Medication (feat. Stephen Marley)

Damian Marley's 'Medication,' featuring Stephen Marley, is a song that delves into the artist's relationship with marijuana, personifying the plant as a healing entity that provides both physical and spiritual relief. The song's lyrics are rich with references to the effects of cannabis and its controversial status in society. Damian Marley, a Jamaican reggae artist and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, is known for his music that often addresses social and political issues, as well as his Rastafarian beliefs, which include the spiritual use of marijuana.

The chorus of 'Medication' equates the use of marijuana to a therapeutic experience, with the singer comparing himself to a patient in search of levitation, or a higher state of consciousness. This metaphorical 'high' is described as a form of elevation, both physically and mentally. The song also touches on the natural beauty and benefits of the cannabis plant, praising its various strains and the potent effects it can have on the user. The lyrics 'Your leaves of green, your purples and blues' highlight the plant's visual appeal, while the mention of its ability to cure 'little kids, and old women too' nods to the medicinal properties that have been recognized in recent years.

However, 'Medication' also addresses the legal and societal challenges faced by marijuana users. The lines 'Look how Babylon sud-up eeh! Dem fight you for years' refer to the oppressive forces, symbolized by 'Babylon,' that have historically criminalized cannabis. The song criticizes the hypocrisy of a system that once punished individuals for marijuana use and is now investing in the cannabis industry. Damian Marley's advocacy for the decriminalization and recognition of marijuana's benefits is clear throughout the song, as he calls for a reevaluation of the plant's status and its potential as a natural remedy.