We Be Burnin´
Sean Paul Lyrics


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Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo
(Smoke it yo)
It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo
(Voke it yo)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo
(Coke it yo)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow
So when yuh see di S.P. floatin', don't provoke him
Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin'
Best ting fi di meditation
And di best hygrade a Jamaican

When we a bun a weed we supportin' and promotin'
Lau di crack and di coke ting yeah we soakin'
Herb a di healin' of di nation
Legalize it right now we wanna blaze one

Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turnin'g cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

This purple haze it mek mi crazy
Mek mi write new tune yeah dat's what pays me
But I'm not di only occupation
Goin' to get some I give yuh education

When a farmer grows it he knows to close it
Economical benefit help fi those who a fi
Deh yah pon di hard jugglin'
Cau di system only keep man strugglin'

Studyin' people a use it don't abuse it
Cau di concentration well reputed
Dat's why herb man dem a di wise one
And it found on di grave of King Solomon

And it good fi di eye sight and di chest sight
And it give yuh nuff insight just gimme di light
And, mek we blaze it we should a neva waste it

Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo
(Smoke it yo)
It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo
(Voke it yo)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo
(Coke it yo)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow

So when yuh see di S.P. floatin' don't provoke him
Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin'
Best ting fi di meditation
And di best hygrade a Jamaican

Cau we know it as a great ting no debatin'
While dem incarceratin' true dem hatin'
Cau dem don't wanna see we a remain calm
Even though dem got dem sirene on

Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Again, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay
Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Legalize it, time you recognize it

Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo
(Smoke it yo)
It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo
(Voke it yo)
We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo




(Coke it yo)
Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow

Overall Meaning

The song "We Be Burnin" by Sean Paul is an ode to marijuana as a means of relaxation and a therapeutic herb. The lyrics talk about the benefits of smoking pot and how it should be legalized. Sean Paul stresses that he and his friends use marijuana to meditate, and it helps to relieve stress and ease the mind. The song also highlights the positive effects of marijuana on individuals' health, economy, and education.


Throughout the song, Sean Paul repeatedly sings the line "we be burnin" to convey the message that he and his friends smoke marijuana regularly and without any concern for what anyone else thinks or says. He also talks about how marijuana is much safer than cocaine or crack and how it has the potential to help people who are struggling with addiction to these harder drugs.


Overall, the song is a call to legalize marijuana so that it can benefit people all around the world, and people can safely use it without fear of repercussions. It is a catchy tune with a strong message, and it has been well received by many fans of both Sean Paul and marijuana.


Line by Line Meaning

Just gimme di trees and mek we smoke it yo
Give me the marijuana plants and let's smoke it.


(Smoke it yo)
Let's smoke it.


It don't mek we please so don't provoke it yo
Marijuana doesn't harm us, so don't create unnecessary issues.


(Voke it yo)
Don't provoke the situation.


We nuh need nuh speed so we nuh gon coke it yo
We don't need cocaine or other drugs, we only need marijuana.


(Coke it yo)
Don't add any other drugs with marijuana.


Set we mind at ease we gotta take it slow
We need to relax and take our time to enjoy the marijuana.


So when yuh see di S.P. floatin', don't provoke him
When you see me floating (high), don't create any unnecessary issues.


Cau di weed weh we smokin' need fi soakin'
Because the quality of marijuana we are smoking needs to be enjoyed.


Best ting fi di meditation
Marijuana is the best thing for meditation.


And di best hygrade a Jamaican
The best quality marijuana comes from Jamaica.


When we a bun a weed we supportin' and promotin'
When we smoke marijuana, we are supporting and promoting its use.


Lau di crack and di coke ting yeah we soakin'
We don't need heroin or cocaine, we only need marijuana.


Herb a di healin' of di nation
Marijuana is the healing herb for our nation.


Legalize it right now we wanna blaze one
We want to smoke marijuana legally, and right now we want to smoke one.


Everyday, we be burnin' not concernin' what nobody wanna say
Everyday, we smoke marijuana without worrying about what people say about it.


We be earnin' dollars turnin' cau we mind deh pon we pay
We earn money by selling marijuana, because our minds are focused on our earnings.


Some got gold and oil and diamonds all we got is Mary J
Others have possessions like gold, oil, and diamonds, but all we have is marijuana.


Legalize it, time you recognize it
It's time to legalize marijuana, and people should recognize its benefits.


This purple haze it mek mi crazy
This particular strain of marijuana (purple haze) is making me crazy.


Mek mi write new tune yeah dat's what pays me
This marijuana is helping me write new songs, which is my source of income.


But I'm not di only occupation
Music is not my only occupation.


Goin' to get some I give yuh education
I'm going to 'get some' marijuana, and I'll educate you about its benefits.


When a farmer grows it he knows to close it
When farmers grow marijuana, they know to keep it hidden from authorities.


Economical benefit help fi those who a fi
The economic benefits of marijuana help those who need it.


Deh yah pon di hard jugglin'
We are struggling with selling marijuana.


Cau di system only keep man strugglin'
The system only makes it difficult for people who sell marijuana.


Studyin' people a use it don't abuse it
People should study marijuana to know how to use it without abusing it.


Cau di concentration well reputed
Marijuana is reputed for its ability to help with concentration.


Dat's why herb man dem a di wise one
That's why people who smoke marijuana are considered wise.


And it found on di grave of King Solomon
Marijuana was mentioned in the Bible on the grave of King Solomon.


And it good fi di eye sight and di chest sight
Marijuana is good for eyesight and chest sight (breathing).


And it give yuh nuff insight just gimme di light
Marijuana gives you enough insight, so give me the lighter to smoke it.


And, mek we blaze it we should a neva waste it
Let's smoke the marijuana, and we should never waste it.


Cau we know it as a great ting no debatin'
We know that marijuana is a great thing, and it's not up for debate.


While dem incarceratin' true dem hatin'
While they are imprisoning people for selling marijuana, it's because they hate it.


Cau dem don't wanna see we a remain calm
They don't want to see us remain calm while smoking marijuana.


Even though dem got dem sirene on
Even though police have their sirens on to arrest us for selling marijuana.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes
Written by: CEZAR CUNNINGHAM, DELANO THOMAS, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, STEVEN MARSDEN, MICHAEL JARRETT, CRAIG MARSH

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