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
Who Gets Your Love
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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Callin' every other name but mine
And that's not a very encouraging sign
In my arms, you've been restless
Thinkin' 'bout somebody else while holdin' me
Well, if you want me to set you free
You don't have to ask for my permission
I don't wanna live in a broken home
You don't have to spend tonight alone
Oh, tell me
Who gets your love when I'm gone?
Will she kiss you with her eyes
Choose your ties, keep your pillow warm?
Baby, baby, who gets your love when I'm gone?
When I move into the house
Down the street where I started from?
Oh, who gets your love?
Oh, people talk, I hear rumors
My imagination, it runs away with me
Gonna lose you eventually
So I'll go, I'll make it easy
Give you back the need that I don't satisfy
Maybe she will better than I
You gotta tell me
Who gets your love when I'm gone?
Will she let you stay in bed
Rub your head, take the pain away?
Baby, baby, who gets your love when I leave?
When I've said my last goodbye
You'll know why I just couldn't stay
I just couldn't stay
Tell me who gets your love when I'm gone?
Will she love you, love you, love you
And will she keep your pillow so warm
Tell me who, when I go, when I leave?
When I'm walking down the street where I am
'Cause you treated me so badly
And you lost what you had baby
The lyrics of Ken Boothe's song "Who Gets Your Love" depict a relationship that is slowly disintegrating. The singer is noticing signs that his partner may not love him anymore. She talks in her sleep, calling out other people's names, and is restless when she's with him, thinking about someone else. The singer is aware of these behaviors but also feels a sense of resignation towards them. He's willing to let her go if that's what she wants but still wants to know who will get her love when he's gone. The lyrics highlight the pain and uncertainty that comes with losing someone you love.
The tone of the song is melancholic and resigned, but there's also a sense of desperation in the singer's voice. He's torn between letting his partner go and wanting to hold onto her. The lyrics capture the sense of powerlessness that comes with realizing that someone you love may not love you back.
Line by Line Meaning
In your sleep you've been talkin'
You have been saying other people's names during sleep, not mine.
Callin' every other name but mine
You are addressing someone else in your dreams.
And that's not a very encouraging sign
This isn't a good sign for our relationship to work out.
In my arms, you've been restless
Even in my embrace, you are not at peace.
Thinkin' 'bout somebody else while holdin' me
You are with someone else in your mind while you are with me.
Well, if you want me to set you free
If you don't want to be with me anymore, you don't have to ask for permission.
You don't have to ask for my permission
You are free to go anytime if you wish to.
I don't wanna live in a broken home
I don't want a failed relationship that would end in misery for both of us.
I can do without an explanation
I don't need a reason for your behavior, you can leave anytime you want.
You don't have to spend tonight alone
You can find someone else to fill your emotional needs tonight.
Oh, tell me
I want to know.
Who gets your love when I'm gone?
Who will take my place after I'm out of the picture?
Will she kiss you with her eyes
Will she express her love for you through her gaze?
Choose your ties, keep your pillow warm?
Will she take care of your needs and make you feel at home?
Baby, baby, who gets your love when I'm gone?
Who will occupy the place that I used to occupy in your life?
When I move into the house
When I finally leave you and move somewhere else.
Down the street where I started from?
To a place that I consider home.
Oh, who gets your love?
Who will you love after I'm gone?
Oh, people talk, I hear rumors
There are rumors spreading about us in the town.
My imagination, it runs away with me
My thoughts about you and the rumors get the better of me.
Gonna lose you eventually
I know I'm going to lose you eventually.
So I'll go, I'll make it easy
I'll leave to make things easier for you.
Give you back the need that I don't satisfy
I'll let someone else fulfill the emotional needs I couldn't meet.
Maybe she will better than I
Perhaps the person you choose to replace me will be a better partner.
You gotta tell me
You have to inform me.
Will she let you stay in bed
Will she take care of you when you are feeling unwell?
Rub your head, take the pain away?
Will she comfort you and ease your discomfort?
Baby, baby, who gets your love when I leave?
Who will replace me in your heart?
When I've said my last goodbye
When I have delivered my final farewell.
You'll know why I just couldn't stay
You will understand why I had to leave you.
I just couldn't stay
I had to leave you because things weren't working out for me.
Will she love you, love you, love you
Will she shower you with love?
And will she keep your pillow so warm
Will she make you feel the warmth of her love?
Tell me who, when I go, when I leave?
Tell me who will take the place that I used to occupy in your life.
When I'm walking down the street where I am
When I return to my hometown.
'Cause you treated me so badly
Because you mistreated me in our relationship.
And you lost what you had baby
You lost the love and care that I had for you, my dear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN POTTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Kennedy
His songs about romance are so intense ! One of the most dramatic voices in 1970 's reggae , plus he has earlier versions of some of his songs , with a different feel . Really rare label on the single . A great find .
Brian Jenklins
Ken booth tuff
Tommy Hawke
Outta sight an' beyond some root-hot-cut. Let off!
MrAllenm94
Club Noreik in the 1970's