He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.
Patricia
Alborosie Lyrics
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hit me with music
sekkle rude bwoy
original jamaican ska
let me tell you
(verse 1)
patricia she dont know to run joke
why you tan so
tell me why you tan so
tell me why you tan so
why you tan so
come on
patricia please stop play with my head
cut all di likke games and jump inna mi bed
bed
how you rude so
tell me how you rude so
tell me why you rude so
why you rude so
come on
(patricia)
(patricia)
(verse 2)
patricia she love dancing and enjoy di life
patricia she's a lover and she's not a quiet
patricia she's a star she's a man lady
she nah go let you inna let's you move rocksteady
patricia please stop play with my head
cut all di likke games and jump inna mi bed
bed
how you rude so
tell me how you rude so
tell me why you rude so
why you rude so
come on
(verse 1)
patricia you dont know to run joke
she loves sipping wine and sipping and smoke
why you tan so
tell me why you tan so
tell me why you tan so
why you tan so
In Alborosie's song "Patricia," the singer speaks to a woman named Patricia who seems to be messing with his head with her flirtatious behavior. He asks why she acts in such a way and urges her to stop playing games and jump into bed with him. Despite her teasing, the singer describes Patricia as someone who loves to dance and enjoy life, and sees her as a star and not just a quiet lover. He is intrigued by her charm but also frustrated by her rudeness.
The lyrics of "Patricia" show the inner turmoil of a man caught between his desire for a woman and his frustration with her teasing behavior. The song's jamaican ska sound adds to its playful and lighthearted tone, making it a catchy and fun tune to listen to. By using Patricia as a symbol for an elusive lover, Alborosie creates a relatable story that many people can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
hit me with music
Let the music play and fill my senses
sekkle rude bwoy
Calm down, young man
original jamaican ska
The authentic Jamaican music genre
let me tell you
Listen up, I have something to say
patricia she dont know to run joke
Patricia is not good at telling jokes
she loves sipping wine and sipping and smoke
Patricia enjoys drinking wine and smoking
why you tan so
Why are you acting that way?
tell me why you tan so
Explain your behavior to me
tell me why you tan so
I want to understand why you act the way you do
why you tan so
Why are you like that?
patricia please stop play with my head
Stop messing with my mind, Patricia
cut all di likke games and jump inna mi bed
Stop playing games and come to bed with me
bed
My bed
how you rude so
Why are you so impolite?
tell me how you rude so
Explain your rudeness to me
tell me why you rude so
Why are you so rude, please explain
why you rude so
Why are you so impolite?
patricia she love dancing and enjoy di life
Patricia loves to dance and have fun
patricia she's a lover and she's not a quiet
Patricia is a passionate person and not shy
patricia she's a star she's a man lady
Patricia is a confident and strong woman
she nah go let you inna let's you move rocksteady
She won't let you in until you can keep up with her dancing
patricia please stop play with my head
Stop messing with my mind, Patricia
cut all di likke games and jump inna mi bed
Stop playing games and come to bed with me
bed
My bed
how you rude so
Why are you so impolite?
tell me how you rude so
Explain your rudeness to me
tell me why you rude so
Why are you so rude, please explain
why you rude so
Why are you so impolite?
patricia you dont know to run joke
Patricia is not good at telling jokes
she loves sipping wine and sipping and smoke
Patricia enjoys drinking wine and smoking
why you tan so
Why are you acting that way?
tell me why you tan so
Explain your behavior to me
tell me why you tan so
I want to understand why you act the way you do
why you tan so
Why are you like that?
Writer(s): Alberto D'Ascola Copyright: Forward Recordings
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicolas Tritten
Hit me with music
Sekkle, rude bwoy
Original Jamaican ska
Let me tell you
Patricia, she don't know to run joke
She loves sipping wine and sitting and smoke
Why you 'tand so?
Tell me why you 'tand so?
Tell me why you' tand so?
Why you 'tand so? Come on
Patricia, please, stop playin' with my head
Cut all a di likke games and jump inna mi bed, bed
How you rude so?
Tell me how you rude so?
Tell me why you rude so?
Why you rude so? Come on
Patricia, she love dancing and enjoy di life
Patricia, she's a lover and she's not a wife
Patricia, she's a star, she's a model lady
She nah go let you in unless you move rocksteady
Patricia, please, stop playin' with my head
Cut all a di likke games and jump inna mi bed, bed
How you rude so?
Tell me how you rude so?
Tell me why you rude so?
Why you rude so? Come on
Whoa, daddy-o, let's go dancing, yeah
Me and Patricia
Wow, wow
Let's go dancing with Patricia
My musical baby drinking by the weekends
I'm gon' drink beside ya, oh
My Patricia
Hear me now
My Patricia
Uh, oh, to the back now, to the back now
To the, to the, to the, to the, oh
Patricia, you don't know to run joke
You love sipping wine and sitting and smoke
Why you 'tand so?
Tell me why you 'tand so?
Tell me why you' tand so?
Why you 'tand so? Come on
Denilson Leite
🔥🔥🔥🇧🇷
BONES FENDI
PATRICIA!!!!!! I piu bei ricordi della mia vita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALBOROSIE ONE LOVE
Riccardo Caleffi
Orgoglio italiano, sono 20 anni che lo ascolto e lo faró fino a che avró il senso dell'udito...
Salim Mosbahi
Italiano? I don't know, he doesn't looks like an Italian at all, I believed he is African or Jamaican lol
Tommaso Cianti
@Salim Mosbahi he comes from Sicily. He was the leader of one of the best reggae group in Italy. Reggae National Ticket
Patricia Garcia
My song!!!!
Diana Serrano
Booom! 💥💥💥💥💥 😍
Tiley T
Omg my name is Patricia and he is litterly describing me 😂
Superbike Discovery
+Tiley T Then marry me. x)
...and lets dance!
Jah love!
Swing First
(X) Doubt.