Lyrics
I ain't high on cocaine
I'm not under the influence of cocaine.
I don't need the pain
I don't desire or require the pain associated with it.
It's bad for your brain and that's true
Using cocaine is harmful to the brain, and this is a fact.
I ain't droppin' no names
I'm not revealing or mentioning any names.
I ain't playin' no games
I'm not engaging in any deceitful activities.
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
I'm simply staying ahead of feeling melancholic or sad.
One step ahead of the blues
Continuing to stay ahead of feeling melancholic or sad.
From Memphis to Reno
From traveling between Memphis and Reno,
From New York to Tokyo
From traveling between New York and Tokyo,
I'll try to come through for you
I'll try my best to support you or be there for you.
I won't do you in
I won't betray or harm you.
I ain't no fairweather friend
I'm not a friend who is only around during good times.
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
Continuing to stay ahead of feeling melancholic or sad.
One step ahead of the blues
-I don't rob, I don't steal
I don't commit theft,
I ain't beggin' no meal
I don't resort to begging for food.
I ain't driven to drink, I'm no fool
I'm not driven to excessive drinking; I'm not foolish.
I don't run with the crowd
I don't follow the crowd blindly.
I don't talk big and loud
I don't boast or speak loudly about myself.
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
Continuing to stay ahead of feeling melancholic or sad.
One step ahead of the blues
-I've been under a spell
I've been influenced or affected by something powerful.
I ain't been feelin' well
I haven't been feeling well.
I've been in a shell, and that's true
I've been withdrawn or isolated, and this is true.
Dealin' with a curse
Dealing with a difficult situation or problem,
But it couldn't be worse
But it couldn't be worse than it is.
I've been one step ahead of the blues
Continuing to stay ahead of feeling melancholic or sad.
One step ahead of the blues
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