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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Pass The Kouchie
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
How does it feel when you've got no herb?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
If you got no herb you will walk an' talk
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I herd them say
How do dey sing when you heard dem sing?
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung
So I stopped to find out what was going on
How do you find when you made your stuff
For the spirit of Jah, you know he leads me on
Them all have a leaf at the dreadlocks' camp
There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
I could feel the chill as I see and herd them say
How do dey sing when you heard dem sing
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung
It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
How does it feel when you've got no herb?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
If you got no herb you will walk an' talk
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I herd them say
How do dey sing when you heard dem sing?
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
It a go bun, it a go dung
"Pass the Kouchie" is a song performed by Jamaican reggae group The Mighty Diamonds. The song was originally released in 1982 and became an instant hit. The song is more than just a simple request to pass some weed as it has a deeper meaning. The Mighty Diamonds use the song to emphasize the importance of community, unity, and sharing.
In the lyrics, the group is asking someone to pass the kouchie (Jamaican slang for a smoking pipe) to the left-hand side. The reason for passing it to the left-hand side is to signify unity as everyone is partaking in the same activity. The song also mentions the effects of smoking, with the line "It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know" meaning that smoking weed can have both positive and negative effects.
The song also touches on the culture of Rastafarianism, with the lyrics mentioning the "dreadlocks' camp" and the "spirit of Jah". Rastafarianism is a religion that originated in Jamaica and is characterized by a belief in the divine nature of Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia.
In summary, "Pass the Kouchie" is a song about community, unity, and the culture of Rastafarianism. It emphasizes the importance of sharing and coming together, and serves as a reminder that we are all connected.
Line by Line Meaning
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
It will burn and fall apart, God knows
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
It a go bun, it a go dung
It will burn and fall apart
It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was nice and comfortable on this particular afternoon
How does it feel when you've got no herb?
How do you feel when you do not have marijuana?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
You can sense it because it is the month of June
If you got no herb you will walk an' talk
Without marijuana, you will not feel as relaxed or comfortable
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
I exited my home and proceeded for a walk
As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I herd them say
As I walked by the camp of Rastafarians, I overheard them say
How do dey sing when you heard dem sing?
What do you think of their singing abilities?
So I stopped to find out what was going on
I paused to assess the situation
How do you find when you made your stuff
How do you feel when you create your own marijuana?
For the spirit of Jah, you know he leads me on
I follow the spirit of God, who guides me
Them all have a leaf at the dreadlocks' camp
All of them have marijuana at the Rastafarian camp
There was a ring of dreads and a session was there in swing
A group of Rastafarians were gathered and a smoking session was occurring
I could feel the chill as I see and herd them say
I could sense the relaxed atmosphere as I watched and listened to them
It was a cool and lovely breezy afternoon
The weather was nice and comfortable on this particular afternoon
How does it feel when you've got no herb?
How do you feel when you do not have marijuana?
You could feel it 'cause it was the month of June
You can sense it because it is the month of June
If you got no herb you will walk an' talk
Without marijuana, you will not feel as relaxed or comfortable
So I left my gate and went out for a walk
I exited my home and proceeded for a walk
As I pass the dreadlocks' camp I herd them say
As I walked by the camp of Rastafarians, I overheard them say
How do dey sing when you heard dem sing?
What do you think of their singing abilities?
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
It a go bun, it a go dung, Jah know
It will burn and fall apart, God knows
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side
Please hand me the marijuana on the left side
It a go bun, it a go dung
It will burn and fall apart
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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@stratkiller86
Musical Youth brought me here
@TwistedSwivler2
You mean Pass the Dutchie?
@vegan4theanimals
Cannabis and listening to good music brought me here
@Samuel-cu4fx
Metoo🙅😀😀😁😁🧡🤎💜👋🙌
@Gusrikh1
Me too.. Wasn’t aware that Musical Youth used this song as a base for their hit.
@jaywad8876
Pass The Dutchie brought me here
@99999liquid
Once driving Uber. I was just about to drop off a young Chinese couple at a major University when this song came on xm. I said "shoot you may miss the best song ever" They sat there and listened to the whole thing before getting out with a smile.
@BEasay
👍🏿👍🏿
@lunarsabbatical7906
It’s good to learn other cultures music
@LadyLegz35
I was pregnant when I first heard this song. Dem times reggae music was pure❤💛💚