In 2010, Protoje began working with his cousin and popular Jamaican producer Don Corleon. After releasing "Dread", "JA" and "Roll" in 2010, Protoje's debut album, entitled The Seven Year Itch, was released in 2011. The first single off the album dubbed "Arguments" (2009) was responsible for his early popularity in Jamaica. In 2011, he released another single off the album entitled "Rasta Love" featuring Ky-Mani Marley.
His second album, The 8 Year Affair, was released in 2013. "Who Dem A Program" was the first single released from the album followed by "This Is Not A Marijuana Song". "Kingston Be Wise" was heavily promoted via traditional and social media. Protoje cited reggae artist Ini Kamoze and group Black Uhuru as influences when recording the album.
His third album Ancient Future is set for release in September 2014
A Vibe
Protoje Lyrics
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Roll up a spliff and send it straight to my head, yeah
Smoke mi marijuana until mi eyes turn red, yeah
And try to catch a vibe
Sweet, sweet vibe
So please don't you kill my high
Kill my high
And we ain't smoking no half, we want the whole one (uh)
You ain't always gotta pay, I'll let you hold one
Some people say you shouldn't cough, but that's no fun (none)
Hit it, it taste terrific
Kk, it's that's specific
Don't take too many puffs
It's off the tree if you ain't pitching
Some people get into game just to get 'em richer
I really love trees, so roll the next one bigger
So I roll up no seeds, and Sativa gets me so lit (uh)
Then I inhale and exhale (you know what I want)
Try to let go of my shit
So I just wan' relax
Roll up a spliff and send it straight to my head (huh, yeah)
Smoke mi marijuana until mi eyes turn red, yeah (how yuh mean?)
And try to catch a vibe (catch this vibe)
Sweet, sweet vibe
So please don't you kill my high
Kill my high (yeah)
Ay, right now me deh pon a level
I wish that you coulda get to
Yeah, I'm up in the clouds
Come with me and I'll take you
Sometime life is a pressure
And me need some release
I hopin' is a sound
That will put you at ease
Cah we need some ah these
You know, moments of peace
You ever feel so alone
In a room full of people?
So I spark up these trees
Whenever I have a reason
Physically me deh deh
But mentally now me leave yuh
So I roll up no seeds
And Sativa gets me so lit (yup)
Then I inhale and exhale (yessir)
Try to let go of my shit (KK only)
So I just wan' relax
Roll up a spliff and send it straight to my head (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Smoke mi marijuana until mi eyes turn red, yeah ('til dem red)
And try to catch a vibe (uh huh)
Sweet, sweet vibe
So please don't you kill my high (so catch this vibe)
Kill my high
And when I do, I'ma share with you
We ain't going nowhere
In Protoje and Wiz Khalifa's song "A Vibe," the chorus creates a relaxing and carefree atmosphere, emphasizing the value of taking time out to simply enjoy oneself. The lyrics express a desire to escape the pressure and stress of everyday life and to experience pleasure and relaxation through smoking marijuana. The phrase βtry to catch a vibeβ is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of finding a positive atmosphere and feeling.
The artists also convey the importance of sharing these moments of relaxation and camaraderie with others. The lyrics emphasize the importance of community and how crucial it is to have people to share these moments with.
Overall, the song reflects the theme of finding relaxation and enjoyment in a world that often seems to demand constant productivity and activity, the importance of creating opportunities for escape, and the value of community and shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
So I just wan' relax
I want to unwind and chill
Roll up a spliff and send it straight to my head, yeah
I'll smoke some weed and get high immediately
Smoke mi marijuana until mi eyes turn red, yeah
I'll smoke weed until my eyes become red
And try to catch a vibe
I'll attempt to feel a good, relaxed mood
Sweet, sweet vibe
A wonderful, relaxing feeling
So please don't you kill my high
Please don't ruin my relaxed and happy mood
I got a joint, you got a lighter, let's roll one (yeah)
I have a joint, you have a lighter, let's smoke
And we ain't smoking no half, we want the whole one (uh)
We don't want to smoke a small joint, we want a big one
You ain't always gotta pay, I'll let you hold one
I'll let you smoke some of mine for free
Some people say you shouldn't cough, but that's no fun (none)
Some people say you shouldn't cough when smoking, but it's not enjoyable if you don't
Hit it, it taste terrific
The weed tastes amazing
Kk, it's that's specific
This is a particular kind of weed
Don't take too many puffs
Don't smoke too much
It's off the tree if you ain't pitching
If you don't contribute to buying weed, you don't have a say in how much is smoked
Some people get into game just to get 'em richer
Some people sell weed to make money, not because they enjoy it
I really love trees, so roll the next one bigger
I enjoy smoking weed, so let's smoke a big joint next
Ay, right now me deh pon a level
I'm feeling good right now
I wish that you coulda get to
I wish you could feel as good as I do
Yeah, I'm up in the clouds
I'm feeling very high
Come with me and I'll take you
Let's smoke together and feel good
Sometime life is a pressure
Sometimes life is stressful
And me need some release
I need to relax and unwind
I hopin' is a sound
I'm hoping this music will help me relax
That will put you at ease
That will make you feel calm
Cah we need some ah these
We need moments of peace
You know, moments of peace
We need times to feel tranquil
You ever feel so alone In a room full of people?
Have you ever felt lonely in a crowded room?
So I spark up these trees
I smoke weed to feel better
Whenever I have a reason
Whenever I need to feel good
Physically me deh deh
I'm here physically
But mentally now me leave yuh
But mentally, I'm in a different place right now
And when I do, I'ma share with you
When I have more weed, I'll share it with you
We ain't going nowhere
We're not leaving anytime soon
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Dwayne Richard Chin-Quee, Oje Ollivierre, Stephen Mcgregor, Theron Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ProtojeOfficial
The moment I wrote this song I just knew I wanted Wiz Khalifa on the track, Ive had this track from January 2016! Its a whole VIBEEEEEEEE! Leave a like and comment if you feeling this one.
@alleyah4life
Great idea Protoje! Love this one!!
@dirdytwist1184
<3
@jamesl2308
Niiice vibez braddah. This track was definitely fitting to get Wiz on it. RESPECT
@zulub2166
Much love bro, I'm catching a vibe to this right now..perfect timing. 1 love from 90s Brooklyn NY
@Kaskade-nr1fy
Good things come to those who wait .... and believe in their dreams .
One Love from French Guiana.
@JohnDTheVillin
Who else smoking and scrolling through the comments π₯
@colbymcspadden6272
Me strawberry diesel 24%thc legal
@ricardofernandes7182
Me right now eheh π€ͺ
@onedon4311
Outπ¨