Cocaine
Santana feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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If you want to get down, down on the ground, cocaine
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
If you got bad news, you want to kick them blues, cocaine
When your day is done, and you want to run, cocaine
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
If your day 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
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
Cocaine
The lyrics to Santana feat. Eric Clapton's song "Cocaine" are straightforward and unambiguous; they are about the drug cocaine and its effects. The song's lyrics describe the allure of the drug and how it can be used to help escape from problems or difficult situations. In the first verse, the lyrics suggest that if you want to impress or spend time with a woman, you need to have the means to acquire cocaine, implying that the drug is a status symbol. The second verse suggests that cocaine can help alleviate bad news, the blues, and general stress. The chorus reiterates the central message of the song: that cocaine has a powerful hold and can be irresistible to those who seek its effects.
The song's mention of cocaine was a reflection of the drug culture of the 70s and early 80s, which saw a rise in cocaine abuse. "Cocaine" was written by J.J. Cale and released in 1976. Cale had a long history with Eric Clapton, who covered several of his songs, including "After Midnight" and "Call Me the Breeze." Santana's version of "Cocaine" was a live performance recorded in 1986 at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to hang out, you've gotta take her out, cocaine
If you want to have a good time and use cocaine, you have to obtain and use it.
If you want to get down, down on the ground, cocaine
If you want to get high and be on the floor, cocaine is the drug for you.
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
Cocaine addiction can really take over a person's life and make them lie to themselves and others about their use.
If you got bad news, you want to kick them blues, cocaine
If you're feeling sad or depressed, cocaine can be a temporary escape from those feelings.
When your day is done, and you want to run, cocaine
After a long day, cocaine can provide a boost of energy and motivation to keep going.
If your day is gone, and you want to ride on, cocaine
When the day is over and you want to ride the high of cocaine, you can't turn back time and reverse what's been done.
Don't forget this fact, you can't get it back, cocaine
It's important to remember that the consequences of using cocaine can be permanent and irreversible.
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie
Cocaine
Cocaine may seem like a temporary escape, but the addiction and consequences of its use are very real.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. J. Cale
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@Cine1985
Que generosos Clapton y Santana de tocar ante un cementerio
@rafaellmata6083
Jajaja
@luisthejoker4684
Lo mismo pense yo nomas estan parados ni cantan ni bailan🤣
@sittininmytree
Escucha como retumban esos tambores y esas guitarras, dos leyendas chocan para deleitarnos con ese dueto de guitarras. Saben algo? Mi mayor ídolo en la guitarra es el señor Eric Clapton y para mi es un orgullo que mi paisano el señor Carlos Santana toque al lado de el mejor bluesman blanco en la historia, los mexicanos estamos orgullosos de ti Carlos Santana para mi es el mejor músico de México 🇲🇽
@chriscosby2459
Two of the greatest guitarists of all time.
@user-nr3to5su7d
Éric Klapton en touriste! Les deux plus belles guitares du moment. Klapton et Santana
Un moment magique !!!
@alexia2010ist
Que audiencia tan apagada, yo estaría bailando a full de tener la grandisima experiencia de ver y escuchar a Santana y a Eric EN VIVO :')
@rodrigoantoniojimeneztapia4352
Uno mantiene la fe en la humanidad cuando escucha tocar a Carlos Santana y a Eric Clapton , casi pareciera que no estamos perdidos como humanidad .
@MrBartender49
Back in the 70's I seen Santana open for Clapton in Seattle Center Arena! Carlos played a few songs with Eric! and out of the many show I have been blessed to see growing up in Seattle this was one that I remember! It was a top 5 of my all time favorites!
@kavithareddy5225
Two legends playing together! Awesome energy