Reefer Man
Unraveling the Mysterious Reefer Man
Lyrics
Man, what's the matter with that cat there?
Expressing curiosity about a person's strange behavior.
Must be full of reefer
Suggesting that the person is under the influence of marijuana (reefer).
Full of reefer
Reiterating that the person is heavily influenced by marijuana.
Yeah, man
Confirming the assumption that the person is high on marijuana.
You mean that cat's high?
Seeking confirmation that the person is experiencing the effects of marijuana.
Sailing
Describing the person as being in a euphoric or intoxicated state, possibly dancing or moving lightly.
Sailing
-Sailing lightly
-Get away from here
Advising someone to stay away from the affected person.
Man, is that the reefer man
Identifying the person as the "reefer man," someone associated with providing or using marijuana.
That's the reefer man
Expressing the belief that the person is mentally unstable due to marijuana use.
I believe he's losin' his mind
-I think he's lost his mind
-Oh, have you ever met that funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
Posing rhetorical questions about encountering a peculiar person associated with marijuana, who may tell exaggerated stories.
Have you ever met that funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
-If he says he swam to China, and he sell you South Carolina
-Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man (reefer man)
-Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
Repeating the theme of encountering a strange person, possibly with fantastical claims, linked to marijuana use.
Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
-If he said he walks the ocean, any time he takes the notion
-Then you know you're talkin' to reefer man (reefer man)
-Have you ever met this funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
Continuing to ask about meeting a quirky individual involved with marijuana, emphasizing absurdities in their statements.
Oh, baby, baby, baby, reefer man (reefer man)
-If he trades you dimes for nickels and calls watermelons pickles
-Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man (reefer man)
-Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
Reiterating the idea of encountering a peculiar person, highlighting their irrational behavior related to marijuana.
Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
-If he takes a sudden mania, wants to give you Pennsylvania
-Then you know you're talkin' to reefer man
-Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
Emphasizing the eccentricities of the "reefer man," focusing on humorous and exaggerated scenarios associated with marijuana use.
Have you ever met funny reefer man? (Reefer man)
-If he said one sweet is funny because he won't sell me Atlantic
-Then you know you're talkin' to that reefer man
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