Who Colt The Game
The Upsetters Lyrics


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Who colt the game
Who colt the game
It's not natty dready
It must be bald heady
Somebody play the wrong domino
And want the world to follow
Someone is fillin' their sack
In a completry? Black
Who colt the game
A you colt the game
Why you play the bad card
Now we catch you off guard
Natty dread want to shuffle
Not lookin' for nothin' to scuffle now

Natty dread want to shuffle
Not lookin' for nothin' to scuffle now
Who colt the game
Who colt the game
One way in, one way out
Some a holler some a shout
Natty dread want to shuffle
Not lookin' for nothin' to scuffle now
Natty dread want to shuffle
Not lookin' for no one to hassle now
You colt the game divided in
Why you play the bad card
Now we catch you off guard

Somebody play the wrong domino
And cause the rest to follow
Someone is fillin' ya sack
Well it's a completry? Black
Who colt the game
Who colt the game
Now 'bout to fill your sack
It's a completry black
Natty dread want to shuffle
Natty dread want to shout
Colt and colt
Colt and colt
Speak the truth and do it ever
Who colt the game




'Cause once you did it you'll do it again
Who colt the game

Overall Meaning

The Upsetters' song "Who Colt The Game" is a protest song that speaks to the idea of corruption and someone trying to impose their will onto others. The first few lines describe an individual who is responsible for the current state of things. However, Natty dread, who is a Rastafari icon representing a way of life and consciousness that many Jamaicans identify with, wants to "shuffle" and not get into any conflicts. The song then details the idea of there being only one way in and out, and some individuals being caught off guard. The song then reiterates the idea that someone played the "bad card" and now they'll do it again.


The lyrics themselves are quite cryptic, but the message is clear. The song is about someone who played the "wrong domino," meaning someone who influenced the game in a bad way. The lyric "It must be bald heady" refers to someone who is not Rastafarian and doesn't have the same values as Natty dread. The irony is that the person who caused this situation is benefiting from it, filling their sack in the completry black. Natty dread just wants to shuffle, and not get into any conflict, but this person is imposing their will on others.


Overall, "Who Colt The Game" is a powerful song that speaks to the idea of corruption and people imposing their will on others. It's a protest song that highlights the idea that people need to be aware of those who would take advantage of them. It speaks to the idea of standing up for what is right and not allowing others to take advantage of you.


Line by Line Meaning

Who colt the game
Who cheated in the game


Who colt the game
Who cheated in the game


It's not natty dready
It's not a Rasta man


It must be bald heady
It must be someone who's against Rasta


Somebody play the wrong domino
Someone played the wrong move


And want the world to follow
And expects others to follow their cheating ways


Someone is fillin' their sack
Someone is gathering and benefiting from the cheating


In a completry? Black
Secretly and dishonestly


Who colt the game
Who cheated in the game


A you colt the game
You cheated in the game


Why you play the bad card
Why did you cheat


Now we catch you off guard
Now we caught you in the act


Natty dread want to shuffle
Rasta man wants to play honestly


Not lookin' for nothin' to scuffle now
Not looking for any trouble now


Natty dread want to shuffle
Rasta man wants to play honestly


Not lookin' for no one to hassle now
Not looking for anyone to cheat now


One way in, one way out
No other way but to play honestly


Some a holler some a shout
Some are complaining and others are protesting


Now 'bout to fill your sack
Now it's time for you to reap the consequences of your cheating


It's a completry black
It's done in secret and dishonestly


Natty dread want to shuffle
Rasta man wants to play honestly


Natty dread want to shout
Rasta man wants to proclaim the truth


Colt and colt
Cheating begets more cheating


Speak the truth and do it ever
Speak the truth and always act accordingly


Who colt the game
Who cheated in the game


'Cause once you did it you'll do it again
Because once you cheat, you'll do it again




Lyrics © PEERMUSIC
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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