Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Toke About It
Tesla Lyrics
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Says she doesn't need it, she can do without it
If I try to push it, she'll say shove it!
Baby if ya tried it maybe you might like it!
Even love it!
Loosen up!
Let's toke it over!
Let's toke it over!
Always got a problem, she can't lose it
She likes to drive me crazy when she chooses
Baby, if you got it you should use it
Oh, you can play with fire, but just don't abuse it
Just use it
Loosen up!
Let's toke it over!
Loosen up!
Let's toke it over!
Loosen up!
Loosen up!
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Now sticks 'n' stones'll break your bones
A little tokin' never hurt no one!
Let's toke, toke, toke about it!
Have a toke!
I'm a-tokin' witchoo
Ah, that feels better now
Let's ya feel the groove
Ah, don't stop now
Oh, keep on a-ziggin' and a-zaggin' all over the place
On the bed, on the floor
But then, who knows baby, maybe if we really like it that much
Maybe baby, we can do it some more!
Since we had a toke, no doubt about it, ha ha
Baby's feelin' better, can't live without it
Both our hearts on fire, now we're really smokin'
Mm, all we ever needed was a little tokin'!
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
C'mon! Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Now sticks 'n' stones'll break your bones
A little tokin' never hurt no one!
Let's toke, toke, toke about it! Ow!
Have a toke!
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
C'mon! Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Let's toke, toke, toke, toke, toke, toke, wooh!
Toke, toke, toke, toke, toke, toke, toke, toke
Toke it, toke it, toke it, toke it, toke it, toke it, wooh!
Toke about it for a little bit!
Ow
In the song "Toke About It" by Tesla, the singer talks about getting his girlfriend to try smoking marijuana with him. Despite her initial resistance, he encourages her to "loosen up" and "toke it over." The chorus repeats the phrase "Let's toke, toke, toke about it," emphasizing the theme of using marijuana as a way to relax and connect. The verses also mention the idea of playing with fire, but not abusing it, implying that marijuana use can be enjoyable and safe if done responsibly.
The song can be interpreted as advocating for the use of marijuana as a way to enhance relationships and activities. By encouraging his girlfriend to try it with him, the singer is suggesting that marijuana can bring them closer together and make them feel better. Additionally, the song may be seen as a comment on the societal stigma around marijuana, implying that it is not a harmful drug and can actually have positive effects.
Overall, "Toke About It" is a lighthearted song that celebrates the use of marijuana. It embraces the idea of letting loose and enjoying life, while also promoting the idea of responsible use.
Line by Line Meaning
Got me a woman, won't toke about it
I have a girlfriend who doesn't like to smoke
Says she doesn't need it, she can do without it
She thinks she doesn't need to smoke and can live without it
If I try to push it, she'll say shove it!
If I insist or pressure her to smoke, she will refuse altogether
Baby if ya tried it maybe you might like it! Even love it!
I think if she tried smoking, she might enjoy it and possibly even develop a love for it
Loosen up! Let's toke it over!
Relax and smoke with me
Always got a problem, she can't lose it
She always has issues or negative thoughts that she can't shake off
She likes to drive me crazy when she chooses
She enjoys irritating or frustrating me when she feels like it
Baby, if you got it you should use it
If you possess something, you should utilize it
Oh, you can play with fire, but just don't abuse it Just use it
You can take risks, but be careful not to go overboard; instead, use it moderately
Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Let's talk about smoking and smoke together
Now sticks 'n' stones'll break your bones A little tokin' never hurt no one!
Physical violence can injure you, but smoking a little won't harm you
I'm a-tokin' witchoo Ah, that feels better now Let's ya feel the groove Ah, don't stop now
Smoking together makes me feel good and helps to find the flow; let's keep going
On the bed, on the floor But then, who knows baby, maybe if we really like it that much Maybe baby, we can do it some more!
We can smoke anywhere, and if we enjoy it, we can do it more
Since we had a toke, no doubt about it, ha ha Baby's feelin' better, can't live without it Both our hearts on fire, now we're really smokin'
Since we smoked, we feel great, and now we want to smoke more; we are in love with each other and also smoking
Mm, all we ever needed was a little tokin'!
Smoking is all we need to feel good
C'mon! Let's toke, toke, toke about it
Come on, let's smoke more and talk about it
Toke about it for a little bit! Ow
Let's talk about smoking for a little longer
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: FRANK HANNON, JEFF KEITH, MICHAEL BARBIERO
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Trey Chavous
Damn this is a kick ass tune.
Chris Taylor
My fucking god Tesla is just awesome. One of the greatest and this song is a banger!
Virgil Bowler
These boys r badass.
Bob Schneider
They were 100% right 30 years ago, and are still right today. LEGALIZE IT ALREADY.
mark saunders
The song f**** rules we should all live by it
Robert Newsome
Amen to that
tay tay
Little known fact. The guitarist known as jomama played the middle guitar part . the bluesy part. .
Robert Newsome
Hey world let's toke toke toke about it this world would be a better place
Paul Houde
Fun times
XMetallicaAXxx
Yeah Man! Everybody Leaves Out Tesla, It Sucks.