Blunt of Judah
Nação Zumbi Lyrics

The lyrics of Nação Zumbi's "Blunt of Judah" are a reflection on the state of consciousness achieved through smoking marijuana. The singer reflects on his state of mind in which he is feeling relaxed and at peace with himself. He describes being "bem na minha altura" (well at my height), where the poison of the world can circulate but cannot harm him, and the remedy is not even aware that he is healed.

The singer references a dreamy female, perhaps someone he fancies, but also someone who can help him see through doors and mirrors. He then talks about being on the path of the "Blunt of Judah," or the marijuana joint, to continue dreaming after he wakes up, and being connected with the active smoke. He describes floating without any anchor, in the midst of the "sativa mention" as he scans through the day to reveal the full sequence of events. He mentions being connected through his eyes and ears in a "verdadeira Odisséia na cera" (true odyssey in wax) and is always active in the "interzona," a realm of liminality.

The singer then mentions the "red and yellow," probably referring to the colors of the Rastafarian flag and the heat of the veil. The smoke is so massive that it rises to the sky like a signal of illumination, perhaps referencing the spiritual enlightenment that can be achieved through the herb. He then talks about the "dubism of the zombies" a phrase that refers to the dub/reggae music influence in Brazil and how even though the "Babylon" (the oppressive system) is not far away, the joint can create a vision of paradise where everything is peaceful, and it's a place without a name.