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.
Sunshine
Patrice Lyrics
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Life's heavy labors calling.
I make my self
Light as-light
I think of things
As they come to me
Without warning
A train of thoughts passing through on the tracks
[Chorus]
Sunshine
We be cruising,
It's in our music
That's where the truth is
Cause we have done
That 'cause we haven't been there
I want to go there
Cause we will run that,
I want to go for real
See the sun shine
In winter time see snow falling in summer time
It's all crazy like our minds
All this anger makes us blind.
For all these poisons that are mine
I know I can not rewind
As I struggle to be more kind
As the train lies
And I mess around
I'm so young but not without a sound,
Been seen double,keeping me down
I fiddle with a thought
But not without a sound
[Chorus]
(I want to feel it,
I want to be there,
I want you to feel it,
The way that I feel it.
Don't you conceal it,
Come on reveal it,
You better kiss me
You better love your self.)
My body and your body
Can fuse into one
Shadow on the wall.
Your body and my body
Produce somebody
A sound-body.
Just look what we conjured
Out of nowhere like the notes
That thrill the air
[Chorus]
(I want to feel it,
I want to be there,
I want you to feel it,
The way that I feel it.
Don't you conceal it,
Come on reveal it,
You better kiss me
You better love your self)
Patrice's song Sunshine is a reflective and introspective piece that highlights the struggles of everyday life and the desire to overcome them. The lyrics speak of the heaviness of life's challenges and the need to remain light and carefree. The first stanza illustrates the notion of embracing whatever thought or feeling may come to mind, without reservation or expectation, in order to lighten the load of life's burdens.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of music, specifically the beauty and power of sound, in transcending the struggles of life. The song encourages listeners to embrace the joy and wonder of music as a way to escape the harshness of reality. The section speaks of cruising in the sunshine and enjoying the truth found in music. The singer expresses the desire to experience this sensation truly and deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
And when I feel
When I start feeling
Life's heavy labors calling.
Overwhelmed by the stress and struggles of life.
I make my self
I change my mood and emotions
Light as-light
I become carefree and easy-going
I think of things
I consider different aspects
As they come to me
Without planning or preconception
Without warning
Unexpected
A train of thoughts passing through on the tracks
My thoughts flow through my mind in a continuous stream
Sunshine
Positive vibes and happy feelings
We be cruising,
We enjoy life and have fun
It's in our music
Our music expresses our emotions and experiences
That's where the truth is
Music conveys the genuine meaning of our lives
Cause we have done
Our success is the result of our progress
That 'cause we haven't been there
We continually strive to improve
I want to go there
I desire to reach my goals
Cause we will run that,
We will become successful
I want to go for real
I desire to achieve my goals genuinely
See the sun shine
Experience life positively
In winter time see snow falling in summer time
Experiencing life's unpredictability
It's all crazy like our minds
Life can be as chaotic as our perception
All this anger makes us blind.
Frustration clouds our vision
For all these poisons that are mine
My personal demons and faults
I know I can not rewind
I can't change the past
As I struggle to be more kind
I strive to be a better, more compassionate person
As the train lies
Trouble and difficulties along the way
And I mess around
I make mistakes
I'm so young but not without a sound,
Even though I am inexperienced, I have a voice
Been seen double,keeping me down
Struggling with personal issues
I fiddle with a thought
I contemplate an idea
But not without a sound
And express my thoughts
My body and your body
Our physical selfs are connected
Can fuse into one
We can become intimately connected
Shadow on the wall.
Symbolic of our relationship and connection
Your body and my body
Our physical selves are connected
Produce somebody
Together, we create something unique
A sound-body.
Symbolic of our unique and significant place in the world
Just look what we conjured
Realizing the amazing things we can create together
Out of nowhere like the notes
Inspiration and beauty can arise from unexpected places
That thrill the air
Music and art have the power to inspire and elevate our spirits
(I want to feel it,
A desire to experience life fully
I want to be there,
A desire to be present in the moment
I want you to feel it,
I want others to share in my experiences
The way that I feel it.
I want others to understand my perspective
Don't you conceal it,
Encouragement to be honest and authentic
Come on reveal it,
Share your thoughts and feelings
You better kiss me
Embrace the moment and live fully
You better love your self.)
Self-love and acceptance are fundamental to happiness and fulfillment
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CAMERON MC VEY, PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS, PAUL SIMM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alessiopacini3352
Era il 2003 credo che uscì questo pezzo magnifico... mi folgorò subito unico nel suo genere sound incredibile!!! Bella bella bella
@francospecchia9283
2002 CON ESATTEZZA... È VERO , A MOLTI È PIACIUTA QUESTA CANZONE , PERSONALMENTE, COME DIRE...MI FA VIAGGIARE...E COME DICI TU , HA UN SOUND UNICO , PAZZESCO... SALUTI DALLA PUGLIA ✋ CIAO ALE'...!!!!
@ktygallon8913
a Million an thanks...... Patrice Is Genius ! stand Up For HIM !
@bahadrsevimli9268
i was in italy/sicily for erasmus. we were drunk and tired and it was our last day. we were feeling terrible. i went istanbul, they went their country and that was amazing memories for us.
@nuinui3960
Hab sein Album rauf und runter gehört hat mich durch meine Jugend begleitet
@emanuele1750
This is one of the songs that shatter you straight to your past in a nostalgic cloud. I can clearly see myself in a september of 15 years ago, getting ready for school to start and the summer fading away. The power of music.
@francospecchia9283
CASPITA🤔 CHE BEL COMMENTO , CHE BELLE PAROLE LE TUE , SCRIVO IN ITALIANO PERCHÉ PENSO CHE LO SEI, INNANZITUTTO CIAO ✋ , E VERO, IL POTERE DELLA MUSICA 🎵, IO AGGIUNGO IL POTERE EVOCATIVO DELLA MUSICA, QUESTA CANZONE MI RIPORTA A QUEL PERIODO, I MIEI AMICI LA MIA COMITIVA LE SERATE D ESTATE SUI GRADINI DELLA CHIESA DEL PAESE, VITA SEMPLICE MA , PER FARTI CAPIRE DAREI UNA VALIGIA DI DOLLARI PER TORNARE INDIETRO, ADESSO INVECE VEDI DOVE È ARRIVATO IL MONDO, COMUNQUE BELLISSIMO MESSAGGIO , SALUTI DALLA PUGLIA ✋😜✋ TI AUGURO OGNI BENE 👍
@claudialouis7199
Right?! Ugh 😩
@splendoreoceanico9923
This song deserves 300 millions views
@kakapokunstflug4006
so do !