Lit Up

Buckcherry

About Lit Up

"Lit Up" is the debut single by American hard rock band Buckcherry, taken from their self-titled debut album. It was the band's first and only number one song on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Steve Jones from the Sex pistols played guitar on the song. The riff was taken from the intro riff to the KISS song Shock Me.


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Oh yeah. You want to find it, c'mon yeah.
I'm on a plane with cocaine,
And yes I'm all lit up again
Cough up love and touch up
Your mama said packing lines is sin.

And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?

I'm on a train and ride on,
You know the train is staying off the track
I'm in touch love, from this crutch
Well you're on ten but buddy I'm on eleven

And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?

Crack the door for the curious girl 'cause she's waiting
She's been waiting.
Chop a line for the fiending man cause he wants one.
You know you know you got to, can you feel it can you feel it
Tonight, are you high love, tell me are you fucking high.
In the moment you are just so right,
You're right love, oh you're right love.

And yes I'm all lit up again,
On the couch in my bed
And yes I'm all lit up again, flyin'
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, mama can you wait.
I love the cocaine, I love the cocaine
Mama can you wait, oh can you wait long?

Oh yeah.
Don't want to fight it.
Alright.
Yeah.
Ah yeah.

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Buckcherry

Buckcherry is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1995. The band released two albums, Buckcherry (1999) and Time Bomb (2001), before dissolving in the summer of 2002. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry and released a new album on April 16, 2006, 15. It contained Buckcherry's biggest crossover hits to date, "Crazy Bitch", and their first Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, "Sorry". Their fourth album, Black Butterfly, was released in September 2008, and their fifth album, All Night Long, was released on August 3, 2010. They are currently writing a sixth album, Confessions, which is due for release in 2013. more »

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Written by: DEVON GLENN, JONATHAN BRIGHTMAN, JOSHUA TODD GRUBER, KEITH NELSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Lit Up" was released as the lead single from Buckcherry's self-titled debut album in 1999.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's first significant hit.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Lit Up" are openly about drug use, specifically in relation to cocaine. This straightforward approach to a taboo subject was both celebrated and criticized upon release.
Song Inspiration
The lead vocalist Josh Todd has said that the song was inspired by his youthful experiences with cocaine, demonstrating the band's commitment to raw, autobiographical songwriting.
Music Video
The music video for "Lit Up" was directed by Paul Hunter, who is highly respected in the industry and has also worked with artists like Jennifer Lopez and Snoop Dogg.
Critical Reception
While the song received some negative attention due to its controversial subject matter, many critics praised its energy and rock-and-roll spirit.
Awards and Recognition
In 2001, "Lit Up" was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy, losing out to Rage Against The Machine’s “Guerrilla Radio”.
Live Performances
The band regularly performs the song live at their shows and it continues to be a fan favorite due to its high energy and catchy lyrics.
Enduring Popularity
Even over two decades after its release, "Lit Up" remains one of Buckcherry's most popular and recognizable songs.
Changed Original Lyrics
Originally, the lyrics to the song contained the line "I love the white lines," but it was changed to "I love the bright lights" to make it more radio-friendly. However, in live performances, the band often reverts to the original lyrics.

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