Afroman (born Joseph Edgar Foreman, on 28 July 1974 in Mississippi) is a ra… Read Full Bio ↴Afroman (born Joseph Edgar Foreman, on 28 July 1974 in Mississippi) is a rap artist from South-Central Los Angeles, California, but later moved to eastern Palmdale (which he has referred to in his songs).

His best-known song is the 2001 hit "Because I Got High", which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern's radio show, and the 'stoner' movie 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, "Crazy Rap", is often referred to as "Colt 45" because of its lyric "Colt 45 and two Zig Zags".

Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the "corporate world" and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into their own hands.

In 2014 Afroman became a spokesman for NORML and Weedmaps, remade "Because I Got High" in favor of legalization, and released the EP "One Hit Wonder" and concept album "The Frorider."

Marijuana Malt Liquor
Afroman Lyrics

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Every afternoon if I′m home
I smoke marijuana (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And in the evening time when I'm alone
I smoke marijuana (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Afroman's song "Marijuana Malt Liquor" are straightforward and repetitive, emphasizing the use of marijuana by the artist throughout the day. The song also alludes to the isolation that often accompanies marijuana use as the artist states that he smokes it alone in the evening. The repetition of the phrase "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" following each mention of marijuana further emphasizes the hypnotic and all-consuming nature of the drug.

The song can be seen as a commentary on the artist's relationship with marijuana and the impact it has on his daily life. It suggests that the artist may be using the drug as a means of coping with the monotony of daily life or as a way to escape from reality. The use of marijuana is normalized and presented as a natural part of the artist's daily routine, perhaps reflecting a larger societal shift towards accepting marijuana use.

Line by Line Meaning

Every afternoon if I'm home
Whenever I'm at home in the afternoon

I smoke marijuana (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I consume cannabis to relax and feel good

And in the evening time when I'm alone
When I'm by myself in the evening

I smoke marijuana (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I continue to consume cannabis for enjoyment and to relieve stress

Writer(s): Joseph "afroman" Foreman

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