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.
Mary Jane
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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Mary Jane, she's my best friend
She's always been good to me
She come and take all my troubles away...Yeh
And she don't stray too far from the west end
Nah, she always been close to me
When she's around I just drift away...Yeh
CHORUS
(yeh) High grade ,(yeh) high grade
Is the type of love that she give to me
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Me need her each and every day
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Come check me today
I need the ...
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade
Yeh yuh know....
VERSE 2
Mary Jane, that's my best friend
She's always been good to me
Come and take all my troubles away
And some people say
I learn my lesson, she's not right, and she's not good for me
But please don't take my Mary Jane away (yuh know)
'Cause she's the...
CHORUS
(yeh) High grade ,(yeh) high grade
Is the type of love that she give to me
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Me need her each and every day
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Come check me today
Mary Jane
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade
Yeh yuh know..
BRIDGE
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Yeh
She is my first love, whoa
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Yeh
She never leave me lonely
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Yeh
She is my first love, whoa
Oh Oh, Oh Oh, Yeh
(ohhh yuh know)
CHORUS
High grade, (yeh) high grade
Is the kind of love that she give to me
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Me need her each and every day
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
Come check me today
I need the...
(yeh) High grade, (yeh) high grade (yeh)
In the song "Mary Jane" by Collie Buddz, the artist sings about his love and addiction to marijuana, which he personifies as his best friend Mary Jane. Throughout the lyrics, he describes how Mary Jane is always there to help him forget his troubles and how the high-grade marijuana she provides is the type of love he needs in his life. He acknowledges that some people may criticize his relationship with Mary Jane and the potential negative effects of smoking, but he pleads with them not to take her away from him. The bridge emphasizes the importance of Mary Jane being a constant and faithful companion to him, never leaving him lonely.
The song can be interpreted as a love letter to marijuana, but it can also be seen as a commentary on the relationship between society and drug use. Collie Buddz's passionate attachment to Mary Jane can be read as a critique of the criminalization of marijuana and the persecution of individuals who use it. The joy and sense of escape he feels when he smokes highlights the ways in which using drugs can provide relief and release from the pressures of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Jane, she's my best friend
The singer is referring to marijuana, which he calls Mary Jane, as his closest companion.
She's always been good to me
The singer is saying that marijuana has always been a positive part of his life.
She come and take all my troubles away...Yeh
The singer uses marijuana to relax and escape from his problems.
And she don't stray too far from the west end
The singer is saying that he tends to purchase marijuana from the west end of town.
Nah, she always been close to me
The singer has a longstanding relationship with marijuana.
When she's around I just drift away...Yeh
Marijuana puts the singer in a state of relaxation and introspection.
High grade, high grade, Is the type of love that she give to me
The singer is referring to the quality of the marijuana he uses as 'high grade', which he describes as a type of love.
Me need her each and every day
The singer is expressing his dependence on marijuana.
Come check me today
The singer is inviting someone to come see him and partake in marijuana use with him.
I learn my lesson, she's not right, and she's not good for me
The singer acknowledges that some people believe marijuana is harmful, but he disagrees.
But please don't take my Mary Jane away (yuh know)
The singer is expressing his fear of losing access to marijuana.
She is my first love, whoa
The singer is speaking about his love and appreciation for marijuana.
She never leave me lonely
The singer relies on marijuana to keep him company.
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Microphunktv
Not really.. i feel always more paranoid and drowsy and sleepy and lazy when i smoke it... and have stopped using it completely.. haven't drinked alcohol for years either.. now slowly trying to give up cigarettes, wich seems to be even harder..
than quiting dextroamphetamines or alcohol(not that i ever was addicted or smt..)
every single childhood friend i know who ha ve smoked decade and more are diagnosed with schizophrenia,anxiety and other mental issues...
stupid kids are brainwashed into thinking cannabis is healthy as recreational drug,but it's not.. 90% smokers abuse it...
Weed is always illegal and illegal how the government needs it , historically... Pre and Post war... so you can make your own conclusion in what State we are in atm...
Weed is the ultimate control mechanism to control mass population of youth... people who are everyday smokers are very docile people and easy to manipulate and move on the board... very unpolitical and apathic what's going on in the real world etc...
There's a stereotype of drowsy stoner sitting on tv watching nonsense and eating junk food for a reason...
Got nothing against the plant, but just my own observation have determined that everyday smokers are more 'slow' in the head than 'normal' people who don't do drugs...
Whatever makes you sleep better at night i guess.. every single stoner i've asked why you smoke.. they get agressive and defensive about the plant, most of the time they don't actually know that much about the plant... particularly the chemical make up and that science have proven over and over that weed can and will trigger mental diseases if ur prone to them beforehand... But if ur 27 already and haven't gone mentally insane from weed,other drugs or have not developed mental issues.. ur brain is already developed and immune to further "alternation", can carry on smoking & doing other drugs casually...
TheWtfwow
Hell yea man, It's always good to know there are still good people out there alongside me trying to branch out and show peace.. Especially with something as pure as mary jane, And she never left me lonely
Surfmonkey57
Hell yea bro
AJ Romero
I respect you brother, nd peace you spread.✌️🫶🙏
Jason Chance
this song is true inner peace put into words. So relaxing . I love it
En dżi
zajebista piosenka, od dziś jest moją ulubioną. ...jak jej słucham, to od razu na twarzy pojawia się uśmiech :) kto tak uważa, łapka w górę ^^ !
Oscar
I listen to this song once a day before I go to sleep, not only because it's wonderful, not only because it's fitting, not only because I am a strong supporter of it's message, but because it is the best description of my feelings toward this wonderful thing called marijuana there is! And while I do it, I puff my last puffs to higher grade!
alyssabaaaby
this song will never get old <3
Jay Curtis
the second this song started playing i knew i'd be listening to it for the rest of my life.
b3 - Bruce
When you stop and think about it that is powerful!
HPLACA
Seen him live today. Best thing ever!