Effortlessly combining folk, reggae, soul and blues, the singer/songwriter/guitarist , Patrice, exploded onto the music scene with his phenomenal testimonial debut Lions E.P in 1999 aged just 18. With the deep lyrical content and social conscience resonating within his work, Patrice alludes to his late father (a Sierra Leonian political activist and poet) and Bob Marley as the greatest influences on his music. Lions, with its tales of love and social rhetoric coupled with raw acoustic production, perfectly showcased Patrices distinctive fusion of lyrics, sounds and genres. After supporting Lauryn Hill on her much acclaimed Miseducation of Tour, Patrice released his critically acclaimed first album Ancient Spirits in 2000 (European sales in excess of 150,000)
Since 2001, Patrice has toured relentlessly and wooed audiences at gigs across Europe, USA and Africa. Whether solo, acoustic or with his band Shashamani, a big combination of humour, B-boy stage antics, and incredible musicianship have thus far made Patrices live shows a highlight of his career. Five years on, his reputation has been cemented with show stopping headline performances alongside Youssouf N'Dour in Senegal, Manu Chao and Damon Albarn at The Festival In The Desert and the Tamika Reggae Awards in New York amongst many others.
His second largely self produced album How Do You Call It (released in Europe September 2002) saw Patrice evolving his sound with a rich melange of Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae which underpinned twelve well crafted songs. Recorded over a two-month period in Jamaica and with 3 tracks produced in London with Cameron McVey, Massive Attack, Youssouf N'Dour, Andu Baraganescu and Neneh Cherry, How Do You Call It further cemented his unique niche in todays diverse musical landscape. The LP also spawned the Pan European hit Sunshine.
Nile, Patrice's third and most current album (named after the river Nile, representing Life in the African continent) is truly a bold undertaking and can be described as a work of astounding maturity, sincerity and sensitivity. Whether rocking to the amped guitar, explosive drums and African percussion behind Africanize Dem or soaking up the beautiful rendition of the obscure Wailers track It Hurts To Be Alone it's clear that experimentation has lent his work an undeniable urgency and freshness. The present single Soulstorm has provided Patrice with another European hit. The majority of 2005 was spent performing to sell out audiences throughout Europe which included his first headlined show for all the UK fans at The Borderline, in London, and perhaps the pinnacle of his career so far, playing in front of the 6,000 fans who filled out the Zenith in Paris. In the summer of 2006 Patrice released a live DVD which gives the audience an exclusive look at how Nile was recorded, rehearsed and performed throughout the world.
Do Things To You
Patrice Lyrics
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(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
That will make rich
That turn your life golden now picture this
Make you sing those songs you didn't know exist
The ones where you don't move your lips
Though you move your hips to it
Make you smile
A smile that holds a secret 'cause this is wild
When we speak we'll be speaking all through the night
And we'll be reaching deeply deep down inside
And you won't ever feel the need to say "love you too"
'Cause we don't need big words since we know the truth
You want proof?
Went down to the market to get you a fruit
Invite you for a walk through the grass whitout shoes
Catch the grove
I will to things to you
I will to things to you
I will to things to you
I will to things to you
I will to things to you
That will make you shine
'Cause when you truly love, you become divine
So take my hand and let us cross the line
Let us go beyond where your skin touch mine
I will do things to you
That will make you scared
'Cause the feeling's so big
No part of you is spared
It seems heavier than one woman could bear
Make you feel so light you lift up in the air
Loose yourself in a world that only lovers share
You'll be compelled by how green the green is there
It is seldom that people be meeting here
Please let me do these things to you
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
I will to things to you
(I will to things to you)
The song "Do Things To You" is a romantic and sensual song by Patrice that speaks to wanting to do special things for the person they love. The chorus repeats the line "I will do things to you" as a promise to their lover to make them feel rich, happy, and loved. The first verse speaks to the desires of the person’s lover, to expose them to new music and make them smile. The second verse takes it a step further, as the person sings that they want to make their lover feel divine, but also acknowledge that the love they share can be scary and all-encompassing. Despite this, they want to take the relationship to the next level, beyond where their skin touches, in a world that only lovers share. They end by pleading with their lover to let them do these things to them, promising to make them feel happy, loved and complete.
Overall, the song is a beautiful promise to love and cherish someone, taking them on a journey of emotions and experiences that only true love can bring. The singer promises to make their lover feel special and appreciated, to take them to places emotionally where few have gone before.
Line by Line Meaning
I will to things to you
I have plans for you that will bring you joy and happiness
That will make rich
My plans will bring you wealth and prosperity
That turn your life golden now picture this
My plans will give you a life that is filled with possibilities and opportunities
Make you sing those songs you didn't know exist
I will introduce you to new experiences that will make you happy
The ones where you don't move your lips
The experiences will be so fulfilling that words won't even be necessary
Though you move your hips to it
You will be so entranced by the experiences that you will move your body involuntarily
Make you smile
My plans will bring joy and happiness to your life, and we will both be happy
A smile that holds a secret 'cause this is wild
Your smile will reveal the exciting and thrilling nature of what we will experience together
When we speak we'll be speaking all through the night
Our conversations will be deep and meaningful, and will last through the entire night
And we'll be reaching deeply deep down inside
We will connect on a deeper level and understand each other in a profound way
And you won't ever feel the need to say "love you too"
Our love will be so deep and well-understood that we won't need to say it out loud
'Cause we don't need big words since we know the truth
Our love will be so strong that words won't be necessary to express what we feel
You want proof?
I will show you evidence of my love for you
Went down to the market to get you a fruit
I took the time to go out and get you something special, just to show you how much I care
Invite you for a walk through the grass whitout shoes
I want to spend quality time with you, doing something simple and beautiful like taking a barefoot walk through the grass
Catch the grove
Let's embrace the beauty and joy of life together
That will make you shine
I have plans for you that will make you radiantly happy
'Cause when you truly love, you become divine
Our love will elevate us to a divine state of being
So take my hand and let us cross the line
Take a leap of faith with me, and let's enter into a new level of relationship together
Let us go beyond where your skin touch mine
Let's connect on a deeper level than just physical touch
That will make you scared
My plans for you will be so intense and fulfilling that they may scare you at first
'Cause the feeling's so big
Our love will be so intense that it will be overwhelming at times
No part of you is spared
Every part of you will be touched by the love we share
It seems heavier than one woman could bear
Our love will be so intense that it may seem like too much to handle for one person
Make you feel so light you lift up in the air
Our love will be so joyful that it will lift you up and make you feel weightless
Loose yourself in a world that only lovers share
Our love will be unique and special, something that only we can understand and experience together
You'll be compelled by how green the green is there
You will be captivated by the beauty and joy of our unique love
It is seldom that people be meeting here
Our connection is rare and special, and we should cherish it
Please let me do these things to you
Take a chance on me and my plans for our love, and let me show you just how special our connection can be
Contributed by Jayce M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.