Marijuana
Diplo & Santogold Lyrics

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Na, na, na, na, na, ah, yay
Na, na, na, nayi riddim

Burning marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on di highway, it's di highest grade
Getting to ma head

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burnin on di highway, it's di highest grade
Getting to ma head

At times I beg it, sometimes I'll steal it
I give it to some of ma bredren an mi sistren to use it
It's di king of di forest Babylon they don like it
They chop it up, they heap it up an den dem distroy it

They stick you up, they lock you up
They take it for a crime
Wen it's the healing of the nation bet you neva kno
Healing of the nation waahi

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on di highway, it's di highest grade
Getting to ma head

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on di highway, it's di highest grade
Getting to ma head

Don't tink I'm joking ah it's wat I'm smoking
I tell yuh mi frend, it I sew it an it catch up like a toking
Oh, the Rasta man them smoke it an them say it's the that's real ting
Oh, yes, that's why I bring a song about it, I will sing yeah

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on the highway, it's the highest grade
Getting to ma head

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on the highway, it's the highest grade
Getting to ma head

At times I'll steal, it sometimes I'll beg it
I give it to some of ma bredren an mi sistren to use it
It's di king of di forest Babylon they don like it
They chop it up, they heap it up an den dem distroy it

They stick you up, they lock you up
They take it for a crime
Wen it's the healing of the nation bet you neva kno
Healing of the nation waahi

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on the highway, it's the highest grade
It's getting to ma head

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Burning on the highway, it's the highest grade
It's getting to ma head

Marijuana pon di corna
It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta

Burning on the highway, it's the highest grade
It's getting to ma head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Diplo & Santogold's song "Marijuana" tackle the widely-debated issue of marijuana legalization and the cultural significance of the drug. The song is built on a repetitive melody, with the titular word forming the hook. The artists begin by acknowledging the calming and cognitive-enhancing qualities of marijuana, as they sing, "It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta". The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the effects of the drug on the singer, as they travel on the highway while smoking "the highest grade" of marijuana.

The verses of "Marijuana" introduce a more political and cultural commentary, addressing the criminalization of marijuana and celebrating it as "the king of the forest". The artists sing about how people have to beg or steal it, a commentary on the stigma around the drug and the hardship in obtaining it. They also comment on the way that authorities take marijuana-related crimes seriously, despite it being used for medicinal purposes. They highlight the hypocrisy of authorities by stating that even though marijuana is "the healing of the nation", it is still seen as a crime. The song ends on a celebratory note, with the artists proclaiming that they smoke marijuana unashamedly and directly address the Rastafarian culture for which marijuana has been a sacrament.

Overall, "Marijuana" is a song that explores the cultural and political aspects of marijuana. It highlights the positive qualities of the drug while also acknowledging the stigma and criminalization that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Na, na, na, na, na, ah, yay
Joyful, celebratory sounds expressing happiness and excitement

Na, na, na, nayi riddim
A reference to the musical rhythm accompanying the song

Burning marijuana pon di corna
Smoking marijuana and feeling its effects

It keep mi calma, it mek mi smarta
Marijuana helps to calm and focus the mind

Burning on di highway, it's di highest grade
Smoking the best quality marijuana while driving on the highway

Getting to ma head
Feeling the effects of marijuana in the brain

At times I beg it, sometimes I'll steal it
Sometimes I acquire marijuana by asking for it, and other times I take it without permission

I give it to some of ma bredren an mi sistren to use it
Sharing marijuana with friends and family

It's di king of di forest Babylon they don like it
Referring to the authorities who disapprove of marijuana use

They chop it up, they heap it up an den dem distroy it
The authorities confiscate and destroy marijuana

They stick you up, they lock you up
Getting arrested for possessing or using marijuana

Wen it's the healing of the nation bet you neva kno
Marijuana has medicinal properties that can benefit society

Healing of the nation waahi
Marijuana can heal and benefit the entire nation

Don't tink I'm joking ah it's wat I'm smoking
I am not joking, I am really smoking marijuana

I tell yuh mi frend, it I sew it an it catch up like a toking
Referring to the pleasurable experience of smoking marijuana

Oh, the Rasta man them smoke it an them say it's the that's real ting
Rastafarians consider marijuana to be a sacred plant with spiritual significance

Oh, yes, that's why I bring a song about it, I will sing yeah
Celebrating the cultural significance and positive effects of marijuana use

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: BONNER, WHEATLEY

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