Rumors
Alborosie feat. Boo Boo Vibration Lyrics
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Cops and politicians dem play a filthy game -
kickin' an' beatin' that's the real shame.
Sensi ina me bag
dotty money in dem pocket
white-collar crime skyrocket yo!
In justice hidden by ties and jacket,
when will they stop it when will they stop it?
No, no, no, policeman dem know, mi good sensimilla, not a deadly drug.
No, no, no, policeman dem know, I smoke mi marijuana catch me I-tal flow. / 2x
Plantin' a seed is not a crime for me
there'sno trick by growin' my weed
handcuffs and bars cannot hide Jah Jah truth
I'm not a dealer I'm a farmer from me a youth.
I work with mother earth, man a straight I-tal
but babylon said I'm a real criminal.
Babylon rise and babylon fall
everytime I ask dem why my sensi is illegal.
Ref.
No, no, no, policeman dem know, mi good sensimilla, not a deadly drug.
No, no, no, policeman dem know, I smoke mi marijuana catch me I-tal flow. / 2x
The lyrics of "Rumors" by Alborosie ft. Boom Boom Vibration are a criticism of the corruption and hypocrisy that exist within society, particularly regarding the criminalization of marijuana. The song begins with a plea for marijuana, an illegal substance, as a means of feeling alright, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics go on to point out the discrepancies in how members of society, such as cops and politicians, behave versus how they are supposed to behave. The fact that cops and politicians "play a filthy game" is the real shame referenced in the song, while at the same time, the "real criminal" is the society criminalizing something that is otherwise harmless.
The song then speaks to how Babylon, a term used to describe the corrupt forces of oppression in society, label marijuana and its users as criminals, while they are merely planting seeds and growing weed. The lyrics highlight how the singer sees themselves as a farmer who works with Mother Nature, emphasizing the naturalness of marijuana on one hand while also condemning society for labelling it as illegal. The recurring line "No, no, no, policeman dem know, mi good sensimilla, not a deadly drug" reinforces the argument that marijuana is not harmful, and its use should not be criminalized.
Overall, the song's message is a call for society to look at things from a different perspective, to see the systemic oppression and corruption that exist and to question it. It challenges the status quo and encourages people to see the real criminals behind the facade of justice.
Line by Line Meaning
mme some marijuana and make me feel ok.
Give me marijuana to ease my mind and calm me down.
Cops and politicians dem play a filthy game -
kickin' an' beatin' that's the real shame.
Law enforcement and politicians engage in corrupt and violent behavior, which is disgraceful.
Sensi ina me bag
dotty money in dem pocket
white-collar crime skyrocket yo!
I carry marijuana with me while wealthy individuals engage in non-violent crimes without consequences.
In justice hidden by ties and jacket,
when will they stop it when will they stop it?
Corruption in the justice system is concealed by formal attire, but when will it come to an end?
No, no, no, policeman dem know, mi good sensimilla, not a deadly drug.
No, no, no, policeman dem know, I smoke mi marijuana catch me I-tal flow. / 2x
Marijuana is not a harmful drug, and police officers are aware of this. I smoke marijuana to achieve a natural and authentic state of mind.
Plantin' a seed is not a crime for me
there'sno trick by growin' my weed
handcuffs and bars cannot hide Jah Jah truth
I'm not a dealer I'm a farmer from me a youth.
Planting marijuana seeds and cultivating the plant is not illegal for me, and there's no deception in growing my own product. Incarceration cannot silence the truth about using marijuana for spiritual purposes.
I work with mother earth, man a straight I-tal
but babylon said I'm a real criminal.
Babylon rise and babylon fall
everytime I ask dem why my sensi is illegal.
I work intimately with nature, and adhere to the I-tal philosophy but those in power and control see me as a real criminal. The rise and fall of oppressive systems proves that the criminalization of marijuana is baseless and unjust.
Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theblueflag
I love when these guys and jah sun do songs in multiple languages. It forces you to feel the lyrics you don't understand. New music experience for me
HawkEyesAndy
The best song i have heard so far from Alborosie, a true masterpiece, an epic genious song, all my friends are singing fiaaaaaaaaaaaaaa fiaaaaaaaaaaaaaa fiaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Odair Ribeiro
MUITO BOM DE BOA QUALIDADE
jacob2K7
I love 2:22 when bbv comes in so much, puts a great smile on my face when I'm high :).
Skevling
Love this track
EngelDesSchatten
por fin encuentro esta canción en HD!! muchas gracias <3
Enrico Sireci
è in questi momenti che sono orgoglioso di essere italiano.Bless
Sergio Yanez
muy buen tema :-)
NivolDica
this song is perfect except for the fact that it's too short!
Philipp Burkhardt
no matter he started to record songs for money its still good music ...