Cocaine Eyes
The Rolling Stones · Other Songs - The Rolling Stones
Yeah, you got plastic boots
Yall got cocaine eyes
Yeah, you got speed-freak jive
Can't you hear me knockin on your window
Can't you hear me knockin on your door
Can't you hear me knockin down your dirty street, yeah
Help me baby, ain't no stranger
Help me baby, ain't no stranger
Help me baby, ain't no stranger
Can't you hear me knockin, ahh, are you safe asleep?
Can't you hear me knockin, yeah, down the gas light street, now
Can't you hear me knockin, yeah, throw me down the keys
All right now
Hear me ringing big bell tolls
Hear me singing soft and low
I've been begging on my knees
I've been kickin, help me please
Hear me prowlin
I'm gonna take you down
Hear me growlin
Yeah, I've got flatted feet now, now, now, now
Hear me howlin
And all, all around your street now
Hear me knockin
And all, all around your town
Cocaine Eyes
The Rolling Stones' 'Cocaine Eyes' stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-1960s rock and roll sound, blending raw energy with a swagger that defined their era. Recorded during a pivotal period in the group's history, the track captures the band's transition from garage rock to a more polished, sophisticated style while maintaining their signature bluesy roots. The song's driving rhythm and Mick Jagger's charismatic delivery made it an immediate hit, cementing the Stones' status as the 'Bad Boys of Rock.' It reflects the cultural zeitgeist of the time, embodying the rebellious spirit and sexual confidence that became hallmarks of their public image. As a staple of their discography, 'Cocaine Eyes' remains a powerful representation of the band's ability to craft memorable, high-energy recordings that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.