His ca… Read Full Bio ↴Bitty McLean is a reggae music singer, producer and musician.
His career took off in 1994 with covers of The Shirelles' "Dedicated To The One I Love" and Fats Domino's "It Keeps Rainin (Tears from my eyes)".
Following the superb "On Bond street" (2004), "MOVIN' ON", his new album, produced in Kingston with Reggae legends Sly & Robbie, is scheduled for release in 2008.
McLean has also worked with the popular British reggae band, UB40, producing and mixing their "Promises and Lies" best seller and participated in "Running Free" Ali Campbell's solo album.
Pass It On
Bitty McLean Lyrics
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Help your brothers in their needs
Live for youself, you'll live in vain
Live for others, you'll live again
In the kingdom of jive man shall reign
Pass it on, pass it on, pass it on, pass it on
What your hands do, your eyes have seen
It's your conscience that's gonna remind you
That it's your heart, no one else's that it's gonna judge
Be not selfish in your doings, pass it on
Help your brothers in their need, pass it on, pass it on
Live for yourself and you live in vain
Live for others, you'll live again
In the kingdom of jive man shall reign
Pass it on, pass it on, pass it on, pass it on
Watch in darkness, must come to light
We're not here to judge what's good from bad
But to do what is right
On a hot summer's day, under the shadow of rescue
But as the day grows old i know the sun's gonna find you
Be not selfish in your doings, pass it on pass it on
Help your brothers in their need, pass it on pass it on
Live for yourself and you'll live in vain
The lyrics of "Pass It On" by Bitty McLean call on listeners to be considerate and non-selfish in their actions by extending a helping hand to their brothers in need. The message of the song is that living solely for oneself is a waste of time and helps no one - it is the act of making efforts to support and assist others that creates purpose and fulfillment in life. The repeated refrain of "pass it on" emphasizes the importance of paying forward kindness and generosity, so that the accumulated goodwill can lead to a reign of positivity and good vibes in the world.
The lyrics also evoke a sense of accountability and responsibility in the listener. The second verse suggests that we should be mindful of the consequences and impact of our actions, and ensure that the outcomes are free from harm or negative effects. The lyric "It's your conscience that's gonna remind you / That it's your heart, no one else's that it's gonna judge" is a reminder that we must answer to our own inner sense of morality and ethical principles, and must strive to align our actions with what is right and good.
Line by Line Meaning
Be not selfish in your doings
Don't only think about yourself and your own interests in your actions.
Help your brothers in their needs
Assist and support others who are in need of help.
Live for youself, you'll live in vain
If you only live for yourself, your life will ultimately be meaningless.
Live for others, you'll live again
If you live for others and help them in their needs, your life will have purpose and meaning.
In the kingdom of jive man shall reign
In a world full of chaos and confusion, humans will rule and thrive by sharing and being helpful to others.
Pass it on, pass it on, pass it on, pass it on
Encouraging listeners to spread the message of selflessness and helping others to others, so that it becomes a widespread practice.
What your hands do, your eyes have seen
Your actions reflect what you have witnessed and experienced in life.
So won't you judge you actions, to make sure the results are clean
Take a moment to evaluate your actions and make sure that they have positive, beneficial outcomes.
It's your conscience that's gonna remind you
Your conscience will nag and nag at you if you've done something selfish, unhelpful or unethical.
That it's your heart, no one else's that it's gonna judge
Only you know whether your actions were motivated by self-interest or genuine concern for others.
Watch in darkness, must come to light
Any negative or harmful actions will inevitably become known or 'brought to light' eventually.
We're not here to judge what's good from bad
Humans shouldn't arbitrarily label certain actions or behaviors as 'good' or 'bad'.
But to do what is right
We should strive to do what is just and helpful for the people we share this world with.
On a hot summer's day, under the shadow of rescue
A metaphorical scenario suggesting that someone in need is 'saved' by the help of another person.
But as the day grows old i know the sun's gonna find you
Time heals all wounds and eventually everything goes back to normal, but the actions of helping others always has a positive impact that remains.
Writer(s): Jean Watt
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yahaftalaff734
This was played at my sisters funeral and was played at her wake, still managed to lift everyone’s spirits 🙏
@YiddoDave22
Great song for a tough time, god bless your sister ♥️
@kingabu5817
@YiddoDave22 k
@lostislander1754
Bitty was conscious wayyy back then "live for others you'll live again!!" Yeh man 💯💯👌🏾
@YiddoDave22
Pass it on and help each other,
It's as simple as that 🤷🏻♂️
@Auntieinfife
I have searched for this song for ages - finally I found it! Fantastic!
@belindataylor4600
Ive been trying to find it on spotify , but no avail. Do you know how i can get this on my phone playlist?
@ethanadderley3020
Soulful and timeless!!! Just discovered Bitty
@korossa
Who’s still listening in 2020? Great song Great lyrics
@LosAngelesVideoArt
More up-to-date than ever!