I’ve always thought that the “fine Colombian” referred to marijuana, not cocaine. This is back in the days before domestic pot and before “Sinsemilia” or “Green bud” was invented (discovered?). The best pot came out of Colombia (Colombian Gold), and the best cocaine came out of Peru (Peruvian flake) : )
I also think “Gamma Ki” is a college fraternity, which would put his age at early to mid 20’s. “Nineteen” would be a college freshman ..not illegal, just embarrassing : )
I am as confident as I can be that you are correct. I am old enough to remember partying in the 70's and "Colombian" would have most likely referred to pot, not coke, at the time. Plus, in the context of the song, he's trying to get mellow and forget his problems, to which people usually turn to drugs like alcohol and pot, not coke. If it were a song about getting amped-up, a reference to coke might be in order, but pot fits the theme of the song.
I am as confident as I can be that you are correct. I am old enough to remember partying in the 70's and "Colombian" would have most likely referred to pot, not coke, at the time. Plus, in the context of the song, he's trying to get mellow and forget his problems, to which people usually turn to drugs like alcohol and pot, not coke. If it were a song about getting amped-up, a reference to coke might be in order, but pot fits the theme of the song.
@jbecan agree that it's mj, not coke. But, re: Gamma Chi, the song writer is describing the distant past in that verse, "Way back when..." The "now" of the song is presumably when it was written, late 70's, so the guy is more likely in his 30's. I think that's the premise for the whole song: older guy noticing (at least) MUCH younger girl.
@jbecan agree that it's mj, not coke. But, re: Gamma Chi, the song writer is describing the distant past in that verse, "Way back when..." The "now" of the song is presumably when it was written, late 70's, so the guy is more likely in his 30's. I think that's the premise for the whole song: older guy noticing (at least) MUCH younger girl.
I’ve always thought that the “fine Colombian” referred to marijuana, not cocaine. This is back in the days before domestic pot and before “Sinsemilia” or “Green bud” was invented (discovered?). The best pot came out of Colombia (Colombian Gold), and the best cocaine came out of Peru (Peruvian flake) : )
I also think “Gamma Ki” is a college fraternity, which would put his age at early to mid 20’s. “Nineteen” would be a college freshman ..not illegal, just embarrassing : )
Peace/JB
I am as confident as I can be that you are correct. I am old enough to remember partying in the 70's and "Colombian" would have most likely referred to pot, not coke, at the time. Plus, in the context of the song, he's trying to get mellow and forget his problems, to which people usually turn to drugs like alcohol and pot, not coke. If it were a song about getting amped-up, a reference to coke might be in order, but pot fits the theme of the song.
I am as confident as I can be that you are correct. I am old enough to remember partying in the 70's and "Colombian" would have most likely referred to pot, not coke, at the time. Plus, in the context of the song, he's trying to get mellow and forget his problems, to which people usually turn to drugs like alcohol and pot, not coke. If it were a song about getting amped-up, a reference to coke might be in order, but pot fits the theme of the song.
@jbecan Where'd you learn that Cheech? Drug school?
@jbecan Where'd you learn that Cheech? Drug school?
@ZacaroniNcheese
@ZacaroniNcheese
That's where I learned it, Zac. Your mom taught classes between tricks.
That's where I learned it, Zac. Your mom taught classes between tricks.
@jbecan agree that it's mj, not coke. But, re: Gamma Chi, the song writer is describing the distant past in that verse, "Way back when..." The "now" of the song is presumably when it was written, late 70's, so the guy is more likely in his 30's. I think that's the premise for the whole song: older guy noticing (at least) MUCH younger girl.
@jbecan agree that it's mj, not coke. But, re: Gamma Chi, the song writer is describing the distant past in that verse, "Way back when..." The "now" of the song is presumably when it was written, late 70's, so the guy is more likely in his 30's. I think that's the premise for the whole song: older guy noticing (at least) MUCH younger girl.