Legalize It

• By: Peter Tosh
• Album: Legalize It

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ B2	verb - to make (something) legal
criticize /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ B2	verb - to express disapproval of (someone or something)
advertise /ˈædvərtaɪz/ B1	verb - to describe or praise (something) publicly so as to promote sales
weed /wiːd/ B1	noun - a wild plant growing where it is not wanted noun - marijuana
marijuana /ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə/ B2	noun - cannabis, especially as smoked in cigarettes
ganja /ˈɡɑːndʒə/ C1	noun - marijuana
singers /ˈsɪŋərz/ A2	noun - a person who sings
instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ B1	noun - a tool or device used for a particular purpose
doctors /ˈdɑːktərz/ A2	noun - a person who is qualified to treat people with illness or injury
nurses /ˈnɜːrsɪz/ A2	noun - a person trained to care for the sick or injured
judges /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/ B1	noun - a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court.
lawyer /ˈlɔːjər/ B1	noun - a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or counselor.
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of
flu /fluː/ A2	noun - influenza
asthma /ˈæsmə/ B1	noun - a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.
tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜːrkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ C1	noun - an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - have a strong feeling of affection for (someone)
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Grammar:

• Legalize it, don't criticize it

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ Uses the base form of the verb to give a direct command or instruction. "Legalize" and "don't criticize" are both imperatives.

• Legalize it, yeah, yeah, and I will advertise it

  ➔ Future simple (will + base form)

  ➔ Uses "will" to express a future intention or promise. "I "will" advertise it" indicates the speaker's intention to promote legalization.

• Every man got to legalize it, and don't criticize it

  ➔ Informal Use of 'got to' (have got to)

  ➔ "Got to" is an informal way of saying "have got to," which is a stronger version of "have to." It expresses obligation or necessity. Here, it means every man is obliged to legalize it.

• Singers smoke it And players of instrument too

  ➔ Ellipsis

  ➔ The word "smoke" is omitted at the end of the second clause. It is understood that "players of instrument" also smoke it. This creates a concise and rhythmic effect.

• It's good for the flu, a good for asthma

  ➔ Informal grammar: omission of article 'a' and verb 'is'

  ➔ This line uses very informal grammar. The line should be "It is good for the flu, it is good for asthma". The words 'it is' is omitted.