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Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch

Missy Elliott English

Interlude

Listen up, everyoneWe have been just informed that there's an unknown virus that's attacking all clubsSymptoms have been said to beHeavy breathing, wild dancing, coughingSo when you hear the sound "hootie hoo"Run for cover, motherfucker

Intro

Mm (Woo)Oh, daddyOh (Ooh)Oh (Ah, woo)Pass that Dutch (Ah), pass that Dutch (Ooh)Pass that Dutch (Ah), pass that Dutch (Ah)Pass that Dutch (Ah), pass that Dutch (Ah)Pass that Dutch (Woo), pass that Dutch

Verse 1

Misdemeanor on the floor, pretty boy, here I comePumps and a bump make you wanna hurt somethin'I can take your man, I don't have to sex 'emHang 'em out the window, call me Michael Jackson (Hee)I'm a pain in your rectumI am that bitch y'all slept onHeavy hitter, rhyme spitter, call me RerunHey, hey, hey, I'm what's happenin'Hpnotiq in my drink (That's right)Shake ya ass 'til it stink (That's right)Mr. Mos' on the beat (That's right)Put it down for the streets (That's right)

Chorus

(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that Dutch (Come on, pass the Dutch, baby)Shake, shake, shake ya stuff, ladies(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPop that, pop that, jiggle that fatDon't stop, get it 'til ya clothes get wet

Verse 2

Number one, drums go bump, bump, bumpThis beat here will make your pum pum jumpIf you's a fat one, put your clothes back onBefore you start putting pot holes in my lawnOh my gosh, oh my goshI'm under attack like my name was SaddamI am the bomb from New York to MilanAnd I can write a song sicker than Jeffrey Dahm'(Whoop-whoop) Who touched my car alarm?Break in my car, you will hear "Viper armed"I've been a superstar since Daddy Kane was rawI'm live on stage, c'mon and give me some applause

Interlude

Thank youOh, thank you, you all are so wonderful

Chorus

(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that Dutch (Come on, pass the Dutch, baby)Shake, shake, shake ya stuff, ladies(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPop that, pop that, jiggle that fatDon't stop, get it 'til ya clothes get wet

Interlude

Listen up, motherfuckersYou have five seconds to catch your breathFive, four, three, two, one

Verse 3

Pop that, pop that, make that moneyJust keep it going like the Energizer BunnyShake that, shake that, move it all aroundSpank that, yank that, Dutch back nowFreak him, freak her, whatever your choiceDidn't come to judge, I came to get ya moistScream "hootie hoo" now my voice is lostCan I get a ride on the white horse?

Chorus

(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that Dutch (Come on, pass the Dutch, baby)Shake, shake, shake ya stuff, ladies(Hootie hoo) Pass that Dutch, pass that DutchPass that Dutch, pass that DutchPop that, pop that, jiggle that fatDon't stop, get it 'til ya clothes get wet

Outro

Pop thatPass the Dutch, babyJiggle that fat
What the song means

The song is a party track built around a joke. The opening interlude is a mock public warning that an "unknown virus" is attacking clubs, with symptoms like heavy breathing, wild dancing and coughing. The "hootie hoo" call is treated as a signal to run for cover, which sets up the idea that the whole song is an invitation to lose control on the dance floor.

The main body moves from boasting to inviting. The verses are full of self-praise, sexual innuendo and playful insults, with the rapper presenting herself as the star of the night. The chorus turns to the crowd, urging listeners to shake, pop and keep dancing until their clothes are wet. "Pass that Dutch" refers to passing a marijuana-filled cigar around, so the partying has a drug-tinged, carefree atmosphere. The mood stays loud and confident throughout, with the interludes adding comic breaks.

The key images are the virus warning, which mocks the energy of clubs, and the chorus chant, which becomes the song's hook and sums up its message: keep moving, keep passing, keep having fun. Lines comparing the rapper to famous figures or brands are meant as bold exaggeration rather than literal claims. The song ends on a fading chant, leaving the feeling that the party is still going.

Key phrases explained
Dutch
blunt, a cigar hollowed out and filled with marijuana — The central slang term: "pass that Dutch" means pass the joint around, and the chorus repeats it as a party call.
Hootie hoo
a loud party cry or shout of excitement — Used as a signal in the interlude, where hearing it means danger on the dance floor, so it's a joke about wild crowds.
pum pum
slang for female genitals — Crude slang used in the verse to tease listeners; it's a playful, provocative expression.
Viper armed
the alarm of a Viper car alarm system — A brand reference that gives the rapper a boast about her car being hard to break into.
white horse
slang for heroin — A drug reference in the verse; it's used as a cheeky, tongue-in-cheek request rather than a literal one.
Song info
Release date
2003-10-14
Album
This Is Not a Test!
Written by
Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Prince Paul, Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, Maseo
Produced by
Missy Elliott, Timbaland
Samples
Eric Burdon – Magic Mountain, Santa Esmeralda – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, De La Soul – Potholes in My Lawn
Interpolates
A Tribe Called Quest – Scenario

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