Johnston, Daniel - Pot Head Lyrics






Man you look like old man's eyes
When I saw you in that room
And now you're on tour
They booked you in the asylum

You work so hard at being a buffoon
And now you ain't got no incentive left
You popped your own balloon

You wanted to be somebody
But you ain't nobody
You ain't got no body
You're just a head
You're just a pothead

I heard one day they said you got so high
You ate up a chicken head and it was still alive
I have some friends who swear you did so don't deny

Some day you're gonna get so messed up
You'll eat the head off your kid
And won't you be sorry, pothead...

You brag to all your friends
About the fun you had last night
I wonder if you realize you forgot to brush your teeth
And then you'll come a-bummin'
Asking for some money
You even tried to roll the sacred pages
And you burnt your lip

That lip is has a trench in it
Where that wild weed sits
Sucking like a parasite
Of any sense you might have left

You say that you are happy
And you like stormy weather
Well I think that you're just dumb
And you don't know any better

You play your rock and roll guitar
You say you're gonna be a big star
But everyone in this neighborhood
Knows just who you are

No I ain't tryin' to be hard
I don't mean to be cruel
I'm just tryin' to say something that'll shock...
You into going back... to school
Or maybe at least reality
In this year

You wanted to be somebody
But you ain't nobody
You ain't got no body
You're just a head





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  1. A.... M....

    Cannabis helps a lot of people, with me it's a always been a trigger for mental illness. I feel like that's the case for a lot of people like me that have smoked massive amounts habitually and won't admit that it only made them worse.

  2. V.... ....

    Pino chords pleeeeeeaseeeewww

  3. S.... C....

    This is one of my favourite songs of Daniel Johnston’s. Smart clever writing.

  4. R.... H....

    Like a 10 year old Loudon Wainwright.

  5. S.... M....

    the absolute best>>>>a cool mix of lowfi neil young and john lennon and daniel's idiosyncrasies >>>>the funniest and yet filled with pathos drug song ever

  6. M.... H....

    rest in peace

  7. m.... ....

    Brutally real.

  8. S.... T....

    i stole the melody to this in the old folk tradition and made a rip of long singer songwriter piano of my own horror story and yes you guessed it im a pothead
    https://gitters.bandcamp.com/track/last-finder-abandoned-script

  9. J.... B....

    Kinda ironic considering you have to blazed to be able to listen to this

  10. S.... A....

    you aint got no body, you're just a head

  11. S.... ....

    It looks like he's rolling up a j in this photo.

  12. B.... R....

    Hey guys. I had a try at making music years ago but kind of abandoned the idea. Then i saw the devil and daniel johnston and it inspired me to write and record my own music. I truly believe Dniel Johnston is one of, if not the best, song writer of all time. anyways, i got a new album on my channel "musical mornings conquest" if you wanna check it out its kind lofi in quality but i have cheap equipment. sorry to spam, but if anyone comes and checks it out it would be appreciated

  13. s.... ....

    Hahaha this would be perfect to play for a 3rd grade class

  14. L.... C....

    This song is so good it's criminal

    L.... C....

    Liam Cooper seriously though. The way he completely changes the atmosphere into such a unique feeling at around 2:45 is so good. He was a really genuine songwriter.

  15. A.... L....

    I love this song!!!!!

  16. J.... &....

    Shit...

  17. N.... X....

    I stole this melody for my 4/20 release
    https://stickergitterscollective.bandcamp.com/album/sprawling-magnum-opus-one-can-never-know-how-they-fully-feel-making-time-travel-necessary

    N.... X....

    Interesting. I mean it's really bad, but the other albums are cool.

    N.... X....

    So down with this. fuck me!

    N.... X....

    Man this song is much like old mans' eyes, well done. Jk, it honestly is really bad

    N.... X....

    HA #FUCK

  18. 1.... ....

    Holy shit obviously the whole song doesnt relate to me but certain lines identical to what i think

  19. d.... h....

    this is his mum talking to him?

    d.... h....

    my thoughts on dan johnstons whole condition.that christian upbringing fucked him up

  20. m.... h....

    junkie pride :(

  21. k.... w....

    beautiful

  22. p.... ....

    Those who actually have smoked a lot of pot understand this even more. Anyone arguing against the song is looking for attention or something. DJ smoked a shit ton of weed. I smoked a shit ton of weed. It makes perfect sense to me.

    p.... ....

    I agree.

    p.... ....

    @John Fair did one of your friends really bite the head off a live chicken?

    p.... ....

    @Anna Latzer not that I'm aware of. Danny alwyas wrote lyrics to get peoples attention. His Mom would get so mad at him. she said who writes a song about crawling into a casket

    p.... ....

    ​@John Fair haha, well lots of people feel like crawling into a casket. thank you for your answer

    p.... ....

    @John Fair literally everyone in these comments are his closest friends

  23. G.... ....

    It's not surprising that DJ would dislike cannabis; once he wouldn't sign with a record label because Satan (in the form of Metallica) were also signed to the label.
    BUT this song DOES have a good message! Albeit in a hyperbolic and humourous way, these are things you should know. Listen to what the man said.

    G.... ....

    He actually wrote this song while he was young and still smoking pot. Maybe actually before he started smoking pot/experimenting with psychedelic drugs.

    G.... ....

    Sid Punk 1980, so yes. It was before he was doing psychedelics. But I'm not sure if he was smoking weed then, either. The Devil and Daniel Johnston make it seem as though he started smoking around 85 or 86, but I'm not completly sure if that's true.

  24. E.... C....

    my girlfriend hates me smoking pot

  25. s.... ....

    I feel like this is about Roky Erickson?

    s.... ....

    good thought, love roky too

  26. T.... S....

    This song reminds me of this guy named "Shiteater" (the content) I love Daniel Johnston. He changed my life once I heard his music. This is when I realized beautiful music can be anything.

    T.... S....

    Who is shiteater?

  27. P.... E....

    happy 4 20, lets get baked

  28. d.... ....

    He is an amazing song writer, I don't care what anyone says.

    d.... ....

    I just started listening 👂 and this is the most complicated song,words and music 🎶,very relatable as well .rip Daniel.

  29. B.... H....

    Fuck man, this is a brutal song to relate to.

  30. T.... ....

    Aw man.. don't feel like that. Cannabis is wonderful! If this song describes you, change yourself, don't blame weed... :)

    T.... ....

    D:< weed is bad

    T.... ....

    I think every now and then pot cam be quite nice. This song, however, is about "Potheads"

  31. m.... h....

    you spelled johnston wrong.

  32. V.... N....

    Time to roll another, get the bible

  33. b.... ....

    there are no opinions in science, just observed cause and effect. shifts in neurochemistry lead to shifts in perception. so i ask again, which part of my statement was bullshit? or are you willingly admitting to cognitive dissonance?

  34. b.... ....

    which part? i'd be willing to discuss neurotransmitters and cannabinoid receptors, but i'd imagine that would be a bit over your head.

  35. b.... ....

    actually you do need to do it more than once to understand it. from the initial use onwards, the more you use it, the stronger the response (up until chronic use, when tolerance builds up). the first time you use it, your certainly not getting the full effect. that being said, it certainly can enhance creativity. like with all drugs, it alters the neurochemistry in your brain, which in turn leads to shifts in perception, and with shifts in perception comes new thoughts, ideas, etc.

    b.... ....

    "you're"

  36. V.... K....

    I think you are misinterpreting this song. It sounds to me like he is speaking from the point of view of how his mother would treat him. From what I could tell from watching his movie..she drove him crazy constantly berating him and bible thumping at him.

    V.... K....

    Vol Khrom I couldn't agree more,,well said

  37. V.... K....

    Is this supposed to be his mom talkin shit to him? Poor kid got really messed up by his mom.

  38. D.... L....

    I'm a pothead too and I'm happy that I will see Daniel Johnston live in Genk (14 april) and maybe Jad Fair too Brussels (10 april)

  39. h.... ....

    @NumorWashington ur lucky i wish cannabis made me happy. cant even look people in the eye without trippin out.

  40. B.... B....

    @NumorWashington hahaha, you loser.

  41. M.... ....

    @AUSROTTENY2K i mean... most people keep thinking they don't have this so called "talent"... i thinks thats overrated... if its not something most people like its bullshit completly... and sometimes its only the expresion of art the really meaningfull thing or

  42. M.... ....

    @AUSROTTENY2K if you are not creative you are like most of the people in the entire world

    "oh, no! i just dont have talent to do this" "or do dat"##

  43. D.... ....

    @thedroogfulable well i mean he smoked pot and tripped acid so its kinda believable

  44. k.... M....

    brilliant

  45. d.... H....

    Don't believe Moonunit. There's no way to know for certain.

  46. m.... n....

    Hey everyone don't let Daniel get you down for getting high. This song is not directed at pot smokers in general but one in particular. Don't freak enjoy your buzz :)

  47. d.... ....

    This is such a powerful song it actually makes me feel bad for smoking weed.

    d.... ....

    same LOL

  48. 5.... ....

    dumb as fuck. that is all.

  49. D.... B....

    @ChiefDope I think he might have written this song about himself...I might be wrong but he was a huge 'head around this time or shortly after. Acid too.

  50. W.... ....

    hahhahah the minute weed is brought into the conversation ( daniels song) argument between everyone is immediately started. VVVVVVVVVVVVVV

  51. L.... V....

    @AUSROTTENY2K Lol have you finally started noticing I wasn't giving you the last word? Go watch some more WWE shit haha I really hope you are under the age of 15 or you surely dwell in your mothers basement.

  52. j.... ....

    smoke weed everyday

  53. L.... V....

    @AUSROTTENY2K I'm ignorant of you I agree, just keep responding and wow me with your inflated sense of intellect but lack of any relevance.

  54. L.... V....

    @AUSROTTENY2K Haha dont flatter yourself I didn't even waste my time reading your long nonsense comments. Have you not noticed how little relevance you or your opinions have to me?

  55. L.... V....

    @AUSROTTENY2K Haha whatever helps you sleep at night little kid, you should stop embarassing yourself already btw.

  56. r.... t....

    @MichaeldbLinton True that, but it don't mean he's anti pot. Someone who's allergic to for example peanuts, is probably not anti peanuts, they just shouldn't eat them themselves. Anything else would be selfish, and that's not the impression I get from DJ.

  57. r.... t....

    I don't find this to be anti-pot as much as anti-pothead... that just me? Shouldn't read to much into a song. There's a puff on a nice Saturday and then there's abuse; two very different things. And I don't think DJ is saying (not with this song at least) that there's anything wrong with the first one.

  58. O.... I....

    Just putting it out there... if you enjoy pot so much, viewer, why come and listen to an anti-pot song? Surely this song is all about message.

  59. L.... V....

    @AUSROTTENY2K Sorry I DONT waste punctuation on someone of your caliber, and being a grammar Nazi on yt is totally stupid. You have better things to do like talk shit to random people on yt about something you probably never even tried? I smoke weed and have a business degree, my own small business which is flourishing and surf semi-professionally.. you probably live with your mom, ha bitch.

  60. C.... ....

    @AUSROTTENY2K I have an incredible well paying job, i'm going to a 4 year art college, i have excellent grades, and i smoke pot on a daily basis. i can do creative things in any state of mind. (including sober).
    your stupidity is rather irritating and this little brawl is going nowhere. so i'm done with this.

  61. r.... ....

    This song makes me want to continue smoking responsibly, contributing to society, and listening to DJ. That's just me.

    r.... ....

    renminballer how's it going so far?

  62. M.... ....

    @ThinkLikeGeek Daniel johnston isn't a schizoprenic, he has bipolar disorder.

  63. S.... ....

    argue argue rabble rabble

  64. S.... ....

    @lettybones Ya, as suggested; when your mind is different you might turn to recluse and thus no-one will be able to tell who you are, not even the ones who might be the ones that 'deserve' to see your true face. - Or the ones who can handle something sincere or outrageous. - Making for us a funny little bubble of trouble. What?
    Anyway, good luck with things.

  65. c.... ....

    Chill out retards, It's just a song.

  66. w.... ....

    @RoughshodElm i know man next time your high listen to "go" from the album respect its def my favourete daniel johnston song

  67. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K the only moron is the one too hardheaded and stupid to admit defeat in the face of a more intelligent individual,"nah you're recycling words" i said i wasnt,and proved i wasnt,youre one of those people you meet and get so pissed off because when theyre wrong,they repeat themselves over you so you cant get a word in to prove you are the one who is correct,go say you hate druggies on a jonas brothers song or icarly or whatever you kids are into these days,dont slander this mans name

  68. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K you said exactly what i said youd say,you are obviously a dumbass self righteous christian or some bullshit,im not rambling im proving you wrong,and daniel johnston has the same view as myself im sure if youd ask him,there is a difference from a pothead and a recreational pot smoker,one that you cant tell because youre too busy down other people to get a laugh because you have nothing better to do,as far as me digging a farther hole for the typical dumbass pothead,it seems

  69. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K heads alone

  70. p.... p....

    @feeblemindedfool because clearly youre the one who doesnt know about what you are talking about,do you have a degree on the affects of smoking pot? and you broke nothing down,all you did was take things out of context the whole time,you know,you would make a great replacement for bill oreilly,you dont realize that there are people who dont abuse pot and become braindead fucktards,there are intelligent people that enjoy a joint now and then,so just fuck off and leave these poor defenseless pot

  71. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K GODDAMN,STAY DOWN FOOL! im sayin i didnt recycle for the sake of saying it again,im saying i said what you said because i had to disprove your dumbass,please stop,daniel johnston would probably smoke pot with alot of people,he wouldnt ,though, go purposely pissing people off,and dont say some bullshit like "im not trying to piss people off, just speaking truth" because you know people would get aggravated,and dont retort with the expected "well its not my fault theyre stupid"

  72. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K last comment because youre a hardheaded fuckoid, i said i DONT go on porn sites,can you even read? and there has been no praise,just downing smoking pot. and as far as recycling words,thats bullshit because im saying what you said in defense of myself

  73. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K if thats all you came to do,dont bitch about pot being pointless,raped my logic? atleast there is logic behind my actions whereas you just ignore the points i make and go off saying im being pointless. i said what i said BECAUSE it had a point,i think i might have just raped you statement fool,what do you say to this? "this is pointless,youre a dumb pot smoker,proving my point" even after i meticulously broke down the flaws in your comment? you have been raped sir

  74. p.... p....

    @AUSROTTENY2K why dont you be an ignorant tool and watch some bill oreilly
    see i can bring up pointless things that dumbasses do as well,go to church,be successful blah blah blah fag
    by the way,i hate sex,but im not going on porn sites saying "this is pointless,its just wasting time you can be doing something" and im sure ive done that more than youve gotten high,so quit bitchin

  75. M.... ....

    Why are people arguing. Its ridiculous. Smoking weed is a choice. I started smoking because I wanted to. It makes me feel better. Personally I've never felt more creative than I already am after I smoke. But it might for some people. It can be different for everyone. You can be real chill, or real crazy, whatever. Drop the argument, quit pushing it, and just grow up. Honestly.

  76. N.... ....

    this song makes me smile whilst i spark this lavender sinsimilla. <3 DANIEL JOHNSTON

  77. M.... ....

    Sorry folks...but sounds like most of you needed to balance your weed and "everything else" lives. Smoke responsibly. Be the best "you" you can be and if smoking weed can help you in any way, do that.

    Gonna finish high school in a week and then hopefully off to the army! :D So sorry to anyone who got hurt. This song ain't hurtin me.

  78. n.... ....

    I was kicked out of school cause i was a lazy pothead who never did any work. I thought i would never get any were in life. I am however good at drawing. Im currently studying for a dipolma in animation. Weed helps me come up with ideas (Doesnt help with much else though apart from a good time ) so yeah fuck this downbuzz song

  79. d.... H....

    bob dylan's ballad of a thin man -esque

    d.... H....

    I like that, agreed. This is my song sampling Pot Head also I am Bob Dylan 2.0
    https://stickergitterscollective.bandcamp.com/album/sprawling-magnum-opus-one-can-never-know-how-they-fully-feel-making-time-travel-necessary

    d.... H....

    Agreeee x2

  80. m.... ....

    @RoughshodElm puff

  81. D.... B....

    Hi how are you? Daniel, I am doing just fine, thanks to your music.

  82. W.... ....

    i was high, i lost my buzz....

  83. C.... C....

    @JunkWaffel33 people on acid don't know the meaning of life, they are just to high to distinguish the meaning of life from some stupid idea as to what it is.

  84. d.... ....

    i'm just a head...an acid head...

  85. S.... B....

    Thank you for adding this song.
    May be my favorite DJ song.

  86. W.... G....

    @4713173 you missed the point of the song.

  87. L.... O....

    @PatrickSingsASong I say there's not nearly enough.

  88. d.... ....

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  89. D.... ....

    SOMEDAY YOU'RE GUNNA GET SO MESSED UP,
    YOU''LL EAT THE HEAD OFF YOUR KIDDD!

  90. D.... Y....

    Leave it to daniel to write a song about my life.....

  91. P.... ....

    There's a few to many heads going round these days.

  92. S.... Y....

    i am happy and i like stormy weather

  93. J.... G....

    this reminds me just a little bit of randy newman

  94. n.... ....

    @hell4raizer same, i looked up pothead ;) jk a friend showed me it haha

  95. C.... H....

    @nakhsa18 i looove this song it's the first i've heard of him. hilarious

  96. n.... ....

    best song ever

  97. w.... ....

    how come theres only 3 comments here...that was awesome...they should use it in those weed commercials...you aint nodody youre just a head...peace

  98. S.... M....

    one of my favorites