When and where this song was written heroin was all the rage. While it is common to misinterpret many songs as "being about drugs", this song is definitely about using/abusing heroin. When it was released there was quit a bit of controversy since it does seem to be so pro-heroin. Note the album this song is on was recorded in Byron Bay. I learned my information from a long stay in that hippie-druggie-surfing-tourist town. See also "Surfing With a Spoon"
When and where this song was written heroin was all the rage. While it is common to misinterpret many songs as "being about drugs", this song is definitely about using/abusing heroin. When it was released there was quit a bit of controversy since it does seem to be so pro-heroin. Note the album this song is on was recorded in Byron Bay. I learned my information from a long stay in that hippie-druggie-surfing-tourist town. See also "Surfing With a Spoon"