Because I got high – English Lyrics

• By: Afroman

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the English language through the humorous and catchy lyrics of Afroman's 'Because I Got High.' This song is a great tool for learning conversational English and understanding slang and cultural references related to stoner culture in a fun, narrative format. Its simple, repetitive structure makes it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary.

[English]

Roll another blunt

Yeah (ooh-ooh-ooh)

(La-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

(La, ta, ta

(La-la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la)

I was gonna clean my room until I got high (ooh)

I was gonna get up and find the broom, but then I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

My room is still messed up, and I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I was gonna go to class before I got high (come on y'all, check it out)

I coulda cheated and I coulda passed, but I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I'm taking it next semester and I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (got to the next one, got to the next one)

I was gonna go to court before I got high (ooh-ooh-ooh)

I was gonna pay my child support, but then I got high (no, you wouldn't, yeah)

They took my whole paycheck and I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I wasn't gonna run from the cops, but I was high (uh, I'm serious man)

I was gonna pull right over and stop, but I was high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

Now I am a paraplegic and I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I was gonna make love to you, but then I got high (oh, I'm serious)

I was gonna eat yo' pussy too, but then I got high (oh)

Now I'm jacking off, and I know why (turn this shit up)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I messed up my entire life because I got high (ooh-ooh-ooh)

I lost my kids and wife because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

Now I'm sleeping on the sidewalk and I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I got high, because I got high, because I got high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

I'm gonna stop singing this song because I'm high (baby, oh)

I'm singing this whole thing wrong because I'm high (yeah, bring it back, bring it back)

And if I don't sell one copy, I know why (why? Man)

'Cause I'm high, 'cause I'm high, 'cause I'm high (la-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

(La-la-ta, ta-ta-ra-ra)

(La, ta, ta)

(Get giggy with it)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
clean /kliːn/ B1	verb - to make free from dirt or mess
get /ɡɛt/ A2	verb - to receive or come to have something
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - having a great vertical extent or elevation
messed /mɛst/ B1	adjective (past participle) - not tidy or organized
chance /tʃæns/ B2	noun - a possibility of something happening
pay /peɪ/ A2	verb - to give money for goods or services
kid /kɪd/ A2	noun - a young person, especially a child
support /səˈpɔːrt/ B1	noun - assistance, especially financial
paraplegic /ˌpærəˈpliːdʒɪk/ C1	noun - a person who is paralyzed from the waist down
make /meɪk/ A2	verb - to create or produce something
life /laɪf/ A2	noun - the period during which someone is alive
lose /luːz/ B1	verb - to no longer have control or possession of something