Jesse Royal (Jesse David Leroi Grey, born April 29, 1989) enjoyed his early… Read Full Bio ↴Jesse Royal (Jesse David Leroi Grey, born April 29, 1989) enjoyed his early years in the hills of Maroon Town and the District of Orange in St. James before moving in the late 90’s with his mother and brother to join his father in Kingston, Jamaica. As fate would have it, Royal developed a special relationship with Daniel ‘Bambaata’ Marley (son of Ziggy Marley) at school. His friendship with Daniel proved to be fuel to the fire as they shared a deep passion for music and football. Blessed with a voice that captures the pain and hunger of a ‘downtrodden’ people; Royal’s militant character and profound lyricism caught the heart of heralded reggae producer, Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. Fatis Burrell, affectionately called ‘Father’ had a great and pure impact on the ‘old soul’ of Jesse; as he credits him as an invaluable inspiration and one of the most influential individuals that he has ever encountered. He started releasing his first official songs in 2011. Working with musicians such as Sly & Robbie, Donald Dennis, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and Monty Savory; Jesse is currently in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album with producer Kareem Burrell of the XTM.Nation. Jesse Royal also recently released his debut mixtape dubbed ‘Misheni’, which means ‘The Mission’ in Swahili.

Roll Me Something
Jesse Royal Lyrics

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Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
A bob dig it,
Ah huh
Watch the sky...

Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
You know the vibes is right, so we chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

Chil' is off a babylon night
We chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

It's been a long day at work
And I need to settle my nerves
Far as I'm concerned, Marijuana gets the v-oooote

Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
You know the vibes is right, so we chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night
We chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

All work and no play, I and I can't live that way
I gotta lotta bricks to lay, but I still wanna be happy

Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
You know the vibes is right, so we chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night
We chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

Wise man said to me, hurt is our destiny
Healing of the nation, turn the population
Said to me (said to me)
Hurt is our destiny
Now that you know her worth, find a way to make things work
Make things work, Yeah, yeah, yeah
I miss your calling me sweet darling my baby,
I miss your 'erb, yeah it's driving me crazy
Open and add it in make me feel lazy
Orny me rising you know my sign baby
I miss ya' darlin', miss ya' darlin' my baby
Ain't no if, and, no but and no maybe
Then the 'erb now ta make me feel lazy
Sweeter than a honey and yet nicer than your face
Watch me...

Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
You know the vibes is right, so we chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

We chil' is off a babylon night
Chil' is off a babylon night

Overall Meaning

The song "Roll Me Something" by Jesse Royal is a song about the need to relax and unwind after a long day at work. It is about finding solace in marijuana and using it to burn the stress away. The lyrics suggest that marijuana is a way to deal with the wounds and difficulties that come with life. The chorus repeats the line, "Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away," which emphasizes the desire for relaxation and peace. The majority of the song is spent describing the stress of life and the need to let go of it all by getting high.

In the second verse, the song speaks to the idea of work-life balance and how it is important to engage in leisure activities to find happiness. The lyrics, "All work and no play, I and I can't live that way / I gotta lotta bricks to lay, but I still wanna be happy," suggest that sometimes one can get caught up in the stress of work and forget the importance of relaxing and finding joy in life.

Additionally, the song references the healing power of marijuana and how it can be used to relieve pain and discomfort. The lyrics, "Wise man said to me, hurt is our destiny / Healing of the nation, turn the population," suggest that marijuana can be used for medicinal purposes and can help heal a nation.

Line by Line Meaning

Roll me something good, make me burn the stress away
I need a joint to help me relax and unwind after a long, stressful day

You know the vibes is right, so we chil' is off a babylon night
The atmosphere is perfect and we're enjoying our time together

Chil' is off a babylon night
We're taking a break from the pressures of life and enjoying a peaceful moment

It's been a long day at work
I've been working hard and need a break

And I need to settle my nerves
I'm feeling anxious and need to calm down

Far as I'm concerned, Marijuana gets the v-oooote
I believe that marijuana is the best way to relax and destress

All work and no play, I and I can't live that way
I don't want to just work all the time, I need some fun too

I gotta lotta bricks to lay, but I still wanna be happy
I have a lot of work to do, but I don't want to sacrifice my happiness

Wise man said to me, hurt is our destiny
We all experience pain and suffering in life

Healing of the nation, turn the population
If we can come together and heal, we can create a better world for everyone

Said to me (said to me)
(This was) something someone once said to me

Now that you know her worth, find a way to make things work
Once you realize how valuable something is, you should do what you can to keep it in your life

Make things work, Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do what you have to in order to make it all come together

I miss your calling me sweet darling my baby,
I miss the affection and attention you used to give me

I miss your 'erb, yeah it's driving me crazy
I miss smoking with you and it's making me feel a little crazy

Open and add it in make me feel lazy
When I smoke, I feel relaxed and content

Orny me rising you know my sign baby
I'm feeling emotional and sensitive

Ain't no if, and, no but and no maybe
There's no doubt about it; I need to smoke some weed

Then the 'erb now ta make me feel lazy
I'm going to smoke some weed now to help me unwind and take it easy

Sweeter than a honey and yet nicer than your face
Smoking weed is a delightful experience that brings joy and happiness

Watch me...
I'm about to smoke and relax, so just watch me do my thing

Writer(s): Llamar Brown, Jessiah Brown, Nicolas Groskopf, Kawain Williamson, Jesse David Leroi Grey, Sophie Brown

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