Afroman was born and raised in Palmdale, California. He began rapping in the eighth grade, and in his church he played drums and guitar. For a short time, he worked as a baggage handler at an airport.
In 1999, he released his first album, Sell Your Dope; he later relocated to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he met drummer Jody Stallone, keyboardist/bassist Daryl Havard, and producer Tim Ramenofsky (aka "Headfridge"). Ramenofsky produced and released Afroman's second album Because I Got High in 2000 on T-Bones Records; it initially was distributed primarily through concerts and the file-sharing service Napster before its title track was played on The Howard Stern Show. Afroman based the song's lyrical content on his inability to clean his room; and ran with the idea of everyday tasks being derailed by drug use.[1] In late 2001, the song became a worldwide hit and was featured in the films Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, The Perfect Score, and Disturbia later in the 2000s. Because of the single's success, Afroman joined the lineup of Cypress Hill's fall festival Smoke Out with Deftones, Method Man, and others.[2] Universal Records signed Afroman to a six-album deal; Universal released The Good Times in 2001, a compilation of Afroman's first two albums and some new tracks.[1] "Because I Got High" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2002.[3]
Starting in 2004, Afroman released his music independently and mostly through the Internet.[1] He recorded a comedy album that year, Jobe Bells, mocking traditional Christmas songs.[4]
Hush
Afro Man Lyrics
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Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name (if you listen closely baby)
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name
Hush (listen baby) hush (somebody's callin)
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do
(A man sometimes girls think I'm crazy cause I wake
her up and I tell her)
Sounds like Jesus (sounds like Jesus)
Somebody's callin my name (I know I'm high but baby)
Sounds like Jesus
And somebody's callin my name
Sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
(You know man, I think about all the hard times that I
went through and I think)
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad I'm glad that trouble don't last always
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
I gotta feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
(A man it's funny cause I learnt this song when I was a little kid
When I went to visit my granddaddy down there in Mobile, Alabama
He stayed in this place called Trendy Garden you know what I'm sayin?
He used to grow his vegetables right there on the side of the house
And every now and then he'd get me to help him out know what I'm sayin?
And as he was like weedin out his garden and everything
He'd sing all kinda tunes and hymns know what I'm sayin?
And sometime he'd sing the same one like over and over and over again
You know what I'm sayin?
He'd get tired of singin the words
Sometimes he'd take a sip of his water outta that glass jar, set it back down
And while we was plantin them collard greens, he'd hum it
Just like this right here, help me out 'cause, you know how we used to do it)
{*humming*}
It gets all in my hands
It gets all in my feet
It makes me want to sing my song
To every little girl I meet
It gets all in my heart
It gets all in my sole
It comes straight out my mouth
And then I lose control
Cause I, I got this feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
The lyrics of Afro Man's song "Hush" have deeper spiritual and personal meaning. The song starts with someone calling the singer's name, and the singer assumes it to be Jesus calling him. The singer acknowledges that he might be high, but he hears Jesus call his name. This part symbolizes the singer's connection with his religious faith, and how even in moments of doubt and under the influence of drugs, he still feels a spiritual presence around him.
The song then shifts to a more uplifting message with the singer expressing gratitude for the troubles that he has gone through, saying that he is glad that they don't last forever. This part represents the singer's realization that while he has gone through hardships in life, they have not stopped him from moving forward, and that he can still feel hopeful and optimistic about his future. The song concludes with the singer humming the melody, representing the joy and freedom he feels from expressing himself through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Quiet down, someone is calling my name
Somebody's callin my name (if you listen closely baby)
I can hear someone calling out to me and you can hear it too if you pay attention
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Shh, listen carefully
Somebody's callin my name
I can hear someone calling my name
Hush (listen baby) hush (somebody's callin)
Quiet down and listen because someone is calling me
Somebody's callin my name
I can hear someone calling me
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do
I am not sure what to do in this situation
Sounds like Jesus (sounds like Jesus)
The voice calling my name sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name (I know I'm high but baby)
I can hear someone calling me, even though I may be under the influence of drugs
Sounds like Jesus
The voice calling out to me sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
I can hear someone calling me
Sounds like Jesus
I think the voice calling my name sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
I can still hear someone calling me
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
I am not sure what to do about hearing the voice calling my name
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I am happy that any problems I may have will not last forever
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I am very happy that any troubles in life are only temporary
I'm so glad I'm glad that trouble don't last always
I am extremely grateful and pleased that problems will not be permanent
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
Even though I am relieved problems won't last forever, I still do not know what to do about the voice calling me
I gotta feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I have a positive feeling that everything will work out in the end
I gotta feelin everything's gonna be all right
I am optimistic that things are going to turn out okay
I gotta feelin that everything's gonna be all right
I am confident that everything will work out in the end
Be all right
Everything will work out okay
Be all right
Everything will be fine
Be all right
Nothing to worry about
It gets all in my hands
I can feel something inside me
It gets all in my feet
I am filled with a certain energy
It makes me want to sing my song
I feel inspired and want to sing
To every little girl I meet
I want to share my positive feelings with everyone I encounter
It gets all in my heart
My emotions are heightened and all-encompassing
It gets all in my sole
I am fully immersed in this feeling
It comes straight out my mouth
I cannot contain my emotions
And then I lose control
I am overcome with emotion and lose my composure
Cause I, I got this feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I am certain that everything will be okay
Be all right
No need to worry
Be all right
Everything will work out in the end
Be all right
Things will turn out fine
{*humming*}
A moment of reflection and remembrance of the past
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOOMIS FALL, THOMAS PKA SODA GARDOCKI, DAVID GEORGEFF, JOSEPH SUBBIONDO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kacie155
lyrics:
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name (if you listen closely baby)
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name
Hush (listen baby) hush (somebody's callin)
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do
(A man sometimes girls think I'm crazy cause I wake
Her up and I tell her)
Sounds like Jesus (sounds like Jesus)
Somebody's callin my name (I know I'm high but baby)
Sounds like Jesus
And somebody's callin my name
Sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
(You know man, I think about all the hard times that I
Went through and I think)
I'm so glad, I'm glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad, I'm glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad I'm glad that trouble don't last always
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
I gotta feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
(Man it's funny cause I learnt this song when I was a little kid
When I went to visit my granddaddy down there in Mobile, Alabama
He stayed in this place called Trendy Garden you know what I'm sayin?
He used to grow his vegetables right there on the side of the house
And every now and then he'd get me to help him out know what I'm sayin?
And as he was like weedin out his garden and everything
He'd sing all kinda tunes and hymns know what I'm sayin?
And sometime he'd sing the same one like over and over and over again
You know what I'm sayin?
He'd get tired of singin the words
Sometimes he'd take a sip of his water outta that glass jar, set it back down
And while we was plantin them collard greens, he'd hum it
Just like this right here, help me out cuz, you know how we used to do it)
It gets all in my hands
It gets all in my feet
It makes me wanna sing my song
To every little girl I meet
It gets all in my heart
It gets all in my sole
It comes straight out my mouth
And then I lose control
Cause I, I got this feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
@karingutierrez5434
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name (if you listen closely baby)
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name
Hush (listen baby) hush (somebody's callin)
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do
(A man sometimes girls think I'm crazy cause I wake
Her up and I tell her)
Sounds like Jesus (sounds like Jesus)
Somebody's callin my name (I know I'm high but baby)
Sounds like Jesus
And somebody's callin my name
Sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
(You know man, I think about all the hard times that I
Went through and I think)
I'm so glad, I'm glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad, I'm glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad I'm glad that trouble don't last always
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
I gotta feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
(Man it's funny cause I learnt this song when I was a little kid
When I went to visit my granddaddy down there in Mobile, Alabama
He stayed in this place called Trendy Garden you know what I'm sayin?
He used to grow his vegetables right there on the side of the house
And every now and then he'd get me to help him out know what I'm sayin?
And as he was like weedin out his garden and everything
He'd sing all kinda tunes and hymns know what I'm sayin?
And sometime he'd sing the same one like over and over and over again
You know what I'm sayin?
He'd get tired of singin the words
Sometimes he'd take a sip of his water outta that glass jar, set it back down
And while we was plantin them collard greens, he'd hum it
Just like this right here, help me out cuz, you know how we used to do it)
It gets all in my hands
It gets all in my feet
It makes me wanna sing my song
To every little girl I meet
It gets all in my heart
It gets all in my sole
It comes straight out my mouth
And then I lose control
Cause I, I got this feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
@sebs29
"Hush"
[Hook (Afroman talking)]
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name (if you listen closely baby)
Hush, hush (yeah yeah)
Somebody's callin my name
Hush (listen baby) hush (somebody's callin)
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do
(A man sometimes girls think I'm crazy cause I wake
her up and I tell her)
Sounds like Jesus (sounds like Jesus)
Somebody's callin my name (I know I'm high but baby)
Sounds like Jesus
And somebody's callin my name
Sounds like Jesus
Somebody's callin my name
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
(You know man, I think about all the hard times that I
went through and I think)
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad that trouble don't last always
I'm so glad I'm glad that trouble don't last always
Oh my lord, Oh my lord, what shall I do
I gotta feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin everything's gonna be all right
I gotta feelin that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
(A man it's funny cause I learnt this song when I was a little kid
When I went to visit my granddaddy down there in Mobile, Alabama
He stayed in this place called Trendy Garden you know what I'm sayin?
He used to grow his vegetables right there on the side of the house
And every now and then he'd get me to help him out know what I'm sayin?
And as he was like weedin out his garden and everything
He'd sing all kinda tunes and hymns know what I'm sayin?
And sometime he'd sing the same one like over and over and over again
You know what I'm sayin?
He'd get tired of singin the words
Sometimes he'd take a sip of his water outta that glass jar, set it back down
And while we was plantin them collard greens, he'd hum it
Just like this right here, help me out cuz, you know how we used to do it)
[humming]
It gets all in my hands
It gets all in my feet
It makes me wanna sing my song
To every little girl I meet
It gets all in my heart
It gets all in my soul
It comes straight out my mouth
And then I lose control
Cause I, I got this feelin, that everything's gonna be all right
Be all right
Be all right
Be all right
@Creature665
Insanely underrated track right here.
You could bump this on your woofers or jam this in church.
No matter when or where, this song will hook you up with some good feelings.
@byronvuna4430
Hi l
@joedefreitas7131
Straight up told my buddy I want this played at my FUNERAL 💯💯💯🙏🙌🙏
@sedricjones5987
Crazy. I said the same thing.
@curiousme113
That's a terrific song
@TheMattc999
Right on, but really I want Sell Your Dope played at my funeral.
@enriquezuniga749
Pero no vas a escuchar.
@tobyjohnson1318
Y 🤔 that you were thinking 🤔 that they were tvbh b you want it too to see too brother TT and ok tm go out of by hoop 🏀 oh I just wants try out ghost gtg to tty to get t5 to yt5t5 to the 5tt
@johnnydangerous5971
Fell In Love With This Album Back In HS Very Underated Artist Right Here Aftoman Was And Still Is A True Musician 💯
@shakeandbaked1
One of my favorite albums of all time. His others are good too and most people never even picked them up.