Pati was born in Poland but spent the first 6 years of her life on tour with her motherβs partner, who was a frontman in an iconic punk band. They underwent extreme danger to smuggle their anti regime message through soviet censorship, becoming hugely influential during the radical social and political change within Poland in the early eighties.
Of course Pati grew up as an uncompromising character; she literally escaped her home and school in Poland at 16 to study music in London. By eighteen she had signed a major record deal with Sony. It was a huge success. The record, became a best seller in Poland and won major awards; winning over critics and fans alike and earning a reputation that spread worldwide, for her enchanting voice, musical talent and unrelenting creativity.
Returning to Poland Pati became immersed in the creative arts scene that had proved such a strong and radical voice in her youth. She also became a self taught visual artist, published poet, and a widely influential radio DJ in Warsaw.
It was on taking her work to London again that Pati met Stephen Hilton.
Together they formed the band Children and once again were praised alongside the likes of Kieran Hebden, Steve Reed and Prefuse 73 in the Independent Newspaperβs round up of new electronic experimental artists. Stephen also co founded The Free Association with David Holmes and programmed the beats behind many soundtracks for Hollywood blockbusters such as two James Bond movies , Hot Fuzz, Moulin Rouge, and Oceanβs 11 ,12 13.
Together Pati and The Free Association worked on the soundtrack to Michael Winterbottomβs film Code 46 which was nominated for the best soundtrack at the European Film Awards in 2003, this was a personal high for Pati along with supporting Depeche Mode at their stadium show in Warsaw 2006.
Pati then went on to co-write and front βFlyKKillerβ , a musical, photographical and installation artwork project which she founded together with Stephen. With their first singles FlyKKiller were praised as one to watch across the UK press; the single rocketed straight into the DMC Zzub chart at number 1. NME, DJ Mag, Hip Hop connection and DJs such as Annie Nightingale and Rob Da Bank at Radio One, John Kennedy and James Hyman; XFM, Joe Ransom and Loose Cannons at Kiss all went berserk for FlyKKillerβs cosmically inspired conspiratorial beats, BBC 6 Music made FlyKKillerβs second singleRecord of the Week while Times magazine placed FlyKKillerβs debut album βExperiments in Violent Lightβ at 2 in their best of 2007 chart.
Since then Pati released her critically acclaimed third solo record, βFaith, Hope and Furyβ in her native Poland and lended her voice to 7 independent movies, including Richard Jobsonβs New Town Killers as well as Richardβs following project, the uncompromising, beautiful and brutal short film on sex trafficking called The Journey .
Pati Yang also released a single "Tonite" under the name Nikita, which was very succesful song.
Pati's latest work is "Wires and Sparks", which is her 4th solo album and was launched 27th of May 2011. The producer of the album was Joe Cross, of "We are Performance" band. The album was recorded in Warsaw, Poland. Joe Cross is also responsible for Hurts' debut album, which was a big success all around the world.
The Boy In Your Eyes
Pati Yang Lyrics
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Like a figurine moving still
Feels like this time
You have walked too far
And I can't see your tears
When things couldn't get any better
She leaves you and you have to let her
We're not even back where we've started
I am wading in screams but I am silent
Waiting for tides
Look what you're doing to me
that's not what heaven should be
I am alone
Do we dare end this war
Why don't we bury our swords
We'll be judged from above
I've been seeking friends
but my friends are sick
they say
a man likes to run -
so girl,
if the kid in you still
dares to climb a dead tree
'means there's light in your eyes
you need life in your arms
When things couldn't get any better
she leaves you and you have to let her
But there's always time
We're not even back where we started
He's resting my head on your wires
The boy in your eyes
Look what you're doing to me
That's not what heaven should be
I am alone
Do we dare end this war
Why don't we bury our swords
We'll be judged from above
Let the good times roll
Tonight sun shines twice
Let the good times roll
If you let there be time
Look what you're doing to me
That's not what heaven should be
I am alone
Do we dare end this war
Why don't we bury our swords
We'll be judged from above
Look what you're doing to me
I'm my own enemy
On your shield
Do we dare end this war
Why don't we bury our swords
We'll be judged from above
The song βThe Boy In Your Eyesβ by Pati Yang is a heart-rending tribute to lost love and the struggle for reconciliation. The lyrics provide a powerful and emotional insight into the themes of love, guilt, regret, and the search for redemption. The song opens with the singer observing someone from a distance, who appears familiar yet distant. The person is described as a figurine moving still, suggesting the sense of lifelessness and detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
From a distance you look so familiar
You look like someone I know, but I'm not sure from this far away
Like a figurine moving still
You appear frozen, like a statue that can't move
Feels like this time
It seems like things are different this time
You have walked too far
You've gone too far and now I can't reach you
And I can't see your tears
I can't tell if you're crying because you're too far away
When things couldn't get any better
When things were going well
She leaves you and you have to let her
Someone you cared about left and you have to accept it
'Cuz there's always time
Time will always give us another chance
We're not even back where we've started
We haven't made any progress
I am wading in screams but I am silent
I'm surrounded by chaos, but I'm not making any noise
Waiting for tides
Waiting for things to change
Look what you're doing to me
You're causing me pain
that's not what heaven should be
This isn't what a perfect world should be like
I am alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from others
Do we dare end this war
Should we try to solve this conflict?
Why don't we bury our swords
Why don't we stop fighting?
We'll be judged from above
Our actions will be reviewed by a higher power
I've been seeking friends
I've been trying to find companionship
but my friends are sick
The people I thought were friends are not good for me
they say a man likes to run
They say that men like to avoid commitment
so girl, if the kid in you still dares to climb a dead tree
If you still have a sense of adventure and curiosity
'means there's light in your eyes
You still have hope and enthusiasm
you need life in your arms
You need something to hold onto and care for
He's resting my head on your wires
He is holding me close and comforting me
The boy in your eyes
The youthful energy and innocence I see in you
Let the good times roll
Let's celebrate and have fun
Tonight sun shines twice
Tonight feels extra special, like there are two suns
If you let there be time
If you're patient, things will work out
I'm my own enemy
I'm the one causing problems for myself
On your shield
I'm relying on you to protect me
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.