He started … Read Full Bio ↴Linval Thompson is a reggae and dub artist and producer.
He started life writing his own music and was recognised to have great talent not only with songwriting but also singing. He worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studios and contributed to The Upsetters classic "Kung Fu Man". Although he found greatest acclaim as a producer between the mid-70s and mid-80s, working with greats such as Scientist, King Tubby and singer Johnny Clarke. He has produced albums for artists such as Dennis Brown, the Wailing Souls, Eek-A-Mouse, Freddie McGregor, and the Viceroys.
I Love Marijuana
Linval Thompson Lyrics
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Marijuana in my soul
Marijuana in my heart
oh, oh...oh, oh
I love to smoke marijuana
It give me a deep meditation
I love to draw marijuana
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
It keep me natty dreadlocks swinging
The white man love to smoke marijuana
The black man love to cultivate it
I love to smoke marijuana
It give me a deep meditation
Marijuana! I love it to my heart and soul
So I couldn't stop smoking it
I love to draw marijuana
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
It give me a deep meditation
Marijuana! Oh, oh I love it
I love to draw marijuana
It give me a deep meditation
I love to smoke marijuana
It give me a deep meditation
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
It keep me natty dreadlocks swinging
The white man love to smoke marijuana
The black man love to cultivate it
Marijuana! Oh, I love it, I love it
I love it!
I love it to my heart and soul
So I couldn't stop smoking it
I love it to my heart and soul
The white man love to smoke marijuana
The black man love to cultivate it
It give me a deep meditation
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
I love to smoke marijuana
Marijuana! I love it to my heart and soul
The lyrics of Linval Thompson's "I Love Marijuana" portray a deep sense of attachment to marijuana that goes beyond a recreational activity. As expressed in the first line of the song, the singer explicitly states his love for the herb. The following lines also show that the singer experiences a profound connection with marijuana, not only physically but also spiritually.
The lyrics indicate that marijuana provides the singer with a profound level of meditation whenever he consumes or indulges in it, whether smoking or ingesting it. The singer also refers to how the herb affects his appearance, with the mention of "natty dreadlocks" swinging, rocking, and jumping. The reference to dreadlocks aligns with Rastafarian or Jamaican cultural beliefs, where dreadlocks symbolize a spiritual and cultural commitment.
The song also goes on to highlight the significance of marijuana in various communities. The singer mentions how the white man loves to smoke marijuana, while the black man loves to cultivate it, speaking to the connection between Rastafarianism, Jamaican culture, and marijuana.
Line by Line Meaning
Marijuana! I love it, my brother
I have a strong affection for marijuana and it brings me much joy and calmness.
Marijuana in my soul
Marijuana is a significant part of my life and spirituality.
Marijuana in my heart
Marijuana is something that I hold very close to me emotionally, and it brings me happiness and peace.
oh, oh...oh, oh
An expression of joy and contentment about marijuana.
I love to smoke marijuana
One of my great pleasures in life is smoking marijuana and it has a deeply calming and meditative effect on me.
It give me a deep meditation
Marijuana helps me to achieve a deep state of relaxation and contemplation, which is very beneficial for my mental health.
I love to draw marijuana
Part of my enjoyment of marijuana is drawing it, which also helps me to focus and achieve a meditative state.
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
Marijuana helps me to maintain my identity as a person with natural dreadlocks, which is an important part of my cultural and personal expression.
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
Marijuana helps me to maintain my sense of rhythm and flow, which is important for my enjoyment of music and my cultural identity.
It keep me natty dreadlocks swinging
Marijuana helps me to maintain my sense of freedom and movement, which is an important aspect of my life and personal expression.
The white man love to smoke marijuana
Marijuana is appreciated by people of all races and cultures, including white people.
The black man love to cultivate it
In my culture, black people have a long history of cultivating and appreciating the benefits of marijuana.
Marijuana! Oh, oh I love it
Marijuana brings me immense joy and happiness, and I cannot help expressing my love for it.
It keep me natty dreadlocks jumping
Marijuana helps me to maintain my sense of energy and enthusiasm, which is important for my enjoyment of life and personal expression.
It keep me natty dreadlocks rocking
Marijuana helps me to maintain my sense of coolness and style, which is important for my personal expression and identity.
It give me a deep meditation
Marijuana helps me to achieve a deep state of contemplation and relaxation, which is important for my mental health and well-being.
Marijuana! I love it to my heart and soul
Marijuana is something that is very important to me emotionally and spiritually, and I cannot imagine my life without it.
So I couldn't stop smoking it
Marijuana is so important to me that I cannot stop using it, even if I tried.
I love it!
An exclamation expressing my deep affection and appreciation for marijuana.
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