Pass The Dutchie
Digital Soundboy Soundsystem 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
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
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
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
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





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)

Overall Meaning

The song “Pass the Dutchie” by Digital Soundboy Soundsystem was actually a cover of a song by a Jamaican group called Musical Youth. The lyrics talk about how the current generation rules the nation with version, which means a version of a song. According to the lyrics, music happens to be the food of love and sounds that really make you rub and scrub, which means that music is a fundamental necessity of life. The phrase “pass the dutchie” refers to sharing a marijuana joint, while on the left-hand side indicates the direction in which it is being passed around.


The song also talks about how music can help in difficult situations, as the group sings about a cool and lovely breezy afternoon where they felt the chill and heard someone saying “pass the dutchie on the left-hand side.” They stopped to find out what was going on, and discovered a group of dreadlocks and a session in full swing, emphasizing the sense of community and togetherness in music. The song’s beat is infectious, with Jamaican influences such as drums and bass sounds.


Line by Line Meaning

This generation
The current younger group of people


Rules the nation
Are in charge of the country


With version
Using music to create different versions of the same song


Music happen to be the food of love
Music is an important part of romantic relationships


Sounds to really make you rub and scrub
Music that makes you want to dance and move your body


Pass the Dutchie on the left hand side
Share the joint of marijuana


It a gonna burn, give me music make me jump and prance
Marijuana will make me feel good and make me want to dance to the music


It a go done, give me the music make me rock in the dance
When the marijuana is finished, the music will still make me dance


It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was cool and pleasant that day


(How does it feel when you've got no food?)
The dreadlocks were asking a rhetorical question about hunger


You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
The heat of late spring/early summer in June was palpable


So I left my gate and went out for a walk
The artist went outside for some fresh air


As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I heard them say
The dreadlocks were speaking as the singer walked past their camp


So I stopped to find out what was going on.
The singer was curious about the situation


'Cause the spirit of Jah, you know he leads you on
The power of God leads people to different places and experiences in life


There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
A group of dreadlocks were sitting in a circle and having a good time


You could feel the chill as I seen and heard them say
The atmosphere was palpable with excitement and positive energy


Me say listen to the drummer, me say listen to the bass
Focus on the rhythm of the music


Give me little music make me wind up me waist
Dance to the music


You play it on the radio, a so me say, we a go hear it on the stereo
If the song is played on the radio, it will also be heard on a home stereo


A so me know you a go play it on the disco
The song will also be played at a disco club


I say east, say west, say north and south (on the left hand side)
No matter which direction, everyone should pass the joint to the left side


This is gonna make us jump and shout (on the left hand side)
Sharing marijuana and listening to music will create a fun and energetic atmosphere




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE HINTON, MARLIN GREENE

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