Lyrics
So much trouble in the world today
Expressing awareness of the troubles present in the world today.
Look all around all I see is pain
Observing pain and distress in the surrounding environment.
Why's everybody acting up so rude
Questioning the reasons behind people's disruptive and disrespectful behavior.
Its just a matter of your attitude
Stating that one's attitude plays a crucial role in dealing with challenges.
Cause I tried meditation, doctors medication
Trying different methods, such as meditation and medication, to cope with difficulties.
It only brings me down
Expressing that these attempts bring emotional downfalls.
I need a good vibration
Desiring positive vibes or energy.
But I cant get there with patience
Feeling impatient and unable to reach a positive state with patience alone.
I think I'll leave this town, but then I
Contemplating leaving the current environment but hesitating.
Roll it up
Describing a coping mechanism involving rolling and smoking substances to escape troubles.
Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
-Roll it up
-Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
-Every morning when I wake up
Starting a new day with a negative outlook.
First thing that I see
Encountering distressing news as the first thing in the morning.
Bad shit on the news I turn off the TV
Choosing to avoid negative information by turning off the TV.
And I can't read another word in these magazines
Expressing frustration with the content of magazines and media.
We got some problems in the world it seems
Acknowledging global problems that contribute to the troubled state of the world.
Its always, pick and choose
Highlighting the constant need to make choices in life.
Win or lose
Emphasizing the dichotomy of winning or losing in various situations.
But Jah provides a way for us to kick the blues
Believing that there is a divine way to overcome sadness or difficulties.
Everybody needs a way to stay chill
Stating the universal need for a method to relax or stay calm.
And I'd rather puff the herb than be takin' a pill
Expressing a preference for using herbs over pharmaceutical pills.
Roll it up
Repeating the coping mechanism involving rolling and smoking to alleviate troubles.
Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
-Roll it up
-Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
-Roll it up
Reiterating the use of the coping mechanism and the expectation that troubles will dissipate.
Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
-Roll it up
-Burn it down
-Take a hit
-Pass around
-We'll have our troubles going up in smoke
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