Since the seeds were planted in the mid-90s, Bongzilla have been sowing Madison, Wisconsin's rich soil with their homegrown, psychedelic sludge. Cultivating an extremely thick and heavy harvest of powerful mega-rock, Bongzilla have fertilized their sound tenfold over time, and the results of their bumper-crop harvest speak for themselves.
Releasing pounds of material over the course of the last few years, Bongzilla have raised consciousness in regards to their existence, and have kept their musical fires burning non-stop. Having toured the U.S. multiple times, playing gigs with the likes of Today Is The Day, Unsane, Noothgrush, Logical Nonsense, Dystopia, Grief, Zed, El Dopa, Cattlepress, Ire, Cave-In, and the mighty Spazz, Bongzilla love to perform live. The band's live show is not to be missed as crushing heaviness blends perfectly with tortured, intense vocals and tripped-out passages of mellowed, experimental jamming. Bongzilla support the cause of legalization, regularly playing national hemp festivals such as Weedstock (Bongzilla contributed a track to the Weedstock Vol. 1 CD) and Harvestfest. The summer of 1998 proved to be an important time for Bongzilla, as they made a highly publicized appearance at the Milwaukee Metalfest in addition to joining label-mates Unsane for a devastating tour of the Midwestern United States.
Influenced by the medicinal powers of THC and a love for wicked grooves, Bongzilla entered the infamous Austin Enterprises in 1996 where they recorded a massive demo with Today Is The Day's Steve Austin overseeing the festivities. This, along with other demos from the band, made their way to the Relapse Compound (the subject matter alone warranted multiple listens) and the band was signed shortly thereafter. 1997's Methods For Attaining Extreme Altitudes presented three opus magni for the elevating of musical consciousness, and proved to be a perfect companion to a serious bong session. Two heavy, stoner-rock anthems and a billowy sonic cloud of ethereal experimentation (aptly titled "Smoke/I Love MaryJane") lit up the senses, and produced a hazy, bleary-eyed vision of what was yet to come.
In 1999, the hemp-friendly horticulturists returned from the stratosphere once again, bringing with them some of the best THC-powered rock ever exhaled. Recorded under the influence of three ounces of Humboldt's finest, Stash presented ten fat spliffs of crystallized bliss. In the truest sense of irony, the release date for Stash fell on April 20, 1999 (4:20, 99), a release date that occurs only once every 7 years! In addition (and also by complete coincidence), the random Relapse catalog number assigned to Stash was 6420! When extreme homage is payed, the true are rewarded justly.
With a Black Sabbath-on-downers encrusted sound that blends billowing rock, clenched-teeth blues and an underground punk attitude, Bongzilla fire up thunderous mega-rock with a pronounced emphasis on the "big riff." Their next album, Gateway, showcased a Bongzilla sound simultaneously aggressive and mellow, with thunderous percussion, smoke-seared vocals and infectious, fuzzed-out riffs baked to perfection.
In 2005, the band released Amerijuanican, considered by many fans to be their best. The band has now taken a hiatus so Dixie can work with his other band, Weedeater.
Greenthumb
Bongzilla Lyrics
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What a glorious site
Good Lord, glory be
What's this in front of me
A sea of green I see
I'm always in need
Good Lord, glory be
It's time for lots of weed
Look outside my window
What a glorious site
Good Lord, glory be
What's this in front of me
A sea of green I see
I'm always in need
Good Lord, glory be
It's time for lots of weed
The lyrics of "Greenthumb" by Bongzilla center on the topic of marijuana use. The singer expresses their joy and satisfaction upon looking outside their window and seeing a "sea of green," implying the presence of marijuana plants. The repeated phrases of "Good Lord, glory be" and "It's time for lots of weed" indicate the singer's excitement and eagerness to partake in the drug.
The imagery of the "sea of green" serves as a metaphor for the singer's relationship with marijuana. Just as a sea can be both beautiful and dangerous, the drug can bring both pleasure and potential harm. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's dependence on marijuana to satisfy their needs and desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Greenthumb" celebrate the pleasure and joy that marijuana can bring, while also acknowledging its potential dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Look outside my window
I am observing the view outside of my window
What a glorious site
The view outside of my window is incredibly beautiful
Good Lord, glory be
God, this is amazing!
What's this in front of me
What is this thing that I see in front of me
A sea of green I see
I see a vast amount of greenery
I'm always in need
I have a constant desire for something
Good Lord, glory be
God, this is amazing!
It's time for lots of weed
It's the perfect time for me to smoke a lot of marijuana
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM THOMAS EMMANUEL
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