Patrice (Patrice Bart-Williams) is an Afro-German reggae artist. His music … Read Full Bio ↴Patrice (Patrice Bart-Williams) is an Afro-German reggae artist. His music is influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley.
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.

Seasons
Patrice Lyrics

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[CHORUS ]
Spring time
I wake up and Close my eyes
You gave me butterflies
As our love wason the rise
Summer
The season has reached its height
Love making through the night

Until the morning light.
Autumn
I see colours fading out
The heat is cooling down
And leaves are falling to the ground.
As in winter
Were out of what we had
We looking for excuses
But our love is simply dead

But it is cold so cold
And clouds burry us like snow.
We were so bold to hold
On to love like gold.
And it's so beautiful
When ever nature does her thing;
Oh it's so beautiful
Just like a queen and a king.
And the rain yes the rain
Couldn't wash away my blame,
Yes the rain ah the rain
Couldn't wash away my blame

[CHORUS ]
But life's a circle
And we are in it
Some wait for miracles
We push the limits.
Through ups and downs,
Hills and valleys
I have traveled
And I'm far from finished.
I keep it moving ,
Keep it spinning,
See I wouldn't be me today
If it wasn't for the shit I've been in.
Can't be losing ever winning
Don't get caught up in winter take it back to the beginning

[CHORUS]
The right road is rocky (raggy) and the hill is steep.
If you forget to fast and neglect the past will you find your peace

[CHORUS]

Overall Meaning

The song "Seasons" by Patrice is about the different stages of a romantic relationship as seen through the lens of the changing seasons. The song goes through each season and describes how the relationship changes as a result of the changing time of year. The chorus focuses on the four distinct seasons, starting with spring, which is the time when the relationship is new and exciting. The singer wakes up in springtime feeling the excitement of being in love, and the relationship is characterized by euphoria and butterflies.

As the song progresses, the season changes to summer, which is the season of love and passion. The relationship is at its peak during this time, and the couple spends their nights making love until the morning light. The chorus then moves on to autumn, which is the season of change and transition, as the leaves begin to fall to the ground, and the colors start to fade. The relationship is also starting to change during this season, as it begins to cool down and become more difficult.

Eventually, the chorus lands on winter, which is the season of death and dormancy. The relationship has come to an end, and the singer describes it as being "dead." The relationship that was once so beautiful and exciting has become cold, just like the winter weather. The rain cannot wash away the blame that both parties feel for the end of the relationship.

Overall, the message of the song is that relationships, like the seasons, go through different stages. Some relationships last through all four seasons, while others come to an end when the winter comes. However, it is important to keep moving forward and not get caught up in the past, as life is a constant circle.

Line by Line Meaning

Spring time
The beginning of a relationship when everything feels fresh and new.

I wake up and Close my eyes
Savoring the feeling of being in love.

You gave me butterflies
The intense feeling of happiness and excitement that comes with new love.

As our love was on the rise
The relationship was developing and getting better.

Summer
The height of passion and intimacy.

The season has reached its height
Relationships at their peak of passion and connection.

Love making through the night
Being physically intimate and connected with your partner.

Until the morning light.
Staying up all night talking, dancing or having sex.

Autumn
The start of the decline or ending of the relationship.

I see colours fading out
The fading of the passion and excitement that was once there.

The heat is cooling down
The passion and intensity is decreasing.

And leaves are falling to the ground.
The relationship is ending and falling apart.

As in winter
The relationship has gone cold and is no longer there.

Were out of what we had
The relationship is over and what was once there is gone.

We looking for excuses
Trying to find reasons to hold on to a relationship that is no longer there.

But our love is simply dead
The love that was once there is no longer there and the relationship is now dead.

But it is cold so cold
The feeling of sadness and loneliness that comes with a broken relationship.

And clouds burry us like snow.
Feeling trapped and alone under the weight of sadness.

We were so bold to hold
Holding onto love even when it's no longer there.

On to love like gold.
Valuing love more than anything else and holding onto it tightly.

And it's so beautiful
The beauty of nature and how it keeps going and changing.

When ever nature does her thing;
The way nature always moves and changes no matter what is going on in our own lives.

Oh it's so beautiful
The way that love can sometimes be painful but still beautiful in its own way.

Just like a queen and a king.
The image of having a strong and powerful relationship.

And the rain yes the rain
The symbolism of rain representing sadness and loss.

Couldn't wash away my blame,
The guilt and regret that comes after a relationship has ended.

Yes the rain ah the rain
Repeating the symbolism of rain to show the depth of emotion.

Couldn't wash away my blame
The guilt and regret after a relationship has ended still remain.

But life's a circle
Life and relationships go through cycles of change and growth.

And we are in it
We are part of the cycle of life and relationships.

Some wait for miracles
Some people wait for things to change on their own without putting in effort.

We push the limits.
Taking risks and pushing ourselves to make positive changes in our lives and relationships.

Through ups and downs,
The journey of life and all of its challenges.

Hills and valleys
The highs and lows of life and relationships.

I have traveled
The personal growth and change that comes from experiencing life and relationships.

And I'm far from finished.
Still growing and changing, always learning and experiencing new things.

I keep it moving ,
Continuing to progress and grow in life and relationships.

Keep it spinning,
Maintaining momentum and staying active and engaged in life and relationships.

See I wouldn't be me today
Reflecting on past experiences and how they have shaped who we are today.

If it wasn't for the shit I've been in.
Learning and growing from difficult experiences and hardships.

Can't be losing ever winning
Always striving for progress and growth in life and relationships.

Don't get caught up in winter take it back to the beginning
Don't allow yourself to get stuck in negative emotions, but go back to the beginning of a relationship where the passion and excitement first began.

The right road is rocky (raggy) and the hill is steep.
The path to personal growth and change can be difficult, but it's worth it in the end.

If you forget to fast and neglect the past will you find your peace
If you don't learn from past mistakes, you won't be able to find peace and move forward in life and relationships.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS

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