No Passa Passa
Anthony B Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning

sirvame un copa
quiero disfrutarlo mama
ohhu no
pasa la botella
quiero enfistarme aja
si si
y esto es para que lo bailes
para que tu te arranques y te levantes el pelo y me dijas cosas que no puedo soportar por que tu me tienes enamorado

1, 2, 3 vamos a mi cama
1, 2, 3 yo se que a ti te encanta
1, 2, 3 salimos como si nada
1, 2, 3 aqui no ah pasado nada
A la fiesta yo llege y no sabia lo que pasaba de la emocion no sabia si respiraba

ajaa ah ah
por mi mente no pasaba mucho menos imaginaba que en esta party yo acababa ah ah aja ah ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthony B's song "No Passa Passa" depict a desire to let loose and have fun, urging for the passing of the bottle to indulge in the party atmosphere. The singer's eagerness to dance and have a good time is infectious as he encourages the listener to let their hair down and express themselves, even eliciting a sense of infatuation claiming the unnamed subject has him enamored. The chorus counts down in a playful manner ultimately leading to a reference of going to bed with the unnamed subject, amplifying the sexual undertones set by the song. The lyrics embody the spirit of a carefree night out and are designed to be danced to and enjoyed with a group of friends.

It's important to note that the song is rooted in dancehall culture, a genre of music originating in Jamaica that is characterized by its rhythmic beats and lyrics about partying, love, and social commentary. Dancehall music often reflects the socioeconomic realities of the community from which it originated, addressing themes such as poverty, crime, and societal issues. This genre has gained international acclaim with artists like Sean Paul, Shaggy, and Beenie Man crossing over to the mainstream market.

Line by Line Meaning

sirvame un copa
Please serve me a drink

quiero disfrutarlo mama
I want to enjoy it, mama

ohhu no
Oh no

pasa la botella
Pass the bottle

quiero enfistarme aja
I want to have a good time, yeah

si si
Yes, yes

y esto es para que lo bailes
And this is for you to dance to

para que tu te arranques y te levantes el pelo y me dijas cosas que no puedo soportar por que tu me tienes enamorado
So that you can let loose and let your hair down and tell me things that I can't handle because you have me in love

1, 2, 3 vamos a mi cama
1, 2, 3 let's go to my bed

1, 2, 3 yo se que a ti te encanta
1, 2, 3 I know you love it

1, 2, 3 salimos como si nada
1, 2, 3 we'll leave as if nothing happened

1, 2, 3 aqui no ah pasado nada
1, 2, 3 nothing happened here

A la fiesta yo llege y no sabia lo que pasaba de la emocion no sabia si respiraba
I arrived at the party and didn't know what was happening, I was so excited I didn't even know if I was breathing

ajaa ah ah
Ah ha ha

por mi mente no pasaba mucho menos imaginaba que en esta party yo acababa ah ah aja ah ah
I didn't think much, much less imagine that I would end up at this party ah ha ha

Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican musician.

Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Read Full BioAnthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican musician.

Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance.

Anthony B adopted Rastafarian beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well-received by his family. The stubborn and determined Anthony B refused to give up his new religion and his dreadlocks and moved to the home of his aunt and uncle in the Kingston suburb, Portmore.

While attending high school, Anthony B debuted as a deejay for the local sound system, Shaggy Hi-Power. In 1988, he befriended reggae artists such as Determine, Mega Banton, Ricky General and Terror Fabulous.

At this point in the reggae industry, singing "slack" songs about women was the popular thing to do. Anthony B did not believe in degrading women and chose to pen politically-slanted songs rather than so-called "gyal chunes." He hooked up with Little Devon the Half Pint sound-a-like singer he made his debut single "The Living is Hard" on the Wizard label in 1993. Anthony B tried many different producers but found that none of them fit his style of music. Finally, Anthony B teamed up with Richard "Bello" Bell, creating hits such as Fire Pon Rome, Raid Di Barn, Rumour, and Repentance Time. Anthony B's 1996 debut album Real Revolutionary was highly acclaimed in the reggae community. In late 1997, Anthony B released Universal Struggle which showed that Anthony B had a consistent, high-calibre talent. Anthony B has released a large number of albums since that time including 1999's Seven Seals and 2004's Untouchable which featured collaborations with artists including Wyclef Jean.

Anthony B tours extensively in Europe and North America and is known for his fiery, high-energy performances.

Anthony B is a member of the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafarian movement. "Bobo Dreads", as they are known, are recognizable by their long robes and turbans. The strong Afrocentric pride and the other Rastafarian beliefs (or "overstandings" as Rastafarians prefer to call them) which Anthony B holds are reflected in his songs.

Discography

* Predator & Prey (1996, Alpha Enterprises)
* Real Revolutionary / So Many Things (1996, Greensleeves)
* Universal Struggle (1997, VP Records)
* Seven Seals (1999, VP Records)
* That's Life (2001, VP Records)
* More Love (2001, AO ! Records)
* Live On The Battlefield (2002, Jahmin' Records)
* Reggae Max (2002, Jet Star)
* Street Knowledge (2003, Nocturne)
* Judgment Time (2003, 2B1 Records)
* Smoke Free (2003, Bogalusa Records)
* Voice Of Jamaica vol. 2 (2003, Nocturne)
* Wise Man Chant (2004, Black Scorpio)
* Justice Fight (2004, Nocturne)
* Untouchable (2004, Togetherness Records)
* Power Of Creation (2004, Nocturne)
* Black Star (2005, Greensleeves)
* My Hope (2005, AL.TA.FA.AN. / Minor 7 Flat 5)