Cocaine
UGK feat. Rick Ross Lyrics

Cocaine, cocaine
This song is an ode to cocaine, a drug that has been around for centuries and has been used and exploited by many different groups of people.

I'd like to introduce you all to
The artists are introducing the listener to a world of cocaine use and its culture.

UGK, UGK bitch, my man Bun be
The artists are shouting out UGK and specifically Bun, who is a member of the group and helps perfect the hustle of selling cocaine.

Pimp see in the house y'all put your hands together
Pimp C, another member of UGK, is being shouted out and the audience is being asked to show their appreciation for his presence.

Big Dick Cheney and Snowy Snow
These are likely references to drug dealers, either real or fictional, with the former possibly referencing former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.

Uh, the bitch, been good to me
The artists are saying that cocaine, or 'the bitch,' has been good to them personally and has provided them with wealth and success.

Been bad to my homies, keep it cool with me
While cocaine may have brought success to the artists themselves, they acknowledge that it can also have negative effects on others but has not affected them personally.

I played it by the rules and the regulations
The artists claim that they have played by the unwritten rules of drug dealing and have avoided any pitfalls or legal consequences.

I use to switch cars with the Mexican at the gas station
The artists would switch cars with a Mexican at a gas station to avoid being caught by the police or other authorities.

Mine had money in it, his had the work
The artists would switch cars with someone who had the drugs in their car while they had money in theirs in order to trick any authorities who might be following them.

After the deal was done, I make my girl pussy squirt
After successfully completing a drug deal, the artists would celebrate by having sex with their partner and making them orgasm.

Cause after the deal, we would all celebrate
The artists describe how successful drug deals would be a cause for celebration among themselves and their associates.

Happy 'cause it wasn't no jacking and the product was straight
The artists are happy that they were not robbed or cheated during their drug deals and that the cocaine they received was of good quality.

I never came with the funny business
The artists claim that they were always honest and straightforward in their drug deals and never tried to trick anyone or cheat them.

That's why we steady playing in Jags and Benzes
The wealth and success brought about by cocaine is allowing the artists to afford luxury vehicles such as Jaguars and Mercedes Benzes.

Some niggaz, let the city eat 'em up
The artists are referencing other drug dealers who were not successful and lost their wealth or even their lives as a result of their drug dealing activities.

I was just coming up, whipping my pyrex steady beating it up
The artists describe how they were just starting out in the drug dealing game and were putting in hard work to make a name for themselves.

I'm a shark with the fork, microwave or pot
The artists are saying that they are experts in cooking and preparing cocaine, with each method requiring specific skills and knowledge.

I'ma hit it with the Sprite and make that butter lock
The artists are describing a specific way of cooking and mixing cocaine with Sprite to create a new, more potent form of the drug.

Everything was cool, I was ice cold
The artists felt in control and confident in their drug dealing activities and were able to stay calm and collected even in high-pressure situations.

Till I let that bitch get up in my nose
The artists are acknowledging the addictive nature of cocaine and how it can take over your life once you become addicted to it.

They call it cocaine, cocaine, yayo
The artists are listing off different names for cocaine that are used in various cultures and regions around the world.

Coca leaves, whatever you wanna say bro
The artists are acknowledging that cocaine is derived from coca leaves and that there are different methods of using and consuming it.

Cocaine is a hell of a drug, it ain't hum-drum
The artists are saying that cocaine is a powerful drug that has significant effects on the user and is not something to be taken lightly.

And we all know where it's at, but where it come from
The artists are asking the listener to think about the origins of cocaine and where it is produced, which is usually in South America.

The mountains of Columbia and Peru
The artists are pinpointing the exact regions where cocaine is produced and where it originated from.

Extracted from the coca leaf, but see that shit ain't new
The artists are acknowledging that cocaine has been around for centuries and has been derived from coca leaves for just as long.

It's been around for hundreds of years, exploited by the rich
The artists are pointing out that despite being a drug associated with poverty and crime, cocaine has historically been used and exploited by the wealthy and powerful.

They even use to put it in Coca-Cola, ain't that a bitch
The artists are referencing a time when cocaine was actually used as an ingredient in Coca-Cola, which was originally marketed as a medicinal drink.

You had kings, queens, princes and princesses
The artists are saying that even royalty throughout history have used cocaine or been associated with its use.

Even priests and popes fought to getting it in different instances
The artists are highlighting the fact that even members of the Catholic Church, including popes, were known to use and consume cocaine at certain points in history.

A privileged possession for dozens of centuries
The artists are pointing out that cocaine has been a symbol of wealth and privilege for many centuries, despite being a dangerous and addictive drug.

Helped a few wars, legal and illegal industries
The artists are acknowledging that cocaine has been used as a means of funding various wars and other illicit activities throughout history, but has also had a significant impact on many legal industries as well.

Grown by the cartels, protected by gorillas
The artists are describing the process by which cocaine is produced and exported from South America, with cartels growing and protecting the crop and then transporting it to other regions around the world.

Transported by the best to the ghettos to straight killers
The artists are saying that cocaine is transported by the most skilled and efficient drug dealers to various inner-city neighborhoods, where it is often consumed by those involved in gang violence and other types of criminal activity.

The power of the powder pimping, you don't understand
The artists are saying that the influence and power of cocaine is something that most people cannot comprehend or fully understand unless they have been involved in the drug culture themselves.

Ask W man, he's a dealer and a fan of cocaine
The artists are seemingly referencing someone named 'W man' who is both involved in dealing cocaine and has a personal affinity for the drug itself.

You chilling on the corner, looking cooler than a mo'fucker
The artists are describing someone who is hanging out on a street corner and looking confident and stylish, likely as a result of their success as a drug dealer.

Got a pocket full of hot, it's hotter than a mo'fucker
The person described above has a pocket full of cocaine, which is 'hot' or in high demand, making them very wealthy and successful in the drug dealing game.

Living in that condition, my Phantom in the front yard
The person described above is living well and driving a luxury car, most likely a Rolls-Royce Phantom, which is parked in their front yard.

We them real dope boys, I ain't gotta front dog
The artists are saying that they are true drug dealers and do not need to pretend to be anything else in order to be successful.

Big dope in the trunk, following my Map Quest
The person described above is carrying a large amount of cocaine in the trunk of their car and is using a Map Quest GPS system to navigate to their destinations.

Choppers in the White House, pistol on my lap, yes
The person described above has multiple high-powered guns on their person, including a pistol on their lap at the moment, and is ready for any potential danger or threat.

I remember, when I first met that wonderful girl
The person described above is reminiscing about the first time they encountered cocaine, which they refer to as a 'wonderful girl.'

Club Rolex, she fathered my mother a pearl
The person described above is recalling a specific incident involving cocaine and a club they were at, with the drug leading to them purchasing an expensive Rolex watch or other luxury item for themselves or someone they knew.

Spinning wild living foul, diamonds all in my dial
The person described above is living an extravagant lifestyle, engaging in wild activities and wearing expensive jewelry.

Pimping style, but they yayo got me wearing linen now
The person described above is known for their 'pimping' style and fashion sense, but now finds themselves wearing linen clothing due to the hot temperatures associated with drug dealing and the upscale lifestyle that comes with it.

Getting paper, paper plates on convertibles
The person described above is making a lot of money and is able to afford luxury cars with paper plates, which are often used by dealers who do not want their vehicle to be easily identified by the authorities.

And my yayo to PA, that work'll move
The person described above is able to sell their cocaine to customers in Pennsylvania, where it will be in high demand and will sell quickly.

Ricky Ross only fuck with legends
The artists are shouting out the rapper Rick Ross, who is known for his own songs about cocaine and drug dealing, and saying that he only associates with successful and legendary drug dealers.

Pimp see, Bun be got the hustle perfected
The artists are once again referencing their own group, UGK, and pointing out that they are experts in the art of the drug hustle and have perfected it over time.

I could ship it to ya or you could come and get it
The artists are giving potential customers two options for purchasing cocaine: they can either have it shipped to them or they can come and pick it up in person.

Just bring the cool million with ya when you come and visit Ross
The artists are informing potential customers that they will need to bring a substantial amount of money, specifically one million dollars, if they want to purchase cocaine from them or from Rick Ross.