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
Your No Good
Ken Boothe Lyrics
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You broke my heart and you went away
You're no good because you leave me crying over you
Leave me wondering, you're no good, baby
You're no good for what you have done to me
You've left me baby without any money
You're no good, baby, you're no good,
You're no good for me, baby
You're no good for what you have done to me
You've left me baby without any money
You're no good, baby, you're no good,
You're no good for me baby
You're no good, baby, alright,
You're no good because you leave me crying
Leave me wondering, oh, baby,
Leave me thinking on you, oh baby ...
The lyrics of "You're No Good" by Ken Boothe are self-explanatory. The singer is addressing a former lover who has betrayed him, thereby making her unsuitable for any further relationship with him. He accuses her of breaking his heart and leaving him, causing him considerable sadness and suffering. The singer feels that his former lover has taken something very valuable away from him and that he can no longer trust her. He is left feeling hopeless and wondering what he did to deserve such treatment.
The lyrics of "You're No Good" speak to a common human experience of heartbreak and betrayal. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo, however, subtly mask the bitterness of the lyrics, showcasing how Boothe's music blends a message of sorrow into a series of joyful and danceable tunes. As the lyrics progress, it is apparent that Boothe is directing this message as much at himself as he is to his former lover. He recognizes the mistakes he made and the weaknesses within himself that allowed him to be taken advantage of. This song is unique in the sense that it does not only speak to the pain of a bad relationship, but it also speaks to self-discovery in the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
You're no good for what you have done, baby
You have done something that has made you unsuitable for my life, baby
You broke my heart and you went away
You hurt me emotionally and left without resolving the issue
You're no good because you leave me crying over you
Your actions make me feel sad and emotional, continuously thinking about you
Leave me wondering, you're no good, baby
Your behavior leaves me with doubts and confusion, baby
You're no good for what you have done to me
Your actions have made you unsuitable for any type of relationship with me
You've left me baby without any money
You've left me in a financially difficult situation, baby
You're no good, baby, you're no good,
You're not helpful or suitable for me, baby
You're no good for me, baby
Your actions or behavior are not compatible with my life and well-being, baby
You're no good, baby, alright,
You're completely unsatisfactory to me, baby
You're no good because you leave me crying
Your actions make me extremely emotional and cause me to feel sad
Leave me wondering, oh, baby,
Your behavior gives me unease and confusion, oh baby
Leave me thinking on you, oh baby ...
I can't stop thinking about you and your negative impact on my life, oh baby
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEN BOOTHE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carl Ryan-Hunter
Rocking sounds.. I like the 1966 SKA version also but this rocks so clean and crisp.
Renegad 18
de la balle...
j'adore et le duo est mortel. ..respect
maximiliano jofré
Fuegooo 🔥
Gregory Compton
Terrific version - cool. 😆
Denny
Masterpiece
gary brockwell
👁️💥👁️🔥🔥 THANKS
Ken love n stuff 🙏🇬🇧💯
Rasta Empress
great song!!!
Cenovis Pmyq
Vraiment trop cool pour l'époque, j'adore :-D
ERICK ALEJANDRO ANDRADE VICENCIO
que super rolon!!
Followthewaydan
See also: Errol Dunkley - Holding On, Phil(l)ip Fraser (Frazer) - You're No Good, Toyan - Live Good, Scientist - Dub Livity, Mexicano - Swing And Sway, Cornel(l) Campbell - You're No Good