Jones Comin' Down
The Last Poets Lyrics
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Got the shakes
Nose running
Joint dripping
Mind slipping
Body aches
Jones coming down
Fighting mad
Feeling bad
Funeral sad
Another 24 hour drag
Man, I needs me some scag
The Last Poets's song "Jones Comin' Down" talks about the aftermath of a drug binge. The lyrics describe the physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms of withdrawal. The songwriter uses vivid imagery to express the effects of drug addiction on the body and mind. The first verse details the physical symptoms such as trembling, runny nose, and joint pain. The second verse describes the psychological effects such as anger, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. The last line of the song "Man, I needs me some scag" highlights the desperation of the drug addict and the vicious cycle of addiction.
The song "Jones Comin' Down" was released by The Last Poets in 1970. It was one of the first songs to address the issue of drug abuse in African American communities. The Last Poets were a group of poets and musicians who used their art to address social and political issues affecting black Americans during the 1960s and 1970s. Their music was a fusion of spoken word poetry, jazz, and soul. The song has become a cult classic and is considered to be a milestone in the evolution of hip-hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Day breaks
Morning has arrived
Got the shakes
Experiencing tremors or convulsions due to drug withdrawal
Nose running
Experiencing a runny nose, which can be a symptom of drug withdrawal
Joint dripping
Experiencing excessive sweating, which can be a symptom of drug withdrawal
Mind slipping
Experiencing mental confusion or lapses in memory, which can be a symptom of drug withdrawal
Body aches
Experiencing physical discomfort or pain, which can be a symptom of drug withdrawal
Jones coming down
The effects of a drug high are wearing off
Got an attitude
Feeling irritable or hostile
Fighting mad
Feeling extremely angry or enraged
Feeling bad
Experiencing unpleasant physical and emotional sensations
Funeral sad
Feeling as sad as one would at a funeral
Another 24 hour drag
Another day of struggling with drug addiction
Man, I needs me some scag
Man, I need some heroin to feel better
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