This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Let us burn one
From end to end
And pass it over
To me my friend
Burn it long, we'll burn it slow
To light me up before I go
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one down
My choice is what I choose to do
And if I'm causing no harm
It shouldn't bother you
Your choice is who you choose to be
And if your causin' no harm
Then you're alright with me
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one down
Herb the gift from the earth
And what's from the earth
Is of the greatest worth
So before you knock it try it first
You'll see it's a blessing
And it's not a curse
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one, uh
From end to end
And pass it over
To me my friend
Burn it long, we'll burn it slow
To light me up before I go
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one down
My choice is what I choose to do
And if I'm causing no harm
It shouldn't bother you
Your choice is who you choose to be
And if your causin' no harm
Then you're alright with me
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one down
Herb the gift from the earth
And what's from the earth
Is of the greatest worth
So before you knock it try it first
You'll see it's a blessing
And it's not a curse
If you don't like my fire
Then don't come around
'Cause I'm gonna burn one down
Yes I'm gonna burn one, uh
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anyone who ignores the drug references in this song is an idiot. the words are clearly drug-related. does that mean the song is about drug use? no. it's called a metaphor, and i'm sure we've all heard of it. harper, to me, is trying to get across his message of "i'll do what i want and you shouldn't care if it's not harming you" (which everyone has touched on) by using smoking pot as his analogy. the song is about drugs, but also so much more.
I challenge ANYONE to a marijuana based arguement. yea, he likes to smoke pot. Im a christian and i like to smoke pot. Whats the big deal deal? Because its illegal to smoke pot? Oh my god, how many times has the average teen been drunk, before the legal date? almost every weekend of his life. And the fact that it burns brains cells, give me a fuckin break, alcohol burns just as much, if not more, and if u abuse anything it will become a problem but if u use it normally, it will help u along in life by providing insites u would have never had elsewere. So try it a coupla times, it might not work after a few time, just keep trying. And i promise u, it u will like it. peace out
alright, first off, there is no such thing as a good Christian, we are all sinners and thank God for his forgivness, without Him we would all be lost to hell. no one is better than anybody else . "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one" Romans 3:10. but yeah I think this song is about smoking weed.
"Your choice is who you choose to be And if your causin' no harm, then you're alright with me" why can't everyone just live by these words?
"And what's from the earth is of the greatest worth So before you knock it, try it first You'll see it's a blessing and it's not a curse"
It's about lettuce :D
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"my choice is what i choose to do and if im causing no harm why should it bother you" is one of the best lines ive heard, EVER. He also said something along the same lines at his concert here in perth and i respect it fully. I also used it as my final quote for my year book becoz i live my life with that same opinion. Ben your a legend!
"herb the gift from the earth and what's from the earth is of the greatest worth" Ok, that is about smoking out. This song can be applied to anything, but if you dont beleive this is about drugs, then you are incredibly oblivious.
this song is the best ben harper song! who cares if its about TOKIN. its great
i want to have ben harpers babies
Don't we all? he is amazing