Herb Fields
Rootz Underground Lyrics

Secret that my Mamma used to hide from me
The singer's mother kept a secret from him, possibly related to marijuana or its benefits.

I man must have been born in a Herb Field
The singer feels a deep connection to marijuana and suggests he was born to grow it.

Signs of how Babylon hard
The difficulties faced by marijuana growers and users indicate the oppressive nature of Babylon, a symbol of political power and oppression.

They wanna stop INI now from grow I man Herb Farm
Those in power seek to prevent the singer from growing his marijuana.

And even when a Natty growing fruits and herbs gwaan
Even when a Rastafarian grows natural and healthy produce, Babylon still interferes by spraying pesticides.

I know the Babylon them a spray pesticide
Babylon is spraying pesticides to harm the singer's marijuana crop.

Dem a try fi poison my meditation
The use of pesticides disturbs the singer's meditation and overall well-being.

So I'm feeling just a little bit under the weather
The singer is feeling unwell due to the harmful effects of pesticides on his marijuana plants.

Cause I don't have my marijuana
The singer's inability to access his marijuana affects his well-being and meditation.

See a sign of how Babylon hard
Once again, the difficulties faced by marijuana growers and users indicate the oppressive nature of Babylon.

Is like everywhere I go nowadays I seem to run up inna road block
The singer experiences obstacles and roadblocks due to Babylon's efforts to prevent marijuana growth and use.

And when you stopped by the cops you think of something clever yow
When stopped by police, the singer must think of a creative way to explain his marijuana possession without getting arrested.

Cause 'rude bwoy what you charge I for?'
The singer questions why he is being charged by the police for possessing marijuana.

Said I don't know why they want to make the singer life so hard
The singer struggles with understanding why those in power make it difficult for him to access and use marijuana.

Still I have to wait til Tuesday just to get a draw
The singer must wait until Tuesday to appear before a judge to discuss his possession of marijuana.

But I'd rather be an outlaw than to bow to Babylon law
The singer expresses a desire to stand up against Babylon's oppressive laws, even if it means being considered an outlaw.

I got a little message for police commissioner
The singer has a message to deliver to the police commissioner regarding his use of marijuana.

There's receptors in your brain for THC Jah man
The singer explains the scientific evidence of THC receptors in the brain, implying that marijuana has healing properties.

So don't you try and fight the herb from Jah land
The singer encourages those in power not to fight against the use of marijuana, which he considers a gift from Jah (God).

Whether is a pound or whether is a quarter
The amount of marijuana the singer possesses is not important, as he believes it should be legal regardless of quantity.

Squaddy why you hold me and a weh you charge me for
The singer questions why he is being held and charged without a clear reason.

A we a play the music mek your job much easier
The singer suggests that his music should make the job of the police and government easier, as it promotes peace and positivity.

Give it to the judge and give it to the teacher
The singer urges those in power to listen to his message and share it with others who can create change.

Give it to the scientist and too the doctor
The singer suggests that scientists and doctors should research the benefits of marijuana rather than dismissing it.

Or else you end up end up you gone down in Babylon
Those who fight against marijuana will be defeated by the oppressive forces of Babylon in the end.

Cause the senseimilla, it's the healing of the Nation now
The singer believes that marijuana, particularly senseimilla, can heal the nation and bring about positive change.