Artibella
Ken Boothe & Stranger Cole Lyrics
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Please come home to me
Artibella, I saw you with a fella
And I don′t like the idea
Artibella, you told me that you loved me
That there's no one else above me
Artibella, you took all my money
And told me that you love me
Artibella, you know that I love you
But you still go away
Come back, come back to me baby
Each and every day
Artibella, my pretty little darling
Please come home to me
Artibella, I saw you with a fella
And I don′t like the idea
Artibella, you told me that you loved me
That there's no one else above me
Artibella, you took all my money
And told me that you love me
Artibella, you know that I love you
But you still go away
Come back, come back baby
Each and every day
The lyrics of Artibella by Ken Boothe & Stranger Cole depict the story of a man who is pleading with his lover to come back to him. The song starts with the man appealing to Artibella, his beloved, to return home to him as he has seen her with another man, he expounds his disapproval of the situation. He reminds her of how much she had told him she loved him and that no one else was above him. He expresses his disappointment that she took all his money, even after she told him she loved him. Despite his pain and frustration, he can still confess his love for her.
The chorus of the song is a plea for Artibella to come back to him every day, because she knows he loves her, yet she still chooses to go away. The song portrays the traditional gender roles of the man as the provider and protector, while the woman's role is to be faithful and supportive. The story told in the lyrics underscores the importance of trust and loyalty in relationships, showcasing the consequences of acting against it.
Line by Line Meaning
Artibella, my pretty little darling
Addressing the person named Artibella in a loving manner
Please come home to me
Requesting Artibella to come back home
Artibella, I saw you with a fella
Accusing Artibella of being seen with another man
And I don't like the idea
Displeasure at the thought of Artibella being with someone else
Artibella, you told me that you loved me
Reminding Artibella that she had proclaimed her love for the singer
That there's no one else above me
Stressing the fact that Artibella promised she loved no one else like she loves the lead singer
Artibella, you took all my money
Anger at Artibella for taking all his money
And told me that you love me
Sensing deception, suspecting that Artibella confessed her love only to get his money
Artibella, you know that I love you
Expressing deep love and fondness for Artibella
But you still go away
Feeling abandoned and hurt as Artibella left despite his love
Come back, come back to me baby
Urging Artibella to return to the singer
Each and every day
Stressing the urgency of Artibella's return to him
Writer(s): George Phillips Miller, Kenneth George Boothe
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eagle62427
Arte Bella I saw you with a fella
And I don't like the idea
Arte Bella please tell me who's the fella
And I will feel much better
Arte Bella, you told me that you loved me
And there's no one else above me
Arte Bella please tell me who's the fella
And I will feel much better
@ARUNTINGS
Stranger Cole is my uncle who i have not been blessed enough to meet. And this song was written by my father....RAYMOND HARVEY. My father passed away 3 years ago and never got any blessings from this classic ❤️💛💚
@christianmusterman1879
Wow!❤ one love!
Child of awesome artists!
@SeanZuder-mk5ki
One of the Absolute Greatest tracks in the history of Music. Big ups
@Reggaesoul5446
Surely one of the finest Ska tracks, full on with a horn section to die for. THRILLING
@jkholtuk
Pure Class on the Horns. Ever time i hear this its nearly as good as the first time.
@andylyons553
When I hear this groove, it‘s like heaven on earth…
@chiaralanfiutibaldi9976
Just started browsing this music style and oh my, this song is one of the coolest I've heard in years!!
@oddbod8655
What a tune. Never heard it before. Can't stop dancing to this.
@tekfunk6299
Best on the album, the solo could continue forever
@theelj
LOVE THIS! no 2nd wave, no 3rd wave, no other wave can top the ORIGINAL SOUND!