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.
Town
Patrice Lyrics
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When I par? with my homies
In the town town town
She was there when I was down
When I was blue she was around
I was so lost could not be found
Was just wondering around
Oh she felt so lonely
When I par? with my homies
In the town town town
Why do the good girls love the bad boy them?
And think they can change them into good guys when
They feel that love in them
She says the streets are full of pestilence
And temptation,? I went
'Cause I can't stay on her ends
Oh she felt so lonely
When I par? with my homies
In the town town town
You ever feel lonely in a crowd?
And above your head there is this big black cloud
And only you can figure this out
It's like findin' food durin' a drought
Oh she felt so lonely
When I par? with my homies
In the town town town
Oh I just can't settle down
Oh I just can't settle down?
The lyrics of the song "Town" by Patrice delve into the theme of loneliness and the struggle to find oneself in a crowded and challenging environment. Patrice begins by acknowledging the loneliness his partner feels when he is out and about with his friends in town. He goes on to describe how the girl was always there for him when he was going through a tough period and how he struggled to find his way while being surrounded by the challenges the town presents.
The song explores the age-old question of why good girls often fall for bad boys and believe they can turn them into better people. The singer acknowledges the dangers of the town and the temptations that come with it, but he still finds it challenging to resist. He describes how the girl warns him that the streets are full of pestilence and temptation, but he admits that he can't stay away from his friends.
The chorus of the song repeats the girl's feeling of loneliness when the singer hangs out with his friends in town. The final lines of the song express the singer's inability to settle down or find peace within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh she felt so lonely
The girl in the song felt alone and abandoned when the singer was hanging out with his friends.
When I par? with my homies
The singer enjoyed spending time with his friends even though it made the girl feel lonely.
In the town town town
The setting of the song is in a small town.
She was there when I was down
The girl was always there to support the singer when he was feeling down.
When I was blue she was around
The girl remained loyal to the singer even when he was feeling sad and moody.
I was so lost could not be found
The singer felt very lost and confused and didn't know how to find his way.
Was just wondering around
The singer was aimlessly wandering around without a purpose.
Stranded in the town
The singer felt trapped and stuck in the small town he was in.
Why do the good girls love the bad boy them?
The singer is questioning why good girls often fall for bad boys.
And think they can change them into good guys when
The singer wonders why the girls believe they can change the bad boys even though history shows it is unlikely.
They feel that love in them
The girls feel a strong emotional connection to the bad boys.
She says the streets are full of pestilence
The girl warns the singer about the dangers and temptations of the streets.
And temptation,? I went
The singer couldn't resist the temptation and ended up making choices that hurt the girl.
'Cause I can't stay on her ends
The singer couldn't remain loyal to the girl even though she was always there for him.
You ever feel lonely in a crowd?
The singer is asking if the girl has ever felt alone even when surrounded by people.
And above your head there is this big black cloud
The singer is describing a feeling of heaviness and darkness that takes over you even in normal settings.
And only you can figure this out
The singer is saying that only the girl has the power to overcome her feelings of loneliness.
It's like findin' food durin' a drought
The singer compares overcoming loneliness to finding food during a drought which is difficult but not impossible.
Oh I just can't settle down
The singer is admitting that he has a hard time staying in one place for too long.
Oh I just can't settle down
The singer repeats that he cannot stay in one place for too long, emphasizing his feeling of restlessness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheKaszio
Patrice is amazeing every album is perfect Respect from Poland
Pierre Manu
🤙💪💪💪👏👍👏👍❤️❤️🥊
Vivelo
Pouce bleu si t’écoute en 2020^^^^^^^^^^
Julienboulonne
yeaaaaahhhh