Herbaholics
Phi-Life Cypher Lyrics


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[Si Philli]
Listen, I be the herbaholic, specializing in hydrophonics
I'm saving the sickest niggas with my hydrophonic tonics (sound of throwing up)
Super like sonics, floating like the Spanish armada,
I'm ready to spit the kick about the missing marijuana
It's getting harder, to acquire what I desire
Due to the politicians wanna stop me getting higher (oi!)
Causing the peoples minds with their propaganda scams
And claiming my marijuana's gonna make my life a sham
Because a cultivator, putting my seeds inside the propagator
Graduating my hydrophonics major
Studying marijuana to a scientific stage
And making it clear for people that's living with grief or rage
Alcohol causes kidney damage and liver sorosis (uh?)
Marijuana's been known with curing multiple Schlorosis (ok, I'm listening)
My diagnosis, is that it doesn't cause psychosis
Only some people suffer with a case of halitosis (urrrhhghuuur)
I know this, isn't what you've been taught by the media
It's time for you to listen to knowledge that I be feeding ya (shhh)
In '83 Ronald Reagan he turned to parakat
And started on spraying my holy herbs with some araquat (man)
They was planning on killing me for puffing herbs
Said that if I died then it was what that I deserved (he deserves that you know)
It's absurd, we can buy alcohol in any off license
Then walk around paralytic and cause violence ( Oi!!! Ohoh!!)
Acting like tyrants, beating up on family members (ahh!)
Waking up in the morning and we cant even remember (yo, what happened)
Yo this is fact that I've written
Alcohol cause seventy-five percent of the violence there be in Britain
I'm spitting, lyrical fact to the Jack Straw
Telling him that it's wise that he legalize the draw ( Bo!)
With metaphors and medical evidence
Showing him that marijuana be burning from the mansions to the tenements

[Life]
A ganja smoker, herb cultivator, the world champion spliff maker
Build a ziggy so big I use a hundred and fifty-two packets of rizla paper
I sparked it up in the U.K you could smell the vapors in Jamaica
Slam-dunked a hole in my brain like Kobe Bryant playing for the Lakers
I process hydrophonic data, smoke sensamelia by the acre
It never affects my breathing my lungs are exercise like Mr. Motivator
Getting stoned on a rizla cone inside of a skyscraper
I'd rather be a herbaholic than an alcoholic narcotic class-a drug taker
Listen to my words, ganja is natural herb grown for the earth
It used to be associated with Rastafarians who praised Haile Selassie at the first
It's not only smoked by vegetarian Rastafarians
It's smoked by the Aries Taurus Gemini Cancers Leos Virgos , Sagittariuns
Librans Scorpions Capricorns Pisces and the Aquarians
Everyone in the Zodiac I'm sure they're not all black and Rastafarians
People have been smoking herb since the earth's first days
It grows on Solomon's grave
Even when Jesus was crucified you could see his eyes were glazed

[Si Philli]
Herb helps me concentrate meditate leaves my body and mind in a healthy state
Giving me brainwaves, helping my third eye to navigate
Ganja be loving me liking ganja I smoke at a high rate killing the pyrates
Herbaholic bionic chronic I smoke before I flip my mind state
I'm a freestyler, translate into all languages they're understanding this
Through the four corners of the earth I spread my word like an evangelist
The disappearing cannabis you can't handle this Mr. Nice smoke
Make you feel dizzy like someone suffering from vertigo on a tightrope
How the fuck you think that angels sound angelic reaching for the high notes?
Cos in the heaven they're getting high cos up in the sky is where I blow my smoke
Take a toke and get shocked like an electric volt two thousand megawatts
-- test this and I'll leave you breathless
I blaze purple haze from skunk trees, ,any weeds from many countries
Smoke shit from the Amazon jungle, trees grown from the Outer Hebrides
I defy laws of gravity while flying to another galaxy
Smoking Martian weed it gave me hallucinogenic alien fantasies
I got turquoise weed from Pluto with yellow dots in it
So addictive anyone who smokes it swears blind that I put rocks in it
I got an aphrodisiac weed from Venus, sniffing a penis ( Wooooh! )
Getting your girl to start to pirouette on your dick like ballerinas (baby!)
You all think radiation gave the X-men their super powers
But how can you really tell if they got it from smoking super skunk buds and flowers

[Sample:] Ahhh!! You like that weed I was smoking? Ahhh!! That weeds for me!!

- Weed that put the hump in the camels back

Ahhh!! Weed food

Put the boogie-woogie in your brain, drive you insane

Ahhh!

[Scratching:] Yo now what you gonna do? Puff the Buddha bless

[Sample:] Hey man I've got some grass! (yeah!)
Oh my god, I aint got no papers (ahhhhhh)
Wait a minute I've got some papers! (yeah!)
Ahhh the stores closed, (ahhhhhh)
But I got a pipe! (yeah!)
But we aint got no matches (ahhhhh)




I've got some grass! (yeah!)
But I'm busted

Overall Meaning

The song "Herbaholics" by Phi-Life Cypher is a passionate defense of marijuana use, as well as a critique of alcohol and the political forces that try to curb access to cannabis. Si Philli and Life, the two rappers in the group, take turns delivering powerful verses that reference the benefits of marijuana use for health and creativity, as well as the hypocrisy of the government's stance on drug use. Philli starts by describing himself as an herbaholic who has saved many people with his "hydrophonic tonics," which are made from marijuana grown using hydroponic methods. He then goes on to highlight the ways in which politicians and the media have demonized marijuana while praising alcohol, even though alcohol is a much more dangerous drug that leads to violence and health problems. Philli's tone is angry and defiant as he calls out the hypocritical policies that lead to the persecution of marijuana users.


Life's verse is more lighthearted and playful, but it still carries a strong message about the history and cultural significance of marijuana. He describes himself as a "herb cultivator" who has built a "ziggy" (a large joint) using over 150 packets of rolling papers. He then goes on to explain how marijuana has been used by different groups throughout history, from Rastafarians to people born under different zodiac signs. Life's verse is more focused on the pleasures and communal aspects of smoking weed, as well as the fact that it is a natural substance that has been used for thousands of years.


Overall, "Herbaholics" is a powerful and intelligent song that sheds light on the benefits and cultural significance of marijuana. It challenges stereotypes about drug use and calls for more nuance and understanding when it comes to discussions about drug policy.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen, I be the herbaholic, specializing in hydrophonics
I am a dedicated user of marijuana, particularly the hydroponically grown variety


I'm saving the sickest niggas with my hydrophonic tonics (sound of throwing up)
I believe that my potent marijuana products can cure even the most severe illnesses


Super like sonics, floating like the Spanish armada,
I feel invincible and powerful, like a fleet of Spanish warships


I'm ready to spit the kick about the missing marijuana
I am prepared to passionately advocate for the legalization of marijuana


It's getting harder, to acquire what I desire
Obtaining the marijuana I want is becoming increasingly difficult


Due to the politicians wanna stop me getting higher (oi!)
Politicians are trying to prevent me from enjoying the effects of marijuana


Causing the peoples minds with their propaganda scams
Politicians are manipulating public opinion with false information and scare tactics


And claiming my marijuana's gonna make my life a sham
They falsely assert that marijuana will ruin my life


Because a cultivator, putting my seeds inside the propagator
As a marijuana grower, I carefully cultivate my plants


Graduating my hydrophonics major
I have become an expert in hydroponic cultivation techniques


Studying marijuana to a scientific stage
I have extensively researched the scientific properties of marijuana


And making it clear for people that's living with grief or rage
I aim to educate individuals suffering from emotional pain or anger


Alcohol causes kidney damage and liver sorosis (uh?)
Alcohol is known to harm the kidneys and cause liver cirrhosis


Marijuana's been known with curing multiple Schlorosis (ok, I'm listening)
On the other hand, marijuana has been effective in treating multiple sclerosis


My diagnosis, is that it doesn't cause psychosis
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana does not induce psychosis


Only some people suffer with a case of halitosis (urrrhhghuuur)
The only negative side effect may be bad breath in some individuals


I know this, isn't what you've been taught by the media
I understand that the media has misrepresented the truth about marijuana


It's time for you to listen to knowledge that I be feeding ya (shhh)
I urge you to open your mind and consider the information I share


In '83 Ronald Reagan he turned to parakat
In 1983, Ronald Reagan started using paraquat, a herbicide, to destroy marijuana crops


And started on spraying my holy herbs with some araquat (man)
He began contaminating marijuana plants with a harmful chemical


They was planning on killing me for puffing herbs
Authorities intended to harm or even kill me for smoking marijuana


Said that if I died then it was what that I deserved (he deserves that you know)
They justified their actions by claiming that I deserved to suffer for my choices


It's absurd, we can buy alcohol in any off license
It is nonsensical that we can easily purchase alcohol while marijuana remains illegal


Then walk around paralytic and cause violence ( Oi!!! Ohoh!!)
People consume alcohol and engage in violent behavior, often while intoxicated


Acting like tyrants, beating up on family members (ahh!)
Alcohol often leads to domestic violence and abusive behavior


Waking up in the morning and we cant even remember (yo, what happened)
Many individuals wake up after heavy drinking unable to recall the previous night's events


Yo this is fact that I've written
I am presenting factual information in my lyrics


Alcohol cause seventy-five percent of the violence there be in Britain
Alcohol is responsible for 75% of the violent incidents in Britain


I'm spitting, lyrical fact to the Jack Straw
I am sharing undeniable truths with Jack Straw (a politician)


Telling him that it's wise that he legalize the draw ( Bo!)
I am urging him to consider the wisdom in legalizing marijuana


With metaphors and medical evidence
Using poetic imagery and scientific evidence


Showing him that marijuana be burning from the mansions to the tenements
I am demonstrating that marijuana is consumed by people from all walks of life


A ganja smoker, herb cultivator, the world champion spliff maker
I am an avid marijuana smoker and skilled joint roller


Build a ziggy so big I use a hundred and fifty-two packets of rizla paper
I roll such large joints that it takes a significant amount of rolling papers


I sparked it up in the U.K you could smell the vapors in Jamaica
My joints are so potent that their smell can be detected across vast distances


Slam-dunked a hole in my brain like Kobe Bryant playing for the Lakers
My heavy marijuana use has had a detrimental impact on my brain


I process hydrophonic data, smoke sensamelia by the acre
While engaging in intense thinking, I consume large quantities of high-quality marijuana


It never affects my breathing my lungs are exercise like Mr. Motivator
Despite smoking, my lungs remain healthy and strong


Getting stoned on a rizla cone inside of a skyscraper
I enjoy getting high while in a tall building, using a large joint rolled with Rizla papers


I'd rather be a herbaholic than an alcoholic narcotic class-a drug taker
I prefer being a heavy marijuana user than indulging in harmful drugs like alcohol or narcotics


Listen to my words, ganja is natural herb grown for the earth
I implore you to consider that marijuana is a natural plant provided by the earth


It used to be associated with Rastafarians who praised Haile Selassie at the first
Originally, marijuana was primarily used by Rastafarians who celebrated Haile Selassie


It's not only smoked by vegetarian Rastafarians
Marijuana is not limited to Rastafarians who follow a vegetarian diet


It's smoked by the Aries Taurus Gemini Cancers Leos Virgos , Sagittariuns
People from various zodiac signs smoke marijuana


Librans Scorpions Capricorns Pisces and the Aquarians
Individuals from even more zodiac signs are also users of marijuana


Everyone in the Zodiac I'm sure they're not all black and Rastafarians
Marijuana smokers come from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities


People have been smoking herb since the earth's first days
Smoking marijuana has been a practice since ancient times


It grows on Solomon's grave
According to legend, marijuana grows on the grave of King Solomon


Even when Jesus was crucified you could see his eyes were glazed
It is believed that even Jesus may have consumed marijuana, as his eyes appeared glazed during his crucifixion


Herb helps me concentrate meditate leaves my body and mind in a healthy state
Marijuana enhances my focus and allows me to meditate, promoting overall well-being


Giving me brainwaves, helping my third eye to navigate
Marijuana stimulates my brain activity and aids in spiritual enlightenment


Ganja be loving me liking ganja I smoke at a high rate killing the pyrates
I have a deep affection for marijuana and consume it frequently, defying societal norms


Herbaholic bionic chronic I smoke before I flip my mind state
As a dedicated marijuana user, I alter my mindset by smoking potent strains


I'm a freestyler, translate into all languages they're understanding this
I am a skilled freestyle rapper, able to express my thoughts in various languages


Through the four corners of the earth I spread my word like an evangelist
I share my message with people from all over the world, like a passionate preacher


The disappearing cannabis you can't handle this Mr. Nice smoke
I smoke marijuana that is so potent, it overwhelms those who are not accustomed to it


Make you feel dizzy like someone suffering from vertigo on a tightrope
My marijuana can induce dizziness similar to that experienced by someone with vertigo on a tightrope


How the fuck you think that angels sound angelic reaching for the high notes?
Angels are often depicted as singing beautifully, and I believe that marijuana helps them reach higher musical heights


Cos in the heaven they're getting high cos up in the sky is where I blow my smoke
I imagine that in heaven, the angels are also enjoying the effects of marijuana, just like me on earth


Take a toke and get shocked like an electric volt two thousand megawatts
When you take a hit of marijuana, you will experience a powerful and electrifying sensation


-- test this and I'll leave you breathless
Challenging my marijuana's potency will leave you speechless and in awe


I blaze purple haze from skunk trees, ,any weeds from many countries
I smoke a variety of marijuana strains, including the famous Purple Haze and skunk varieties


Smoke shit from the Amazon jungle, trees grown from the Outer Hebrides
I even smoke marijuana sourced from the Amazon jungle and the remote Outer Hebrides islands


I defy laws of gravity while flying to another galaxy
When I'm high, I feel weightless and as if I'm traveling to faraway galaxies


Smoking Martian weed it gave me hallucinogenic alien fantasies
I once smoked a strain of marijuana that gave me hallucinations of extraterrestrial beings and experiences


I got turquoise weed from Pluto with yellow dots in it
I have obtained a unique strain of marijuana from Pluto, adorned with yellow dots


So addictive anyone who smokes it swears blind that I put rocks in it
This strain is so addictive that people claim I must have added something else to it


I got an aphrodisiac weed from Venus, sniffing a penis ( Wooooh! )
I have a strain of marijuana from Venus that supposedly enhances sexual desire, hence the explicit reference


Getting your girl to start to pirouette on your dick like ballerinas (baby!)
This strain of marijuana can allegedly make one's sexual partner perform gymnastic feats


You all think radiation gave the X-men their super powers
People believe that the X-Men's superpowers resulted from exposure to radiation


But how can you really tell if they got it from smoking super skunk buds and flowers
Perhaps the X-Men gained their powers by smoking incredibly potent marijuana strains




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@thisguyjoel9683

I’m in this vid.
PLC forever.
✊🏾

@XiliesFwnesOfficial

I have smoked many joints back in the day listening to this...One of the best tracks in the Hip Hop history

@Revs.225

Still till this day I be banging out this track on a regular 😜

@rezunique

Surely one of the greatest weed tracks ever πŸ”₯

@karldobson2672

There needs to be a phi life cypher resurgence!!... they need to be heard by the masses... thanks for opening my 'then teenage' mind back in the early 2000s with your lyrical genius!

@pseudonymphmusic7721

I agree!!! This was my stoner gateway song πŸ˜†

@sixthree3839

his flow is sick!

@user-nj4nh6py8e

Dejalo asΓ­.
Exclusivo para los que sabemos.
Underground como nos gusta.

@Empiriko911

Underground never dies!!! Respect from colombia! Life mc explode this!

@harryparsons2786

10th comment!! In 9 years heavy tune

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