One Good Spliff
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Lyrics

We gon' do our best
We will put in the utmost effort

Never let it rest
We will not stop until our goal is achieved

Till our good be better
Until we improve on what is already good

And our better best
So that our best can be even better than what we currently perceive as best

Said I don't drink coffee
I refuse to consume coffee

For they say
As someone told me

It's just not right for me
They recommended that it's not suitable for me

But what makes me irie
What brings me joy and relaxation

Is if I could get a little piece of tree
is having some marijuana

And build
Then roll

Me and my little brothers
My younger siblings and I

We take a ride
We are going somewhere

Gonna teach them
I will impart knowledge to them

All the lessons that I have learned in life
I want to educate them based on my personal experiences

Sometimes I feel the pressure
I am faced with stress and anxiety at times

But I know that I'll be fine
However, I trust that I can handle it

Just as long as you got me
As long as I have your support

Something for my mind
Something that can assist me in calming my thoughts

Now let me get a rizzla
Now, let me get some rolling paper

Little bit a herb
Some marijuana

Light a old match
Use a match to light up

Let me settle my nerves
To calm myself down

I gotta feel real high
I need to get extremely intoxicated

Just to touch up on these tracks
To enhance my creativity when creating music

Several ounces a day as a matter of fact
Actually, I consume a large quantity of marijuana daily

Now in Jamaica
Jamaica, a particular place

Where the air is clean
With pure and fresh air

And the buds all glisten with the glowing green
Marijuana plants are sparkling with green color

Guaranteed to lift you up
It will undoubtedly make you feel better

If you know what I mean
If you understand

Read me loud and clear
Listen to me attentively

Let me hear you scream
Show me your enthusiasm

Now, you haven't been there
If you have not visit Jamaica

You should go there soon
It is advisable that you travel there shortly

And pass through the country
At least visit the country side

Get a touch of the boom
Experience the excitement and positive vibrations

Go back to your shack or your hotel room
Return to your place of lodging

Call Mom and Pop says
Contact your parents

I'll be home soon
I will be leaving soon

Hanging with the Marleys all afternoon
Spending a particular period with the Marley family

And I ain't coming home till next May or June
I do not plan to return until later in the year

Keep giving me the good vibration
Please continue to provide me with good energy

It's giving me that inspiration
It motivates and enlightens me

And I love that good sensation
It brings me good feelings

Matter of fact
Actually

I think I might build myself one
I plan to roll a joint

Me and my younger sisters
My younger female siblings and I

Start the day out right
To have a good start of the day

I didn't get no sleep last night
I could not sleep last night

And I've got to get
I must take

One good spliff
One joint

I'm picking up
I am sensing

Good vibrations
Positive energy

One good spliff
One joint