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.
Justified
Patrice Lyrics
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And you're struggling and you're trying
But I will have to let you die
You're more dead to me
With every further word you speak
And I won't tell you no lie
I won't say it, just so you feel better
No, I won't make you feel justified
No, I won't ease your soul
No, I won't
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
One breath away from the last one that you'll take
And I'll make it worth your while
Oh I'll let you go in style
See, I don't wanna change you
And you sure won't change me
And I will sit here and just smile
I'm just not that type and you should know that
No, I won't ease your soul
No, I won't
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
No, I won't ease your soul
No, I won't
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
See, I don't know what to say
But you don't know what you say
Although you're talking to me
It seems like you'll be talking through me
Your voice seems far away
And I only see your lips moving
Like you're in the TV
And I'm out here watching a movie
Damn where's the botton to switch this off?
Sh's over doing it
She goes "you know I mean"
I'm like "no, I won't approve it"
Lord show her a sign or something
Don't wanna hear about shopping
She's just yapping without stopping
And don't even see what's happening
She don't feel nothing
I would like to talk about different things like
The world we're living in and who is really spinning it but
I guess the point is our worlds are too different
And I won't smile like some hypocrite
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
No, I won't ease your soul
No, I won't
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
No, I won't ease your soul
No, I won't
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
Make you feel justified
(No, I won't, no, I won't)
The song “Justified” by Patrice is about the singer’s decision to let go of a relationship. The song expresses how the singer is one step away from falling off the edge and is struggling not to give up on the relationship. However, despite his struggle, he decides to not lie to save the relationship. The singer believes that the more this person speaks, the more they are dead to him, and he won’t make them feel justified. He won't ease their soul or try to make them feel like they are not alone in this world. The singer also talks about his inability to connect with this person anymore as their worlds are too different, and he won't pretend to smile like a hypocrite to please the other person.
The song conveys a sense of finality and liberation from a toxic relationship. The singer realizes that it is not their responsibility to take care of someone that brings negativity and toxicity into their lives. They chose to let the person go and end the relationship. In essence, the song talks about the importance of being true to oneself and not letting anyone dictate one’s feelings or emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
One step away from falling of the edge
You're on the brink of danger.
And you're struggling and you're trying
You're putting up a fight but it's not enough.
But I will have to let you die
I can't save you from yourself.
You're more dead to me
You've lost my respect and admiration.
With every further word you speak
Your situation worsens the more you talk.
And I won't tell you no lie
I'm not going to sugarcoat the truth for you.
I won't say it, just so you feel better
I won't give false hope to make you feel better about your situation.
No, I won't ease your soul
I'm not going to help you find peace with yourself.
No, I won't make you feel justified
I won't make you feel right or validated in your actions.
One breath away from the last one that you'll take
You're very close to the end.
And I'll make it worth your while
I'll make sure you leave with dignity.
Oh I'll let you go in style
I'll let you leave with grace.
See, I don't wanna change you
I don't want to force you to be someone you're not.
And you sure won't change me
You can't influence me into thinking or acting differently.
And I will sit here and just smile
I'll stay calm and composed.
I'm just not that type and you should know that
I'm not the kind of person who will enable your behavior.
See, I don't know what to say
I'm out of words for you.
But you don't know what you say
You're unaware of what you're saying.
Although you're talking to me
You're directing your words towards me.
It seems like you'll be talking through me
You're not really engaging with me.
Your voice seems far away
Your words aren't connecting with me.
And I only see your lips moving
I'm not really listening to you.
Like you're in the TV
You seem distant and remote.
And I'm out here watching a movie
I'm not fully engaged in the conversation.
Damn where's the botton to switch this off?
I'm trying to tune you out.
Sh's over doing it
You're being overly dramatic.
She goes "you know I mean"
You're trying to justify your actions.
I'm like "no, I won't approve it"
I won't condone your behavior.
Lord show her a sign or something
I'm hoping for some external guidance to help you.
Don't wanna hear about shopping
I'm not interested in trivial matters.
She's just yapping without stopping
You're talking incessantly without purpose.
And don't even see what's happening
You're not aware of the situation.
She don't feel nothing
You're not empathizing with others.
I would like to talk about different things like
I'm interested in deeper, more meaningful conversations.
The world we're living in and who is really spinning it but
I want to talk about the state of the world and those who hold the power.
I guess the point is our worlds are too different
Our perspectives and values are incompatible.
And I won't smile like some hypocrite
I won't pretend to agree with you to avoid confrontation.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Make you feel justified
Make you believe you're right in your actions.
Contributed by Alexandra G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chrislopes
My all-time favorite from Patrice. Listening in loop since my breakup... This remembers me so much of her. Women can be such storms sometimes. It takes a strong man
@janniktechnogroove5290
Eines der allerschönsten Lieder von Patrice die es gibt! Unglaublich wundervoll dieses Lied! Patrice ist sowieso eine der geilsten Sänger die es gibt, ich kenne kaum einen Sänger der so viele bombastischen Lieder geschrieben hat!💙💚💛🧡💜❤
@dollard1234
Yesssssss!!! Heard this on a surf video, searched by the lyrics, and i'am so glad I found justified by Patrice 🌊💙🌺💚🌸🧡🍃💜🌿💛🌱😎😍😘🙏😛🤩😊💯🌈☮️🌻🌊🌲💠🕉️
@IsabeleBrier
i think this is the best piece of Patrice
@franciscocf1
Patrice, empowering yourself forever
@daniellealaoui1657
Hum so nice so rythmique, all of Patrice songs make sens and in fact he show us the way how. All my 🙏
@daniellealaoui1657
What a wonderful man with his voice and worlds senses like spirit free for peace and knowledge of God, i feel so good and God work on me. Hello from CH sorry for 💬 the less, 😘💌
@paulehaudoin1161
<3 que de bon souvenir <3
@anaiswp
wondeful! magnifique! maravilloso ! patriiiice je t'aime <3
@DOROPIKORO
i like him music him voice is magic