Wanting to encourage the independent music scene, GrimSkunk have started Indica Records, opened up Skunk recording studio and set up a concert network in which bands exchange concerts in their respective fan based strongholds in order to guarantee exposure and crowds.
In studio, GrimSkunk usually produce their records as if playing a live show. They've been known to produce albums in very little time. In fact their self titled 1994 album was recorded and mixed in only eight days.
Zig Zag
GrimSkunk Lyrics
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Zig zag, slow combustion
When I roll a joint, good improvement
I put some drugs inside, most important
But very important, long duration
To have some good paper, slow combustion
Pipeloads, on the picnic table
Pipeloads, we'll do'em in your house
Pipeloads, f**k you
(3x)
Pipeloads, they're in Joe's sack
The lyrics of GrimSkunk's song Zig zag depict the act of smoking and the importance of using good quality rolling paper for a longer lasting and more enjoyable experience. The repetition of the phrase "zig zag" reflects the act of rolling a joint using zig zag rolling papers. The lyrics also highlight the importance of slow combustion, which means that the joint burns slowly and evenly, allowing for a longer smoking session. The inclusion of drugs in the joint is portrayed as an important but not the most important part of the smoking ritual. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "pipeloads," hints at the rebellious and carefree attitude of the smokers, who are not worried about the repercussions of their actions.
The song can be interpreted as a celebration of marijuana use and an expression of the counter-culture movement. The lyrics suggest that smoking is a social activity, as it is done on a picnic table or in someone's house. The lyrics and the reggae-influenced melody create a laid-back and mellow atmosphere, which reflects the state of mind of the smokers. Despite the explicit references to drug use and the disregard for authority, the song does not come across as aggressive or violent, but rather as a peaceful and accepting stance towards a subculture that is often shunned by mainstream society.
Line by Line Meaning
Zig zag, long duration
I use zig zag rolling papers for a prolonged smoking experience
Zig zag, slow combustion
Zig zag papers have a slower burn rate that prevents the joint from going out too soon
When I roll a joint, good improvement
I consider rolling a good joint to be an improvement to my smoking experience
I put some drugs inside, most important
The most crucial step in rolling a joint for me is adding the drugs inside it
But very important, long duration
However, the rolling paper's duration is also essential to my overall experience
To have some good paper, slow combustion
I prefer to use good quality rolling papers that burn slowly
Pipeloads, on the picnic table
We are smoking from pipes on a picnic table
Pipeloads, we'll do'em in your house
We'll smoke pipes in your house too, without caring about your judgement
Pipeloads, we don't give a shit
We don't care about what others say or think, we'll continue smoking pipes
Pipeloads, f**k you
We are smoking pipes to rebel against societal norms and expectations
Pipeloads, they're in Joe's sack
The pipes are currently in possession of Joe
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.