Lady With the Starlight
Ken Boothe Lyrics


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Lady lady with the starlight
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Ah lovely lady lady with the starlight
A lovely starlight tht shine so bright

She must be crazy crazy for man
She must be crazy crazy herself

Lady lady with the starlight
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Lady lady with the starlight
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

She must be crazy crazy for man
She must be crazy crazy herself





Lady lady with the starlight
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ken Boothe's song "Lady With The Starlight" depict a woman who possesses immense beauty, with her radiance being compared to that of a shining star. The singer marvels at her elegance and charm, addressing her as "Lady with the starlight." He acknowledges the craziness inherent in her beauty, describing her as "crazy crazy for man" and "crazy crazy herself." The lyrics seem to suggest that her beauty can drive people insane and that it may be impossible not to be captivated by her allure.


Ken Boothe's soulful rendition of this song is a testament to his unique style of music that fuses reggae and soul elements. The song was released in 1974 as a part of Boothe's "Everything I Own" album, which was a massive hit in Jamaica and overseas. It has since become one of the artist's most popular songs and has been covered by many other artists.


Interestingly, the original version of this song was recorded by Jamaican singer Carl Dawkins in the early 1970s. However, Boothe's rendition became more popular and is considered the definitive version. "Lady With The Starlight" is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, and its lyrics have been interpreted in various ways.


In conclusion, "Lady With The Starlight" is a beautiful ode to a woman's beauty and its mesmerizing effects. The song's soulful and heartfelt delivery by Ken Boothe has helped it endure the test of time and become a part of reggae music history.


Line by Line Meaning

Lady lady with the starlight
Addressing the woman who possesses starlight within her


A lovely starlight that shines so bright
A captivating aura illuminating her presence


Ah lovely lady lady with the starlight
Expressing admiration for her appeal


She must be crazy crazy for man
Implying she is attracted to men


She must be crazy crazy herself
Suggesting she is a little bit crazy in her own right




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Lizy Islas

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Ah encantadora dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Ah lovely lady lady with the starlight

Una hermosa luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight tht shine so bright

Ella debe estar loca loca por el hombre
She must be crazy crazy for man

Ella misma debe estar loca, loca
She must be crazy crazy herself

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Ella debe estar loca loca por el hombre
She must be crazy crazy for man

Ella misma debe estar loca, loca
She must be crazy crazy herself

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante

🤷✨♥️



All comments from YouTube:

Lizy Islas

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Ah encantadora dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Ah lovely lady lady with the starlight

Una hermosa luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight tht shine so bright

Ella debe estar loca loca por el hombre
She must be crazy crazy for man

Ella misma debe estar loca, loca
She must be crazy crazy herself

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante
A lovely starlight that shine so bright

Ella debe estar loca loca por el hombre
She must be crazy crazy for man

Ella misma debe estar loca, loca
She must be crazy crazy herself

Dama dama con la luz de las estrellas
Lady lady with the starlight

Una encantadora luz de las estrellas que brilla tan brillante

🤷✨♥️

Renee

I'm a millennial and this song is timeless despite the era. Oct. 23 2020

Jason Thomas

what a beat, ken a legend.

Ivan Mora

Amo esta canción rocksteady 2020

cretainhop

I remember the shock when I heard this song for the first time as if it was yesterday

Ann-marie Clarke

Early 1968.

Disco Dave

What are beautiful tune from Ken Boothe .. from Bristol 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

Utku A

Damn when did i shazamed it CANT REMEMBER BUT LOVED IT!

Ackeem Smith

big ken booth real singer

Denver Morris

Although it was recorded in the late 60's, it was released in 1974 (JA) and 1975 (UK)

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