Humble Pie 30 Days In The Hole Lyrics
Introduction
Humble Pie is a British rock band that was formed in 1969. One of their most popular songs is "30 Days In The Hole". It was released in 1972 and became an instant hit. The song was written by Steve Marriott, who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lyrics of "30 Days In The Hole".
Verse 1
All right, all right, all right, all right / Whoah! / /Chicago green, talkin' 'bout Black Lebanese / /A dirty room and a silver coke spoon / /Give me my release, come on / /Black Nepalese, it's got you weak in your knees / /Sneeze some dust that you got buzzed on /
The first verse of the song talks about drug use. The line "Chicago green, talkin' 'bout Black Lebanese" refers to different types of marijuana. The line "A dirty room and a silver coke spoon" suggests that the narrator is in a drug den. The line "Give me my release, come on" could mean that he wants to escape from his addiction. The line "Black Nepalese, it's got you weak in your knees" refers to a type of hashish. The line "Sneeze some dust that you got buzzed on" means that the narrator is snorting drugs.
Chorus
One short year in the hole / /They'll take the love that ya owe / /One long night in your soul / /They'll take the love that ya owe /
The chorus of the song talks about the consequences of drug addiction. The line "One short year in the hole" refers to prison. The line "They'll take the love that ya owe" means that the narrator will lose everything he loves because of his addiction. The line "One long night in your soul" suggests that addiction is a dark and lonely place.
Verse 2
Got a Black Trans Am and a bottle of wine / /I'll give you Georgia peach tree, you gotta make the line / /Ain't nothin' I can do, I'm really kinda feelin' like I'm living in a zoo / /Give me some love, that's what I want / /I gotta hundred dollar fever, it's you I gotta see / /Thirty days in the hole /
The second verse of the song continues to talk about drug use. The line "Got a Black Trans Am and a bottle of wine" suggests that the narrator is living a wild and reckless lifestyle. The line "I'll give you Georgia peach tree, you gotta make the line" means that the narrator is willing to share his drugs with someone else. The line "Ain't nothin' I can do, I'm really kinda feelin' like I'm living in a zoo" suggests that the narrator is trapped in his addiction. The line "Give me some love, that's what I want" means that the narrator is seeking love and affection. The line "I gotta hundred dollar fever, it's you I gotta see" means that the narrator is willing to spend money on drugs. The line "Thirty days in the hole" is repeated, emphasizing the consequences of addiction.
Conclusion
"30 Days In The Hole" is a powerful song that talks about the consequences of drug addiction. The lyrics are raw and honest, painting a vivid picture of the narrator's life. The song continues to be popular today, reminding us of the dangers of drug use. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's important to seek help. Remember, there is always hope for recovery.
