Cocaine
J.J. Cale feat. Leon Russell 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 got 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
The lyrics of "Cocaine" by J.J. Cale feat. Leon Russell are quite straightforward and to the point - if you want to hang out or get down, cocaine is the way to go. Cocaine is portrayed in the song as a fix-all solution for anyone looking to escape reality or cope with their problems. The repeated line "She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie, cocaine" emphasizes the idea that cocaine is a dependable source of relief, and perhaps even a companion of sorts.
The second verse of the song highlights the idea of using cocaine as a way to escape bad news or the blues, while the third verse suggests using it as a way to deal with loss or difficult situations. The line "You can't get it back, cocaine" speaks to the addictive nature of the drug and the fact that once you start, it's hard to stop.
While some may interpret the song as simply glorifying drug use, others might argue that it's a cautionary tale about the dangerous, all-consuming nature of addiction. Either way, the lyrics are undeniably catchy and have made "Cocaine" a classic rock staple.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to hang out,
You've got to take her out, cocaine
If you want to spend time with her, you must supply her with cocaine
If you want to get down,
Get down on the ground, cocaine
If you want to consume cocaine, put it on a surface and kneel down to do it
She don't lie,
She don't lie,
She don't lie, cocaine
Cocaine is a reliable feeling and experience that is always the same
If you got bad news,
You want to kick them blues, cocaine
If you have bad feelings, cocaine will alleviate them
When your day is done
And you got to run, cocaine
If you are tired and have to leave quickly, you can use cocaine as a source of energy
If your thing is gone
And you want to ride on, cocaine
If your drug of choice is unavailable, cocaine can be used as a substitute
Don't forget this fact,
You can't get it back, cocaine
Keep in mind that once you consume cocaine, you can't undo its effects
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. J. Cale
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1979 - JJ CALE & Leon Russell Live at the Paradise Studios, LA
01 - T-Bone Shuffle 0:01
02 - Nowhere To Run 1:22
03 - Cocaine 4:45
04 - Ten Easy Lessons 7:50
05 - Sensitive Kind 12:58
06 - Hands Off Her 16:33
07 - Lou-Easy-Ann 20:14
08 - Going Down 23:04
09 - Corine Corina 28:18
10 - Roll On 32:11
11 - No Sweat 35:38
12 - Crazy Mama 39:30
13 - Fate Of A Fool 42:45
14 - Boilin' Pot 45:51
15 - After Midnight 49:30
16 - T-Bone Shuffle 53:45
17 - T-Bone Backwards 57:54
18 - I got the Same Old Blues 1:01:30
19 - Don't Cry Sister 1:04:30
20 - Set Your Soul Free (Tell me who you are) 1:07:36
21 - Hours a day 1:11:40
@TheRealForrestGeorge
J J Cale --- Vocals & Guitar
Ambrose Campbell --- Congas
Bill Boatman --- Guitar & Bass
Christine Lakeland --- Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Cabaza & Backing Vocals
Jimmy Karstein --- Drums
Larry Bell --- Piano & Vocals
Marty Green --- Saxophone
Nick Rather --- Bass
Pat "Taco" Ryan --- Saxophone
Shamsi Sarumi --- Percussion
Leon Russell --- Hammond B3 Organ & Vocals
@k98al58
Two Tulsa boys. Legends.
@rod9545
Two proud Tulsans and godfathers of the legendary Tulsa Sound!😊
@cmputrwiz
Righteous!!! Love these guys!!!!!
@IsabellaHale
Years ago..I am guessing mid 70s an ad showed in a local paper: Leon Russell in town doing a gig.. at a local club in DC. We went and there he was..very small crowd. I was in total awe. The venue was so small that some people actually got up and danced. just unreal. those were really the good old days at least for our generation.
@paoloruberti7762
I'm totally agree with you
@ChuckECheeez
I saw Leon Russell at a small-ish club of like 3-400 ppl about 6 months before he died. Even in old age- one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
@markmoriarty7388
I saw Leon Russell
@jamesmaddock259
I could listen to JJ play guitar all day . A true maestro
@MitchClement-il6iq
After midnight Is cool, smoking a cigg while playing.
@teresapuppo1388
Rilassante, armonioso, dolce❤❤