In the Arms of Cocaine
Breaking Chains: Love, Freedom, and the Battle Against Temptation
Lyrics
Some ladies love diamonds
Some women are attracted to material wealth symbolized by diamonds.
Fast cars and freedom
Expressing a preference for fast-paced lifestyles, cars, and personal freedom.
Trips to the island, castles in Spain
Describing desires for exotic travels, dreams of castles in Spain, and luxury.
Las Vegas card sharks
Referring to the allure of Las Vegas and the risks associated with gambling.
Blues men that blow French harps
Referencing attraction to musicians, specifically blues players with harmonicas.
But no strings to her heart
Emphasizing a lack of emotional attachment, only drawn to the effects of cocaine.
Just the arms of cocaine
Highlighting the central theme, the destructive influence of cocaine on relationships.
Yes, she likes to run with
Describing the woman's affinity for adventurous and reckless individuals.
Us high ridin' cowboys
Expressing a shared lifestyle with wild, carefree cowboys.
She says she feels a whole lot
Stating the woman's comfort in a cowboy's environment.
More at home on the range
Indicating her adaptability to various situations on the ranch or in cowboy life.
She can handle her feelings
Acknowledging her emotional resilience in most circumstances.
In most all situations
Underlining her inability to cope with the destructive nature of cocaine.
But she just cannot handle
Reiterating the woman's struggle specifically with the allure of cocaine.
The arms of cocaine
Reinforcing the theme of the destructive impact of cocaine on emotions and relationships.
Hey, I'm just a rhymer
Acknowledging the singer's role as a songwriter crafting new expressions.
Writin' down new phrases
Expressing the artist's search for women who understand his evolving nature.
Lookin' for ladies who know
Seeking women who are open to change and adaptability.
I'm subject to change
Reiterating the singer's acceptance of change in his life.
Content to believe in the songs I am singin'
Emphasizing the artist's dedication to his craft and belief in the power of music.
Help her find her feelings
Expressing the artist's desire to assist the woman in finding her true emotions.
Help her break the chains of cocaine
Highlighting the artist's intention to help the woman overcome the influence of cocaine.
Oh, my lady's special
Praising the uniqueness of the artist's partner and her shared musical tastes.
She's into my kind of music
Indicating the woman's preference for a down-to-earth lifestyle with Jim Beam over champagne.
She likes Jim Beam and
Expressing shared preferences in drinks as a symbol of compatibility.
Water instead of champagne
Stating the artist's preferences in clothing and intimate activities.
I like Levi's and leather
Describing the artist's enjoyment of a simple yet intimate life with the woman.
Makin' love together
Highlighting the positive changes in the relationship after breaking free from cocaine.
No more stormy weather since she
Expressing relief from tumultuous times since overcoming the influence of cocaine.
Broke the chains of cocaine
Concluding the positive transformation in the relationship after overcoming cocaine addiction.
No more stormy weather since she
Reiterating the improved state of the relationship after breaking free from cocaine.
Broke the chains of cocaine
Concluding the song with a repetition of the positive change since overcoming cocaine addiction.
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