"Hash Pipe" is one of the band's biggest hits, best remembered for its driving guitar melody, offbeat lyrical content, Cuomo's falsetto vocals and the gang backup vocals of "whoa-oh-oh." The song peaked at #2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart, #24 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #16 on Billboard's Canadian Singles Chart.
With a tempo of 128 bpm, "Hash Pipe" is composed in the key of A minor.[5] The opening line, "I can't help my feelings, I go out of my mind", is quoted from The Beatles' "You Can't Do That".
The video for the song was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards as well as being nominated for High Times magazine's "Pot Song of the Year" in 2001 . The video was directed by Marcos Siega, the first of many Weezer videos that Siega would direct. In the video, Weezer is shown playing while a group of sumo wrestlers are standing in the background.[6] As the song progresses, the wrestlers are shown wrestling and during the guitar solo, the wrestlers play the band members' instruments as the members watch from the background. During the final chorus, guitarist Brian Bell performs a move in which he bends backwards, taking the guitar with him, then thrusts his legs in the way he's bending. This move has become known among Weezer fans as "the impossible bend."[7] According to the mini book that accompanies the Video Capture Device DVD, Siega was asked to avoid referring to the lyrics of the song for the video, due to its themes of homosexual prostitution and drug references.
Track listings
Radio station promo
"Hash Pipe" – 3:06
US CD retail CD/US retail 7″ single (black vinyl)
"Hash Pipe" – 3:06
"I Do" – 2:10
UK retail CD
"Hash Pipe" – 2:51
"Starlight" – 3:35
"Hash Pipe" (Jimmy Pop remix)
"Hash Pipe" (CD-ROM video)
UK retail 7″ single (green vinyl)
"Hash Pipe" – 2:52
"Teenage Victory Song" – 3:11
US promo remix 12″ single (black vinyl)
"Hash Pipe" (Jimmy Pop remix)
"Hash Pipe" (Chris Vrenna's Kick Me remix)
"Hash Pipe" (Chris Vrenna's Under Glass remix) – 4:13
Dutch retail CD
"Hash Pipe" – 3:06
"I Do" – 1:53
"Starlight" – 3:21
"Hash Pipe" (Jimmy Pop remix) – 3:22
Hash Pipe
Weezer Lyrics
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I can't help my feelings
I'll go out of my mind
These players out to get me
'Cause they like my behind
I can't love my business
If I can't get a trick
Down on Santa Monica where tricks are for kids
Oh
Come on and kick me
Oh
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
You've got your problems
(Whoa, whoa)
I've got my eyes wide
(Whoa, whoa)
You got your big Gs
I've got my hash pipe
Uh
I can't help my boogies
They get out of control
I know that you don't care
But I want you to know
The knee-stocking flavor is the favorite treat
Of men that don't bother with the taste of a teat
Oh
Come on and kick me
Oh
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
You got your problems
(Whoa, whoa)
I got my eyes wide
(Whoa, whoa)
You've got your big Gs
I've got my hash pipe
Oh, I've got my hash pipe
Uh
Oh
Come on and kick me
Oh
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
Come on and kick me
(Whoa, whoa)
You got your problems
(Whoa, whoa)
I've got my eyes wide
(Whoa, whoa)
You've got your big Gs
I've got my hash pipe
Oh, I've got my hash pipe
Uh
And I've got my hash pipe
Uh
And I've got my hash pipe
Weezer's song Hash Pipe is a gritty rock song that expresses the frustration of a male prostitute in Los Angeles, as he struggles to make ends meet in a dangerous and competitive market. The lyrics describe his sense of paranoia and insecurity as other prostitutes keep an eye on his activities, and he becomes increasingly desperate to find new clients. He is addicted to smoking marijuana (the "hash pipe" of the title), which helps him cope with the stress of his job and provides a temporary escape from reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh
The singer is beginning the song, expressing a feeling or thought.
I can't help my feelings
The singer is admitting that they cannot control their emotions, suggesting that they may be overwhelming.
I'll go out of my mind
The singer is expressing the intensity of their emotions, suggesting that they may lose control over their actions or thoughts.
These players out to get me
The artist is feeling paranoid or threatened by others, referring to them as 'players'.
'Cause they like my behind
The artist seems to be referencing unwanted sexual attention, suggesting that others are interested in them only for their physical attributes.
I can't love my business
The singer is expressing a lack of enthusiasm or motivation for their work or occupation.
If I can't get a trick
The singer is suggesting that they are not successful in their endeavors, in this case possibly referring to prostitution.
Down on Santa Monica where tricks are for kids
The artist is referencing the street known for prostitution in Santa Monica, Los Angeles - where they may struggle to find work.
Oh
The artist is expressing strong emotions, possibly pain or frustration.
Come on and kick me
The artist seems to be inviting others to hurt or attack them, possibly due to a lack of self-worth or desire for punishment.
(Whoa, whoa)
The singer is expressing intense emotions, either positive or negative.
You've got your problems
The artist is acknowledging that others have their own issues or difficulties to deal with.
I've got my eyes wide
The singer may be implying that they are alert and aware of their surroundings, or possibly under the influence of a drug such as methamphetamine.
You got your big Gs
The singer is referencing 'Gangsters' or people who exhibit violent or criminal behavior.
I've got my hash pipe
The singer is referring to a pipe used for smoking marijuana, suggesting that they may use it to cope with their problems or emotions.
Uh
The artist is repeating the same word used earlier in the song, possibly to fill space or create emphasis.
I can't help my boogies
The artist is admitting that they cannot control their bodily movements or twitching.
They get out of control
The singer is suggesting that their boogies or twitches have become more severe or disruptive over time.
I know that you don't care
The singer is expressing their belief that others are not concerned or sympathetic to their struggles.
But I want you to know
The artist is expressing a desire for others to understand or acknowledge their issues.
The knee-stocking flavor is the favorite treat
The artist is referencing a sexual activity involving knee-high stockings, implying a strong interest in it.
Of men that don't bother with the taste of a teat
The artist is referencing men who do not have an interest in women's breasts or sexual activities involving them.
And I've got my hash pipe
The singer is repeating the earlier line about their use of marijuana to cope with their problems.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Rivers Cuomo
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I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind
These players come to get me 'cause they'd like my behind
I can't love my business if I can't get a trick
Down on Santa Monica where tricks are for kids
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I can't help my boogies they get out of control
I know that you don't care but I want you to know
The knee-stocking flavor is a favorite treat
Of men that don't bother with the taste of a teat
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
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I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind
These players come to get me 'cause they'd like my behind
I can't love my business if I can't get a trick
Down on Santa Monica where tricks are for kids
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I can't help my boogies they get out of control
I know that you don't care but I want you to know
The knee-stocking flavor is a favorite treat
Of men that don't bother with the taste of a teat
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
Oh, come on and kick me
Oh, come on and kick me
Come on and kick me
You've got your problems
I've got my eyes wide
You've got your big G's
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
I've got my hash pipe
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