My Medicine
Snoop Dogg
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[Intro: Snoop] Yeah, I like to dedicate this record right here to my main man Johnny Cash, a real American gangster I got my nephew Whitey Ford on the guitar Young Trev' on the drums Grand Ole Opry, here we come, uh [Snoop Dogg] Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jacked up the spoon on the candlestick Dopestick pimpin' on the one-trick pony Yeah she kinda skinny but she gets my money Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Yeah, you know I got to have that medicine That prescription medicine baby Y'know, purple, orange, green [Snoop Dogg] Jack starts hangin 'round with some fiends Got strung out, sold the cow for beans Told young wifey, "I love ya honey But you gotta hit the streets, go and get my money" Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Yeah, the mo' dedicated the mo' medicated Can you feel me? [Snoop - singing] Girl my love's gonna last, just as long as my high (And I'm high all day, every day) You can trust every word I'm gonna say will be a lie [Snoop Dogg] Haha, yeah I lie sometimes What's the use of the truth if you can't get a lie sometimes baby? Now dig this Jack starts a track up and down the hill Got to walkin' thinkin' ace what he told to Jill Come rain, come shine, come snow or if it's sunny Get the f*ck out, come and get my money Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Get my money, buy my medicine Buy my medicine, buy my medicine Yeah They say you can't buy me love, but you damn sure can buy me bud [Snoop - singing] Girl my love's gonna last, just as long as my high (Oh I'm so high right now, how 'bout you?) You can trust every word I'm gonna tell you is a lie (Liar liar, haha, pants on fire) Girl I love you (I love you though) Yeah!
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Written by: Calvin Broadus, Erik Schrody
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Genre"My Medicine" falls into the genre of hip-hop, with a heavy influence from country music, a unique and rare combo for Snoop Dogg.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between Snoop Dogg and the famous country singer, Willie Nelson.
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Country InfluenceThe song strongly exhibits the influence of country music, which is quite different from Snoop Dogg's normal style.
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Song InspirationThe idea for the song was inspired when Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson met on a talk show and struck up a friendship.
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Album ListingThe song appears on Snoop Dogg’s 2008 album 'Ego Trippin’.
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Anti-Drug ThemesDespite the reputation of both Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson for supporting marijuana use, the song champions not using drugs.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video for "My Medicine" features an appearance from Johnny Knoxville, who is a well-known American actor and stunt performer.
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Music Video LocationThe music video was filmed partly at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee and featured other country musicians.
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Unique BlendThe song is a unique blend of Snoop Dogg's signature rap style with an uncharacteristic splash of country music.
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Band PerformanceIt also sees Snoop Dogg playing guitar with a live band, which adds a different musical layer to the usual backing track of a typical Snoop Dogg song.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Everlast and DJ Lethal. Everlast is notable for his work as a solo artist and as the front-man for House of Pain. DJ Lethal is known for his work with the bands House of Pain and Limp Bizkit.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics revolve around marijuana as a form of medicine, reflecting both Nelson and Snoop Dogg’s stance towards the drug.
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ReceptionThe song has had a mixed reception, with some fans enjoying the unique blend of country and rap, and others finding the combination unusual.
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