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.
Here Again
Patrice Lyrics
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I'm here again, I'm here again
Singin' for a brighter day
Understand, understand
How it ever went away
Dreams and things, yeah
Chains and rings, yeah
Silver and gold
The world's gotta know
The world's gotta know?
True born warrior here again
I feel so sorry for di heathen dem
Let me free your souls with sounds like those
We met before so now we meet again
Everyday you gotta change your ways
Love has its way, so don?t loose your way
Make sure there?s something left now for those on the way
For a brighter day
[Chorus]
When everything she says just rhymes
You love her curves she loves your lines
I mean when you say what you say the way you say what you say
It happens all the time
This is straight up paradise
I mean that love between girls and boys
The love between me and my friends and family it won?t end
So real I can?t pretend
Brighter day?
In Patrice's song "Here Again," the chorus serves as a declaration of his return, as he sings "I'm here again, I'm here again." He is singing for a brighter day, expressing a desire for the world to become a better place. He acknowledges that there were once dreams and things, chains and rings, and silver and gold in their souls, but those things have been lost. He feels like a true born warrior who has returned to help those who are lost and searching for something to hold onto. He wants to free their souls with his music and use it to create a world that is filled with love and positivity.
In the second verse, Patrice urges listeners to change their ways if they want to see a brighter day. He emphasizes the importance of love, warning them not to lose their way. He encourages them to leave something behind for the next generation, ensuring that they have a brighter future. The chorus repeats as a reminder of his mission and what they can achieve. Lastly, Patrice talks about love between people, the paradise that it creates, and how it makes him feel.
Overall, "Here Again" is a song about hope, love, and positivity. Patrice uses his music to spread a message of change and encourages people to keep fighting for a better future. His lyrics serve as a reminder to us all to continue striving to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here again, I'm here again
I've returned once again
Singin' for a brighter day
Singing in hopes of a better future
Understand, understand
It's important to comprehend
How it ever went away
How we lost what we had before
Dreams and things, yeah
Pursuing aspirations and desires
Chains and rings, yeah
Material possessions
Silver and gold
More materialism
From our souls, yeah
Taking away from our souls and inner selves
The world's gotta know
The world needs to be aware
The world's gotta know?
Reiterating the previous line
True born warrior here again
A warrior fighting for what's right
I feel so sorry for di heathen dem
Sympathizing with those who may not know better
Let me free your souls with sounds like those
Let my music liberate you
We met before so now we meet again
Reuniting with someone from the past
Everyday you gotta change your ways
Daily self-improvement is necessary
Love has its way, so don?t loose your way
Stay on track with love
Make sure there?s something left now for those on the way
Leaving a positive impact on future generations
For a brighter day
A brighter future for all
When everything she says just rhymes
When everything falls into place perfectly
You love her curves she loves your lines
Embracing each other's unique traits
I mean when you say what you say the way you say what you say
Communication and expression are key
It happens all the time
It's a common occurrence
This is straight up paradise
This is pure bliss
I mean that love between girls and boys
The love between romantic partners
The love between me and my friends and family it won?t end
The love between platonic relationships and family is eternal
So real I can?t pretend
It's authenticity cannot be faked
Brighter day?
Questioning if a brighter future is possible
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS, OLUFEMI O SANYAOLU
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