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
Let's Get It On
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
And if you feel like I feel, baby
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Let's get it on
Ah, baby, let's get it on
Let's love, baby
Let's get it on
We're all sensitive people
With so much to give
Understand me, sugar
Since we've got to be here
Let's live
I love you
There's nothing wrong with me
Loving you, baby no no
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
If the love is true
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I ain't gonna worry
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Let's get it on
Let's get it on
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
C'mon, baby
Let your love come out
If you believe in love
Let's get it on
Let's get it on, baby
This minute, oh yeah
Let's get it on
Please, let's get it on
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Oh, gonna get it on
Threaten' you, baby
I wanna get it on
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
If the spirit moves ya
Let me groove ya good
Let your love come down
Oh, get it on
C'mon, baby
Do you know the meaning?
I've been sanctified
Girl, you give me good feeling
I've been sanctified
The lyrics of Ken Boothe's song "Let's Get It On" seems to be a plea for physical intimacy with someone with whom the singer has been trying to control his feelings for an extended period. The singer urges the other person to relinquish any doubt and beat around the bush and fully embrace the power and pleasure of the moment. He tries to persuade the other person through a series of sweet and heartfelt lyrics that it is okay to love each other, and he only wants to share the moment with them mutually. The singer acknowledges that they are all sensitive people with so much to give and encourages the other person to understand this as well. He assures them that he has been sanctified and that engaging in physical intimacy with each other can never be wrong, as long as the affections are genuine.
The lyrics of the song appear to be a reflection of the liberation movement of the 1970s that revolved around sex and body positivity. Ken Boothe's song "Let's Get It On" was one of the most popular songs of the 1970s, and it was highly celebrated for its simplicity and directness in expressing the feelings of the time. The song's theme and melody continue to influence contemporary culture and have inspired several other musicians throughout the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been really tryin', baby
I have been putting in a lot of effort, my love
Tryin' to hold back this feeling for so long
Trying to suppress my emotions for quite some time now
And if you feel like I feel, baby
And if you're experiencing the same emotions as I am, my love
Then, c'mon, oh, c'mon
Then we should take action, let's do it
Let's get it on
Let's engage in intimacy
Ah, baby, let's get it on
My love, let's be intimate
Let's love, baby
Let's express our love through physical intimacy
Let's get it on, sugar
Let's engage in intimate acts, honey
We're all sensitive people
We're all emotional beings
With so much to give
With loving hearts to share
Understand me, sugar
Comprehend my feelings for you, darling
Since we've got to be here
Since we're alive and present in this moment
Let's live
Let's make the most of our lives
I love you
I am deeply in love with you
There's nothing wrong with me
There's nothing to be ashamed of regarding my feelings for you
Loving you, baby no no
Loving you, my love, is not wrong
And giving yourself to me can never be wrong
Being intimate with me is not a mistake
If the love is true
If our love is genuine
Don't you know how sweet and wonderful life can be
Don't you realize how beautiful life can be
I'm asking you baby to get it on with me
I'm requesting that we engage in intimacy, my love
I ain't gonna worry
I won't be anxious
I ain't gonna push, won't push you baby
I will not force you, my love
So c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby
So let's do this, my love, don't hesitate
Stop beatin' 'round the bush
Stop being so hesitant
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand what I mean
C'mon, baby
Let's do this, my love
Let your love come out
Express your love physically
If you believe in love
If you truly have faith in love
Let's get it on
Let's engage in intimacy now
Let's get it on, baby
Let's be intimate, my love
This minute, oh yeah
Right now, without delay
Please, let's get it on
Let's engage in physical intimacy, my love
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, darlin'
Let's do this, my love, don't hesitate
Oh, gonna get it on
Oh yes, we're going to engage in intimacy
Threaten' you, baby
I am tempting you, my love
I wanna get it on
I want to engage in physical intimacy
You don't have to worry that it's wrong
You should not be concerned that it's inappropriate
If the spirit moves ya
If you feel compelled to
Let me groove ya good
Allow me to satisfy your physical needs
Let your love come down
Express your love physically
Oh, get it on
Oh yes, let's engage in intimacy
Do you know the meaning?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually cleansed
Girl, you give me good feeling
My love, you make me feel good
I've been sanctified
I have been spiritually cleansed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IKE TURNER
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Ken Boothe....one of the greatest voice from Jamaica that ever walk this Earth