Discover the story of the song > Speedboat – Lloyd Cole

The protagonist and his partner, Julie, are living a wild and indulgent lifestyle, constantly drinking coffee, wine, and smoking cigarettes. They meet their friend Jim at a party and they all start doing drugs together. Eventually, Julie suggests they all jump into a river, but it's implied that they may have died from an overdose. The protagonist reflects on this and introduces himself as Ronald, mentioning that he was working on a novel at the time. He mentions that he prefers to have a carefree attitude and not take things too seriously. Overall, the song portrays a reckless and indulgent lifestyle that leads to the protagonist's friend's demise.