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
Say You
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Say you...
Say you'll never leave me again
Say you'll never deceive me again
Say you'll never love no other one but me
Me
Say you...
Say you...
Say you'll never walk out on me again
Say you'll come back and be my best friend
Say you'll never love no other one but me
Me
Say you...
Say you...
Say you'll never walk out on me again
Say you'll come back and be my best friend
Say you'll never love no other one but me
Me
Say you...
Say, honey
Say you...
Come on, honey
Say you...
The lyrics to Ken Boothe's "Say You" express a plea to a lost love to stay and never leave again. The singer begs the person to never deceive or love anyone else but them. They express the pain of being left and their fear of being left again. The repetition of "Say you..." emphasizes the desperate need for reassurance and a promise of commitment.
The lyrics also touch upon the desire for a deep friendship with the person, beyond just romantic love. The singer wants this person to be their best friend and a constant presence in their life. The repetition of "Me" throughout the song shows the selfishness of the singer's plea, as they are solely concerned with their own happiness and security.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation. The singer is willing to compromise their pride and independence for the sake of the relationship. The chorus's simplicity and repetition make it a catchy and memorable plea, highlighting the universal fear of abandonment and the human need for reassurance in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you'll never leave me again
Express that you will not abandon me any more
Say you'll never deceive me again
Assure me that you will not mislead or lie to me ever again
Say you'll never love no other one but me
Promise me that you will only love me and not anyone else
Me
Emphasis on the importance of me being the only one you love
Say you'll never walk out on me again
Affirm that you will not abandon me again by leaving abruptly
Say you'll come back and be my best friend
Confirm that you will return and continue to be my closest and most trusted companion
Say, honey
Encouragement to speak with me using a term of endearment
Say you...
Repetition to emphasize the importance of expressing these promises
Writer(s): Seaton
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ken Kovar
Truly one of the best from this exceptional artist! Killer guitar!
Patrick Dacosta
Love this tune with my heart.
Kerrisa Wildman
Love this song so much
Patrick Dacosta
true words. love this tune.
NORMAN OSBORNE
REMEMBER WHEN DAVID "RAM JAM" RODIGAN DROP THIS ON HIS ROOTS ROCKERS SHOW IN THE 80'S.....LOVE IT BAD BAD BAD ❤️💛💚
kyle bailey
ITS ABOUT DAM TIME SOMEONE PUT THIS UP BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR 3 YEARS.GWAAN MY SELECTOR. DADDY MARKUS TRENTON. N.J MURDERATION
Annmarie Lindsay
kyle bailey fe real
Annmarie Lindsay
2018 still listening to Mr ken😍🇯🇲
Ken Kovar
yep
Kumasi Kalonji
Rocksteady🔊📻🔥🇯🇲🖤