Cowboys Did Cocaine
Riley Thomas Lyrics

Take me back in a cadillac
When the sinners were the saints
Mama tried and the fiddles cried and the liquor ran like rain
Sell my soul to rock n roll
At the devils choir say
The opera shook and God was good
When cowboys did cocaine

(Cowboys did cocaine)
(Cowboys did cocaine)

I could take a sunday morning coming down even out with another round
I need that steady drip like the rain
I want the highway high
A second ride
That sugar to my brain

Take me back in a cadillac
When the sinners were the saints
Mama tried and the fiddles cried and the liquor ran like rain
Sell my soul to rock n roll
At the devils choir say
The opera shook and God was good
When cowboys did cocaine

(Cowboys did cocaine)
(Cowboys did cocaine)

I wanna be the outlaws and the inmates
Running with Merl on a jailbreak
Wanna pull the tie with the pullet
When the lights come on at the poor fest
I need a long night
To getting my mind right
In a fight with the devil till the sunlight
Walking with Jhonny on a wild ride

Take me back in a cadillac
When the sinners were the saints
Mama tried and the fiddles cried and the liquor ran like rain
Sell my soul to rock n roll
At the devils choir say
The opera shook and God was good
When cowboys did cocaine

(Cowboys did cocaine)
(Cowboys did cocaine)
(Cowboys did cocaine)
(Cowboys did cocaine)

Take me back in a cadillac
When the sinners were the saints
Mama tried and the fiddles cried and the liquor ran like rain
Sell my soul to rock n roll
At the devils choir say

The opera shook and God was good
When cowboys did cocaine

The song "Cowboys Did Cocaine" by Riley Thomas is a nostalgic reflection of a bygone era that celebrated the wild west, rock 'n' roll, and the use of drugs. The lyrics take the listener on a trip back in time in a Cadillac when sinners were believed to be saints. The song nostalgically looks back at the era when cowboys did cocaine and when the music was all about rock n roll, and the liquor ran like rain. The song is Riley Thomas' ode to a different time when life was wild, and the music reflected the excesses of that time.

The lyrics evoke a sense of freedom and rebellion, with the singer longing for a life where he can be a part of the outlaw culture that marked that era. He wishes to live a life where he can have a middle finger to authority, run with Merl on a jailbreak, and pull the tie with the pullet. However, despite the nostalgia, the song ends with a tinge of regret for the era's excesses.

In summary, "Cowboys Did Cocaine" is a song that takes the listener on a nostalgic journey of a time when life was wild and free. It is an evocative ode to a bygone era where cowboys did cocaine, rock music was the order of the day, and life was lived to the fullest.

Take me back in a cadillac
Bring me back to a time where things were luxurious and exciting

When the sinners were the saints
A time where what was considered bad was actually good

Mama tried and the fiddles cried and the liquor ran like rain
Reference to country music and its roots in family and alcohol

Sell my soul to rock n roll
Willing to do whatever it takes to pursue music

At the devils choir say
Even if it means being involved with something considered morally wrong

The opera shook and God was good
Music has the power to evoke strong emotions and connect with spirituality

When cowboys did cocaine
A nod to the wild and reckless nature of some cowboys, who did whatever they wanted without consequence

I could use a middle finger
Feeling rebellious and frustrated with authority

Men in black
Referring to law enforcement

Sank when in prison track
Feeling trapped and hopeless in the current situation

Hell brake me out of this same old thang
Desperate for a change in life

I could use a conversation with the heart slayed out in a honkatonk
Soul-searching and trying to find meaning in the chaos of life

Get daddy let a dog in my vein
Injecting drugs to escape reality

Now i ain't wanna speak the way that
Unwilling to admit some hard truths

But i think if he was here today he'd say
Wondering what someone else would say about the situation

I could take a sunday morning coming down even out with another round
Using alcohol to cope with problems or emotions

I need that steady drip like the rain
Craving a consistent and comforting source of happiness

I want the highway high
Desiring a journey and adventure

A second ride
A chance to try again or start anew

That sugar to my brain
The thrill of doing something dangerous or thrilling

I wanna be the outlaws and the inmates
Wanting to identify with those who are seen as rebels and outcasts

Running with Merl on a jailbreak
Invoking the name of Merle Haggard, a country music legend and former inmate

Wanna pull the tie with the pullet
Wanting to take risks and be in control

When the lights come on at the poor fest
Referring to a party where people let loose and have fun despite their struggles

I need a long night
Desiring an extended period of time to indulge or explore

To getting my mind right
Trying to find clarity or peace of mind

In a fight with the devil till the sunlight
Struggling with inner demons or temptations

Walking with Jhonny on a wild ride
A reference to Johnny Cash, another country music legend known for his rebellious attitude and love of adventure

Writer(s): Alexander Sacco, Riley Thomas, Evan Gartner, Conor Matthews, Dan Henig, Lalo Guzman, Michael Whitworth

Contributed by Hunter N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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