Pass The Kutchie
Anthony B Lyrics

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This generation
Rules the nation
With version

Music happen to be the food of love
Sounds to really make you rub and scrub

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance

It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I heard them say
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
(I said) pass the dutchie on the left hand side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance

So I stopped to find out what was going on.
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
'Cause the spirit of Jah, you know he leads you on
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
(How does it feel when you've got no food ?)

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
(I said) pass the dutchie on the left hand side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance

'Cause me say listen to the drummer, me say listen to the bass
Give me little music make me wind up me waist
Me say listen to the drummer, me say listen to the bass
Give me little music make me wind up me waist, (I say)

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side (I say)
Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance

You play it on the radio, a so me say, we a go hear it on the stereo
A so me know you a go play it on the disco
A so me say we a go hear it on the stereo

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side (I say)
Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance

On the left hand side
(I said)
On the left hand side
(I said)
On the left hand side
We meet on the left hand side
(I'm fellin') on the left hand side
I say east, say west, say north and south (on the left hand side)
This is gonna make us jump and shout (on the left hand side)

I say east, say west, say north and south (on the left hand side)
This is gonna make me be able to jump and shout, I say (on the left hand side)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Anthony B's song "Pass The Kutchie" paint a picture of youth culture taking over the world. This generation, presumably the one to which the singer belongs, rules the nation with a "version." A "version" is a term used to describe a new take on a familiar song, one with different lyrics, a new riddim, and an interesting twist. This suggests that this generation has taken the old and made it new with their own unique spin.

The rest of the song is a celebration of music and how it brings people together. Anthony B sings about the power of music, referring to it as the food of love. He says that the sound of music can make you "rub and scrub," indicating that music can be invigorating and energizing. The chorus of the song, "Pass the dutchie on the left-hand side," refers to a communal activity, perhaps a smoking of marijuana or the passing of food among friends. The song is an upbeat celebration of youth, music, and connectedness among people.

Line by Line Meaning

This generation
The current generation of people

Rules the nation
Has control over the country

With version
Through music and songs

Music happen to be the food of love
Music is like nourishment for the soul

Sounds to really make you rub and scrub
Music can make you feel good and move your body

Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
Pass the marijuana joint to the person on the left

It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
Smoking marijuana will make me dance and feel good

It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance
Once the joint is finished, the music will keep me dancing

It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was perfect

(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
(Repetition of the question shows how hungry people are)

You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
The heat was noticeable because it was June

So I left my gate and went out for a walk
I went for a walk

As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I heard them say
I overheard the Rastafarians say

So I stopped to find out what was going on.
I was curious and wanted to know more

('Cause the spirit of Jah, you know he leads you on)
(The power of God leads you forward)

There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
A gathering of Rastafarians was taking place

You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
You could feel the energy as I watched and listened

'Cause me say listen to the drummer, me say listen to the bass
Listen to the rhythm of the music

Give me little music make me wind up me waist
Let the music move my body

You play it on the radio, a so me say, we a go hear it on the stereo
If you play it on the radio, we'll hear it on our own stereo

A so me know you a go play it on the disco
I know you'll play it at the disco

On the left hand side
To the left of the person holding the joint

(I say)
(Repetition of the phrase)

We meet on the left hand side
We pass the joint to each other on the left

(I'm fellin') on the left hand side
(Feeling good while passing the joint)

I say east, say west, say north and south (on the left hand side)
Calling out the cardinal directions while passing the joint

This is gonna make us jump and shout (on the left hand side)
Passing the joint and listening to music will make us happy

This is gonna make me be able to jump and shout, I say (on the left hand side)
Passing the joint and listening to music will make me happy and energetic

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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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)