Cocaine
John Pearse Lyrics

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I've been from Frisco down to Maine
To find me a woman who was sell'n cocaine
Cocaine, all around my brain
Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This ol' cocaine, it's a-making me sick
Cocaine, all around my brain

Cocaine's for horses and it's not for men

They say it'ill kill you, but they won't say when
Cocaine, all around my
Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This ol' cocaine is a-making me sick
Cocaine, all around my brain

Guitar

Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This ol' cocaine, it's a-making me sick
Cocaine, all around my brain

Now see the cokser at ten to one
Cocaine day – and it's just begun
Cocaine, all around my brain
Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This ol' cocaine, it's a-making me sick
Cocaine, all around my brain

See the cokser at ten to two
But baby gives me morphine too
Cocaine, all around my
Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This ol' cocaine, it's a-making me sick
It's cocaine, all around my brain

Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
This cocaine, it's a-making me sick
It's cocaine, all around my brain

Hey, baby, come here quick

This cocaine, it's a-making me sick
It's cocaine, all around my brain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Pearse's song Cocaine are about the singer's addiction to the drug and the destructive impact it has on his life. He sings about traveling across the country in search of a woman who sells cocaine, and how the drug has taken over his mind and body. The refrain "Cocaine, all around my brain" emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of his addiction.

The second verse is a cautionary tale about the dangers of cocaine, with the line "Cocaine's for horses and it's not for men." The singer acknowledges that the drug can be deadly, but also implies that addiction is a slow death. The final verse references the drug dealer, or "cokser," who supplies the singer with cocaine and morphine.

Pearse's use of imagery and repetition creates a vivid portrayal of addiction and its devastating effects on the human psyche. The song serves as a warning about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of seeking help for addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been from Frisco down to Maine
I've travelled far and wide, from Frisco to Maine

To find me a woman who was sell'n cocaine
I was seeking a woman who could sell me cocaine

Cocaine, all around my brain
My mind is consumed by cocaine

Hey, hey, baby, come here quick
Hey, baby, come here quickly

This ol' cocaine, it's a-making me sick
This cocaine is making me sick

Cocaine's for horses and it's not for men
Cocaine is meant for animals, not for humans

They say it'ill kill you, but they won't say when
People warn that cocaine can be lethal, but they can't give a specific time

Now see the cokser at ten to one
I see the drug dealer at ten minutes to one

Cocaine day – and it's just begun
It's a cocaine-filled day, and it's only just begun

See the cokser at ten to two
I see the drug dealer at ten minutes to two

But baby gives me morphine too
But my partner also provides me with morphine