Collie Buddz employs a style that is strongly rooted in 1990's era conscious and dancehall style reggae, using beats and vocal techniques reminiscent of the iconic stars of that day - including Sizzla, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The singer has attributed the defining influences on his music to lyrical clashes (such as those between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer) and dubplates, particularly those of Kilimanjaro, that were core to the sound clash culture of the 90's.
Buddz is an avid fan of Buju Banton and cites that artist's "Mr. Mention" has one of his favorite albums.
HUSTLE
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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A from mi sing bout di herbs come around
Mi no stop get trouble when mi plane a touch down
Cuz some immigration hold me bag
Like a dat me bring come
And ah search mi from head down to ground
If a hustle mi a hustle
Me nuh smuggle no coke neither gun
If a ganja in container ship
Mek mi waan dat by the ton
Yeah, officer just mek it bun
Cause from deh deh street dem no good again
Family and friends say dem need more food again
Everybody bawl say dem waan Collie Budd again
No lock up di father, no lock up di son again
Hustle enterprise, cho, jah jah mek it tun again
Good sensimenia, yeah it haffi bun again
When mi go a dance fi di sexy gyal bubbelin
If me bun a spliff that should not trouble dem, sing again
A from mi sing a song bout di herbs come around
Mi no stop get hustle when mi plane a touch down
Cuz some immigration hold me bag
Like a dat me bring come
And ah search mi from head down to ground
If a hustle mi a hustle
Me nuh smuggle no coke neither gun
Bwoy, a no dat me bring come
If a ganja in container ship
Mek mi waan dat by the ton
Yeah, officer mek it bun
I don't waan de law fe vex neither cross,
But if a little bit a weed just 'low it, mek it pass
What a waste fi di herbs go in a rubbish bin a toss,
Gimme di weed, gimme di ganja, gimmi di grass
Yeah, a just di weed that a whe we need
Fi mek mi eye dem a bleed, yeah
A just di herbs, a calm mi nerve
Blessings we a preserve, yeah
A just di weed dat a weh we need
Fi bring back the vibes dem so sweet sweet sweet sweet
Just di herbs, a calm mi nerve
A fi di seed we preserve, yeah
The opening verse of Collie Buddz's song "Hustle" is a lament to the challenges faced by the artist while traveling with marijuana. The lyrics emphasize that he does not smuggle drugs and guns, but rather wishes to bring a specific plant named ‘ganja' (a type of marijuana) by the tone in a container ship. The artist describes the song as a tribute to his trials as an advocate of cannabis culture. He celebrates the necessity of cannabis legalization, and the acceptance of its benefits has increased rapidly across the globe. By tying his song's message to the principles of non-violent protest, he is promoting a more peaceful approach to pursuing the rights of marijuana activists. He shamelessly advocates for the widespread consumption of marijuana, highlights the benefits of mindfulness, and empowerment.
In the chorus, he insists that his noxious interest in cannabis is not just for its effects on his mind and body; it is part of his hustle. He emphasizes that marijuana is the only thing he needs to achieve his goals. The second verse continues this theme of advocacy for cannabis and highlights how its criminality creates difficulties for individuals' hustling. The artist's demand for justice for the harassment and detention of people charged with marijuana trafficking is the primary focus of these verses. The final verse promotes the medicinal and calming properties of marijuana, emphasizing that people need to accept their opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
A from mi sing bout di herbs come around
In this song, Collie Buddz talks about his appreciation for marijuana.
Mi no stop get trouble when mi plane a touch down
Collie Buddz frequently gets hassled by customs officials when he lands in a new country due to his marijuana use.
Cuz some immigration hold me bag
Immigration officials often hold onto his bag to search it for drugs.
Like a dat me bring come
Collie Buddz does not smuggle anything illegal, but he always carries marijuana with him.
And ah search mi from head down to ground
Officials search him thoroughly to find anything illegal.
If a hustle mi a hustle
Collie Buddz does a legitimate business by selling marijuana.
Me nuh smuggle no coke neither gun
Collie Buddz does not smuggle, carry, or sell cocaine or guns.
Bwoy, a no dat me bring come
He only brings marijuana with him, nothing illegal.
If a ganja in container ship
If he could get a shipment of marijuana, he would want it by the ton.
Mek mi waan dat by the ton
He wants a large amount of high-quality marijuana.
Yeah, officer just mek it bun
The officials should not take away his marijuana and instead just let him light it up and smoke it.
Cause from deh deh street dem no good again
The streets have become dangerous, and people need to hustle to survive.
Family and friends say dem need more food again
His family and friends repeatedly tell him that they need more money and food.
Everybody bawl say dem waan Collie Budd again
Everyone wants to hear more from Collie Buddz.
No lock up di father, no lock up di son again
Collie Buddz does not want to see anyone get locked up or arrested.
Hustle enterprise, cho, jah jah mek it tun again
He needs to continue his business to produce income for his family and friends.
Good sensimenia, yeah it haffi bun again
He wants a good quality strain of marijuana, as it always calms him and makes him feel good.
When mi go a dance fi di sexy gyal bubbelin
Collie Buddz enjoys going to parties, where there are sexy girls dancing.
If me bun a spliff that should not trouble dem, sing again
He should be allowed to light up a joint at a party without anyone telling him to stop.
I don't waan de law fe vex neither cross
He does not want to anger the authorities or appear aggressive in any way.
But if a little bit a weed just 'low it, mek it pass
He wants officials to ignore small amounts of marijuana and let him pass through.
What a waste fi di herbs go in a rubbish bin a toss
It is a shame to throw away marijuana like it is garbage.
Gimme di weed, gimme di ganja, gimmi di grass
He wants marijuana, and he wants it in abundance.
Yeah, a just di weed that a whe we need
Marijuana is all he needs to be happy and content.
Fi mek mi eye dem a bleed, yeah
Smoking marijuana makes his eyes red and swollen.
A just di herbs, a calm mi nerve
Marijuana helps him relax and relieves his stress.
Blessings we a preserve, yeah
He is thankful for the blessings he receives and wants them to last.
A just di weed dat a weh we need
Marijuana is all he needs, and it fills all his requirements.
Fi bring back the vibes dem so sweet sweet sweet sweet
Marijuana brings back the good vibes he experienced in the past.
Just di herbs, a calm mi nerve
Marijuana is his preferred way of relaxing and unwinding.
A fi di seed we preserve, yeah
He wants to preserve the marijuana seed and ensure its long-term growth.
Contributed by Austin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Journey to Jah
Collie killin it once again! Big ups !
J
Damn I love this guy!!!! every song from collie I cant get enough of!!!! Keep doin yo thing Collie Much love my brodda.....
toobarific
1. Gimme tha weed
2. Gimme tha ganja
3. Gimme tha grass!!!
Malcolm Carter
2019 who’s still listening?
hooliganz soundcamp
Just at the moment !
Gabby ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
@Shane Humphreys better yet, 2021
Shane Humphreys
2020 we dehya!!
Nadia St.Amand
i'm about to get kicked out of my house for too much puff puff. just listened to this song. LIFE IS AWESOME
Tafadzwa Nyikadzino
A from mi sing bout di herbs come around Mi no stop get trouble when mi plane a touch down Cuz some immigration hold me bag Like a dat me bring come And ah search mi from head down to ground If a hustle mi a hustle Me nuh smuggle no coke neither gun Bwoy, a no dat me bring come If a ganja in container ship Mek mi waan dat by the ton Yeah, officer just mek it bun
Brett James
2021 still bumpin the 🐐