Natty Dread a Weh She Want
Horace Andy Lyrics


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Natty, Natty, Natty
Oh, oh, oh yeah
Natty, Natty

Young girl, ooh, pretty young girl
Walking up the street
Oh, you're looking so sweet
Can I walk with you? Hold my hand
Can I talk with you? Please understand

A Natty dread a weh you want
Natty dread a weh you want, girl
Natty dread a weh you want, oh yeah

My heart aches every day
When you pass my way, girl
And I don't say hello
Not because I don't wanna say so
Oh, pretty young girl
Mmm, say hello
Oh, pretty young girl
Ooh, how I love you so

A Natty dread a weh you want
A Natty dread a weh you want, yeah girl
Ah, ah
Natty dread a weh you want

(.)
Mmm
How I love-a you so
How I need-a you so
Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh, oh yeah
Ooh

Pretty young girl walking down the street
Oh, pretty young girl
You know I need you, oh yeah
Walk with me, girl, hold my hand
Talk with me, girl, oh yeah

Natty dread a weh you want
Natty dread a weh you want
Natty dread a weh you'll get, girl
Have him, love him, squeeze him, oh yeah

Natty dread a weh you want
Natty dread a weh you'll get, girl
You'll never leave him, oh no
You may love him every day

Squeeze him, woah!
Do all the nice things, ooh
Pretty young girl
Walking down the street, oh
Pretty young girl, hold my hand
I said pretty young girl
Squeeze my hand
Oh, pretty young girl
Never let go, yeah

Natty dread a weh she want
Natty dread a weh she want
Woah! Natty dread a weh she want




Pretty young girl
Pretty young girl

Overall Meaning

The song "Natty Dread A Weh She Want" by Horace Andy is a love song that expresses the yearning of the singer for a pretty young girl he sees walking up the street. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the emotions of the singer. He offers to walk with her and hold her hand, hoping to get to know her better. He keeps missing opportunities to talk to her and say hello, but he can't help but think about her every day. The chorus repeats the phrase "Natty dread a weh she want" which means "What does she want from a Rastafarian man?" The singer believes that the girl is looking for a Natty Dread, a Rastafarian man with dreadlocks, and the chorus suggests that he is the one she wants.


The lyrics poetically describe the singer's love interest and his desire for her, but they also reveal his vulnerability and insecurity. He doesn't approach her because he feels unsure of himself and doesn't want to be rejected. He believes that the girl is looking for a certain type of man and he wonders if he fits the bill.


The song is a classic example of the roots reggae genre that emerged in Jamaica in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Horace Andy is known for his distinctive voice and his ability to mix soulful melodies with the rhythmic patterns of reggae music. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and remains a popular track in the reggae canon.


Line by Line Meaning

Natty, Natty, Natty
The singer chants for attention and calls out for someone named 'Natty.'


Young girl, ooh, pretty young girl Walking up the street Oh, you're looking so sweet
The singer admires a pretty young girl walking up the street.


Can I walk with you? Hold my hand Can I talk with you? Please understand
The singer asks to join the girl's walk and start a conversation with her.


A Natty dread a weh you want Natty dread a weh you want, girl Natty dread a weh you want, oh yeah
The singer suggests that the girl should pick a Rastafarian lover, as Rastafarian men are often referred to as 'Natty Dreads.'


My heart aches every day When you pass my way, girl And I don't say hello Not because I don't wanna say so
The singer feels shy and unable to express his feelings to the girl.


Oh, pretty young girl Mmm, say hello Oh, pretty young girl Ooh, how I love you so
The singer still finds the girl attractive and loves her.


A Natty dread a weh you want A Natty dread a weh you want, yeah girl Ah, ah Natty dread a weh you want
The singer repeats that the girl should pick a Rastafarian lover.


How I love-a you so How I need-a you so Ooh, ooh Oh, oh, oh yeah Ooh
The singer expresses his strong love and need for the girl.


Natty dread a weh you want Natty dread a weh you want Natty dread a weh you'll get, girl Have him, love him, squeeze him, oh yeah
The singer reaffirms that the girl should pick a Rastafarian lover and love and cherish him.


You'll never leave him, oh no You may love him every day Squeeze him, woah! Do all the nice things, ooh
The singer expects the girl to never leave her Rastafarian lover and treat him affectionately.


Pretty young girl Walking down the street, oh Pretty young girl, hold my hand I said pretty young girl Squeeze my hand Oh, pretty young girl Never let go, yeah
The singer still longs for the girl's attention and affection.


Natty dread a weh she want Natty dread a weh she want Woah! Natty dread a weh she want Pretty young girl Pretty young girl
The singer reiterates that the girl should choose a Rastafarian lover and repeats his longing for her.




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@thernfoster4360

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All comments from YouTube:

@panmad6156

School days.. Sound systems, dance hall.. Blues parties, stix man, Crombie Beaver and Gabicci. the good old days..

@cazwilson7366

miss those good old days

@andrewkanias928

Best times 70's and 80's

@Pride745

This was one of my dad's favourite reggae tracks. He passed away in December 2010 ✝

@lemon7780

If you lived through this period of great music without the expletives just design for pure groove and enjoyment the hot raves locked down in a corner with a chick. Remembering those days is all that keep us going and hearing these vibes take me back..

@lushlushchick7491

I’m 30 and can appreciate this music. Dad brought me up on all these tunes. I wished I was a teenager those days 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@robertclarke1547

Lovely music, I am 59 play them all the time

@G274Me

Yep, dance all night with my girl, smokn da kind bra!

@getthere3229

I am a young lad in my 30s I appreciate and love this music.

@tanyaeccles1797

Perfectly said .....

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