Hashish
Tribe Lyrics


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Hashish
Cocaine
Heroin
Opium
LSD
DMT
STP, BLT
A&P, IRT
APC, Alcohol
Cigarettes, shoe polish and peyote




Dexadrine, benzedrine, methedrine
S-E-X and Y-O-U, Wow!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tribe's song Hashish are centered around drug use and experimentation. The song lists various drugs, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, opium, LSD, DMT, STP, BLT, A&P, IRT, APC, alcohol, cigarettes, shoe polish, and peyote. The lyrics conveys the message of the alluring power of these drugs and how individuals are often tempted to experiment with them. The chorus of the song mentions 'S-E-X and Y-O-U, Wow!,' suggesting that drug-induced experiences may often be accompanied by sexual experiences.


The lyrics of Hashish can be seen as a commentary on the role of drugs and drug culture in society. The song describes the various drugs and their effects, portraying drug use as a dangerous and potentially harmful activity. The mention of shoe polish and cigarettes alongside drugs like heroin and cocaine suggests that drug addiction can lead to a downward spiral into more harmful substances. The song can also be interpreted as a critique of the glamourization of drugs in popular culture and media, emphasizing the negative consequences of drug use.


Line by Line Meaning

Hashish
An addictive substance derived from the cannabis plant.


Cocaine
A highly addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant.


Heroin
A highly addictive opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance extracted from the seed pod of the Asian opium poppy plant.


Opium
A highly addictive substance made from the dried milky juice of the seed pods of the opium poppy plant.


LSD
A powerful hallucinogenic drug that can cause profound changes in thought, perception, and sensory experiences.


DMT
A powerful psychedelic drug that produces intense visual and auditory hallucinations.


STP, BLT
Street names for two types of hallucinogenic drugs, STP being a synthetic hallucinogen and BLT being a combination of LSD and PCP.


A&P, IRT
Street names for two types of amphetamine drugs, A&P being a combination of amphetamines and barbiturates, and IRT being a combination of amphetamines and tranquilizers.


APC, Alcohol
Street name for a combination of aspirin and the painkiller codeine, along with alcohol, which can be dangerous when mixed with other drugs.


Cigarettes, shoe polish and peyote
A reference to the use of psychoactive substances in various forms, including tobacco (nicotine), solvents (such as shoe polish), and peyote cactus (a traditional Native American religious sacrament).


Dexadrine, benzedrine, methedrine
Street names for various amphetamine drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.


S-E-X and Y-O-U, Wow!
An exclamation of excitement or enjoyment, potentially relating to the use of drugs or sexual activity.




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Inspiring work you are doing here Shanish. Any chance of having English subtitle/closed-captions in the future? I guarantee that this would boost your audience reach by at least double! I would love to fully understand what you're saying. :) Thanks!

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