Pass the Dutchie
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics
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Rules the nation
With vision
I say 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?
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?
'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
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
The song "Pass the Dutchie" by Buck-O-Nine is a cover of the original song by Musical Youth, released in 1982. The song is a commentary on the state of the world in which the younger generation is taking charge and leading the way forward with new vision and ideas. The lyrics suggest passing the "dutchie" (a kind of cooking pot commonly used in Jamaica) as a symbol of sharing music and good times. The chorus "Pass the dutchie on the left hand side" is an invitation to share in this experience.
The first verse sets the scene for the song with the singer describing a breezy afternoon in June when he is walking in a poor area and comes across a group of Rastafarians having a session. The second verse describes the singer joining in with the music and feeling the spirit of Jah (God) leading him on. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, urging the listener to share in the experience of the music that brings joy and release from the struggles of everyday life.
Overall, the song celebrates the power of music to bring people together and provide a sense of community, especially in the face of poverty and struggle. The song suggests that music has the power to unite people and inspire them to lead the world in a new direction.
Line by Line Meaning
This generation
The current generation of people
Rules the nation
Is in charge of the country and its people
With vision
With a clear idea of what they want to achieve
I say pass the dutchie on the left hand side
I suggest we share the marijuana joint and pass it to the person on the left side
Pass the dutchie on the left hand side
Share the marijuana joint by passing it to the left side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
The marijuana joint will make me feel high and music will make me dance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance
The marijuana joint will soon be smoked, so let's enjoy the music and dance
It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was pleasant that afternoon
How does it feel when you've got no food?
A rhetorical question asking how it feels to be hungry and have nothing to eat
You could feel it cause it was the month of June
The feeling of being hungry was intensified because it was summer and there were not many crops available
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
The singer left their home to take a walk outside
As I pass the dreadlocks camp I heard them say
While passing by the camp where people with dreadlocks live, the artist overheard something
So I stopped to find out what was going on
The singer was curious and stopped to investigate
'Cause the spirit of Jah, you know he leads you on
The Rastafarian belief that the spirit of God guides and inspires people
There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
A group of people with dreadlocks were gathered, and there was a party taking place
You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable as the artist witnessed the situation
'Cause me say listen to the drummer, me say listen to the bass
Listen to the rhythm and beats of the music
Give me little music make me wind up me waist
Dance to the music and move my waist
Pass the Dutchie on the left hand side
Share the marijuana joint by passing it to the left side
Pass the Dutchie on the left hand side
Share the marijuana joint by passing it to the left side
It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
The marijuana joint will make me feel high and music will make me dance
It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance
The marijuana joint will soon be smoked, so let's enjoy the music and dance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Brown, Fitzroy Ogilvie Simpson, Headley Bennett, Huford Brown, Jackie Mittoo, Leroy Sibbles, Lloyd Anthony Ferguson, Robbie Lyn, Sharna Evelyn Bass, William Alaneme
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Carlos Filho
Clássico do ska noventista!!
Vam The Anomaly
Well its not AWFUL...this is a SKA cover...allot of punk bands have ska roots. Ok well I mean if you dont like SKA then yeah this would be bad. I love all kinds of stuff so I love it.
ZakkandtheJ
" No, no Ja-pan, Ja-maica! I want to pass the dutchie on the left-hand side!" - Homer Simpson.
notyoursavior78
This version is good. Also I find it funny people like the original un-ironically. I like that in a sense that omg this is so cheesy, it is funny.
Clo Clotka
Fun, and look at this orignal cover ! : Pass the dutchie (cover by F.M. alias Francois Maurin)
Cruzer Six
Listen to the bass!
ak47gold
passa a bola mão de cola
Leonardo O.
Reggae Dance Style...JAJAJAJA
madelineburk
the original's so much better :(
Canna Mancer
Pass the dutchie, mahn