The Munich, Germany based band Sickcity characterize their style as post-nu… Read Full Bio ↴The Munich, Germany based band Sickcity characterize their style as post-nuclear-highfive-disco-schranz. Their first EP Welcome To Sickcity was released in July 2007 after a name change (until then they had called themselves "Travelpussy"). In May 2008 they released the single "United We Fall" containing three new songs.

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Cocaine
Sickcity Lyrics

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eighteen stops away from home
breastfeeding her kid she feels alone
she groans
it hurts the silicone

eighteen stops away from home
she does a line of blow, she does it slow
she groans

and rubs her nasal bone

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
I lower my eyes, and I see her laugh away
she is a pretty girl and I am curious boy

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
cover my eyes when I see her cry away
she's a pretty girl and I am a stupid boy

sixteen stops away from home
counting what she's earned she's feeling bold
she groans
she's only twenty-two years old

sixteen stops away from home
she's trying to hide her blow she's on parole
she groans
she's about to lose control

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
I lower my eyes, and I see her laugh away
she is a pretty girl and I am curious boy

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
cover my eyes when I see her cry away
she's a pretty girl and I am a stupid boy

Her mind is dull and her life is bleak
She's still dreaming of her law degree
And that one day she'll find a man
With blue chip stocks and pension plan

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
I lower my eyes, and I see her laugh away
she is a pretty girl and I am curious boy

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day

cover my eyes when I see her cry away
she's a pretty girl and I am a stupid boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sickcity's song "Cocaine" paint a picture of a young woman who is struggling with addiction, as well as loneliness and desperation. The opening lines describe her as being "eighteen stops away from home," breastfeeding her baby and feeling alone. The mention of silicone indicates that she may have had breast augmentation, which adds to the image of her trying to improve her appearance and self-worth.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the woman is using cocaine to deal with her problems. She does a line of blow and rubs her nasal bone, demonstrating the physical toll drug use is taking on her. The chorus repeats the word "coke" three times, emphasizing the central role that the drug plays in her life. The lyrics also mention the woman being on parole and trying to hide her drug use, which shows that she is aware of the consequences of her actions.

Despite her struggles, the woman is described as being "pretty," which suggests that despite her circumstances, she is still valued for her physical appearance. The lyrics also mention the singer being a curious boy who is intrigued by the woman's drug use. This adds to the sense of voyeurism and the idea that drug use is seen as somewhat glamorous or exciting.

Overall, "Cocaine" is a grim portrayal of the dangers and consequences of drug addiction, particularly for a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

eighteen stops away from home
She's a ways away from home

breastfeeding her kid she feels alone
She's nursing her child but still feels lonely

she groans
She's in pain

it hurts the silicone
Her silicone implants hurt

she does a line of blow, she does it slow
She snorts cocaine slowly

and rubs her nasal bone
She rubs her sore nose

coke, coke, cocaine on a better day
Cocaine is on her mind

I lower my eyes, and I see her laugh away
She tries to hide her drug use with laughter

she is a pretty girl and I am curious boy
She's attractive and he's intrigued

cover my eyes when I see her cry away
He can't bear to see her sadness

she's a pretty girl and I am a stupid boy
He's foolish for falling for her