BM's
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien Lyrics

First day off probation, no wastin' time
After being on probation, Del is free to enjoy himself without worrying about breaking any rules.

Just like ancient times, and take a dime and roll it
Del will be rolling a dime bag of weed, just like he used to do before his probation.

Blaze it with no fear
Del is happy to smoke weed without worrying about getting caught by probation officers.

After havin' to take piss tests for a whole year
While on probation, Del had to take frequent drug tests, which he no longer has to do now that he's off probation.

Smokin' with a cold beer makes me kinda think
Smoking weed and drinking beer together leads Del to reflect on why he doesn't like drinking as much as smoking.

Why I don't like to drink heavily, 'cause what my P.O. was tellin' me
Del's probation officer discouraged heavy drinking as it can lead to trouble with the law and with sobriety.

'You can't smoke and even eat poppy seeds
Del's probation officer advised him against consuming poppy seeds because they can cause false positives on drug tests.

But you can buy liquor, and drink all you need'
Del's probation officer allowed him to drink alcohol, despite discouraging heavy drinking.

It's callin' me, I used to drink Heineken's
Del is starting to crave alcohol again, as he used to drink Heineken's in the past.

Now it's 'bout 5 or 10, plus wine and gin
Del is now drinking much more than he used to, including wine and gin, in addition to beer.

Hennessy, finishing the last drop
Del finishes off a bottle of Hennessy, a type of cognac.

To the liquor store was a cash crop
Del spends a lot of money at the liquor store, similar to how a crop yields large profits.

Drive right past the grass spot
Del drives past the location where he used to buy weed, as he is now focused on alcohol instead of marijuana.

Doin' the dumbest shit I ever did in my life
Del recognizes that drinking heavily and driving is foolish and dangerous behavior.

Riskin' my life
Drinking and driving puts Del's life at risk, as well as the lives of others on the road.

Resistin' arrest
If caught by the police while drunk driving, Del would be arrested, and possibly resist arrest.

It's in my flesh
Del acknowledges that his history of alcohol abuse is deeply ingrained in his personality and behavior.

Probably smell funny
Del anticipates that people may notice the odor of alcohol on him, which can be embarrassing or incriminating.

And there go Del's money
Drinking heavily is expensive and takes a toll on Del's finances.

Fast forward to 1998
The song jumps ahead in time to the year 1998.

I smash more herb than those old day's
Del now smokes more weed than he did in the past.

With a whole J to the face
Del smokes an entire joint by himself.

Nah, I'm still feelin' gettin' drunk more than weed
Despite smoking weed, Del still prefers getting drunk.

But now we back in Amster-D, got some grams for me
Del is now in Amsterdam, where he can purchase marijuana openly and legally.

Chocolate Thai and Purple Haze
Del buys two types of marijuana: Chocolate Thai and Purple Haze.

And blocks of hash that make the J's last for days
Del purchases hash, which is compressed marijuana resin, that can extend a joint's lifespan.

Rollin' up so phat, circumference stuffed with major chronic
Del rolls fat joints that are packed full of premium-quality marijuana.

We can put a wager on it
Del is extremely confident in the quality of the marijuana and willing to bet on it.

When we first got out here in Europe it was everywhere
Del remembers that when he initially arrived in Europe, marijuana was prevalent and easy to find.

Even at the gas station, I was down in the mat
Del recalls seeing marijuana even being sold at gas stations in Europe.

A fast pace, when I thought 'This shit ain't helpin' nothin'
At one point, smoking weed didn't seem to be having any positive effect on Del's mood or behavior.

When I can get elevated straight puffin' nothin
However, at this point, Del finds that smoking weed is making him feel good and 'elevated'.

The smokin' sessions was the best in the world
Del is enjoying smoking weed more than anything else in the world at the moment.

Plus the price was right, affordable, so more to use
The price of marijuana in Europe is affordable, allowing Del to purchase and use more of it.

So fat they deserve the Kodak
Del is rolling such large, high-quality joints that they deserve to be 'captured' in photos.

And no tax so I'm savin'
Since there are no taxes on marijuana in Europe, Del is saving money compared to buying it in the US.

Not misbehavin'
Smoking weed in Europe is legal and socially acceptable, so Del is not breaking any rules or causing trouble.

That's a risk we takin', we ain't talkin' bout that
Even though smoking weed is legal in Europe, Del acknowledges that there is still a risk involved, but he doesn't want to dwell on it.

We in the outback, smokin' till my mouth's black, how's that?
Del is smoking so much that his mouth turns black, which he finds humorous.

Another fucked up for sho', being blow I sorta didn't get it crunk When I was drunk
Del realizes that drinking didn't always achieve the desired effect of getting intoxicated, and sometimes caused problems instead.

Slow that liquor down boy, hit this BM, Bob Marley A tribute
Del encourages himself to slow down on drinking alcohol and turn to smoking weed instead, and pays tribute to Bob Marley, who was known for smoking marijuana.

'Cause it's probably as fat as it was he rolled When he strolled Down the same cobble stone streets With his own beats
Del imagines that the joint he is smoking is similar in size to the ones that Bob Marley used to roll when he walked the streets of Amsterdam while listening to his own music.

Another generation, a different time zone With his mind blown, thinkin' up divine poems
Del recognizes that he is living in a different era than Bob Marley, but still feels inspired by his music and creativity while smoking weed.

Blessed by the father (?) It's a father of spiritualities, since it all affects the Karma
Del believes that smoking weed is a spiritual experience that can have an impact on karma, which is often associated with Eastern religious beliefs.

I used the herb for good purposes
Del believes that he is using marijuana for positive reasons, such as relaxation and inspiration.

Some people are sure to diss, but up in Amsterdam they nurcher it
While some people may criticize marijuana use, Del finds that in Amsterdam, it is accepted and even encouraged.

And I can't forget about (?) This kid is brainia
Del mentions a person or entity that he can't remember clearly, but attributes them with great intelligence or cleverness.

Try to sell hard drugs there then they claimin' ya
Del notes the contrast in how marijuana is tolerated in Amsterdam, but harder drugs are not, and selling them can lead to trouble.

Life, they only deal with real shit
In Amsterdam, focused on dealing with real issues, such as drug addiction or homelessness, instead of focusing on minor drug offenses such as marijuana use.

All the bomb and hash you want to deal it
Del acknowledges that marijuana and hashish are widely available in Amsterdam, and can be sold without repercussions, unlike in the US.

And all's well, they don't even sell it for much
Marijuana is sold very inexpensively in Amsterdam, making it accessible to all.

And the cops don't really touch, 'cause it ain't slangin' dust
The police in Amsterdam tend to overlook marijuana use, as it is not considered a serious crime, unlike drug trafficking.

I'm writin' this, right now under the influence
Del is writing and recording this song while under the influence of marijuana.

But if you'd just torch those that say I shouldn't do this
Del suggests that those who criticize his marijuana use should simply ignore it.

Bob Marley'd out, at least 'til I'm back by the lake
Del plans to smoke marijuana until he runs out, but will not be able to obtain more once he returns to the US.

But I might roll 1 or 2 for old times sake...
Del acknowledges that he may not be able to smoke marijuana again for a while, but is open to the idea of doing so again in the future.

(Scratching) Straight puffin' nothin'
A sound effect emphasizes Del's preferred method of smoking marijuana.

(Chorus) Straight puffin' nothin'
The chorus repeats the phrase that Del often chooses to smoke marijuana without adding any other substance.