Lit Up
Buckcherry
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song received some negative attention due to its controversial subject matter, many critics praised its energy and rock-and-roll spirit.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2001, "Lit Up" was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy, losing out to Rage Against The Machine’s “Guerrilla Radio”.
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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Enduring PopularityEven over two decades after its release, "Lit Up" remains one of Buckcherry's most popular and recognizable songs.
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Changed Original LyricsOriginally, 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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