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."
No No Fro
Afroman Lyrics
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This girl named Pam from Amsterdam,
Her language i did not understand
Than she held out some marihuana
She said it was the best in all the land
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
This rapboy i know from New Mexico
Spoke than he shook my hand (how u doin')
Than he pulled out a ten pound bag of cocaine
He said it was the best in all the land
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
This countryboy from Tennessee (hey)
He smiled than he shook my hand (alright)
Than he pulled out some moonshine whiskey
He said it was the best in all the land (yeah)
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
Than i get pulled over by popo
No no no no i don't smoke it no mo'
In Afroman's song No No Fro, the artist recounts several instances where he was offered drugs and alcohol by different people. In the first verse, he talks about a girl named Pam from Amsterdam who offers him marijuana. Even though Afroman doesn't understand her language, he knows what the girl is offering him. However, he declines the offer by saying "no no no no, I don't smoke it no mo'." He further explains that he doesn't want to smoke because it makes him cough and sneeze, and he has had enough of waking up on the floor. Afroman's reluctance to take the drug shows that he is trying to stay away from a life of addiction.
In the second verse, Afroman talks about a guy from New Mexico who offers him a ten pound bag of cocaine, saying it was the best in all the land. Once again, Afroman declines the offer by saying "no no no no." He knows that cocaine is addictive and destructive, and he doesn't want anything to do with it. In the third verse, Afroman talks about a country boy from Tennessee who offers him moonshine whiskey, claiming that it was the best in all the land. Again, Afroman says no, as he understands the dangers of alcohol abuse and doesn't want to get pulled over by the police.
One interpretation of the song is that Afroman is using humor to make a serious point about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Afroman is saying that he doesn't want to get caught up in addiction or legal problems, and that he is making a conscious effort to stay away from substances that can harm him. The repetition of the "no no no no" refrain emphasizes Afroman's determination to say no to drugs and alcohol.
Line by Line Meaning
This girl named Pam from Amsterdam,
The artist talks about a girl he met named Pam from Amsterdam.
Her language i did not understand
The artist had trouble communicating with Pam due to a language barrier.
Than she held out some marihuana
Pam offered the artist some marijuana.
She said it was the best in all the land
Pam claims that her marijuana is of the highest quality.
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
The artist refuses to smoke the marijuana Pam offered him.
I'm tired waking up on the floor (say what)
The artist is tired of waking up on the floor after getting high.
I said no thank you please it makes me cough and sneeze
The artist politely declines due to the negative effects smoking marijuana has on him.
Than i get pulled over by popo
The artist is worried about getting caught by the police if he were to take the marijuana.
This rapboy i know from New Mexico
The artist talks about a rapper he knows from New Mexico.
Spoke than he shook my hand (how u doin')
The rapper greets the artist and shakes his hand.
Than he pulled out a ten pound bag of cocaine
The rapper shows the artist a large bag of cocaine.
He said it was the best in all the land
The rapper claims that the cocaine he has is of the highest quality.
This countryboy from Tennessee (hey)
The artist talks about a country boy he met from Tennessee.
He smiled than he shook my hand (alright)
The country boy greets the artist with a smile and a handshake.
Than he pulled out some moonshine whiskey
The country boy shows the artist some homemade moonshine whiskey.
And i said no no no no i don't smoke it no mo'(what)
The artist once again refuses to partake in any drugs or alcohol.
No no no no i don't smoke it no mo'
The artist emphasizes his refusal to smoke any drugs.
Contributed by Gianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RonDaDon$TL
Being sober still listen to yo favorite ,, miss the old days..
Manofwill187
Didn't know where this one was going at first but I gotta say I like it. Sorta got an early NWA groove
iPartyHardcore
i think afroman and devin the dude should make a whole album together shit would b the ultimate smoking album...
TKiLLa GTi
the best song ever :D
young edd
YES YES AFROMAN! YOU STILL SMOKE IT.
dudaimradio
this song is über chilled.
Kevin Bloem
lol that shit is my dream!!!
ozzy wrasslin
my old work buddy fro man, miss him
SYMPHORIO TK
LOL! Gold!!!
James Bond Jr
haha! awesome lol