Burn One
Fortunate Youth Lyrics
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just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya,
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say,
just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya,
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
Yes they wonder why I'm partying so late,
so Irie, so that might be my first mistake,
Yes my friends, and I pack them a round,
We're just the ones, born to get down,
We don't need to criminalize it so...
We gonna legalize it before we get old,
We gonna take one, and pass one around,
and when it comes down,
don't you ash on the ground
We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say
just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say
just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
Hey Mr. weed man, pick up me phone call,
now why must you ignore me all the time??
I need some seeds man, so them can grow tall,
you know that Sensi relieves my mind,
so tell me why this plants bad?
put on this earth, just like man,
this herbal medicine, natural remedy,
creating the roots, to sprout this melody
Roll one up, roll one up say
just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say
just to burn one down,
so pass it around, pass it around ya
but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
The lyrics to Fortunate Youth's song "Burn One" revolve around the act of smoking marijuana with friends. The opening lines of the song invite the listener to join in on the experience of smoking a joint with friends, passing it around and enjoying the effects. However, the song doesn't solely focus on the superficial act of smoking up; it also delves into the politics around cannabis in society.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, reminds listeners not to let the ash hit the ground while they smoke. This simple message of "keep it clean" can also be interpreted as a metaphor for being responsible and aware of the impact of one's actions. These lines can be seen as a call to action for those who partake in marijuana use to do it responsibly and to think about the potential consequences of their actions.
The second verse of the song asks questions about why marijuana is criminalized when it is a plant that has been put on this earth just like man. The verse highlights how smoking a joint can feel like a natural remedy or even medicine for some people, and it argues that the decriminalization and, ultimately, legalization of marijuana is a necessary step in society.
Line by Line Meaning
We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say, just to burn one down, so pass it around, pass it around ya, but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
The singer is inviting friends to smoke marijuana together, passing the joint to each other, but asks them not to let the ash fall on the ground.
Yes they wonder why I'm partying so late, so Irie, so that might be my first mistake, Yes my friends, and I pack them a round, We're just the ones, born to get down, We don't need to criminalize it so... We gonna legalize it before we get old, We gonna take one, and pass one around, and when it comes down, don't you ash on the ground
The singer defends his lifestyle of weed smoking and partying with friends, suggesting that it should not be criminalized. They call for the legalization of marijuana before they get old and pass the joint to their friends, once again reminding them not to let the ash hit the ground.
Hey Mr. weed man, pick up me phone call, now why must you ignore me all the time?? I need some seeds man, so them can grow tall, you know that Sensi relieves my mind, so tell me why this plants bad? put on this earth, just like man, this herbal medicine, natural remedy, creating the roots, to sprout this melody
The singer addresses the weed dealer, asking him to answer his call and wondering why he is being ignored. He requests some seeds to grow marijuana plants and defends the medicinal properties of cannabis, comparing it to natural remedies and suggesting that it is a part of nature, just like humans.
Roll one up, roll one up say just to burn one down, so pass it around, pass it around ya but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground We gonna, roll one up, roll one up say just to burn one down, so pass it around, pass it around ya but now now, don't let the ash hit the ground
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the main theme of smoking weed with friends, emphasizing the need to pass the joint to each other while keeping the place clean and not letting ash fall on the ground.
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