Music and cannabis have always had a close relationship, with weed inspiring some of the greatest tunes that have ever been recorded.
Pot has played a key role in the creation of everything from reggae anthems to classic hip-hop tracks and even a few timeless jazz classics. It's been known to spark creativity, and based on the amazing cuts on this list, that's hard to deny.
Here’s a look at the 20 best songs about weed—of all time.
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Table of Contents
Smoke Two Joints
Because I Got High
Hits From the Bong
Kaya
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die
Mary Jane
Young, Wild, and Free
How High
Legalize It
Weed Song
Last Dance With Mary Jane
Let's Go Get Stoned
Sweet Leaf
1. "Smoke Two Joints" – The Toyes / Sublime
This track was originally recorded by The Toyes, but Sublime's version became a true stoner anthem. Featured on the iconic 40oz. to Freedom record, "Smoke Two Joints" is a laid-back song about the joy of smoking two joints in the morning, afternoon, and evening — and maybe a few more.
If you ask us, that amount of cannabis is definitely a recipe for greening out, but that doesn't make it any less of a fun song. It's a staple on many a stoner playlist.
2. "Because I Got High" – Afroman
You might not know all of the lyrics to this one by heart, but you at least know, "I was gonna clean my room, until I got high."
It's a comedic take on cannabis use and the way getting stoned can change your plans. With a catchy, singable tune and hilarious lyrics, it's one of the most popular songs on this list to this day.
3. "Hits from the Bong" – Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill has a few tracks about their love for weed, but "Hits from the Bong" is our favorite by far. Smooth and laid-back, it perfectly matches an easygoing afternoon smoking session. If you're interested in lighting up and vibing out, this track is for you.
4. "Kaya" – Bob Marley and The Wailers
Bob Marley is well-known for his deep love for weed, and "Kaya" is one of his best-loved odes to pot. It has a mellow reggae rhythm that pairs perfectly with a nice joint. Marley sings "I feel so high, I even touch the sky, above the falling rain." Relatable.
5. "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die" – Willie Nelson
One of the only country tracks on our list, Willie's stoner anthem is a tongue-in-cheek song about just how much he loves weed. It's jubilant, funny, and easy to enjoy — just like a classic happy high.
"Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die" has been re-released countless times with plenty of iconic artists featured, from Snoop Dogg to Emmylou Harris. Our favorite version is the American Outlaw cut from 2020.
6. "Mary Jane" – Rick James
Everybody has heard of Rick James, even if they haven't heard his music. Even if your only prior knowledge of the funk icon comes from Dave Chappelle, you can still appreciate James' funky, groovy style.
This love song dedicated to cannabis has sultry, sensual lyrics that lend themselves to a romantic evening passing a blunt and dancing in the kitchen. It's feel-good, sexy, and timeless.
7. "Young, Wild & Free" – Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa ft. Bruno Mars
Released back in 2011, this one was all over radio stations for months. The collaboration between Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Bruno Mars has a catchy chorus that's all about enjoying life, celebrating youth, and smoking weed with a carefree attitude.
8. "How High" – Method Man & Redman
This iconic collaboration between Method Man and Redman is a certified stoner hit. "How High" is all about achieving "The Ultimate High," and it features references to another classic track on this list: "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix.
9. "Legalize It" – Peter Tosh
Released all the way back in 1976, "Legalize It" shows how long cannabis advocacy has been a key part of stoner culture. It's a powerful protest song that could be heard across college campuses and hangout spots in the late 1970s — and for good reason.
10. "Purple Haze" – Jimi Hendrix
We don't know exactly what "Purple Haze" is about, but it's safe to assume — based on Jimi's life and the lyrics of this track — that it's all about enjoying some premium bud.
Hendrix was a certified wizard on the guitar, and his amazing licks (and the legendary line "Excuse me while I kiss the sky") made this one of the most beloved songs of any genre of all time.
11. "Pass the Dutchie" – Musical Youth
This feel-good reggae track by Musical Youth was one of the biggest hits around the world in the early 1980s. The lyrics were changed a bit for the radio, so we don't blame you if you didn't realize "Pass the Dutchie" was deeply rooted in cannabis culture.
12. "Weed Song" – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
This mellow, smooth track is perfect for a chill smoking session. Released back in 2000, it has a Y2K feel that will get you feeling nostalgic for days gone by, especially after a hit or two gets you in your feels.
13. "Last Dance With Mary Jane" – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
An iconic rock n' roll track with a southern feel, "Last Dance With Mary Jane" is loosely about cannabis — or it's about a girl named Mary Jane. We can't quite tell, and it's a question that Petty fans have been asking for decades. We're going with the story that it's a double entendre for cannabis.
14. "Let’s Go Get Stoned" – Ray Charles
Bluesy and smoky, the title of this track says it all. It's a laid-back anthem that encourages us all to get together and enjoy the simple pleasures of weed.
15. "Sweet Leaf" – Black Sabbath
"Sweet Leaf" has an awesome classic rock vibe an unforgettable lead guitar riff. It's one of the earliest hard rock tracks about cannabis, and it predicted the future with the lyrics, "Soon the world will love you, sweet leaf."
Weed and Tunes Forever
Music and cannabis go hand in hand, and, of course, there are plenty more incredible tracks that prove this point. We didn't have room on our list for hits by Neil Young, Amy Winehouse, and many others — but maybe we'll follow this article up with another one sometime soon.
