Well, isn't this a cheeky little ditty about the white powder that fueled much of the rock 'n' roll industry in the 70s and 80s? Eric Clapton's tune is not so much an endorsement as it is a cautionary tale. It suggests that cocaine is a deceptive mistress, promising escape from life's problems but ultimately leaving you empty-handed. The repetitive chorus "She don't lie" could be read as irony – the drug does indeed lie, offering temporary relief that costs more than it gives. So remember folks, while Clapton makes it sound oh-so-enticing with his bluesy guitar riffs, he's really telling us to tread carefully on the wild side.
