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
Thinking
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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1. Thinking, how we use to be
Yes I'm thinking, how it was only you and me
We use to stroll along the park
Holding hands together
Chorus
Oh it was so nice, when we were friends
Oh, oh, oh it was so nice, when we were friends
That's why
2. I'm thinking, how we use to be
Yes I'm thinking, how it was always you and me
Do you remember, that night in September
Chorus
Oh it was so nice, when we were friends
Oh, oh, oh it was so nice, when we were friends
That's why
I'm thinking mmm
Solo
3. Thinking, how we use to be
Yes I'm thinking, how it was always you and me
Do you remember, that night in September
Chorus
Oh it was so nice, when we were friends
Oh, oh, oh it was so nice, when we were friends
That's why
I'm thinking how we use to be
I'm thinking how it was always you and me
In Ken Boothe's song "Thinking," the singer reflects on a past relationship, reminiscing about what once was. The song is a slow, melancholic ballad that is characterized by the singer's yearning for the past, where he and his lover were once friends. In the opening verse, Boothe sings about how he thinks about their old days, where it was just the two of them strolling through the park, holding hands, and enjoying each other's company. He then repeats the chorus, emphasizing how nice it was when they were still friends.
The second verse follows the same structure as the first, with Boothe further reflecting on their relationship. He recalls a night in September, perhaps the turning point in their relationship when they started drifting apart. Despite this, he still yearns for the past, where things were simpler, and they were still friends. The third verse follows the same pattern as the previous two verses, with Boothe lamenting about their past relationship and longing for a time where it was just the two of them.
Overall, "Thinking" is a poignant reflection on the past and how we often yearn for what once was, particularly in romantic relationships. Despite the melancholic tone of the song, there is a sense of nostalgia and hopefulness, where the singer is still clinging to their memories, hoping to relive the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking, how we use to be
Reflecting on our past and how we used to be together
Yes I'm thinking, how it was only you and me
Recalling a time when it was just the two of us, before things changed
We use to stroll along the park
Remembering a favorite activity we used to do together
Holding hands together
Recalling the physical connection we had with each other
Oh it was so nice, when we were friends
Expressing sentimentality for the enjoyable and simple time when we were just friends
That's why
Explaining the reason for reflecting on past memories
Do you remember, that night in September
Asking if the other person recalls a specific memory from September
I'm thinking mmm
Verbalizing continued reflection on past memories
I'm thinking how we use to be
Reiterating thoughts about past relationship dynamics and connection
Yes I'm thinking, how it was always you and me
Remembering that for a time it seemed like it was only the two of us in each other's lives
Oh it was so nice, when we were friends
Repeating sentiment about the simplicity and enjoyable nature of the past friendship
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Boothe, K
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@GothicMod
One of the finest Rocksteady tracks, ever, from the Great Ken Boothe; 20 out of 10 and many thanks...;)
@presterjohn1697
truth
@kinasc1575
Lovely tune this!
@aeon23
Wicked version on the flip https://youtu.be/2qhmRh_evTM
@bluezodiac6428
Ken Boot, BIGGER than Size 10.π
@ernestobarrera7052
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@lunickdockery4150
Nice rhydem...and the singer just so cool singing
@aeon23
Big tune, A friend carried me to Ken Boothe's house, when i told him Thinking was one of my favourite tunes. He went straight into the song I, couldn't help but join in. I was probably the worst singer he's ever sung withπ€£π€£π€£
Happy memories
@richone2540
Raw Quality of the song sounds it was a rehearsal that Coxsone decided to release to save time.
@aeon23
When i first went to Ken's yard I told him Thinking was one of my favorite tunes and he started singing it, i had to join in,
What a tune here's the version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qhmRh_evTM&list=PLj8Msv_IVIaIKlYttNRv6YkA2W0hijrg4&index=236&ab_channel=aeon23