. The track was banned when it was released in Jamaica in 1975. However, attempts to suppress the song failed, catapulting Tosh to international fame. Some call it tampeeSome call it the weedSome of them call it marijuanaSome of them call it ganja bird eatAnd they let itChickens eat itGoats love to play with. It`s good for the fluIt`s good for asthmaGood for tuberculosis, even umara composes. The song was written in response to his continued victimization by the Jamaican police and as a political play advocating for the legalization of cannabis, particularly for medical purposes. Legalize it – don`t criticize itLegalize it and I will promote it. In 1977, Tosh supported this with these words: “We are the victims of Rasclot`s circumstances. Victimization, colonialism, will lead to bloodshed.