This is an ode to caffeine, to a folksy, bluegrass-themed music. In Gorka’s usual humor, he lists the praises of caffeine, whether in cola nut or coffee bean form. Given the overall theme of this album related to his starting a family and having a new baby, caffeine likely played a leading role in h...
[Chorus]
I've seen the light, oh the light I've seen
I've seen the light of St. Caffeine
Of other drugs I am clean
I pray to you, St. Caffeine
[Verse 1]
Yes, I am a legal fiend
It's my high in the mean routine
Cola nut or coffee bean
I pray to you, St. Caffeine
[Verse 2]
I stayed away as a teen
When hormones filled up my jeans
Ever since my sleep got lean
I took to you St. Caffeine
[Bridge]
You help me through the morning
Help me into the afternoon
Being calm is boring
I'd be snoring without you
[Verse 3]
I wear your ring around my cup
I pour you down, I drink you up
When I'm running out of steam
I pray to you, St. Caffeine
[Chorus]
I've seen the light, oh the light I've seen
I've seen the light of St. Caffeine
Of other drugs, oh I am clean
I pray to you, St. Caffeine
[Musical Outro]
St. Caffeine was written by John Gorka.
St. Caffeine was produced by John Gorka & John Jennings.
John Gorka released St. Caffeine on Tue Oct 20 1998.