1) A 14-year-old pop singer from… Read Full Bio ↴At least there are two "Franziska":
1) A 14-year-old pop singer from Germany.
2) Ska, Rock steady, Jamaican RnB and Dub band from Italy.
www.franziska.it/
www.myspace.com/franziskaband
The Herb
Franziska Lyrics
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Woy, tell dem fi low we herb.
Yeah ,a natural plant weh dem call it, ganja
Ask Babylon this
Why dem a fight di herb ?
While di crack and di coke
Destroy di world
While di crack a kill we boys and girls
Why dem a fight di herb ?
While di crack and di coke
Destroy the world
Why dem a fight di herb ?
No do no wrong seh it nah do no hurt
Me blaze it as me wake up before me go a sleep
Who a fight we ganja dem must get defeat
Jeeba gimme di purple skank, me know seh dat sweet
Smoke it and be wise, we nah tun no freak
Ask dem a question, Babylon cyaan answer
Why dem a lock me brother just fi a spliff a ganja
We no need dem thing seh
We no need dem sponsor, yoh
Fire pon all informer
With dem crack and cock, me know seh, dem cyaan go further
Push needle inna dem vein, before dem a commit murder
So why Babylon waan come fight against rasta, hey
Dem cyaan jugde a book by di cover
Repeat chorus
Impossible to think seh that this plant, there is a killer
Me stay away from chemical thing, me smoke di sensimillia
Illegal is the thing that you can do alone
Tell di youth di truth stay away from babylon and from wrong
Plant a seed and build again some weed
While, cocke and weapon run back them bling bling
We tell dem seh fi live upright
Just peace love and no fight
Give us the light and everything will be so bright
Me say a food fi me brain,me smoke before me touch di stage
Smoke it in di train and inna private plane
A plant a no powder,but dem still a complain
Jah son nah go play dem game,well hear me now
Dem better cool and relax
Dem don't waan di ghetto youth fi grow dem locks
Dem cyaan chat, dem cyaan come pon we spot
Tru me hear di bwoy a go chat pon man back
Dem a idiot, dem pray fi see we drop
But jah jah gi we di strength so we no matter bout dat
We nah flap, smoke it no badda stop
Forward we movin, we nah go step back
Repeat chorus
The lyrics of Franziska's song The Herb convey a strong message about the controversy surrounding the use of marijuana (ganja) and the unfair treatment of those who use it. The song asks the question of why people are fighting against the use of herbs, while crack and cocaine are destroying the world. The herb is a natural plant that does not harm anyone, and yet it is illegal, whereas drugs that cause death and destruction are easily accessible.
The second verse further emphasises the positive effects of smoking marijuana in comparison to dangerous drugs like crack and cocaine, which cause harm and violence. Franziska mentions that smoking herb is something she does before she goes to sleep and when she wakes up to help her focus. She talks about Babylon, the term used to describe the system that oppresses Rastafarians and Black people who use marijuana in Jamaica. Babylon cannot provide an answer to why her brother was locked up just for a spliff.
The song advocates for peace, love and no violence. Using marijuana can help people to achieve inner peace, and if given less scrutiny, it could be used for the greater good. The song is a social commentary on the unfair treatment of those who use marijuana and the hypocrisy that exists. Franziska celebrates the use of marijuana as a spiritual and healing tool, a way to connect with oneself and with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why dem a fight di herb ?
Asking why people are fighting against a harmless plant
While di crack and di coke
Destroy di world
Pointing out the destructive nature of crack and cocaine
While di crack a kill we boys and girls
Stating the serious impact of crack addiction
No do no wrong seh it nah do no hurt
Arguing that using herb doesn't harm anyone
Me blaze it as me wake up before me go a sleep
Saying that the singer smokes throughout the day
Who a fight we ganja dem must get defeat
Asserting that those fighting against herb will not succeed
Jeeba gimme di purple skank, me know seh dat sweet
Asking for a specific type of herb that the singer enjoys
Smoke it and be wise, we nah tun no freak
Emphasizing that smoking herb makes them calm and sensible
Ask dem a question, Babylon cyaan answer
Challenging opponents of herb to justify their stance
We no need dem thing seh
We no need dem sponsor, yoh
Rejecting the idea that society needs drugs and drug companies
Fire pon all informer
Advocating for exposing those who inform to the authorities
Push needle inna dem vein, before dem a commit murder
Satirically suggesting that it's better to use hard drugs than to commit murder
So why Babylon waan come fight against rasta, hey
Questioning why the authorities are fighting against the Rastafarian culture
Impossible to think seh that this plant, there is a killer
Making it clear that herb is not a dangerous drug
Me stay away from chemical thing, me smoke di sensimillia
Avoiding chemical drugs by using herb
Illegal is the thing that you can do alone
Pointing out the hypocrisy of illegalizing herb
Tell di youth di truth stay away from babylon and from wrong
Encouraging the youth to stay away from the authorities and bad influences
Just peace love and no fight
Promoting a peaceful and non-violent lifestyle
Give us the light and everything will be so bright
Asking for enlightenment and better times
A plant a no powder,but dem still a complain
Pointing out that herb is not made with chemicals
Dem cyaan chat, dem cyaan come pon we spot
Warning those against herb to stay away
But jah jah gi we di strength so we no matter bout dat
Saying that they have the strength to deal with opposition from others
Smoke it no badda stop
Forward we movin, we nah go step back
Encouraging others to continue using herb and pushing forward without backing down
Repeat chorus
Referring to the repeated sections of the song that make up the chorus
Contributed by Levi E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Birreria Inter
Semplicemente fantastica! Un capolavoro di musica ❤️
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