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
Moving Away
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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I can feel you're moving away baby
more everyday oh yeah in every way
Deep down inside of me
I can feel I'm losing you baby X2
More every day oh yeah
in every way
Oh baby I've got the power to lead him to life
I've got the power so
Why are you going away yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I yeaaah
You're moving away
In so many ways ouuh yeah
Deep down inside of me
I can feel I'm loosing you baby
More everyday oh yeah
In every way
Oh baby
I've got the power to lead him to life
I've got to know when you need every night
Got to got to got to have you
Got to got to got to need you
I love you oh man baby
And I need to walk with you
In every way
In every day
The lyrics of Ken Boothe's "Moving Away" describe a situation where the singer can feel their significant other pulling away from them. The song creates a sense of desperation in its lyrics, with the singer acutely aware of the distance between them and their partner growing by the day. The first verse highlights the realization of the singer that they have been moving away from their partner for some time, and they can see that their partner is moving away as well. The verses are repeated almost identically, emphasizing the sense of urgency and loss the singer feels.
The chorus then speaks to the power the singer has to be a good partner, highlighting that they have what it takes to make their relationship work, and they are not sure why their partner is leaving. The repetition of the line "got to have you" drives home the determination the singer has to make this relationship survive. The overall tone of the song is one of sadness and loss, with the sense that the singer recognizes their role in the dissolution of the relationship but cannot seem to reverse it.
Line by Line Meaning
In every part of me i can feel I'm moving away baby
I am aware that I am starting to distance myself from you emotionally.
I can feel you're moving away baby
I sense that you are also becoming distant from me.
more everyday oh yeah in every way
This change in our relationship is happening gradually but steadily in every aspect.
Deep down inside of me
This feeling of detachment is coming from my innermost self.
I can feel I'm losing you baby X2
I am afraid that I am losing the connection we used to have with each other.
More every day oh yeah
This sense of disconnection is becoming stronger each passing day.
in every way
It affects every area of our relationship.
Oh baby I've got the power to lead him to life
I am capable of taking control of our relationship and guiding it to a better place.
I've got to know when you need every night
I need to be able to understand and meet your emotional needs in order to maintain our relationship.
Why are you going away yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I yeaaah
I am confused and saddened by your withdrawal from our relationship.
You're moving away
Your emotional distance is becoming more and more noticeable.
In so many ways ouuh yeah
Your detachment is affecting every aspect of our relationship.
Got to got to got to have you
I can't imagine my life without you.
Got to got to got to need you
I need you in my life to feel complete.
I love you oh man baby
I deeply care about you and our relationship.
And I need to walk with you
I want to face life's challenges together with you.
In every way
I want to be completely connected with you in every aspect of our relationship.
In every day
I want our love to be present in every moment of our lives.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arifoi2990
In every part of me i can feel I'm moving away baby
I can feel you're moving away baby
more everyday oh yeah in every way
Deep down inside of me
I can feel I'm losing you baby X2
More every day oh yeah
in every way
Oh baby I've got the power to lead him to life
I've got to know when you need every night
I've got the power so
Why are you going away yeah ,yeah, yeah, yeah I yeaaah
You're moving away
In so many ways ouuh yeah
Deep down inside of me
I can feel I'm loosing you baby
More everyday oh yeah
In every way
Oh baby
I've got the power to lead him to life
I've got to know when you need every night
Got to got to got to have you
Got to got to got to need you
I love you oh man baby
And I need to walk with you
In every way
In every day
@jesusarroyo5748
One of my tops songs love from πΊπΈ from a Mexican π²π½, long live to π―π²
@audleymclean3724
This is one of the best recordings ever to come out of Jamaica [PERIOD] although it was recorded early 70's
@77classic
This song gets better every time I listen to it. A.B.C. Another Boothe Classic
@GanGztaGriZZle9684
Who did d original
@richone2540
FOLKS ! Feel the weight, power and fullness of this music. Reggae for ever.
@omargerardo5457
One of my all-time favorite jams
@Ladyk1361
I used to hear this tune in parties even upto the other day and wondered what it was called. now that I've found it I'm so very happy βΊ
@maehenderson6663
Just found the name on Saturday night... thanks to shazam. I have been looking for it for many years
@everettenicolls2465
This is my most favorite song. I listen to this song over and over for hours.i canβt believe it was recorded in 1968. Iβm Bahamian and I wanna sing this song to all the Beautiful woman in the Bahamas ππ₯°π₯°π₯°
@danaharris6998
so many memories Ken this is a friend from way back i. Bournemoth. Gardens by the sea in Kingston Jamaica One. Love.Those really were the good old days when Mom thought I was in church on Sunday nights,Leaving my hat and Bible under the rose bushes to go hang out with u at Boey.....what memories.wow