My Medicine
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

One, two
Snoop Dogg begins the song with a simple introduction.

Yeah, I like to dedicate this record right here to my main man Johnny Cash, a real American gangster
Snoop Dogg dedicates this song to Johnny Cash, who he believes is a true American gangster.

I got my nephew Whitey Ford on the guitar Young Trev' on the drums Grand Ole Opry, here we come, uh
Snoop Dogg names the musicians that play alongside him and announces the Grand Ole Opry, where he will perform.

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jacked up the spoon on the candlestick Dopestick pimpin' on the one-trick pony Yeah, she kinda skinny, but she gets my money Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine
Snoop Dogg describes the illicit drug trade and its impact on his life. He acknowledges its dangers but continues to use the drugs because they provide him the relief he needs.

Yeah, you know I got to have that medicine That prescription medicine, baby You know, purple, orange, green
Snoop Dogg affirms his need for the prescription drugs that help him cope with his condition. He lists the colors of his medicine as purple, orange, and green.

Jack starts hangin 'round with some fiends Got strung out, sold the cow for beans Told young wifey, "I love you, honey But you gotta hit the streets, go and get my money" Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine
Snoop Dogg narrates the story of Jack, who fell into addiction and coerced his partner to engage in illicit activities to feed his addiction.

Yeah, the more dedicated the more medicated Can you feel me?
Snoop Dogg asserts that his addiction involves taking more medication, despite its dangers, as a way to cope with his challenges.

Girl, my love's gonna last just as long as my high And I'm high all day, every day You can trust every word I'm gonna say will be a lie Haha, yeah, I lie sometimes What's the use of the truth If you can't get a lie sometimes, baby? Now dig this
Snoop Dogg opens up about the relationship dynamics of his addiction, admitting that he is not always truthful and uses drugs to cope with his life's difficulties.

Jack starts to track up and down the hill Got to walkin' figure eights when he told to Jill "Come rain, come shine, come snow, if it's sunny Get the fuck out, girl, and get my money" Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine
Snoop Dogg continues the story of Jack and highlights the desperation involved in addiction, where he compels his partner to fetch him money without regard for her safety.

Yeah, they say you can't buy me love But you damn sure can buy me bud
Snoop Dogg references the famous Beatles song "Can't Buy Me Love" and makes a cheeky reference to the fact that while money can't buy love, it can buy him weed.

Girl, my love's gonna last just as long as my high Oh, I'm so high right now, how 'bout you? You can trust every word I'm gonna tell you is a lie Liar, liar, haha, pants on fire Girl, I love you I love you though Yeah
Snoop Dogg concludes the song by acknowledging the entrenchment of addiction and its impacts on relationships. He confesses his love for his partner but points out that his addiction makes it hard for him to always tell the truth.