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
Silver Words
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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And it's not what I'm smoking
I really think you're nice
Don't think I'm kidding you
And don't think I'm bidding
That silver words are your price
But oh, if you could see, oh yeah
That the angels in the skies
Were envious and surprised
That anyone as nice as you
Would chance with me, woh yeah
Would chance with me, let me tell you
Baby, I'm not joking
And it's not what I'm smoking
I really think you're nice
Don't think I'm kidding you
And don't think I'm bidding
These silver words are your price
But oh, if you could see
The change you made in me
That the angels in the skies
Were envious and surprised
That anyone as nice as you
Would chance with me, oh yeah
Would chance with me, baby
Chance with me
But oh, if you could see
The change you made in me
That the angels in the skies
Were envious and surprised
That anyone as nice as you
Would chance with me, oh yeah
Chance with me, baby
Leave us alone
In our happy home
Leave us alone
With our happy home
...
The lyrics of Ken Boothe's "Silver Words" speak of genuine admiration and appreciation for someone special. The singer is not joking nor under the influence of drugs when he says he genuinely thinks the person is nice, and he is not trying to buy their affection with silver words. Instead, the singer is expressing how much of a positive impact this person has made in his life, and how even the angels in the sky would be envious and surprised that someone as nice as them would take a chance with someone like him. The song's message is clear - the singer is grateful for this person's presence and companionship in his life and wants to cherish it.
The song's narrative is simple but effective in expressing its core picture of appreciation and admiration. The tender and soulful delivery of the lyrics by Ken Boothe further amplifies the song's message of love and gratitude. The song's repetition of the verse and chorus also adds to its emotional impact, making it a perfect love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm not joking
I'm being serious
And it's not what I'm smoking
I'm not under the influence of any drugs or substances
I really think you're nice
I genuinely like you
Don't think I'm kidding you
Don't think I'm joking or lying to you
And don't think I'm bidding
And don't think I'm trying to buy your affection
That silver words are your price
That I'm using sweet talk or flattery to win you over
But oh, if you could see, oh yeah
But if you could understand
The change you've made in me
How much you've positively impacted my life
That the angels in the skies
Even the heavens above
Were envious and surprised
Were amazed and even jealous
That anyone as nice as you
That someone as wonderful as you
Would chance with me, woh yeah
Would take a risk on me, oh yeah
Leave us alone
Don't interfere
In our happy home
In our joyful and contented relationship
With our happy home
With our loving and harmonious partnership
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matias N.A.
Baby, I'm not joking
And it's not what I'm smoking
I really think you're nice
Don't think I'm kidding you
And don't think I'm bidding
That silver words are your price
But oh, if you could see, oh yeah
The change you've made in me
That the angels in the skies
Were envious and surprised
That anyone as nice as you
Would chance with me, woh yeah
Would chance with me, let me tell you
Baby, I'm not joking
And it's not what I'm smoking
I really think you're nice
Don't think I'm kidding you
And don't think I'm bidding
These silver words are your price
But oh, if you could see
The change you made in me
That the angels in the skies
Were envious and surprised
That anyone as nice as you
Would chance…
Anne Forrest
How blessed and lucky am I to grow up opposite the Channel One recording Studios on Maxfield Avenue, Kingston Jamaica where all the great artists in Reggae music, including the inimitable Mr Ken Boothe all recorded at the studio, I was blessed to see them whenever they were there and Mr Ken Boothe, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh and Jacob Miller was so down to Earth and polite in their mannerisms, what a time it was and the vibes are alive and still strong through their music today and will always be!!! ❤
Cheryl Maloney
Thank you, Ken Boothe, for all your hard work and paved a way for others to follow. Thanks for all your great songs.
sean
👏😉 well said madam. 👊❤ agreed
Professor Max Machado
Amo esse reggae, tenho as 3 versões, sou fã de Ken Boothe,esse é um clássico
Amannda Slz
Um clássico
IShamor Bennett
Forever never die music ....one of my old time favorite ❤️🇯🇲
Dave Brown
I love this song it will stay forever 💕💓
Ruan Corvel
Viva o Reggae! Viva a Jamaica!
CARLOS MAGNO FRAZÃO FRAZÃO
Esta música é linda
Wllysses Júnior
QUE HINO