MOON FEVER's Payphone Blues EP is the perfect soundtrack for Hollywood's fast-living; a night of recklessness and rebelliousness bound by bad habits. Singles like "Cocaine" and "Cheap Thrills" awash in authenticity and kinetic energy, thanks to the undeniable chemistry between writing partners Jasper and Micoley.
Now, with a stockpile of anthems unleashed into the world, MOON FEVER is poised to usher a new era of rock that pulls no punches and leaves no bottle left upright. Having toured with fellow rockers Buckcherry and Adelitas Way. the band is ready to hit the road with a few mini runs with 10 Years and Hinder this year.
Cocaine
Moon Fever Lyrics
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Big city
Dirty dog
Nitty gritty
On top again
Rhinestone snakeskin
I′m high up above the walls
Nothing's bringing me down
There′s only one way to go
When you're a bad motherfucker
And you're ready to blow
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
White lines
Limousines
I ain′t worried about a single thing
Loaded gun
Bang bang
I′ll blow into your city like a hurricane
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
All I want is more
Don't wanna come down not ever
Why can′t this all last forever
Yeah!
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Cocaine
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
The song "Cocaine" by Moon Fever is an upbeat and energetic track that describes the high that comes with success and the desire to never come back down. The lyrics paint a picture of a flashy and glamorous lifestyle with bright lights, limousines, and rhinestone snakeskin. The singer of the song is feeling on top of the world and invincible, as if they can take on anything, including drugs like cocaine. The chorus of the song repeats the word "cocaine" over and over again, almost as if it's a mantra or a symbol of the high that the singer is feeling.
The verses describe the singer's confidence and swagger, as they declare themselves a "bad motherfucker" who is ready to blow. They see themselves as a loaded gun that will blow into the city like a hurricane, powerful and unstoppable. The desire for more is also a recurring theme in the song, as the singer sings "all I want is more, don't wanna come down not ever, why can't this all last forever". The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, driving home the message of the addictive nature of success and the high that can come with it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cocaine" depict a glamorous but dangerous lifestyle that can come with success and the desire for more. The repetition of the word "cocaine" in the chorus emphasizes the addictive nature of the high and the desire to maintain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright lights
The city is bright and full of life
Big city
Referring to the city of New York, where many people come to achieve their dreams
Dirty dog
Being a gritty character and not being afraid to get their hands dirty
Nitty gritty
Not afraid to dig in and get to the heart of an issue
On top again
Success has been achieved and the singer is feeling victorious
Rhinestone snakeskin
A flashy and bold style that represents confidence
I'm high up above the walls
Feeling above the struggles of life and living in a state of euphoria
Nothing's bringing me down
Feeling invincible and confident in their ability to succeed
Burning like a Molotov
Feeling fiery and passionate about their success
There's only one way to go
The only direction is up, and the singer is ready to continue their success
When you're a bad motherfucker
Confident in their abilities and not afraid to take risks
And you're ready to blow
Ready to achieve greatness and make it big
Cocaine
Using cocaine as a metaphor for the high of success and the feeling of invincibility that comes with it
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Vocals to enhance the meaning of the song
White lines
White lines of cocaine representing the singer's success
Limousines
Symbolic of the lavish lifestyle that success brings
I ain't worried about a single thing
Feeling confident and secure in their success
Loaded gun
Feeling powerful and in control of their success
Bang bang
The singer is unstoppable, like the sound of a gun
I'll blow into your city like a hurricane
Going to achieve great success and make an impact, like a natural disaster
All I want is more
Being driven and wanting more success
Don't wanna come down not ever
Feeling on top of the world and not wanting the feeling to end
Why can't this all last forever
Desiring for the success and high to continue indefinitely
Yeah!
Vocals to enhance the meaning of the song
Writer(s): Cody Jasper, Gabe Maska
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alpinestar 198
this song is so mf underrated
Joachim Peiper
Amazing!
Tony Nardella
This song is sooooooFuckin cool.. love this song
Carson Allen
I can't wait to see these guys may 20th
Hellavoxx
Not the same singer as this track. Kinda bummed.
Marina Garcia
They changed this song ?!?!?
CheapTrekkingDotCom
So low a mosquito wouldn't bite me! Lol!