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Possessing a unique style of music that combines a creative blend of upbeat roots reggae with the reverberating echoes of dub, comes a man with no limit for his musical abilities. Stick Figure's music is written, recorded, and produced by Scott Woodruff, a young man from Duxbury, MA.
All of Stick Figure's songs are made by recording each instrument separately, layering several tracks on top of one another in unison.
Stick Figure recently relocated to Southern California and has picked up three new members for the live band, Brendan Dane (San Diego) on bass, Todd Smith (San Clemente) on drums and Kevin Bong (San Diego) on keys. All are incredible musicians and are surely a great addition to the Stick Figure sound. The band is currently in the process of recording their first debut album together, expecting to drop this Winter.
Barrels
Stick Figure Lyrics
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Cocaine, cocaine, yeah
A long time we travel, make our way up the coast
Brought into this land ten thousand miles from home
Sailing upon a ship with thirty barrels of blow
Them packed full cocaine in the galley below
Trying to track us down and there was nowhere to go
And then, shots fired at the incoming boats
Not asking for no trouble, we got nothing to lose
Cocaine, cocaine no
Cocaine, cocaine, yeah
We make our way up through Mexico
Brought by a man with no self-control
Don't look the other way because we'll do it again
The north awaits the man, he'll be your best...
Again upon this land, we make our way closer to home
Driving through the night down the loneliest roads
We meet the man, shake his hand, but his name we don't know
Ten thousand pounds of cocaine just got sold
This is the life, this is the life for some
Who knows where do you belong?
It's just a run, make the money, and the story gets told
It's coming to find you it's headed straight for your nose
The Stick Figure song "Barrels" tells the story of drug trafficking, specifically the transportation and sale of cocaine. The first verse sets the scene of the journey, with the travelers on a ship sailing up the coast with thirty barrels of cocaine in the galley below. However, they are constantly under threat from law enforcement, with the "eye in the sky" and water patrol trying to track them down. Despite their attempts to avoid trouble, they are met with "shots fired" at incoming boats.
The second verse focuses on the destination of the cocaine, which is Mexico. It is brought by "a man with no self-control," and the lyrics warn listeners not to look the other way because the illegal drug trade will simply continue. The final verse brings the story closer to home, with the travelers driving through the night to meet a man they don't know and sell him ten thousand pounds of cocaine. The lyrics suggest a life of danger and uncertainty in the drug trade, where the money comes at a high cost.
Overall, the song portrays a dark and dangerous world of illegal drugs, where violence and law enforcement are constant threats. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of money in this world can lead to a dangerous and unpredictable life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cocaine, cocaine no
Rejecting cocaine use and addiction.
Cocaine, cocaine, yeah
Embracing cocaine use and addiction.
A long time we travel, make our way up the coast
The journey of drug smugglers, as they travel up from Mexico towards their destination.
Brought into this land ten thousand miles from home
The drug trafficking journey that takes smugglers very far from their home country.
Sailing upon a ship with thirty barrels of blow
The smugglers are transporting a huge quantity of cocaine on their ship, hidden away in barrels.
Them packed full cocaine in the galley below
The cocaine is being kept hidden and stored in the ship's kitchen area, known as the galley.
The eye is in the sky, and water patrol
The authorities are keeping watch from above and at sea, trying to catch the smugglers.
Trying to track us down and there was nowhere to go
Despite being pursued, the smugglers cannot escape the authorities.
And then, shots fired at the incoming boats
The authorities resort to violence and shoot at the smugglers' boats as they approach.
Not asking for no trouble, we got nothing to lose
The smugglers are not looking for a fight, but feel they have nothing to lose and will continue their operation regardless of the risks.
We make our way up through Mexico
As they continue their journey, the smugglers pass through Mexico.
Brought by a man with no self-control
The smugglers are connected to a dangerous individual who lacks self-control.
Don't look the other way because we'll do it again
The smugglers are unapologetic and suggest that they will continue their illegal activity without hesitation.
The north awaits the man, he'll be your best...
A reference to the smugglers' drug supplier, who will be rewarded for his work in delivering the drugs to the north.
Again upon this land, we make our way closer to home
The smugglers are returning home after delivering their product.
Driving through the night down the loneliest roads
The smugglers are driving in secrecy on isolated roads at night.
We meet the man, shake his hand, but his name we don't know
The smugglers reconnect with their supplier, but they don't actually know his name and maintain a sense of anonymity.
Ten thousand pounds of cocaine just got sold
The drug delivery has been successful and a huge amount of cocaine has been sold.
This is the life, this is the life for some
This is a statement on the lives of drug smugglers, and how they may view their profession.
Who knows where do you belong?
A question about one's place in life and whether their current situation is where they truly belong.
It's just a run, make the money, and the story gets told
The smugglers are in it for the money, and they believe that their successes will be relished and shared by others within their community.
It's coming to find you it's headed straight for your nose
This line is calling attention to the dangers of drug addiction, and implying that temptation and drug use will inevitably lead to negative consequences.
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anon-1776
Over a decade later and this song (and whole album) still hits hard. The bass line, the constant vamping, and the whole back story make this a wonderful masterpiece.👌
@11dnique
This song made me do cocaine,try listening to this when your high it sounds like heaven
@rampage9899
kenny buck stay safe and make good choices my friend
@ahmedbashir8280
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@markhilston2119
Wait till the chest pains and palpitation happen. So fun. Be safe.
@maxxman43
hmm can't say I'm pro cocaine but that sure is an awesome song about cocaine
@compxci
maxxman43 it's so great, best to substance free brah...take in the sound let it hit you... uhhh.. that it...
@tehmaestro471
Ouch this hits the soul!!! Thanks for all the vibes Scott!
@kylajones7493
@@compxci I just did a fatty line for you my Braddah straight from puna💯💯
@the_misfit_chella_4_realla855
This whole album is still absolutely amazing; great way to start the day.. love my stick figure (: