"Because I Got High" is a comedy hip hop song by American rapper Afromanfrom the 2000 album of the same name. The lyrics of the song humorously describe how cannabis use is degrading the narrator's quality of life.[1] The song, which was written in only a few minutes, gained popularity after it was featured on The Howard Stern Show and circulated on the Internet.[2]

The lyrics relate the narrator's experience of planning to do several things, but failing to do so after having smoked marijuana.[3] The song was written in a few minutes, and was reportedly motivated by the singer's realization that "everyone talks about smoking weed, but no one ever really talks about the effects of marijuana".[4][better source needed]

In the August 20, 2001 issue of Time magazine, the song was described as a "tribute to pot". Afroman is quoted as commenting, "You know what, dude? I made this tape for all my homeboys. I didn’t think I’d be talking to Time magazine. I’m a little worried about Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich. I don’t want to get anybody riled up. I just figured, since I’m 'a pothead, why can’t me and the other potheads have a little joke between ourselves."[5] The singer refused to label the song "anti- or pro-pot", saying, "I told the reality of the story. I spoke about my individual experience smoking marijuana, and my summary was, if you don't watch it, it will be too time-consuming."[6] The song was said to have afforded Afroman one-hit wonder status.[7]