Cane Shuga
Glass Animals Lyrics


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Baby, don't go
I'll stop breathing coke
No more bloody nose
No more John Does

Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your

Burn through my love
Just like your drugs
I've had quite enough
Or lack thereof

Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your

Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007, man and you fly like Kim Jong

Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man
You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Slick like 007 man




You fly like Kim Jong rockets
With your

Overall Meaning

"Cane Shuga" by Glass Animals is a song exploring the addiction and lifestyle of someone who is heavily involved with drugs. The opening lines, "Baby, don't go / I'll stop breathing coke / No more bloody nose / No more John Does," highlight the singer's plea to their partner not to leave them as they swear to make an effort to give up their drug habit. The repetition of "steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother / slick like 007 man / you fly like Kim Jong rockets" emphasizes the glitz and glamour that the drug dealer offers, enticing the singer to continue using. The line "burn through my love / just like your drugs / I've had quite enough / or lack thereof" suggests that the singer's love for their partner is being overshadowed by their addiction and they are becoming exhausted with the constant cycle of drug abuse.


The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics and beat mimics the cyclical nature of addiction, even as the singer tries to break free. The references to James Bond and Kim Jong-un symbolize the power and allure of the drug dealer, who seemingly holds all the cards in the addicted person's life. The chorus of "steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother / slick like 007 man / you fly like Kim Jong rockets" can be seen as a mantra, with the singer almost hypnotized by the drug dealer's charm.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, don't go
The singer is pleading with someone not to leave them.


I'll stop breathing coke
The singer promises to quit using cocaine.


No more bloody nose
Quitting cocaine use will eliminate the issue of having bloody noses.


No more John Does
The artist won't be in danger of dying as a result of their drug use and being labeled as John Doe in a morgue.


Steamrolled hair, look into the glare and pop it brother
Describing the artist's appearance with sleek, flattened hair and a confident attitude.


Slick like 007 man
Comparing the singer's style to that of the James Bond character.


You fly like Kim Jong rockets
Comparing the person being addressed to the North Korean leader's rocket launches, implying they are powerful and unstoppable.


Burn through my love
The artist's love for the person is being consumed quickly, possibly due to the other person's destructive habits.


Just like your drugs
The quick burning through of the artist's love is being compared to the fast-acting nature of drugs.


I've had quite enough
The artist has become fed up with the situation and may be ready to end the relationship.


Or lack thereof
The lack of reciprocation in the relationship may be contributing to the singer's frustration.




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Written by: David Algernon Bayley

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