Alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana, yet if he sang about where he gets his beer from, I bet they wouldn't censor that.
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Why are they censoring where Justin Bieber gets his weed from?
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As far as I am aware for now some states may have not passed medical or recreational marijuana. This may be a reason why some radio stations and music apps may have censored the cannibis part in the song.
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Because of the simple fact that, whether or not some consider it fair or accurate, marijuana is still looked on by many as "drugs". Where it's legal to drink beer nationwide, and there have been songs about beer or with beer in the lyrics seemingly forever (especially in the country genre), marijuana is still fully illegal in a few states, possession is greatly limited in a handful of others, and in most where it is available, it's only legal for medical use, but not recreationally, which is most likely what Bieber is waxing poetically about.
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Any yet many of these same stations play Third Eye Blind's "Semi-Charmed Life". They may backmask the reference to crystal meth, but the entire song is about doing drugs that are illegal in all 50 states.
I'm sure we could all come up with a fairly long list of songs going back to at least the 60s that referenced illegal drug use, sexual acts and other illicit activities that got regular airplay. Some used slang terms or "code" while others were more blatant.
It's funny sometimes to see someone jamming along to a tune or even singing it at karaoke, while having no idea what it actually means. I've seen guys dedicate songs to their girlfriends because it had their name in the lyrics, and have also heard songs played by the organist at weddings because the couple liked the melody. If they'd listened to the lyrics, I don't think they'd have done either.
And Mike Posner's "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" was a #23 AC hit a few years ago. But if that pill contains weed and you take it in California, no such luck...
"I Took a Pill" has to be a euphemism for opioid addiction if it was used in a recent context. I knew pill was also used as a euphamism for ecstasy in the early 2000's. Just not so sure in this context though.
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Yet advertising where you can buy marijuana is perfectly legal in non-legalized states. There are billboards from Hartford right to the Massachusetts line on I-91 North for about a half dozen pot dispensaries in western Massachusetts. Connecticut's legislature just sent a bill legalizing marijuana and setting up the framework for its sale to the governor for his signature, so we're about to enter the "legal" column.As far as I am aware for now some states may have not passed medical or recreational marijuana. This may be a reason why some radio stations and music apps may have censored the cannibis part in the song.
MARIJUANA LEGALITY BY STATE - Updated April 2, 2024
In order to keep up with the ever-changing laws, DISA has provided this interactive map for information on legalization, medical use, and recreational use.
A funny section of the bill that would have actually given preference to people with marijuana use/sale convictions in hiring for the state-run dispensaries was removed at the last minute to enable passage. As it was, five Democrats joined the monolithic Republican minority in voting against legalization.
Ibiza is a well-known destination for its drug-fueled nightclub scene. The island's tourism director reacted to the song by saying "We have invited the author of this song to discover Ibiza because we have much more to offer besides the nightlife which is known worldwide."
There was a sanitized version of the song with the lyrics changed to "I took a plane to Ibiza".
What is "Crystal Blue Persuasion"?
Also, what other meaning can Doobie have? There have been numerous stations playing The Doobie Brothers for years.
Also, what other meaning can Doobie have? There have been numerous stations playing The Doobie Brothers for years.
I just took a look at the so-called "censored" version of Peaches by Justin Bieber. All versions I've heard still have the line about "I get my weed from California." What DOES get censored is the response to that line where he says "It's da S**T." That word has to be censored for airplay. The censored version also edits out "Bad a$$ BI*CH" and a few other similar words.
But the "weed from California" is still in all the versions I've seen. This may be a local station edit that I can't find.
But the "weed from California" is still in all the versions I've seen. This may be a local station edit that I can't find.
The version I hear played on AC and Hot AC stations censors the word "weed". They edited it out, so Justin appears to be singing the nonsense line "I get my from California".
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Pill could mean two things
How di Huey Lewis get away with "I Want a New Drug"?
Because he didn't name the drug. It was a generic statement.
Ringo Starr named marijuana and cocaine in "The No-No Song" and I can't recall ever hearing a censored version. Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" has been a staple of classic rock formats for years, same thing.
Have you read your subject line? It doesn't match what you just said.
I asked who "they" are. You haven't answered. If the AC station you listen to is owned by the Mormon church, and several are, they will not promote the use of marijuana.
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