Cocaine
Gin Wigmore Lyrics


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Here′s a story about Cocaine Lil
She had a cocaine house on cocaine hill
Had a cocaine dog and a cocaine cat
Even had a cocaine rat
And it's all around my brain

Been walking around 10th Street and Main
I′ve been looking for a girlie to give me cocaine
Cocaine's sure running round my brain

I've been strolling round 10th Street and Main
I′ve been looking for someone to give me cocaine
Cocaine′s sure running round my brain

Well, Cocaine Lil and Morphine Sue
They've been strolling down the avenue two by two
Says Lil to Sue, ′It's gonna do no harm
If we both have a little old shot in the arm′
And it's all around my veins

Doctor tell me again and again
He say, ′Cocaine's forces ain't for men′
Cocaine′s sure running round my brain

You know the doctor tell me again and again
He say, 'Cocaine′ll kill you son, it won't say when′
Cocaine's sure running round my brain

There′s a story about Cocaine Lil
She had a cocaine house on cocaine hill
Had a cocaine dog and a cocaine cat
Even had a cocaine rat
And it's all around my brain

Yonder's baby, she′s dressed in white
I said, ′Hey now mama, gonna stay all night'
Cocaine′s sure running round my brain

Oh now there runs my baby, she's all dressed in black
You know, you know I didn′t, I didn't mean that no,
Cocaine′s sure running round my brain
Hey baby, please come quick




This old cocaine is making me sick
Cocaine's sure running round my brain

Overall Meaning

The song "Cocaine" by Gin Wigmore tells the story of Cocaine Lil, a notorious figure who had a house on a hill dedicated exclusively to cocaine. Lil had cocaine pets, including a dog, a cat, and even a rat, and the drug's influence permeated everything around her. The singer of the song is also under the influence of cocaine, as he walks around 10th Street and Main, looking for someone to provide him with a fix. He encounters Lil and her friend Morphine Sue, who convince him to try a "little old shot in the arm." The song's chorus repeats the haunting refrain that cocaine is running around his brain.


The lyrics of this song suggest that the singer is likely addicted to cocaine, and he struggles to break free from its hold. He knows that cocaine is not good for him, as his doctor continually reminds him, but he cannot resist its pull. The references to Cocaine Lil and her house of cocaine serve as a reminder of the drug's destructive power, showing that it can take over one's life completely. The final verses of the song introduce the theme of relationships affected by cocaine, with the singer trying to woo a woman dressed in white while under the drug's influence, and then feeling remorseful as she leaves in black. Overall, "Cocaine" is a cautionary tale that warns of the dangers of drug addiction, and the challenges of overcoming its hold.


Line by Line Meaning

Here's a story about Cocaine Lil
Let me tell you about Cocaine Lil


She had a cocaine house on cocaine hill
She had a house where people could buy cocaine


Had a cocaine dog and a cocaine cat
Even her pets were named after cocaine


Even had a cocaine rat
She had a rat that was addicted to cocaine


And it's all around my brain
I can't stop thinking about cocaine


Been walking around 10th Street and Main
I've been wandering around the city


I've been looking for a girlie to give me cocaine
I'm trying to find someone to buy cocaine from


Cocaine's sure running round my brain
I can't stop thinking about cocaine


Well, Cocaine Lil and Morphine Sue
Cocaine Lil and Morphine Sue


They've been strolling down the avenue two by two
They've been walking together


Says Lil to Sue, 'It's gonna do no harm
Cocaine won't hurt us


If we both have a little old shot in the arm'
Let's both inject some cocaine


And it's all around my veins
The cocaine is coursing through my bloodstream


Doctor tell me again and again
The doctor keeps warning me


He say, 'Cocaine's forces ain't for men'
Cocaine isn't something men should mess with


Cocaine's sure running round my brain
I can't stop thinking about cocaine


You know the doctor tell me again and again
The doctor keeps telling me


'Cocaine'll kill you son, it won't say when'
Cocaine is dangerous and will kill me eventually


There's a story about Cocaine Lil
Let me tell you about Cocaine Lil again


Yonder's baby, she's dressed in white
There's a woman over there wearing white


I said, 'Hey now mama, gonna stay all night'
I'm flirting with her and want her to stay with me


Oh now there runs my baby, she's all dressed in black
Here comes my girlfriend, wearing black


You know, you know I didn't, I didn't mean that no,
I wasn't flirting with that other woman


Cocaine's sure running round my brain
I can't stop thinking about cocaine


Hey baby, please come quick
I need your help


This old cocaine is making me sick
The cocaine is making me physically ill


Cocaine's sure running round my brain
I can't stop thinking about cocaine




Writer(s): Traditional

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@T4HUMMANITY

I am addicted with this song. There is no other voice like her. LV U

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I was desperately looking for it. Thank you 💗

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providing a valuable service. . thanks.

@PnarSAGLIK

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!

@PnarSAGLIK

my favorite

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@danielvale1382

star #GinWigmore star

@harryisblack

one of the few covers waaay better than original, . . . in my grain of sand opinion. . .

@vernorexia682

who made the original

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