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.
Victoriously
Patrice Lyrics
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Thought I'd never find you
There ain't no one like you
I put my love inside you
There ain't no one like you
Tomorrow's kiss won't feel the way it feels today
Tomorrow's wish will miss these lips feeling the same
Don't play hate
Tomorrow I'll be telling you all of this once again
But usually I don't care 'bout usually
Today is different ?cause today it?s you and me
It feel? so good to loose victoriously?
Come speak with me?victoriously
Chorus
Verse
Nobody knows what tomorrow holds for us
Should live today like this day could be our last, plus ?
Before this touch before this grasp becomes the past
It is a must ? to feel this fully
One day you might say I repeat myself that?s true
When that day arrive? I?ll come up with something new
But for today this ya one will do
Don?t care ?bout then just want to be with you ? right now
Chorus
Verse
We link up from before we link up ina flesh
I?m sinking syncopating while I synch up with your breath
Kinkydelic visions years turn month then weeks then minutes
Then moments then indefinite then infinite ? come again
Come sink with me to the city under the sea
So deep under the waters where time is standing still
We chill and take a rest from life?s troubles and life?s stress
A place where no equals yes
See who my eyes reflect!?
Chorus
In the song "Victoriously" by Patrice, the lyrics describe a passionate love between the singer and the person he loves. The chorus repeats the phrase "There ain't no one like you" to emphasize how special and unique this person is to the singer. He expresses how he has put his love inside them, which can be interpreted as an intimate physical connection, but also a deep emotional connection as well.
The verses dive deeper into the fleeting nature of life and love. The singer acknowledges that tomorrow may not feel the same as today and that they should fully embrace and enjoy the present moment. He encourages his lover to experience everything to the fullest, including their physical connection. The bridge of the song speaks to a magical place where time stands still and they can escape from the struggles of everyday life. The song ultimately ends with the chorus, highlighting once again the importance and value of the person the song is dedicated to.
Overall, "Victoriously" is a love song that celebrates the uniqueness and passion of a special person while also acknowledging the fleeting nature of time and life.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I'd never find you
I'm so happy I found you
There ain't no one like you
You are unique and special
I put my love inside you
I love you deeply and fully
There ain't no one like you
You are unique and special
Tomorrow's kiss won't feel the way it feels today
Today's kiss is special and cannot be replicated
Tomorrow's wish will miss these lips feeling the same
Future desires will not match the current feelings
Tomorrow's touch won't be touching you quite this way
Future experiences won't match the current intensity
Don't play hate
Don't be negative
Tomorrow I'll be telling you all of this once again
I'll keep expressing my love for you tomorrow
But usually I don't care 'bout usually
I'm usually indifferent but not today
Today is different ?cause today it?s you and me
Today is special because we are together
It feel? so good to loose victoriously?
It feels amazing to win at love
Come speak with me?victoriously
Let's celebrate our love together
Nobody knows what tomorrow holds for us
We don't know what the future holds
Should live today like this day could be our last, plus ?
We should enjoy today to the fullest just in case it's our last
Before this touch before this grasp becomes the past
Let's enjoy this moment before it becomes a memory
It is a must ? to feel this fully
We must cherish this experience
One day you might say I repeat myself that?s true
I might say the same things in the future and that's okay
When that day arrives I'll come up with something new
I'll find new ways to express my love in the future
But for today this ya one will do
But today, this is enough
Don't care ?bout then just want to be with you ? right now
I don't care about the future, I just want to be with you now
We link up from before we link up ina flesh
We had a connection before we even met physically
I'm sinking syncopating while I synch up with your breath
I'm becoming one with you and your rhythms
Kinkydelic visions years turn month then weeks then minutes
Our love is like a journey through time
Then moments then indefinite then infinite ? come again
Our love will last forever and ever
Come sink with me to the city under the sea
Let's escape to a magical place together
So deep under the waters where time is standing still
We can forget about time and just be together
We chill and take a rest from life?s troubles and life?s stress
Let's relax and forget about our problems
A place where no equals yes
A place where anything is possible
See who my eyes reflect!?
Look into my eyes and see how much I love you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
José Pedro
One of the best songs ever made
Michal Cwikla
love this song!!
Зоран Стојковић
Te amo, Sbi. 🖤
Sabina Bosović
Зоран Стојковић Yo a ti, Z.