Songs about Mary Jane

[synthesis]

I'm making a mix for a friend of mine with songs specifically about marijuana. So far I've got kind of a shortage. I need some advice. Here's what I've got so far.

Peter Tosh, Legalize It
Mystic Roots, Pass the Marijuana
The Byrds, Eight Miles High
Sublime, Smoke Two Joints

And a plethora of Cypress Hill songs.

Anyone wanna prop some of their favorite underground MJ shit?

[InnocentCivilian]

did you get that song which is Cypress Hill featuring Sonic Youth. i think its called mary jane

[firstpunklasthippie]

Refer man- Cab Calloway
Rainy Day Woman- Bob Dylan
White Rabbit- Jefferson Airoplane (not jst about MJ)
Drugs R Good - NOFX (same as above)

[Sasafrás]

These aren't really underground, but:

"I Got 5 on It" - Luniz
"Hay" - Crucial Conflict

[guerrillaradio]

King Prawn - Smoke Some Shit :biggrin:

[mentalbunny]

Afroman - Because I got high

Or not. :wink: It's not really worth the time is it?!

I heard a really awesome song a while back, can't remember what it was called or anything but it was kinda hip-hop r'n'b, about how being here and smoking weed was the best thing i think. If anyone knows what I'm talking aobut please tell me the name of the song cos i really like it.

[Dhul Fiqar]

That CD is a great fucking idea, I'm gonna make one of my own.

Here are some suggestions off the top of my head:

Previously mentioned, "Mary Jane" by Sonic Youth and Cypress from the Judg ment day soundtrack

Bob Marley - Easy Skankin' (I'm not sure he wrote any other songs just about smoking)

Eek-A-Mouse : Ganja Smuggling and Police in Helicopter (little known but FANTASTIC songs by little known but pretty damn good reggae artist)

Mad Lion is a great rapper who has two potsongs I remember called "Ganja" and "Weed is all we need", but his talent mostly lies in rapping about killing people and not relaxing situations like smoking weed.

That's all I remember right now, but I might get back to ya.

--- G.

[synthesis]

InnocentCivilian - Yes, I have it, it's awesome :)

La Rainbeaux - I love that Luniz song, thanks!

Mentalbunny - I was making a conscious decision not to include it, that song was funny at first but it's just dumb now :)

Dhul - yes, it's gonna rock when it's done. :)

Here's the playlist so far (I test my mixes in Winamp's playlist before making them)

Peter Tosh - Legalize It
Bob Marley - Kaya
Mystic Roots - Pass the Marijuana (awesome song)
Sublime - Smoke Two Joints
The Byrds - Eight Miles High
Tom Petty - Last Dance With Mary Jane
Cypress Hill - I Love You Mary Jane
Cab Calloway - Reefer Man
Muddy Waters - Champagne and Reefer
Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Woman
Cypress Hill - Yo Quiero Fumar
Crucial Conflict - Smoking on Hay
Luniz - I Got 5 On It
Sizzla - Smoke Your Herb

I'll be sure to check out your songs. I'm also trying to download One Toke Over the Line, but I can't seem to find it.

[MegatroN]

Dood, I can't believe you forgot one of the greatest.

Mary Jane, by Rick James. That shit's classic.

[Beccie]

system of a down- peephole

[guerrillaradio]

Quote: from Commie01 on 4:51 am on Jan. 4, 2003
system of a down- peephole

Interesting. I think that song's more about hallucinogenic drugs in general than dope, but still, I guess it could count...

[hXcPetey]

dude, pot sucks

sXe 4ever

"a fire storm to purify."
-earth crisis

[guerrillaradio]

Quote: from hXcPetey on 7:43 pm on Jan. 4, 2003
sXe 4ever

Wrong thread man. ;)

[Beccie]

Quote: from guerrillaradio on 3:32 pm on Jan. 4, 2003

Quote: from Commie01 on 4:51 am on Jan. 4, 2003
system of a down- peephole

Interesting. I think that song's more about hallucinogenic drugs in general than dope, but still, I guess it could count...


I could be about hallucinogenic drugs, I never thought of that. SOAD are pot heads so I assumed the song must be about dope :)

[guerrillaradio]

Quote: from Commie01 on 12:41 am on Jan. 5, 2003
SOAD are pot heads...

Are they?? News to me...

[canikickit]

"Free Up the Weed" by Lee Perry.
"I Love Marijuana" by Linval Thompson.
"Pass the Pipe" by The Pharcyde.

[Beccie]

Quote: from guerrillaradio on 1:08 pm on Jan. 5, 2003

Quote: from Commie01 on 12:41 am on Jan. 5, 2003
SOAD are pot heads...

Are they?? News to me...


Heres something I took of their website that will clarify things:

6. How does System of a Down feel about marijuana?
They both support and smoke marijuana. Marijuana is a harmless plant that is illegal due to economics, not its alleged, falsely publicized "dangers." On the self-titled album, before Peephole, it says the following:

The February 18 edition of Britain's NEW SCIENTIST Magazine reports that the Geneva-based World Health Organization suppressed, under political pressure, a report which confirmed that marijuana is safer than either alcohol or tobacco.

In fact, Peephole was inspired by marijuana, according to what Serj said in this interview with 420Bands.com:

I've heard that your song Peephole is about marijuana... is it true? ...Can you tell us what inspired you to write it?

Yes it is. The inspiration came from the spirit of the plant itself, I believe as in all things we ingest. It's the avenues of the stoned.

Furthermore, the same interview shows Serj's view on legalization:

What's your position on legalizing marijuana?... Do you think it would help or hurt us?

Legalization is a must ! Scientific research shows that cigarettes and alcohol are way more damaging drugs than marijuana. The only reason it's not legal is cause anyone can grow it, so they can't always necessarily sell it to you in corporate dominated America. Not to mention the benefits of hemp as an agricultural asset. That's a whole other topic though.

[Inti]

Tiro de Gracia - Maria

[Rastafari]

The entire Kaya Album!

8 Miles High is about a plane trip over London, but whatever floats your boat. It'd still be like me saying "4+20" by CSN+Y, which has a marijuana title but has little to do with it lyric wise