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."
What If
Afroman Lyrics
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And if his eyes were pretty glazed,
And he looked spaced out would you buy hhis story,
Would yo believe he had an eye infection?
[Chorus]
And yeah, yeah, god looks baked
And yeah, yeah, god smells good
What is god smoked ?,
Hit the bong like some of us,
Drove a tydie microbus,and listens to rolling stones,
If god a place in the beging and did he grow any seeds ,
Or did he put them there for adam and eve,
So theyed be hungry for the apple that the snake was offerin
[Chorus]
And yeah yeah god rolls great,
And yeah yeah god smells good,
And yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
What if god smoked ?,
Do you suppose he had a bus?
When he made the platipus,
He made it earth our home.
Does he like perljam or the stones?
And do you think he rolls his own,
Up there in heavin on the throne?
And when the saints go marching home,
Maybe he sits and smokes a bong.
In Afroman's song "What If," the artist presents a hypothetical scenario where God is depicted with some physical attributes, such as long hair and a gottie, and an altered mental state. The lyrics pose a crucial question: if God appeared in that state, would people still believe in him? He then delves into more theological questions-whether God created life on earth or simply grew it, and whether he is a fan of classic rock bands like the Rolling Stones or Pearl Jam. The song is ultimately playful and depicts God as being relatable, humorous, and possibly a proponent of smoking cannabis.
The first verse of the song describes an altered version of God, which allows him to question the listener's faith. In the chorus, he repeats the question, "What if God smoked?" while asserting that God "looks baked" and "smells good". The second verse tests the listener's knowledge of the Bible by questioning whether Adam and Eve were given an appetite for the forbidden fruit or if that was a natural desire. Contrary to typical religious standards of worship, Afroman's God is also depicted as a fan of classic rock bands and may even listen to these bands while smoking cannabis.
This song was initially released in 2000 as part of Afroman's album "Sell Your Dope," which he released independently. However, it gained popularity after he released an acoustic version of it on his album "The Good Times" in 2004. The vibe of the song can best be described as a parody, and it is meant to provoke curiosity and critical thinking in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
If god had long hair, and a gottie,
Imagine if God had a long hairdo and a goatee beard?
And if his eyes were pretty glazed,
Can you envision him having a glaze over his eyes?
And he looked spaced out would you buy his story,
If he appeared spaced out, would you accept the things he said as true?
Would you believe he had an eye infection?
Would you think he had an eye infection, or be skeptical of his state?
[Chorus]
The repeated chorus brings up the fact that God seems to be high, and smelling good.
And yeah yeah god rolls great,
If God smoked, do you think he would roll great joints?
And yeah yeah god smells good,
Would he also smell good?
And yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
The chorus repeats with the same message.
What if god smoked?
What if God smoked like some humans do?
Do you suppose he had a bus?
If he smoked, is it possible he took a psychedelic bus ride?
When he made the platypus,
Did God create the platypus?
He made it earth our home.
And did he create the Earth as humans' home?
Does he like perljam or the stones?
Would God prefer Pearl Jam or the Rolling Stones?
And do you think he rolls his own,
Would God roll his own joints?
Up there in heaven on the throne?
If so, would he do it up in heaven on the throne?
And when the saints go marching home,
And what happens when the saints go marching in to heaven?
Maybe he sits and smokes a bong.
Perhaps God chills out and smokes a bong while watching the saints arrive.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID FOREMAN, CARLOS JERMAINE JENKINS, MATTHEW QUINNEY, DASHAWN QUINCY WHITE, JOSEPH EDWARD MACKLIN
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Joseph G
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Gaydy Donley
We need more Afroman content. Trying to google it and YouTube.
Dustin Banneddotvideo
R.B.L. posse . Lesson to be learned
Trancera
You know you're a lit artist when you got a track with 40 water
Jason Murdock
This needs more views it's legendary
Stewart Baker
You are legend Murdock
Mike Berwick
this beat too sick
Rooster
His bass notes vibrate my intercostal muscles
Phoenix Chingshubam
perfect beats.... lovin it...
HunterJerusalemVeedeeos
thanks for uploading this man, this song is one of my afroman favorites and nobody posts them in youtube, and fuck!!! crazy rap is no longer in youtube uncensored, i hate it!!!