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
Old Fashioned Way
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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This has give you privilege to come and stay
But oh no, oh no
Not in that old fashion way
Old fashioned way, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Old fashioned way
Please don't you give your love away
So oh no, oh no
Not in that old fashioned way
Old fashioned way, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Old fashioned way
Please don't you give your love away
That's what she did and went away
So oh no, oh no
Not in that old fashioned way
Old fashioned way, yeah
Old fashioned way and I would tell you baby
I don't want you that kind-a way
Come on, come on and suck to your spill
Uh no, I don't wan't you to give that old fashioned way
Oh baby, baby, come on, come on
Oh Lord help me, that's what you need
In Ken Boothe's song "Old Fashioned Way," the singer addresses his apparent love interest, who is trying to pursue him. He acknowledges that now that his baby is leaving and he is single, it gives her the privilege to come and stay. However, he does not want to be involved in a relationship that follows the "old fashioned way" of loving. He asks her not to give her love away like his previous partner did, which ultimately led to her departure. He wants her to refrain from showering him with materialistic things and cling to his name, but instead, he advises her to suck to her principles and values and love him in new and creative ways.
The song's underlying message is about the change in societal beliefs and traditions concerning relationships. The singer is urging his love interest not to follow the old ways; instead, they should find new ways to express their love and affection. The song advocates for a shift from the traditional ways of loving, characterized by materialistic gestures and an obsession with the partner's name and status, to a more profound and intimate love experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that my baby is going away
Now that my lover is leaving, I have the opportunity to spend time with someone else.
This has give you privilege to come and stay
The departure of my lover has given you the opportunity to be with me.
But oh no, oh no
However, I don't want things to proceed in a certain way.
Not in that old fashion way
I don't want to engage in a traditional, outdated way of pursuing a relationship.
Please don't you give your love away
I urge you to not give your love to me so easily.
That's what she did and went away
My previous lover gave me her love impulsively and it resulted in her leaving me.
So oh no, oh no
I don't want to experience that kind of loss again.
Not in that old fashioned way
Therefore, I don't want to pursue a relationship in a dated, cliche manner.
Old fashioned way, yeah yeah yeah yeah
I don't want to follow the stereotypical norms of courtship.
Old fashioned way and I would tell you baby
I'm emphasizing my aversion to an old-fashioned romance.
I don't want you that kind-a way
I don't want to engage with you in a traditional, predictable manner.
Come on, come on and suck to your spill
You need to express your true feelings and not just follow the usual script.
Uh no, I don't wan't you to give that old fashioned way
I'm adamant about avoiding a conventional romance.
Oh baby, baby, come on, come on
I'm encouraging you to be honest and genuine in your approach.
Oh Lord help me, that's what you need
I hope that you understand that an authentic connection is what we both need.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Hudson
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Ken Boothe....one of the greatest voice from Jamaica that ever walk this Earth