My Meditation
Bushman Lyrics

Heeey
Bushman starts his song with a greeting and draws attention to himself.

A sensi mi a smoke
Bushman admits that he is smoking marijuana (sensi), which is not a joke to him.

No Joke
Bushman reinforces the idea that smoking marijuana is serious business.

Gotcha
Bushman acknowledges that he has caught the listener's attention and is about to make a point.

Well den
Bushman transitions into the main content of his song by saying 'Well then'.

15 ounce a white powder dilute dem brains
Bushman highlights the destructive impact of drugs by emphasizing how they impair people's mental abilities.

And I see people getting hooked everyday
Bushman laments the fact that despite the dangers of drugs, people are still getting addicted to them all the time.

On crack and cocaine
Bushman specifically mentions two types of drugs that he believes are particularly harmful and addictive.

Well I and I got some sinsemilla in my backyard
Bushman reveals that he has some marijuana (sinsemilla) growing in his backyard.

And before the informers go draw card
Bushman is aware that the authorities might discover his marijuana plants and he takes measures to prevent that from happening.

I send a message to the sarge
Bushman communicates with a police officer (sarge) to let him know that he has marijuana and hopefully avoid getting into legal trouble.

Just to let him know
Bushman reiterates that his intention is merely to inform the police officer about his marijuana plants, not to get caught.

Before they make him know
Bushman wants to take preemptive action to avoid the police finding out about his marijuana without his consent.

I got a stalk a sinsemilla
Bushman repeats that he has a marijuana plant growing in his backyard.

Grooming in my backyard
Bushman emphasizes that he is cultivating the marijuana himself, and it is in close proximity to his home.

Herbs I a smoke
Bushman reaffirms that he smokes marijuana (herbs) and enjoys it.

And a dat mi a promote
Bushman believes that smoking marijuana is something positive that he wants to promote (encourage others to do).

Keep ram pam paralyze di man
Bushman suggests that smoking marijuana can have a powerful and overwhelming effect ('paralyze') on people, which is something he thinks is desirable.

Whe deal wid crack and di coke
Bushman contrasts marijuana with crack and cocaine, which he sees as harmful and destructive drugs that people should avoid.

Sinsemilla
Bushman repeats the word 'sinsemilla' as a catchphrase to emphasize the importance of marijuana to him.

Hey
Bushman exclaims in a celebratory manner, perhaps because he is enjoying smoking marijuana at the moment.

I stand aside and see dem crack boat sinking
Bushman observes that people who use crack and other drugs are headed for disaster and he takes no pleasure in seeing them suffer.

Many know the outcome and still become a victim
Bushman recognizes that people are aware of the dangers of drugs, but they still choose to use them and end up suffering as a result.

Constant using of cocaine and heroin
Bushman laments the addiction to cocaine and heroin, which he sees as destructive drugs that ruin people's lives.

Living life without a meaning
Bushman shows that drugs can create a sense of emptiness and purposelessness in a person's life.

Mr farmer man till the soil and plant
Bushman suggests that people should turn to agriculture (farming) as a way of healing and improving their lives instead of drugs.

Healing up the nation
Bushman believes that farming can heal the nation by providing a healthier alternative to drugs.

Ghetto youth's med want it
Bushman recognizes that youth in poverty (ghetto youth) need help and he believes that farming can provide a solution.

Can't get addicted and you could never abuse it
Bushman points out that farming is a healthy and safe activity that cannot be addictive or abused in the same way that drugs can.

Coke and crack a beg you just refuse it
Bushman urges people to say no to cocaine and crack because they are harmful drugs that can destroy their lives.

Mi haffi bun di sinsemilla
Bushman concludes his song by saying that he has to smoke marijuana (bun di sinsemilla), which is a big part of his life and culture.

Constantly each day
Bushman emphasizes that drugs are a persistent problem that he sees every day.

Dem legalizing gay
Bushman references the controversy surrounding the legalization of same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ+ issues.

And locking up di youths fi sinsemilla
Bushman criticizes the fact that people are being arrested and punished for smoking marijuana, which he sees as a relatively harmless activity compared to other drugs.

Wha dem a portray
Bushman questions the motives of those who are demonizing marijuana and locking people up for it.

Mi sight dem pon foul play
Bushman sees this as a form of misconduct (foul play) and believes that there are ulterior motives behind it.

A who let in the hard drugs pon di scene ya
Bushman questions how hard drugs like cocaine and crack ended up being so prevalent in society, despite their obvious harm.

And it a mash up di youths dem head
Bushman sees that hard drugs are destroying young people's lives and causing long-term damage to their physical and mental health.

And it a run the whole place reed
Bushman believes that the problem of drug addiction is so widespread that it is affecting the entire community and society at large.

I and I bun di herbs to hold a meditation well
Bushman explains that he smokes marijuana as a means of meditation and spirituality, which is an important part of Rastafari culture and tradition.

And within my birth sacrifice
Bushman sees smoking marijuana as a natural and necessary part of his identity and existence.

I have to give thanks and praise
Bushman acknowledges the importance of gratitude and thankfulness in his life, which is reflected in his Rastafari beliefs.

Whoa lord, you see it hey
Bushman uses this phrase as an exclamation of praise and gratitude to a higher power (Jah or God).

Dem burn and snort the coke, oh god
Bushman contrasts the negative effects of burning and snorting cocaine with the positive effects of smoking marijuana.

15 ounce a white powder dilute dem brains
Bushman repeats this line to emphasize how damaging and toxic drugs like cocaine can be to people's brains and overall health.

And I see so many people getting hooked
Bushman again expresses his concern and sadness at the fact that so many people are becoming addicted to drugs.

Before the informers go draw card
Bushman repeats this line to reinforce the idea that he wants to be proactive and prevent the authorities from discovering his marijuana plants.