Buk-In-Hamm Palace
Peter Tosh Lyrics


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This here music
Reggae music
As far as I can see

This here music
Reggae music
It's got a spell on me
This here music
Rasta music
As far as I can see

This here music
Roots music
It's got a hold on me

It can make you feel so happy
Whenever problems get you down
It has itaficial respiration
Keep your heart functioning sound

Light your spliff
Light your chalice
Make we smoke it in Buk In Hamm Palace

Lend me a paper
Lend me a fire
Mek we chase way all the vampire

Light up your spliff
Light up your chalice
Make we burn it in a Buk In Hamm Palace

Lend me a paper
Lend me some fire
We ha' fe chase way vampire

Music and herb is the healing of the nation
Sent from Jah oo-ee grace

So take heed, heed and listen
Be a fan for better days

Light your spliff
Light your chalice
We gonna smoke it in a Buk In Hamm Palace

Lend me a paper
Lend me some fire
Mek we chase way vampire

Light up your spliff
Light your chalice
We gonna burn it in a Buk In Hamm Palace

Lend me a paper
Lend me some fire
Mek we chase way vampire

If you want to know my father
Said you've got to know his son

And if you try to compare us
You can see that we are one

Light up your spliff
Light up your chalice
Rasta don't keep malice
Light up your spliff
Light up your chalice
In a Buk in Hamm Palace

This is a true imagination
Come to set the people free
Don't you let disco get you down
Give a listenin' to reggae sound

Light your spliff
Light your chalice
We a go smoke it in a Buk in Hamm Palcae

Lend me a paper
Lend me a fire
Mek we chase way vampire

Put down your face yes
Of called depressed yes
We gonna smoke it in the House of Congress

Lend me a rizla
Lend me a fire
We a go chase way vampire





Can you feel, can feel it, can you FEEL it?

Overall Meaning

The song Buk-In-Hamm Palace by Peter Tosh explores the power of reggae music and the Rastafarian culture. Tosh mentions how this music genre has a spell and hold on him, particularly the roots and Rasta reggae music. He talks about the therapeutic effects of reggae music, how it can make one feel happy when they are down and contribute to the proper functioning of a person’s heart. The lyrics also point towards the use of marijuana ('light your spliff' and 'light your chalice') in the Rastafarian culture, which Tosh sees as part of the healing process as sent from Jah’s grace. He proclaims music and herb to be the healing of the nation, and suggests that people should adopt reggae music as a means of positivity.


The song also speaks about seeking freedom and emancipation, which Tosh believes is in reggae music. In one of the verses, he urges people to stop dancing to disco music and listen to reggae sound instead, as it is meant to set people free, indicating the political undertones that are often associated with reggae music. The lyrics contain a few interesting and unique references, such as Buk-In-Hamm Palace being a reference to Buckingham Palace, the House of Congress, and vampire, which all provide a cultural context to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

This here music Reggae music As far as I can see
Reggae music has a spell on me and can make me feel happy whenever things get me down.


This here music Rasta music As far as I can see
Roots music has a hold on me and it's vital for the heart to function properly.


It can make you feel so happy Whenever problems get you down It has itaficial respiration Keep your heart functioning sound
Reggae music can bring happiness whenever someone is feeling down and it's beneficial for keeping the heart healthy.


Light your spliff Light your chalice Make we smoke it in Buk In Hamm Palace Lend me a paper Lend me a fire Mek we chase way all the vampire Light up your spliff Light up your chalice Make we burn it in a Buk In Hamm Palace Lend me a paper Lend me some fire We ha' fe chase way vampire
Let's smoke marijuana and get away from negativity in a place called Buk In Hamm Palace.


Music and herb is the healing of the nation Sent from Jah oo-ee grace So take heed, heed and listen Be a fan for better days
Reggae music and marijuana can heal the nation as it is a divine gift from Jah.


Light your spliff Light your chalice We gonna smoke it in a Buk In Hamm Palace Lend me a paper Lend me some fire Mek we chase way vampire Light up your spliff Light your chalice We gonna burn it in a Buk In Hamm Palace Lend me a paper Lend me some fire Mek we chase way vampire
Let's continue smoking marijuana to stay away from negative energy in a peaceful environment and chase away negativity.


If you want to know my father Said you've got to know his son And if you try to compare us You can see that we are one
To understand someone's roots, it's important to observe their offspring and once you compare them, you would realize their unity.


Light up your spliff Light up your chalice Rasta don't keep malice Light up your spliff Light up your chalice In a Buk in Hamm Palace
Rastafarians have no negativity within them and let's smoke marijuana peacefully in Buk In Hamm Palace.


This is a true imagination Come to set the people free Don't you let disco get you down Give a listenin' to reggae sound
This is an honest expression that aims to free people from negativity caused by disco music, and they should listen to reggae music instead.


Light your spliff Light your chalice We a go smoke it in a Buk in Hamm Palcae Lend me a paper Lend me a fire Mek we chase way vampire Put down your face yes Of called depressed yes We gonna smoke it in the House of Congress Lend me a rizla Lend me a fire We a go chase way vampire
Let's smoke marijuana in Buk In Hamm Palace or even the House of Congress to chase away negativity and depression.


Can you feel, can feel it, can you FEEL it?
Can you sense the impact of reggae music and marijuana on you?




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@joebernier8215

PETER TOSH , KING OF REGGAE, NO ONE EVEN CLOSE, NEVER WILL BE

@aSpeakerOfTheTruth

This song is almost 40 years old, and has such a timeless vibe to it. I can't believe how good of a job they did here. There are healing vibes here, and i love it. Good job Pete! One Love

@philipman4618

So true

@Jhonny.33

Yeeee man That is the truth.. but since the good said the truth is not a sin it makes you be in danger because it is an offense whoever possesses the truth can be sentenced to death and be as pure and real as It was he has a price, a price that I pay with death... he said it, everything is corrupted, this shitty vampiric Babylon system they will all burn in the fire of Jah Rastafari the highest. Who believes can face the highest. If you want wisdom, thank the king, the conquering lion of the tribe of Judah. Rastafarian blessings because the lion has already won

@douglasterrell316

I'm doing the robot to it as I'm typing...

@gilmarbernardo

Great hit. Peter Tosh sure is one of reggae kings!!!!!

@MrRedsentry

Honestly one of the greatest songs ever made, everything about it is so perfect.

@tuffgonggb3340

SOULJAHZ ROCKERZ MARANATHA KYMRY FYAH BUN

@cannabis1490

PERFECT!!!
THIS IS MY ANTHEM!
I BLAST IT EVERYDAY...IN DI CAR, IN DI HOUSE, IN MI EARPHONES!!
💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💚💛♥️🇯🇲🔥

@fortmyersfruitforest5214

The rhythm

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