugs are being eradicated like pests.

And don't tell me To not get high 'cuz I'm as low as I can get Without kissing your ass And blowing you at the same time
The singer rejects the notion that they should stop using drugs and responds with a vulgar statement, suggesting their addiction has lowered their self-respect.

Man, don't tell me about love and peace When one of the Joneses Has a handgun pointed at me
The singer is critical of those who preach about love and peace while simultaneously engaging in violent behavior, suggesting the hypocrisy of societal values.

Don't tell me to "Just Say No" I'm an addict I say no to letting it go
The singer rejects anti-drug policies and instead identifies as an addict who cannot stop using drugs, indicating a lack of control over their behavior.

What ever happened to Sex, Drugs, and Rock'n'Roll? Now we've just got AIDS, crack, and techno
The artist laments the loss of the hedonistic culture of previous decades and identifies contemporary issues such as AIDS and crack use as evidence of society's decline.

So they busted me for selling dope And I went to jail And I wasn't forgiven Like that little fucker who shot the pope And they said I had the right to remain silent But they couldn't explain How I didn't resist And I wasn't violent
The artist was arrested for drug-related charges and felt that they were treated unfairly compared to other criminals who committed more serious crimes.

Because all I've ever wanted Is the right to remain And they questioned me And they asked me... Why?
The singer values their right to remain silent and resents being questioned about their criminal activities.

I don't think I should be shot For selling pot Its just my little way of saying "Hi"
The singer believes that punishment for drug crimes is excessive and that their drug use is a harmless form of rebellion or casual socialization.

And now my record's all fucked up And I'm not allowed to vote And two times a week they make me piss in a cup When what I want to do is piss down their throats
The artist describes the lasting consequences of their criminal record and resents the ongoing obligations they have to meet regulatory standards of sobriety.

And they told me that times have changed 'Cuz our parents had Hendrix, Janis, and Jim But what about River Phoenix and Kurt Cobain?
The artist rejects the idea that times have changed for the better and instead mourns the death of contemporary rock icons who died prematurely due to drug abuse.

And they told me to praise the lord But I've been waiting for so long For him to call me back I think I'm gonna go pray at Betty Ford
The artist is disillusioned with religion and the notion of divine intervention, and instead suggests seeking help from a rehabilitation center.

And they told me that life is fair But I can't smoke a plant that was made by God But I can kill my wife if I'm a football player
The singer rejects society's notion that life is fair and identifies the hypocrisy of values that permit aggression and violence while prohibiting the use of drugs.

And they told me, yeah they told me To just ignore But I'd rather smoke crack out of Nancy Ragen's skull While getting a blow job from Tiffer Goarn
The artist rejects society's suggestions to ignore or repress their desire to use drugs and instead describes an extreme fantasy involving drug use and sexual exploitation.