Pass The Dutchie
A.B. Quintanilla III/Los Kumbia Kings Lyrics
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Rules The Nation!
With Music vibrations
Music happen to be the food of love
Sounds to really make you rub and scrub
I really bum
[Chorus]
I said
Pass the dutchie upon the left hand side
Pass the dutchie upon the left hand side
It gonna burn
Give the music make me jump and prance
It a go done
Give me the music make me rock n an a dance
It was a good and lovely breezy afternoon
How does it feel when you got no food?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
How does it feel when you got no food?
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
How does it feel when you got no food?
As I pass the dreadlocks camp I heard them say
[Chorus]
Someone one really one really one really bum
So I stop to find out wat it was going on
How does it feel when you got no food?
It was the spirit of Jah' and you know he leads you on
How does it feel when you got no food
It was a week of dreads and the sessions were there and sweet
How does it feel when you got no food?
You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
[Chorus]
'Cause me say listen to the drummer
'Cause me say listen to the beat
Give me a little music make me wind up my waist
'Cause me say listen to the drummer
'Cause me say listen to the beat
Give me a little music make me wind up my waist
[Chorus]
You play it on the radio a so me say
We a go hear it on the stereo
And so me know you a go play it on the disco
And so me say we go hear it on the stereo
[Chorus: x2]
I said on the left hand side 4x
I said pass the dutchie on the left hand side
The lyrics of "Pass The Dutchie" by A.B. Quintanilla III/Los Kumbia Kings talk about the power of music in bringing people together and creating a joyous atmosphere. The song starts off with Kumbia Kings declaring their dominance in the music industry and calling the shots with their music vibrations. The first verse highlights the significance of music as it is the food of love that can make people dance and groove to the beats. The use of the word "rub and scrub" could be interpreted as cleansing or purifying one's soul and letting go of inhibitions to enjoy the music.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitive, urging listeners to pass the dutchie, a Jamaican slang for a cooking pot or joint, on the left-hand side. The idea behind it is to convey the sense of togetherness and sharing, which is common in Caribbean culture. The lyrics also suggest that music has the power to uplift spirits and make people jump, prance, rock, and dance. The second verse captures the story of a person who is hungry and has nothing to eat as they walk through the dreadlocks camp, which is where they hear the spirit of Jah and join in the musical session.
Overall, the song celebrates the transformative power of music, the importance of community, and the spirit of togetherness that is found when people come together to enjoy music and leave their worries behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Kumbia Kings!
Introducing the band Los Kumbia Kings
Rules the Nation!
Los Kumbia Kings are dominating the music scene
With Music vibrations
Their music is filled with energy
Music happen to be the food of love
Music is like nourishment for love
Sounds to really make you rub and scrub
The music makes you want to move and groove
I really bum
I'm feeling down
I'm really really really really really really bum
I'm feeling extremely down
Pass the dutchie upon the left hand side
Pass the marijuana joint to the person on your left
Pass the dutchie upon the left hand side
Pass the marijuana joint to the person on your left
It gonna burn
Marijuana is going to be smoked
Give the music make me jump and prance
The music makes me want to dance and move around
It a go done
The marijuana joint is almost finished
Give me the music make me rock n an a dance
The music makes me want to dance and enjoy myself
It was a good and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was nice and calm
How does it feel when you got no food?
What does it feel like to be hungry?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
It's easier to feel hungry during the month of June
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
I went outside for a walk
As I pass the dreadlocks camp I heard them say
When I walked past the camp of people with dreadlocks I heard them say
Someone one really one really one really bum
Someone is feeling really down
So I stop to find out wat it was going on
I stopped to see what was happening
It was the spirit of Jah' and you know he leads you on
It was the spirit of Jah (God) leading them
It was a week of dreads and the sessions were there and sweet
It was a week where people with dreadlocks were having enjoyable gatherings
You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
You could feel the relaxed atmosphere as I saw and heard them
'Cause me say listen to the drummer
Let me tell you, listen to the drummer
'Cause me say listen to the beat
Let me tell you, listen to the rhythm
Give me a little music make me wind up my waist
The music makes me want to move my hips
You play it on the radio a so me say
If you play it on the radio, this is what I'll say
We a go hear it on the stereo
We'll hear it on the stereo
And so me know you a go play it on the disco
And I know you'll play it at the disco
I said on the left hand side 4x
Repeat of earlier line, passing the joint to the left
I said pass the dutchie on the left hand side
Repeat of earlier line, passing the joint to the left
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FITZROY OGILVIE SIMPSON, HEADLEY GEORGE BENNETT, HUFORD BROWN, JACKIE MITTOO, LEROY SIBBLES, LLOYD ANTHONY FERGUSON, ROBERT LYN
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