MC Joe Peng shares front of stage with the vocal rocket launcher that is Flex.He has the voice and stage presence to grab any audience and devour them. The live set is centred in urban reggae, but touches on jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop. No one ever forgets a Laid Blak performance; the charisma of the vocalists and the musical dexterity of the band leave a lasting impression. This is dance music aimed at getting you moving. The ‘good vibes’ shine through all the songs and they always steal the show at festivals, one review noting them as ‘the essential festival band’.
In Laid Blak's journey so far they have supported heavyweights like Desmond Dekker, Nitin Sawhney, Julian Marley, John Legend and Luciano. They have lit up Glastonbury, Ashton Court Festival, In The City Urban events nationally and set the people dancing at Carnivals all over the UK. The head-nodding good groove of “Burnin”” is a highlight of the Tricky presents Brown Punk album and a glorious omen for the long-player to follow.
RED
Laid Blak Lyrics
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My eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
Red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why
Red
Makes me feel fun
Yeah
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why
The song "Red" by Laid Blak is about the sole reason why the singer's eyes are red. After being asked this question, he reveals that he has been burning and smoking his spliff for the high, hence his red eyes. The song repeats this idea throughout with the chorus, "Here's the reason why my eyes are red, I've been burning, I've been burning on my spliff for the high."
The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for how people cope with their problems in life. Just like how the singer burns his spliff, people burn through their issues by indulging in their vices. It can be a form of escape from reality, and it might make them feel better, but it doesn't necessarily address the underlying issue.
Overall, the song has a laid-back, carefree vibe that fits well with the lyrical content. It's a song about enjoying life and having fun, even if it means indulging in vices.
Line by Line Meaning
The reason why
He is about to give the reason for the redness of his eyes
My eyes are red
His eyes are bloodshot
I've been burning
He has been smoking marijuana
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
He is reiterating that he is about to give the reason for his red eyes
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
He has been smoking marijuana to get high
I've been-I've been
He continues to smoke marijuana
Red
The song title, which is referencing the color of his eyes
Makes me feel fun
Smoking marijuana makes him feel good
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: ROSS ANDERSON
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Harry Parkinson
The reason why
My eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burningI've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
Red [?x]
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why
Red [?x]
Makes me feel fun [?x]
Yeah
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning on my spliff for the high
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been burning
I've been burning
Here's the reason why my eyes are red
I've been-I've been
Here's the reason why
below0zero
Thank God for this song! This has helped my parents understand why my eyes are red.
Rom Ozanne
Me and my friends play this song at 4:20pm on a daily basis.
And I'm sure we're not the only stoners doing it! Spread the love.
Guitaradict
no you're not the only ;) one love
弓七口內三尺
now we know the reason for the many views...
Charlie Pembroke
every day yo
Rams Fan
where I come from bunnin weed it is a habit
MegaSimon54321
Ollie Williamson
You can move
wowicantgetausername
Took me 3 years to realize that this song wasn't part of Ed's original music but a cover. It's unfortunate that most of his fans probably don't know this. Hopefully more people stumbled upon this!
Niom
I just know this song cus Chasing Shadows remixed it
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