Sizzla, along with reggae recording artists such as Capleton, Buju Banton, and Anthony B, are credited with leading a movement toward a re-embracement of Rastafarian values in contemporary reggae music by recording material which is concerned primarily with spirituality, social consciousness, explores common themes, such as Babylon's corrupting influence, the disenfranchisement of ghetto youth, oppression of the black nation and Sizzla's abiding faith in Jah and resistance against perceived agents of oppression. Sizzla has over 40 full completed albums sold in record stores to date, the most popular which have been "Black Woman & Child" and "Da Real Thing" on the Digital B label, "Praise Ye Jah" on Xterminator, and "Rise to the Occasion" on Greensleeves.
Recently, however, he has come under fire for the homophobic content of many of his lyrics, and the advocacy of violence against gays.
Marijuana
Sizzla Lyrics
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Let music keep on play
Sometimes the things you need in life may be difficult
Not all the time its gonna be easy
A so it go
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Babylon ain't feeling good damn thats there problem
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Ah when I've got problem at home domestically
And my girl she just wanna quarrel me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Love is the order of the day you better find it
I'm a big man I put my problems behind me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Cause I'm so confident in myself
There's nothing nor no one that could get to me
Not even the damn system so listen properly
Right now I'm merry and cherry and living happily
If those Babylonians mess with us today the music a play
I smoke my problems away
Me an couple of my friends were just chilling on the corner
Listening to the music from Jamaica to Bahamas
Yea we decided to go link the farmer
Need something for the brain its the marijuana
Happy as a lord when the good vibes stir up
When the chanting start you get burn you few corrupt
We smoke all day an still we got the herbs or a bong
Don't you Babylon erupt
We give thanks for this day we keep the meditation
Music and more music we burn the pagans
No if no buts no arguments
Marijuana is my only sacrament
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Give thanks and praise ises high
All when Babylonians going down
Rasta man still request a hundred pound
Blaze up the chalice and we pass it around
And if I'm a by myself I go smoke it alone
We got the skunk to make you drunk it make you rock it makes you bounce
We got the diesel the easel we got enough for the people
We got the hydro to rise you
Smoke and get wiser
Chalice hafe blaze we smoking purple haze
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Sometimes the things you need in life may be difficult
Not all the time its gonna be easy
A so it go
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
I'm feeling so very good about myself
Pagans ain't feeling good well that's there problem
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Ah when I've got problem at home domestically
And my lady just wanna quarrel wit me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Love is the order of the day you got to find it
I'm a big man an I put my problems behind me
I smoke the marijuana and get high woo
The song "Smoke Marijuana" by Sizzla is an ode to the healing powers of marijuana in times of difficulty. The lyrics tell a story of using marijuana to escape from everyday problems and stay above negative influences. The song emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of smoking marijuana and the positive effects it has on the user's mood.
Throughout the song, Sizzla emphasizes that marijuana serves as a sacred sacrament that brings people together and helps them connect. He encourages people to embrace love as the order of the day, and to put their problems behind them. Sizzla also references the negative effects of Babylon, or oppressive systems, and how marijuana is a tool for liberation and resistance.
The song's lyrics are reflective of the role that marijuana plays in Rastafarian culture and its broader significance as a symbol of resistance to oppression. It is a testament to the power of music and marijuana to bring people together and create positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea (herbalist) smoke all day
The herbalist smokes marijuana all day long
Let music keep on play
Let the music continue playing
Sometimes the things you need in life may be difficult
At times, getting what you need in life may be hard
Not all the time its gonna be easy
Things won't always be easy
A so it go
That's the way it is
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Smoke marijuana to get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Stay elevated above the wicked people and feel free
I'm feeling so very good about myself
I feel really good and confident about who I am
Babylon ain't feeling good damn thats there problem
The oppressive system thinks it's not feeling good, but that's their problem
Ah when I've got problem at home domestically
When I have issues at home domestically
And my girl she just wanna quarrel me
My girlfriend just wants to argue with me
Love is the order of the day you better find it
Love is what we need to focus on and find
I'm a big man I put my problems behind me
I'm an adult and I leave my problems behind me
Cause I'm so confident in myself
Because I'm incredibly self-assured
There's nothing nor no one that could get to me
Nobody can get to me or affect me
Not even the damn system so listen properly
Not even the oppressive system can control me, so listen well
Right now I'm merry and cherry and living happily
Right now I'm joyful and content with my life
Me an couple of my friends were just chilling on the corner
My friends and I were relaxing on the street corner
Listening to the music from Jamaica to Bahamas
We're listening to Caribbean music
Chalice hafe blaze we smoking purple haze
We're smoking a joint filled with Purple Haze marijuana
We got the skunk to make you drunk it make you rock it makes you bounce
We have potent marijuana that will make you feel drunk and energetic
We got the diesel the easel we got enough for the people
We have different strains of marijuana and enough for everyone
We got the hydro to rise you
We have hydroponically grown marijuana to make you feel elevated
All when Babylonians going down
Even when the oppressive system falls apart
Rasta man still request a hundred pound
Rastafarian still wants a hundred pounds of marijuana
Blaze up the chalice and we pass it around
Let's light up a joint and pass it around
And if I'm a by myself I go smoke it alone
If I'm alone, I'll smoke marijuana by myself
No if no buts no arguments
No ifs, ands, or buts; no arguing
Marijuana is my only sacrament
Marijuana is the only sacred thing in my life
Give thanks and praise ises high
Let's give thanks and raise our voices
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Miguel Collins, Howard Christian, Mark Halloway, Whipper Demus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hoaxbusterhodler9676
Yea (herbalist) smoke all day
Let music keep on play
Sometimes the things you need in life may be difficult
Not all the time its gonna be easy
A so it go
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
I'm feeling so very good about myself
Babylon ain't feeling good damn thats there problem
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Ah when I've got problem at home domestically
And my girl she just wanna quarrel me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Love is the order of the day you better find it
I'm a big man I put my problems behind me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Cause I'm so confident in myself
There's nothing nor no one that could get to me
Not even the damn system so listen properly
Right now I'm merry and cherry and living happily
If those Babylonians mess with us today the music a play
I smoke my problems away
Me an couple of my friends were just chilling on the corner
Listening to the music from Jamaica to Bahamas
Yea we decided to go link the farmer
Need something for the brain its the marijuana
Happy as a lord when the good vibes stir up
When the chanting start you get burn you few corrupt
We smoke all day an still we got the herbs or a bong
Don't you Babylon erupt
We give thanks for this day we keep the meditation
Music and more music we burn the pagans
No if no buts no arguments
Marijuana is my only sacrament
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Give thanks and praise ises high
All when Babylonians going down
Rasta man still request a hundred pound
Blaze up the chalice and we pass it around
And if I'm a by myself I go smoke it alone
We got the skunk to make you drunk it make you rock it makes you bounce
We got the diesel the easel we got enough for the people
We got the hydro to rise you
Smoke and get wiser
Chalice hafe blaze we smoking purple haze
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Sometimes the things you need in life may be difficult
Not all the time its gonna be easy
A so it go
Smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
I'm feeling so very good about myself
Pagans ain't feeling good well that's there problem
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Ah when I've got problem at home domestically
And my lady just wanna quarrel wit me
I smoke the marijuana and get high
Stay above the wickeds and fly
Love is the order of the day you got to find it
I'm a big man an I put my problems behind me
I smoke the marijuana and get high woo
@katchibediako7036
"Marijuana is my only sacrament"
Yah, yea 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾
@fluffy2dimaxx836
LMAOO sizzla is a genius lol, love his voice "Smoke the marijuana and get HIGHHHH" lolzzz
@raymondbaptist1852
dats d real deal.
@fluffy2dimaxx836
Raymond Baptist lol true, so true :)
@d4rknoobyo
Ay smok da maruana and get AAAII
@danieljohnsonred3378
Real as it sounds wow !!! evetyone has a choice why worry about others. Worry about urself.
@chrisrastafari7669
Jah bless from Romania! Peace Sizzla!
@Migraineboy420ganjajoe
After work I always smoke the blunt. It relieves the stress...
@starchild7049
on the way tooooo
@hugograndi1708
I agree, after school