He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.
Waan The Herb
Alborosie Lyrics
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Stingdingding da dingding woohj,
This is michael rose and Albarosie (hatottotweeh)
Wostana wostana wostana hooj (ooohhj)
Aaahhh!
Chorus:
Waan the herb, waan the herb,
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the kali weed
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence.
Vers 1: (Alborosie)
A soul pirita offica just come get a jab,
The best marijuana herb selling boca
Mi fatha mi bratha mi sista mi cousina stashing fi mi
We selling baddy bong and we sell it by the sea
Micheal rose: Roll me a spliff (oohh)
Rappapatjong we burn the chalice (Yeaah)
Mmm the only cure for no koma
I'm not telling you no rouma
Chorus:
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke me kali weed
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the heeerb
Smoke me weed
Vers 2:
Let the fire burn and the chalice get out
Bumbaclatt that spliff ya well fat
Remember me telling ya weed you woom lick you at di spot
Remember me telling ya weed put you trought like a bat
Michael rose:
There's a fire burning over jamdown and life
There's a fire get ting out of controll when you take it out
There's a fire burning over jamdown and life
There's a fire get ting out of controll Dingdingdadahooj
Chorus:
Waan the herb, waan the herb,
Smoke the kali weed
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the kali weed
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Vers 3:
Babylon gives mi herb,
But they never want tham there
They take you out to boston from sentee
They take you at the boat media of plenty
But me no see no boy love herb like me
Micheal Rose:
In the west small land (In Italy)
In orange jail (Sicily)
High-highาhighest grade (Oooh)
You mustmust penetrate (ooh jah jah jaaay)
Chorus:
Waan the herb, waan the herb,
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke me kali weed
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke the I-shence
Waan the herb, waan the herb
Smoke me weed
Ninitjoooj lana nitjiwoooy
Laritji wooy lara litjiwooy
This is michael rose and Albarosie
Stingdingding da dingding woohj, Hattototweeeh
The lyrics to Alborosie's song "Waan The Herb" express a love and appreciation for marijuana, or herb as it is commonly referred to in Jamaican culture. The song features collaboration with Michael Rose who sings the chorus with Alborosie. The opening sound of "Stingdingding da dingding woohj" sets the tone for the song which is a classic reggae beat. The chorus is catchy, repetitive, and encourages people to smoke herb, specifically the "kali weed" and "I-shence." The verses are filled with references to the benefits of smoking, such as curing "no koma" (exhaustion), and the joy that smoking brings.
The resonance of the lyrics goes far beyond just smoking herb. It also speaks to the broader societal issues around the cultural stigma and criminalization of marijuana in various jurisdictions. The chorus lyrics, "there's a fire burning over jamdown and life, there's a fire getting out of control when you take it out" can be seen as a metaphor for the destruction caused by the burning of fields of marijuana, as well as the destruction caused by the criminalization of the plant.
Line by Line Meaning
Stingdingding da dingding woohj,
Introductory sound effects
This is michael rose and Albarosie (hatottotweeh)
Introduction of the artists
Wostana wostana wostana hooj (ooohhj)
Unintelligible sound effects
A soul pirita offica just come get a jab,
Someone just got puffed with marijuana strains
The best marijuana herb selling boca
The highest-quality weed is available for sale
Mi fatha mi bratha mi sista mi cousina stashing fi mi
Family members hide weed for the singer
We selling baddy bong and we sell it by the sea
The sellers are providing premium marijuana to customers
Roll me a spliff (oohh)
Request to roll up a cannabis cigarette
Rappapatjong we burn the chalice (Yeaah)
Smoke the weed-filled pipe
Mmm the only cure for no koma
Smoking weed is the only cure for stress, anxiety, etc.
I'm not telling you no rouma
Not trying to keep any secrets or hide anything from the listener
Let the fire burn and the chalice get out
Let the pipe burn with weed smoke and enjoy it
Bumbaclatt that spliff ya well fat
This weed cigarette is very thick and good-quality
Remember me telling ya weed you woom lick you at di spot
Remind the listener that smoking weed will bring instant pleasure
Remember me telling ya weed put you trought like a bat
Emphasizing the strength and immediate effect of smoking weed
There's a fire burning over jamdown and life
The weed smokers are experiencing great pleasure and excitement
There's a fire get ting out of controll when you take it out
Smoking weed has an unpredictable effect
Babylon gives mi herb,
The authorities are providing weed
But they never want tham there
Cannabis is not accepted by everyone
They take you out to boston from sentee
The consequences for smoking weed can include deportation
They take you at the boat media of plenty
Cannabis users can be taken into custody
But me no see no boy love herb like me
The singer claims to be the biggest weed enthusiast
In the west small land (In Italy)
Weed is also widely consumed in Western countries
In orange jail (Sicily)
People can get arrested for cannabis possession and sent to jail
High-highาhighest grade (Oooh)
The best-quality marijuana
You mustmust penetrate (ooh jah jah jaaay)
The smoker should inhale the marijuana smoke deeply
Ninitjoooj lana nitjiwoooy
Unintelligible sound effects
Laritji wooy lara litjiwooy
Unintelligible sound effects
Waan the herb, waan the herb,
The chorus encourages the listener to smoke marijuana
Smoke the kali weed
The singer suggests the listener smoke a particular type of cannabis
Smoke the I-shence
The singer suggests the listener smoke a certain type of cannabis
Smoke me kali weed
The singer suggests the listener smoke the particular type of weed he possesses
Smoke me weed
The singer requests the listener to smoke weed
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is Michael Rose and Alborosie
Woooyy
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
[Verse 1: Alborosie & Michael Rose]
Of course Mister Officer, just come get a draw
Di best marijuana herb selling 'bout yah
Mi fadda mi bredda mi sista mi cousin a stash it fi me
We'll sell it by the pound and we'll sell it by the seed
Roll mi a spliff, rum up a jam
We burn da chalice (yeah)
Di only cure for glaucoma
I'm not telling you no rumour
[Chorus: Michael Rose & Alborosie]
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke mi weed
[Verse 2: Alborosie & Michael Rose]
Let di fyah burn and di chalice get hot, bomboklaat
Da spliff yuh well fat
Memba mi tell you di weed boom!
Lick you and di spot
Memba mi tell you di weed a bun di chuck like a pot
There's a fyah burning ova yarda
There's a fyah gettin out of control
When you check it out
There's a fyah burning ova yarda
There's a fyah gettin out of control
[Chorus: Michael Rose & Alborosie]
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
[Verse 3: Alborosie & Michael Rose]
Babylon thief mi herb
But it neva matta mi
Dem take it off di buss come from senti
Dem take it off di bud mi di have plenty
But mi no see no bwoy love herb like me
Inna Westmoreland in Italy
In Orange Hill in Sicily
Mi a high high highest grade, oh
You must must penetrate, wooh yeah yea
[Chorus: Michael Rose & Alborosie]
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the collie weed
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke the iscents
Waan di herb, waan di herb
Smoke mi weed
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need that medical/recreational stimulus ๐ณ๐ต๐ค
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albarosie has very good vibes ,thats what i like to call bombastic reggae
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Salam dari Central Java, Indonesian
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THE BEST !!! EVER !!!!! THANKS ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐๐๐๐
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one love from the philippines!
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And much more love and nuff respect from Sudan tooo
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Rasta fari!!!!!! <3 music from heart and soul