Boothe seemed, at the time, to have the makings of an international, long-lasting, hit maker, certainly when compared to most of the other latter-day reggae acts. His smoother style gave him a wider appeal, rather like UB40 and Aswad. Boothe's choice of songs also showed the breadth of his musical taste. But for all that, he only managed one more hit in the UK Chart, "Crying over You", which made Number 11.
In more recent times, Boothe has also recorded for Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, King Jammy, Pete Weston, Jack Ruby, Hugh "Red Man" James, Castro Brown, and Tappa Zukie. Plus in 1995, he teamed up with Shaggy, for a new styled version of his old track, "The Train Is Coming", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film, Money Train.
A double-disc overview of Boothe's Trojan years, Crying over You, was released by the label in 2001.
Boothe's official Web site is at www.kenboothemusic.com
Black Gold and Green
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Where blessing away it's farrow soul
And if your heart is clean
I know you will retain
In the land of the black, gold and green!
Is is a land that is holy
The holiest land you'll ever see!
And if we unite as one
I know we can understand
About the land of the black, gold and green.
Holy holy holy
The holiest land you'll ever see!
Holy, holy holy
Yes it's a land of Liberty
If you are there you will see
Freedom and Liberty
And if you care yourself well
Your children you will tell
About the land of the black, gold and green
Holy holy holy
The holiest land you'll ever see!
Holy, holy holy
Yes it's a land of Liberty
Yes it's the land of the Black, Gold and Green
Our Beautiful land of the Black, Gold and Green
Our Wonderful land of the Black, Gold and Green...
The song "Black Gold and Green" by Ken Boothe celebrates the beauty and richness of a land that he refers to as "the land of the black, gold and green." This land is described as holy and the holiest land you'll ever see, suggesting a deep spiritual significance. The lyrics encourage unity and understanding, with lines like "if we unite as one, I know we can understand." The idea of clean hearts is also emphasized as a prerequisite to retaining a place in this special land.
The song's references to freedom and liberty suggest the land of the black, gold and green is a place of liberation and possibility. Boothe sings that if you care for yourself well, you'll teach your children about this land. The repetition of "holy" and "the holiest land you'll ever see" suggests reverence and awe, and a deep respect for the beauty and importance of this land.
Overall, "Black Gold and Green" is a song that celebrates the spiritual, physical and emotional richness of a land that has deep significance to the singer and his community.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a land of your beauty
There exists a beautiful land
Where blessing away it's farrow soul
Where prosperity is abundant
And if your heart is clean
And if you are pure of heart
I know you will retain
You will remain
In the land of the black, gold and green!
In the land of the black, gold, and green!
Is is a land that is holy
It is a sacred land
The holiest land you'll ever see!
The holiest land you will ever see!
And if we unite as one
And if we come together
I know we can understand
We can comprehend
About the land of the black, gold and green.
About the land of the black, gold, and green.
Holy holy holy
Completely holy
The holiest land you'll ever see!
The holiest land you will ever see!
Holy, holy holy
Completely holy
Yes it's a land of Liberty
Indeed, it is a country of freedom
If you are there you will see
If you are present, you will witness
Freedom and Liberty
Freedom and Liberty
And if you care yourself well
And if you take good care of yourself
Your children you will tell
You will teach your children
About the land of the black, gold and green
About the land of the black, gold, and green
Yes it's the land of the Black, Gold and Green
Indeed, it is the country of the black, gold, and green
Our Beautiful land of the Black, Gold and Green
Our beautiful country of the black, gold, and green
Our Wonderful land of the Black, Gold and Green...
Our wonderful country of the black, gold, and green...
Writer(s): Harris Seaton
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Karifouu
1. There is a land of pure beauty
Where blessing awaits for us all
And if your heart is clean
I know you will redeem
In the land of the black gold & green
2. It is the land that is holy
The holiest land you've ever see
And if we unite as one
I know we can understand
About the land of the black gold and green
Bridge
Holy, holy, holy the holiest land you'll ever see
Holy, holy, holy yes it's the land of liberty
Solo
3. if you are there you will see
Freedom and liberty
And if you care yourself well
Your children you will tell
About the land of the black gold and green
Bridge
Holy, holy, holy the holiest land you'll ever see
Holy, holy, holy yes it's the land of liberty
Yes it's the land of the black gold and green
Our beautiful land the black gold and green
Our wonderfull land the black gold and green
@lucijanepaixaocardoso9716
😢cara da minha velha. Choro até hoje
@AllStarsProdigy
what a great song
@ahmidis74
"Teach Dem" bring i man yah suh. Nuff respeck to dis ya boss chune. Live long and prosper Jah Boothe
@skillafraser4550
Yes king
@osmartrlima7522
chama
<3
@lucijanepaixaocardoso9716
😢😢😢😢
@LucasGomes-jm3jn
Fortaleza-ce 🎶🇧🇷🤍
@especialreggaesaovicente3432
Sem palavras...🎆🎇👏👏👏👏👏
@shellanderson8381
No matter what, I love that land
@kabbaaurora168
Classic 💯 Jam down Rock