The song "Golden Brown" by the English rock band The Stranglers is about two things: heroin and a girl. The lyrics work on two levels, describing pleasurable times provided both by heroin and the girl. This dual meaning was confirmed by the band's singer and lyricist Hugh Cornwell, who stated that the song is essentially about his experiences with heroin and also about a Mediterranean girl he was involved with. The song is noted for its distinctive harpsichord instrumentation and a unique rhythm, contributing to its seductiveness and lasting popularity. It became the band's highest-charting single in the UK and has been interpreted both as a drug song and a love song.