Alborosie captures the ongoing struggle between the underground cannabis community and law enforcement. Through the eyes of a "herbalist," or weed specialist, the song dives into the world of growing, exporting, and selling high-grade marijuana. Despite their efforts to build wealth and live in luxury—symbolized by silky hands, Escalades, and big houses—the herbalists face constant threats from government authorities, referred to as Babylon. Whether it's twenty pounds of weed in scandal bags or dealings with pilots for export, the chorus repeatedly emphasizes how "Babylon dem thief my herb," highlighting the frustrating and relentless confiscation of their prized product. The song is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who navigate the shadows of this illegal business.
Herbalist
Lyrics
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Twenty pound of weed inna three black scandal bag
You sit inna van back, 'round him head a black rag
Who a di thugs dem weh promote a Long Beach?
Dem load it and leave before policeman dem reach, yo
Herbalist, high grade specialist
Export green stash, import green cash
Build up a big house, a so di money get wash
Yuh hand feel like silk, no more callous nor rash
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb (yeah)
Five pound of weed inna vacuum seal pack
Four a dem pound fit inna Gucci brown sack
Westmoreland pass to Kingston air pack
Deliver to pilot and Cessna depart, yo
Herbalist, high grade specialist
Export green stash, import green cash
Buy a Escalade, a so di money get wash
Yuh hand feel like silk, no more callous nor rash
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb (yeah)
C.I.A. and F.B.I dem have eye pon you
Money inna envelope, big up di blue suit
'Round a your backyard, the landscape fi run
Me neva hear no man that run faster than gun
Herbalist, high grade specialist
Export green stash, import green cash
Buildup a go-go, a so di money get wash
Yuh hand feel like silk, no more callous nor rash, again, yo
Herbalist, high grade specialist
Export green stash, import green cash
Buy nuff pum pum, so di money get wash
Yuh hand feel like silk, no more callous nor rash, yeah
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Babylon dem thief my herb, dem thief my herb
Writer(s): Alberto Alborosie D'Ascola
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Royalty Network, Evolution Media Ltd.
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