Combining an average joe sensibility along with syrupy west coast beats, clever samples, and witty rhymes Potluck's weed inspired song topics include everything from life and loves tribulations to neck-snapping battle raps.
Back in 1995, 1 Ton, who originally hails from San Diego, and UnderRated, who was born and raised in Humboldt, met at a dj trial. "We were the two tightest djs there, so it was natural we hooked up," remembers UnderRated about the first encounter.
Despite the fact that they were from different backgrounds, 1 Ton is African-American and UnderRated is Jewish, the two formed a musical chemistry as Emcees, Producers, and Djs which translated into some of the best club and house parties Humboldt has ever seen.
In 2000, the group released their debut album "Humboldt County High." They distributed the record themselves up and down the West Coast through a label they formed, called Lost Koast Productions.
In Humboldt, "We became so popular, we were selling more albums than Brittany Spears," smiles 1-Ton, about the groups early days. Songs like the weed inspired "Humboldt County High" and the more serious "Whats Your Purpose" catapulted Potluck into the mix of up and coming West Coast rappers.
Potluck went on to release 2 more full length Cds: 1. Potluck "Tha Lost Koast Kollective" (2002) a compilation album featuring Potluck with underground MCs from Brooklyn, NY. to Humboldt County, Ca. and 2. Potluck "Harvest Time" (2005) which features collaborations with Tech N9ne, E-40, The Mystik Journeymen, and Equpito.
Currently Lost Koast Productions and Suburban Noize Records have teamed up to bring you Potluck "Straight Outta Humboldt" which is primed to go down as a marijuana lovers classic. It has appearances from Kottonmouth Kings, The Luniz (I got 5 on it), Tech N9ne, and a host of others. It is scheduled for release Summer of 2006.
To date Potluck has toured the U.S. and performed with the likes of Too $hort, E-40, Atmosphere, Tech N9ne, Lloyd Banks, Living Legends, Bone Thugs, J5, Andre Nickatina, Blackalicous, and Kottonmouth Kings.
One Day
Potluck Lyrics
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I got me feelin trapped
Smokin grass and chasin ass some things i can′t get passed
Roll the dice they come up craps but that dont change the facts
Some come up slow some come up fast but I was built to last
One Day
I wont be the one thats fuckin up
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
Yo 15 years and i'm in the same place
Everydays groundhog day
Same rent, same bills, same clothes
Same thang, same bar, same hoes
Same people tellin me to quit
Same people sayin I aint shit
But they can all fade away
Cuz imma come up one day
Live big no question about it
On the island with Jessica Alba
Everybody gonna know my name
But Fuck the fame
I just wanna spit the flame
Imma little white dude from Humboldt County
I can see why your visions cloudy
But imma do what I want and still be me
Doing this one day, You′ll See
My life only givin me pain
Up all night and im going insane
Breaking the chain
Sick livin so
Sick of being sick and tired
So im making a change
Get what I need raps and weed
Even as a seed I would dream
Remember me
Reamber all the things I was ment to be
Remember what I got to be
Momma said I better live life wisely
Settle down fall in love with a wifey
But I gotta a girl fucked up just like me
Never do the right thing
She just wanna fight me
Gotta get it underground and I put another rhyme
Livin a life of crime
But I do another time
Gotta get mine and I get it all the time
One day itll all be fine
One Day
I wont be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
One Day
I wont be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
I know we all wanna come up right
See the fly cars as they drive by
Never dreamed of a life like that
Living in a house on hill right next to shaq
Not a care in the world free as a bird
Chillen all day just smoking the herb
(One day)
It wont be as bad as it seems
(One day)
Im gonna meet the girl of my dreams
Live rightous and I might just like this humblot county blunt
I pray for the day that I stop fucking up
I gotta find a way to get up out this slump
Im getting so much older though
Never stop to say that I told you so
Get the dough i gotta be invinsible
Come up fast do the unthinkable
And its all gonna work out nicely
If I do the right thing life spite me
You don't know what its like in my nikeys
But you wanna be smoking the weed just like me
Over to mommas stay catch a couple breaks
Wont have to sew it up
Celebrate were gonna get our life straight
Get a fat one roll it up
One Day
I wont be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
Cant do this cant do that
I got me feelin trapped
Smokin grass and chasin ass some things i can't get passed
Roll the dice they come up craps but that dont change the facts
Some come up slow some come up fast but I was built to last
The verses in Potluck's song "One Day" portray feelings of dissatisfaction and hope for a better future. The first verse describes the struggle of feeling trapped and being unable to move forward, resorting to vices like smoking and chasing after women. The second verse reflects on the monotony of life and the pressure from others to give up on dreams. Despite these challenges, the chorus encourages perseverance and a belief in eventual success, with lyrics like "One day, I won't be the one that's fucking up" and "Everybody will know my name".
The song's lyrics are relatable to many people who feel stuck in life and are grappling with unfulfilled dreams. The constant repetition of "One Day" creates a sense of longing that many listeners may empathize with. The use of profanity and colloquial language adds to the raw and honest representation of the struggles of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cant do this cant do that
I feel restricted in my life and unable to do certain things
I got me feelin trapped
I feel stuck and unable to progress in life
Smokin grass and chasin ass some things i can't get passed
I use drugs and chase after women to temporarily escape my problems but they never go away
Roll the dice they come up craps but that dont change the facts
Sometimes things don't go my way, but that doesn't change the reality of my situation
Some come up slow some come up fast but I was built to last
Some people achieve success quickly, but I know that I have what it takes to make it in the long run
One Day
I aspire for a better future
I wont be the one thats fuckin up
I will no longer make the same mistakes
I will be the one thats comin up
I will achieve success
Everybody will know my name
I will become famous or well-known
Yo 15 years and i'm in the same place
I have been stuck in the same situation for 15 years
Everydays groundhog day
Every day feels the same
Same rent, same bills, same clothes
My life is stagnant and repetitive
Same thang, same bar, same hoes
I do the same activities and see the same people
Same people tellin me to quit
People have been discouraging me for years
Same people sayin I aint shit
People have been telling me that I am worthless
But they can all fade away
I can leave these negative people behind me
Cuz imma come up one day
I am determined to succeed eventually
Live big no question about it
I envision living a life of luxury
On the island with Jessica Alba
I have specific fantasies about my ideal life
But Fuck the fame
I do not care about becoming famous
I just wanna spit the flame
I want to continue making music
Imma little white dude from Humboldt County
I come from a small town and do not fit the typical rapper mold
I can see why your visions cloudy
I understand why people may underestimate my potential
But imma do what I want and still be me
I will stay true to myself and pursue my own goals
Doing this one day, You′ll See
I will eventually achieve success and prove the doubters wrong
My life only givin me pain
I am currently experiencing a lot of pain in my life
Up all night and im going insane
I cannot sleep due to my anxiety and worries
Breaking the chain
I am breaking the cycle of negativity in my life
Sick livin so
My current way of life makes me ill
Sick of being sick and tired
I am tired of feeling unwell both physically and emotionally
So im making a change
I am taking steps to turn my life around
Get what I need raps and weed
I use music and marijuana to cope with my problems
Even as a seed I would dream
I have always had aspirations for a better life
Remember me
I want to be remembered for achieving success
Reamber all the things I was ment to be
I remember my potential and what I am capable of
Remember what I got to be
I am constantly reminding myself of what I need to do to succeed
Momma said I better live life wisely
My mother advised me to make smart decisions in life
Settle down fall in love with a wifey
My mother wants me to find a stable relationship and settle down
But I gotta a girl fucked up just like me
I am currently with a woman who is just as troubled as I am
Never do the right thing
We both struggle to make good choices
She just wanna fight me
Our relationship is tumultuous and full of conflict
Gotta get it underground and I put another rhyme
I will continue making music even if I do not achieve mainstream success
Livin a life of crime
I have made some mistakes and lived a risky lifestyle
But I do another time
I am willing to face the consequences for my actions
Gotta get mine and I get it all the time
I am determined to achieve success and will work hard for it
I know we all wanna come up right
We all aspire for a better life
See the fly cars as they drive by
We are envious of those who have already achieved success
Never dreamed of a life like that
We never thought we could achieve such a life
Living in a house on hill right next to shaq
We have specific fantasies about what our ideal life would look like
Not a care in the world free as a bird
We want a life in which we have no worries or responsibilities
Chillen all day just smoking the herb
We want a life of leisure and relaxation
(One day)
We are hopeful for a better future
It wont be as bad as it seems
We believe that things will get better
Im gonna meet the girl of my dreams
We want to find a fulfilling romantic relationship
Live rightous and I might just like this humblot county blunt
I will try to live righteously and find contentment in small pleasures
I pray for the day that I stop fucking up
I hope to stop making mistakes and improve as a person
I gotta find a way to get up out this slump
I am trying to find a way to break out of my current situation
Im getting so much older though
I am aware of how much time has passed
Never stop to say that I told you so
I do not dwell on past mistakes
Get the dough i gotta be invinsible
I believe that achieving financial success will make me unstoppable
Come up fast do the unthinkable
I aspire to achieve success quickly and in unexpected ways
And its all gonna work out nicely
I am optimistic about my future
If I do the right thing life spite me
Even if I do everything right, life may still be difficult
You don't know what its like in my nikeys
Nobody truly knows what I am going through
But you wanna be smoking the weed just like me
Others may envy the temporary escape that drugs provide
Over to mommas stay catch a couple breaks
I will take advantage of any opportunities that come my way
Wont have to sew it up
I hope that I will no longer have to struggle to make ends meet
Celebrate were gonna get our life straight
We will celebrate when we finally achieve success
Get a fat one roll it up
We will celebrate with marijuana
Writer(s): "aaron Abeyta, James Kerri, Joshua Leiderman, Potluck"
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charlie Bacon
Can't do this can't do that
I got me feelin trapped
Smokin grass and chasin ass some things i can't get passed
Roll the dice they come up craps but that dont change the facts
Some come up slow some come up fast but I was built to last
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
Yo 15 years and i'm in the same place
Everydays groundhog day
Same rent, same bills, same clothes
Same thang, same bar, same hoes
Same people tellin me to quit
Same people sayin I ain't shit
But they can all fade away
Cuz imma come up one day
Live big no question about it
On the island with Jessica Alba
Everybody gonna know my name
But Fuck the fame
I just wanna spit the flame
Imma little white dude from Humboldt County
I can see why your visions cloudy
But imma do what I want and still be me
Doing this one day, You'll See
My life only givin me pain
Up all night and im going insane
Breaking the chain
Sick livin so
Sick of being sick and tired
So im making a change
Get what I need raps and weed
Even as a seed I would dream
Remember me
Reamber all the things I was ment to be
Remember what I got to be
Momma said I better live life wisely
Settle down fall in love with a wifey
But I gotta a girl fucked up just like me
Never do the right thing
She just wanna fight me
Gotta get it underground and I put another rhyme
Livin a life of crime
But I do another time
Gotta get mine and I get it all the time
One day itll all be fine
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
I know we all wanna come up right
See the fly cars as they drive by
Never dreamed of a life like that
Living in a house on hill right next to shaq
Not a care in the world free as a bird
Chillen all day just smoking the herb
(one day)
It won't be as bad as it seems
(one day )
Im gonna meet the girl of my dreams
Live rightous and I might just like this humblot county blunt
I pray for the day that I stop fucking up
I gotta find a way to get up out this slump
Im getting so much older though
Never stop to say that I told you so
Get the dough i gotta be invinsible
Come up fast do the unthinkable
And its all gonna work out nicely
If I do the right thing life spite me
You don't know what its like in my nikeys
But you wanna be smoking the weed just like me
Over to mommas stay catch a couple breaks
Won't have to sew it up
Celebrate were gonna get our life straight
Get a fat one roll it up
Erik Last
underground rap is so much better then mainstream rap. underground rap actually sends a message in every song. great song!!
CannabisxSmokerx420
I was lucky enough to meet them at a show in cleveland. After their set they came to bar and kicked it with the fans. Real cool and down to earth guys, which is rare these days.
Charlie Bacon
Can't do this can't do that
I got me feelin trapped
Smokin grass and chasin ass some things i can't get passed
Roll the dice they come up craps but that dont change the facts
Some come up slow some come up fast but I was built to last
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
Yo 15 years and i'm in the same place
Everydays groundhog day
Same rent, same bills, same clothes
Same thang, same bar, same hoes
Same people tellin me to quit
Same people sayin I ain't shit
But they can all fade away
Cuz imma come up one day
Live big no question about it
On the island with Jessica Alba
Everybody gonna know my name
But Fuck the fame
I just wanna spit the flame
Imma little white dude from Humboldt County
I can see why your visions cloudy
But imma do what I want and still be me
Doing this one day, You'll See
My life only givin me pain
Up all night and im going insane
Breaking the chain
Sick livin so
Sick of being sick and tired
So im making a change
Get what I need raps and weed
Even as a seed I would dream
Remember me
Reamber all the things I was ment to be
Remember what I got to be
Momma said I better live life wisely
Settle down fall in love with a wifey
But I gotta a girl fucked up just like me
Never do the right thing
She just wanna fight me
Gotta get it underground and I put another rhyme
Livin a life of crime
But I do another time
Gotta get mine and I get it all the time
One day itll all be fine
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
One Day
I won't be the one thats fuckin up
One Day
I will be the one thats comin up
One Day
Everybody will know my name
One Day, One Day, One Day
I know we all wanna come up right
See the fly cars as they drive by
Never dreamed of a life like that
Living in a house on hill right next to shaq
Not a care in the world free as a bird
Chillen all day just smoking the herb
(one day)
It won't be as bad as it seems
(one day )
Im gonna meet the girl of my dreams
Live rightous and I might just like this humblot county blunt
I pray for the day that I stop fucking up
I gotta find a way to get up out this slump
Im getting so much older though
Never stop to say that I told you so
Get the dough i gotta be invinsible
Come up fast do the unthinkable
And its all gonna work out nicely
If I do the right thing life spite me
You don't know what its like in my nikeys
But you wanna be smoking the weed just like me
Over to mommas stay catch a couple breaks
Won't have to sew it up
Celebrate were gonna get our life straight
Get a fat one roll it up
morgoth426
Underground Rap in my opinion is just awesome
Deceased313
Still 🔥 10 years later
Leeann ayello
yup
VeNoMziV
One of my favourite songs, love krizz on the chorus
Jade Thayer
love this song
Lil Maniac (COCEYE)
shit gives me the chills
VeNoMziV
I feel it on my back now