Top Cat is one of the most talented MCs to come out of the UK. With a caree… Read Full Bio ↴Top Cat is one of the most talented MCs to come out of the UK. With a career spanning 20 years which include 11 number 1 singles, 2 National top 20 hits, MC of the Year 4 times and the only MC to hold MC of the Year in both the reggae and the jungle scenes at the same time his achievements as an artist are undeniable. Top Cat has also excelled as a producer producing his own tracks as well as other artists such as Tenor Fly, Nerious Joseph, Baby Wayne, Simpleton, Mike Anthony and many more cover the years. His productions have also seen him win Record of the Year at the Reggae Music Awards in 1995. A pioneer in the UK urban music scene Top Cat's vocals have been highly sort after and were used in the creation of the jungle scene and also the speed garage scene, the latter leading to the first top 20 garage tune to hit the charts in 1997 paving the way for an influx of many other mainstream acts after. As an artist Top Cat is dynamic both on record and as a live act and has performed all over the world to many a large audience from the Far East, to the USA to Eastern and Western Europe to the Middle East. Here in 2009 watch out for the new albums to be released "Champion DJ" for all the junglist crew and "Cat A Log In" for all the reggae and hip hop crew. The real Top Cat is on the attack and anytime he touches the track the whole place a go rock!!!!!

Friend in Need
Top Cat Lyrics

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A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high

Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
To give away I don′t feel no way
But everyday them a come with the same thing
Me a beg you a rizla, Here yah
Me a beg a cigarette sir, Here yah
Me a borrow you lighter, Here yah
As them a Joker smoker
Joker smoker
Joker smoker
Joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
To give away I don't feel no way
But everyday them a come with the same thing
Me a beg you a rizla, Here yah
Me a beg a cigarette sir, Here yah
Me a borrow you lighter, Here yah
As them a Joker smoker
Joker smoker
Joker smoker
Joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
But a friend with weed is better
So if you want to get high
Bring your own supply
Or we will know you as a joker smoker

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Top Cat's song "Friend in Need" praise the value of having friends who are willing to help when needed. However, the song also emphasizes the idea that having a friend with weed is even better. The lyrics caution those who approach them for weed, reminding them to bring their own supply, or else they will be labeled as "joker smokers." The second half of the song reiterates the importance of having helpful friends while also stressing the point that having weed is a bonus.

Through this song, Top Cat is expressing the importance of mutual respect among friends. He is saying that if you expect your friends to help you out in times of need, you should also be considerate of their efforts and not take advantage of their generosity. Furthermore, the song highlights the significance of shared experiences and interests in cultivating strong bonds with others. In other words, having something in common like smoking weed can bring people together and strengthen friendships.

Line by Line Meaning

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A true friend is someone who helps you in your time of need

But a friend with weed is better
However, having a friend who can provide marijuana is even more desirable

So if you want to get high
If you want to experience the effects of marijuana

Bring your own supply
You should bring your own marijuana to share or consume

Or we will know you as a joker smoker
Otherwise, we will view you as someone who is not a serious smoker or simply mooching off of others' supply

To give away I don’t feel no way
I have no problem with giving away or sharing what I have

But everyday them a come with the same thing
However, when people continually ask to use or borrow my smoking materials, it becomes frustrating

Me a beg you a rizla, Here yah
I am asking you for a rolling paper, can you pass one to me?

Me a beg a cigarette sir, Here yah
I am asking you for a cigarette, can you give me one?

Me a borrow you lighter, Here yah
Can I borrow your lighter to light my smoking materials, please?

As them a Joker smoker Joker smoker Joker smoker Joker smoker
These individuals who continually ask to use or borrow my smoking materials are considered to be joker smokers