Smoke Two Joints

The Toyes

About Smoke Two Joints

"Smoke Two Joints" is a song originally written by The Toyes, who performed it in traditional Reggae style and released it in 1983. According to The Toyes, "one fine fall day on a small island" of Oahu in Hawaii, two of the band members, Jim and Sandy, were sitting under a large banyan tree on Kuhio Beach, "tokin' on some sweet bud & jammin' on a rootsy reggae funky town" when they conceived the song "Smoke Two Joints." It was featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 American comedy-thriller film Homegrown. The Toyes version was featured in the 2005 video game NARC. The song is often mistakenly attributed to Bob Marley on the internet and file sharing websites. Marley had been dead two years when this song was written. 


Year:
1995
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I smoke two joints in the morning, I smoke two joints at night
I smoke two joints in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright
I smoke two joints in time of peace, and two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more

Oh, my daddy he once told me, "Son, you be hard working man"
My mama she once told me, "Son, you do the best you can"
But then one day I met a man who came up to me and said
"Hard work good and hard work fine, but first take care of head"

So now,
I smoke two joints when I get up, in the car I smoke two joints
I smoke two joints when I play video game, and at every ten thousand points
(I smoke two joints)
I smoke two joints in time of peace, and two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more

Oh, my daddy he once told me, "Son, you be hard working man"
My mama she once told me, "Son, you do the bet you can"
But then one day I met a man who came up to me and said 
"Hard work good and hard work fine, but first take care of head"

I smoke two joints in the morning, I smoke two joints at night
I smoke two joints in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright
I smoke two joints in time of peace, and two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more

SMOKE TWO JOINTS
That's what I do
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
Come smoke two joints with me in the morning
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
Come smoke two joints with me in the afternoon, yeah
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
Hey, would you rather smoke two joints or rather do your homework?
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
I new you were going to say that!
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
SMOKE TWO JOINTS
That's what I do!
SMOKE TWO JOINTS

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The Toyes

The Toyes are an American reggae band based in Grants Pass, Oregon. Their style has been described as a "cross between Bob Marley and Barenaked Ladies". They are perhaps most famous as the original songwriters and recorders of the song "Smoke Two Joints". It was originally recorded in 1983, and was re-released on their 1993 debut album The Toyes. It was featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 American comedy-thriller film Homegrown. An influential version was recorded by the band Sublime; the song has since been mistakenly attributed to them or to Bob Marley. The Toyes also wrote and performed a song called "Monster Hash", a parody of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash". more »

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Written by: Chris Kay, Michael A Kay

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Smoke Two Joints" was originally released in 1983 by The Toyes.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the reggae genre, showcasing the distinct rhythmic style that originates from Jamaica.
Sub-Culture Reference
The song has become a flag-bearer for the stoner subculture due to its explicit references to cannabis use.
Pop-Cultural Impact
It has been featured in various forms of media, demonstrating its resonance with pop culture beyond its original audience.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song was inspired by a cartoon of a dog smoking a joint that songwriter, Mawg, saw in a “Playboy” magazine.
Cover Versions
"Smoke Two Joints" became even more popular when it was covered by the band Sublime for their 1992 "40oz. to Freedom" album.
Music Video
The Toyes released a music video for "Smoke Two Joints" in 2013, 30 years after the original song release.
Fence Sitters Song
The Toyes described "Smoke Two Joints" as a “fence-sitters” song about marijuana.
Song Proliferation
Despite not having much radio play due to its controversial subject matter, the song has managed to remain popular through tape sharing and word of mouth, showcasing the efficacy of alternative dissemination methods in the music industry.
Use in Movies
The song was featured in the movies "Mallrats" in 1995 and "Homegrown" in 1998, signifying its breakout from the reggae genre into wider pop culture.
Parodies
The song sparked parodies and covers by other artists including punk band NOFX and Minneapolis acoustic folk rock band Billy and The Bangers.
Reception
"Smoke Two Joints" has often been praised for its catchy tune and humor, while at the same time causing controversy due to its explicit focus on drug use.

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