Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music. Described as an electric mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf. It has begun to charm audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables have performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; they have appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted their own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.9 FM. The Expendables landed number one in the Metro Santa Cruz Top 10 list of favorite bands in local music. In addition, Lion Entertainment and Your Music Magazine awarded the group first place in their Battle of the Bands contest in 2002.
The Expendables have five original full-length albums to their credit:
"No Time to Worry" (2001); "Open Container" (2002); "Gettin' Filthy,” (2006) the polished result of a two-month recording stint at Herbie Herbert’s Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco; "The Expendables" (2007); and their most recent, "Prove It" (2010).
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Sinsemilla
The Expendables Lyrics
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(Oh yeah)
Smoke that sinsemilla
I said smooooooke, I said smooooooke
I smoke that sinsemilla
(Yeah, yeah)
We going down, down, down on the east side of town
We be 'illin, chillin' at Mike E's house
We be smokin' some ganja in praise of Eek A Mouse
I don't want to live no where else
So yes just keep me up in s.c.
But I will take care of myself
Oh yes the E.S.C. is the place to be
Oh yes the E.S.C. who has the best Sinse
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
(Oh yeah)
Smoke that sinsemilla
I said smooooooke, I said smoooooke
Smoke that sinsemilla
(Yeah yeah)
I said don't be surprised if ya' smoke a little Thai
But the friendly neighbor with the watchful eye
Decides to spy
But he picks up the phone
And the police come by
Well they take you to the pen
And you start to cry
You look up to the Lord and say
"Why, God, why... did I smoke that Thai
Well I'll tell you why...
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
(Oh yeah)
Smoke that Sinsemilla
I said smooooooke, I said smoooooooke
Smoke that sinsemilla
(Yeah yeah)
Yes, yes, I don't smoke to get high
How about smoking some of my Thai
You know that I am always straight
When I smoke, I smoke to meditate
When are you gonna pass that law
So I can plant some on my lawn
I like to drink it in my tea
And bake it in my brownie
I like to drink it in my tea
Bbbbake it in my brownieeeee...
(Yeah yeah, woah yeah)
Yes, I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
(Woah yeah)
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
(Woah yeah)
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
(Oh yeah)
Smoke that Sinsemilla
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
I said smoke
Smoke that Sinsemilla
The Expendables' song "Sinsemilla" is a celebration of the use of marijuana or ganja. The chorus of the song urges the listener to smoke sinsemilla, which is a potent form of marijuana. The lyrics also talk about the singer's experiences of smoking weed with friends at parties and at their friend's house, where they praise the reggae artist Eek A Mouse while smoking ganja. They also discuss the potential consequences of smoking weed, such as getting caught by the police or feeling guilty for breaking the law.
The song's lyrics and reggae-inspired beat capture the laid-back vibe associated with smoking weed. The band makes references to the different ways of consuming weed, including in tea or brownies. The verses also touch on the social and legal issues surrounding marijuana use, highlighting the need for reform to allow for personal use.
Interestingly, the name "Sinsemilla" comes from the Spanish words "sin" meaning without, and "semilla" meaning seeds. It is a type of marijuana that is grown without seeds, making it more potent and desirable. In addition, The Expendables first gained popularity in the 1990s in Santa Cruz, California, which is referenced in the lyrics as "the E.S.C."
Line by Line Meaning
I said, smoke, smoke, smoke
(Oh yeah)
Smoke that sinsemilla
I said smooooooke, I said smooooooke
I smoke that sinsemilla
(Yeah, yeah)
The singer is urging the listener to smoke a specific variety of marijuana called sinsemilla repeatedly, both in terms of the line and the repetition of the word smoke. The overall tone is celebratory and encouraging.
We going down, down, down on the east side of town
We going down, down down where there's parties all around
We be 'illin, chillin' at Mike E's house
We be smokin' some ganja in praise of Eek A Mouse
I don't want to live no where else
So yes just keep me up in s.c.
But I will take care of myself
Oh yes the E.S.C. is the place to be
Oh yes the E.S.C. who has the best Sinse
The singer describes a specific location, the east side of town, as a place where parties and marijuana are abundant. Specifically, the singer references smoking sinsemilla in praise of Eek A Mouse, a musician. The singer expresses a desire to continue living in this area and would prefer to take care of himself instead of moving elsewhere. Additionally, the singer praises the quality of sinsemilla available in this area.
I said don't be surprised if ya' smoke a little Thai
But the friendly neighbor with the watchful eye
Decides to spy
But he picks up the phone
And the police come by
Well they take you to the pen
And you start to cry
You look up to the Lord and say
"Why, God, why... did I smoke that Thai
Well I'll tell you why...
The singer warns about the potential consequences of smoking marijuana, specifically a strain called Thai that may draw unwanted attention from neighbors or law enforcement. The singer describes being taken to jail and feeling remorseful. The singer suggests that the answer to the question of why he smoked Thai is inherent in the experience of smoking it.
Yes, yes, I don't smoke to get high
How about smoking some of my Thai
You know that I am always straight
When I smoke, I smoke to meditate
When are you gonna pass that law
So I can plant some on my lawn
I like to drink it in my tea
And bake it in my brownie
I like to drink it in my tea
Bbbbake it in my brownieeeee...
(Yeah yeah, woah yeah)
The singer clarifies that the purpose of smoking marijuana is not solely to get high. Rather, the singer enjoys smoking Thai for meditative purposes. The singer advocates for the legalization of cannabis so that he can grow it himself and consume it in various ways, such as drinking it as tea or baking it into brownies.
Yes, I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
(Woah yeah)
I got some Ziggie-Ziggie Zags for my fat sack
(Woah yeah)
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We rollin' 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
We smoking 1 paper, 2 paper, 3 paper J
The singer references having a significant amount of marijuana rolled in Zig Zag rolling papers. The singer also describes smoking multiple joints by rolling one, two, or three papers at a time.
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
(Oh yeah)
Smoke that Sinsemilla
I said smoke, smoke, smoke
I said smoke
Smoke that Sinsemilla
The song concludes with the same repeated urging to smoke sinsemilla as in the beginning, framed as a celebratory and enjoyable experience.
Contributed by Audrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Murphy
2017 and I'm still singing. "Ooooohhh yeaaaaa"
nigganugga
Saw this for free in denver 4/19!! Soo epic, they throw down live haha
Al S.
my favorite expandable album :)
David Neely
I love this song!!!
Vandal FPV
SkankinLozer i would like to thank you on behalf of all reggae fans out there for all your hard work and dedication to this wonderful music. truly a gentleman.
Bill Robert
this was posted so long ago, there's a MySpace link in the description
Forbidden Cargo
Senssiiiiiiiii<3
PLATO BEATS
hi i remember a different version of the vocal being on youtube with a jamacian flag as the picture but i cant find it now if anyone knows the score let me know , regards and happy smoking !
bheazeyOne
great theres no dislikes :D
Jose Daniel
Why this sound really like sublime