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
Look What You Have Done to Me
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Ooh ooh now you're
Now that you're here with me
I want to keep you free
To do the things that you wanna do
The joy of life is loving you
And now the day has come
To let you know where I'm coming from, yeah
The best of my years will go to you
It's the only thing that I can do
But these things, them come overnight
Loving you, baby, and I know I'm right
But before I go, I want you to know
That loving you, babe, it's a way of fact
Oh babe, look what you've done to me
And oh babe, you set my heart free, yeah
Oh my my
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh my no
Oh
Sometimes, I will read and then I say
It wouldn't make sense, no, anyway
But forgive me, baby, if I do wrong
I have been a true man for so long
But let me say before I forget
That loving you, it's where it's at, yeah
Now babe, look what you done for me
Oh babe, you set my heart free
Oh my, yeah yeah
You know I've got to have your lovin'
...
Look what you've done for me
You set my heart free
The song "Look What You Have Done to Me" by Ken Boothe is a love song that expresses the singer’s deep feelings for his partner. The opening verses set the tone for the song, as the singer expresses his desire to keep his partner free to do the things she wants to do. He then goes on to claim that the joy of his life comes from loving her. The singer then tells his partner that he wants her to know where he is coming from and that he is willing to give the best of his years to her. He acknowledges that loving her is the right thing to do and expresses the gratitude he has for her love.
The singer then reflects on his past and acknowledges that he has been a true man for so long but knows that loving his partner is where it's at. The chorus repeats the same line, "Oh babe, look what you've done to me, and oh babe, you set my heart free," emphasizing the power of their relationship and how it has transformed the singer.
The lyrics of this song are simple, but the simplicity is what makes it powerful. The song captures the essence of true love, which is about making significant other priorities and putting their needs before one’s self. The song is an expression of gratitude for the changes the singer's partner has brought into his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now now yeah yeah yeah
I am excited and emotional about what I am going to say
Ooh ooh now you're
I am about to express admiration for someone's presence
Now that you're here with me
Having you near me is a blessing
I want to keep you free
I want you to have full autonomy over your life
To do the things that you wanna do
Make your own choices and pursue your desires
The joy of life is loving you
My heart is filled with love for you
And now the day has come
I feel the need to express my feelings for you
To let you know where I'm coming from, yeah
I want to explain myself fully to you
The best of my years will go to you
I will give you the best of me
It's the only thing that I can do
I am ready to devote myself to you
But these things, them come overnight
This commitment was not sudden, but developed over time
Loving you, baby, and I know I'm right
I am confident in my love for you
But before I go, I want you to know
I have some final things to disclose
That loving you, babe, it's a way of fact
My love for you is an undeniable reality
Oh babe, look what you've done to me
You have transformed me with your love
And oh babe, you set my heart free, yeah
Your love has liberated me and made me fully alive
Oh my my
Expressing surprise and awe
Oh my no
Expressing shock and disbelief
Sometimes, I will read and then I say
Reflecting on my own words
It wouldn't make sense, no, anyway
Admitting that some things may not make sense
But forgive me, baby, if I do wrong
Asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoing
I have been a true man for so long
I have always been honest and sincere
But let me say before I forget
I do not want to miss telling you something important
That loving you, it's where it's at, yeah
The true essence of my being lies in my love for you
Now babe, look what you done for me
I am grateful for how you have improved my life
Oh babe, you set my heart free
My love for you has liberated me
Oh my, yeah yeah
Expressing surprise and continued awe
You know I've got to have your lovin'
I do not want to live without your love
Look what you've done for me
You have transformed me with your love
You set my heart free
Your love has liberated me
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