Anders Manga is an artist, songwriter, and producer hailing from Charlotte,… Read Full Bio ↴Anders Manga is an artist, songwriter, and producer hailing from Charlotte, United States, who has released and self produced 5 albums since 2005.

His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.

Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.

Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.

Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.

In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.

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Public Service Announcement
Anders Manga Lyrics

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Marijuana is the bomb
Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is a narcotic

Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is a narcotic

Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is a narcotic

Your right, there are, there are a lot of unanswered questions here.
uh but the fact-fact is marijuana helps people.
marijuana keeps people from being blinded, it keeps people from crippled, and it keeps people from wasting to death.
Marijuana is the bomb

Marijuana is the bomb

There has never been proven medicinal purpose for marijuana through the scientific, um, uh.

Marijuana is the bomb
um, gam
Marijuana is the bomb
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Marijuana is the bomb

marijuana is a narcotic

marijuana is the bomb
marijuana is the bomb

marijuana is the bomb

marijuana is the bomb

marijuana is the bomb

marijuana is a narcotic

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marijuana is the bomb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Public Service Announcement" by Anders Manga discuss the controversial topic of marijuana usage. The user of the drug seems to be defending its usage by repeating the phrase "marijuana is the bomb" multiple times throughout the song. They also highlight that marijuana is a narcotic, which can be interpreted as either a warning or an endorsement.

The song appears to be a critique of the government's stance on marijuana usage, highlighting the lack of scientific evidence for its usage but also noting the potential benefits that it can bring. The line "Marijuana keeps people from being blinded, it keeps people from crippled, and it keeps people from wasting to death" suggests that marijuana can help alleviate symptoms of certain diseases or conditions.

Overall, the song seems to present a pro-marijuana stance, but it also touches on the lack of research and understanding around its usage.

Line by Line Meaning

Marijuana is the bomb
Marijuana is a drug that is very popular and widely used by many people

Marijuana is a narcotic
Marijuana is a type of drug that can cause addiction and has a negative impact on the human body

Your right, there are, there are a lot of unanswered questions here.
There are still many unknown aspects and concerns about the use of marijuana

uh but the fact-fact is marijuana helps people.
Despite the uncertainties, there is some evidence that marijuana can have some benefits for certain people

marijuana keeps people from being blinded, it keeps people from crippled, and it keeps people from wasting to death.
Marijuana has been claimed to be able to prevent or alleviate certain medical conditions and symptoms such as blindness, paralysis and wasting syndrome

There has never been proven medicinal purpose for marijuana through the scientific, um, uh.
There is no solid scientific evidence to support the medicinal use of marijuana

um, gam
No discernible meaning or significance could be attributed to this vocalization

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