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Legalize It
Peter Tosh Lyrics


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Legalize it
Don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah yeah
And I will advertise it

Some call it tamjee (tamjee)
Some call it the weed (tamjee)
Some call it marijuana (marijuana), ayy-yeah
Some a dem call it ganja (ganja)




Never mind, got to legalize it
And don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
And I will advertise it

Singers smoke it
And players of instrument too
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
That's the best thing you can do

Doctors smoke it
Nurses smoke it
Judges smoke it
Even lawyer too

So you've got to legalize it
And, uh, don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
And I will advertise it

It's good for the flu
Good for asthma
Good for tuberculosis
Even umara composis

Go to legalize it
Don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
I will advertise it

Birds eat it
Ants love it
Fowls eat it
Goats love to play with it

So you've got to legalize it
And don't criticize it
Legalize it, yeah, yeah
And I will advertise it

Keep on telling you legalize it

Overall Meaning

In Peter Tosh's song "Legalize It," he advocates for the legalization of marijuana and the end of the social stigma surrounding it. The lyrics urge people to stop demonizing and criticizing marijuana and instead embrace it as a natural substance that has medicinal and recreational benefits. Tosh begins by listing different names for marijuana, including tamjee, weed, marijuana, and ganja. He then emphasizes that regardless of the name, it should be legalized and not criticized.


Throughout the verses, Tosh mentions various people who use marijuana, including singers, players of instruments, doctors, nurses, judges, and lawyers. He points out that many people, including those in respected professions, consume marijuana, and therefore it should not be labeled as a negative and illegal substance. Tosh argues that legalizing marijuana would have multiple benefits, including treating flu, asthma, tuberculosis, and even umara composis. He concludes the song by reminding people to keep advocating for its legalization and not criticize it.


Overall, "Legalize It" is an unapologetic and passionate call for the legalization of marijuana and a message of tolerance and acceptance for its users. The song highlights the many benefits that marijuana has and argues that it should be treated like any other natural substance rather than being punished and stigmatized.


Line by Line Meaning

Legalize it
Marijuana should be legalized


Don't criticize it
Marijuana should not be subject to negative judgement


Legalize it, yeah yeah
Reiterating the call for legalization of marijuana


And I will advertise it
Peter Tosh will publicly advocate for the legalization of marijuana


Some call it tamjee (tamjee)
Different cultures and languages have different names for marijuana


Some call it the weed (tamjee)
Marijuana is also called 'the weed'


Some call it marijuana (marijuana), ayy-yeah
Marijuana is also called 'marijuana'


Some a dem call it ganja (ganja)
Marijuana is also called 'ganja'


Never mind, got to legalize it
Despite different names and perceptions, marijuana should be legalized


Singers smoke it
Musicians smoke marijuana


And players of instrument too
Musicians who play instruments also smoke it


That's the best thing you can do
Legalizing marijuana is the right thing to do


Doctors smoke it
Even doctors smoke marijuana


Nurses smoke it
Even nurses smoke marijuana


Judges smoke it
Even judges smoke marijuana


Even lawyer too
Even lawyers smoke marijuana


It's good for the flu
Marijuana has medicinal properties that make it good for treating the flu


Good for asthma
Marijuana has medicinal properties that make it good for treating asthma


Good for tuberculosis
Marijuana has medicinal properties that make it good for treating tuberculosis


Even umara composis
Marijuana has medicinal properties that make it beneficial for treating various illnesses


Birds eat it
Birds feed on marijuana


Ants love it
Ants are attracted to marijuana


Fowls eat it
Fowls consume marijuana


Goats love to play with it
Goats are attracted to marijuana and enjoy interacting with it


Keep on telling you legalize it
The message of legalizing marijuana should continue to be spread widely




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Peter Tosh

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