God Must Be Doing Cocaine

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"God Must Be Doing Cocaine"
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Single by Charlotte Lawrence
ReleasedNovember 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
Genre Pop
Length3:14
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • John Ryan
  • Julian Bunetta
Charlotte Lawrence singles chronology
"Navy Blue"
(2019)
"God Must Be Doing Cocaine"
(2019)
"Joke's on You"
(2020)
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"God Must Be Doing Cocaine" on YouTube

"God Must Be Doing Cocaine" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence, released on November 15, 2019, through Atlantic and Gold Tooth Records.

Contents

Background

Following the release of the single "Navy Blue", Lawrence returned with "God Must Be Doing Cocaine", a track that further established her refusal to conform to expectations or be confined by pop conventions. Released in late 2019, the song marked a stylistic departure from her earlier work, showcasing a more introspective and restrained approach to songwriting. [1]

Composition

"God Must Be Doing Cocaine" is a raw, introspective track in which Lawrence explores themes of emotional emptiness, disillusionment, and the search for meaning. According to Clash , the song reflects Lawrence's vulnerability, addressing the chaos of contemporary life in America, the hollowness of a party-focused lifestyle, and her deeper connections to family. The publication noted that the track reveals a "deeply mature" side of the artist, with her emotions laid bare. [2] The Line of Best Fit described the song as a restrained and haunting ballad that "shines a spotlight on Lawrence’s stellar vocal", emphasizing its dreamy soundscape and lyrical focus on modern relationships, religion, and collective experience. Drawing inspiration from artists like Mazzy Star, Bon Iver, and Joni Mitchell, the song marks a stylistic shift and a more contemplative phase in Lawrence's songwriting. [3]

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic. [4]

References

  1. McIntyre, Cal (November 15, 2019). "Selected by Charlotte Lawrence". Notion. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  2. Murray, Robin (November 17, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence Shares Provocative Pop Jewel 'God Must Be Doing Cocaine'". Clash. United Kingdom. ISSN   1743-0801 . Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  3. Watson, Kayleigh (November 15, 2019). "Charlotte Lawrence strips back her pop sensibilities on "God Must Be Doing Cocaine"". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  4. "God Must Be Doing Cocaine - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 29, 2025.