Rock Is A Drug
Spliff Lyrics

You've been listening to the Spliff Radio Show, really a parody Involving your adiction to this plastic-move called "Rock'n'Roll"
The Spliff Radio Show is a parody that mocks people addicted to Rock music

You hear about performers being hooked bot, in fact we're all junkies Feeding a habit that recycles with ev'ry dollar that crosses the counter Of your local record-shop It might be a habit you can't kick, but if you listen, really listen to this album At least we can say: "We told you so!"
Performers and fans are all addicted to Rock, and it's a habit that keeps on going with the money going into the music industry. Spliff thinks his album can show people the truth about their addiction.

Hey brown shoes, hangin' round Expecting new heroes You wanna get high on them 'cause they're so far away Far away
People want to be like their Rock idols, and they become addicted to the high that they get from listening to their music or attending their concerts.

And when the star goes on his trip Girls start screaming, getting sick No dope, can't cope No blow, no show Waste your days at the radio Frustration is your measure Expensive cars your treasure You should start screaming out, hey You don't get no pleasure You adore the names, you start these games
Fans get frustrated when they can't experience the high of a Rock concert, and they invest in material things like expensive cars to compensate for their obsession with Rock. Spliff urges fans to start questioning their addiction.

Mass attacks, mass media, mass turbation, mass production The dirty taste of money is the reason for our smile You ain't need to take no speed boy, we can spit the bile We can keep you high
The music industry is driven by mass hysteria and commercialization. Spliff believes that the industry is not concerned with quality, but rather with making money through mass production. He also believes that the industry can keep fans high without the need for drugs like speed.

The herding instinct, stampede Mass psychosis, terminal death wish
The music industry creates mass hysteria among fans and drives them to follow the crowd, leading to a death-like state of being.

Hey messy boys, I wanna hear your messy voice What's the magic drug of your choice, could it be rock or just ugly noise You wanna hear the news
Spliff is calling out to fans to voice their opinions and to question the true value of Rock music in their lives.

Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Listen to the band, I'm amazed how they cram So much junk in a room, they say they're playing tunes
Rock music is just as addictive as drugs, and Spliff is amused by how much noise can be produced by a band in a single room.

Tough luck boys, you're making noise It's an easy tune, it's just a music ruin Such a crazy beat, you're beating meat I hear the shitty vibes, morning, noon and night
Spliff is critical of Rock music, calling it shallow and repetitive. He accuses the musicians of not putting in much effort to produce this kind of music and calls it a waste.

Ha, ha, make money from you, that's what I do What you get back is just a vomit attack Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug
Spliff mocks the music industry's ability to make money from Rock music, and he warns fans that what they get back from their addiction is not worth it. He reiterates the addictive nature of Rock music.

Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug Rock is a drug
Spliff repeats the same refrain to emphasize the addictive nature of Rock music.