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.
Visions
Patrice Lyrics
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Watching my days slipping through my fingers.
Trying hard to escape the abyss
Of my broken life
like nothing else matters
I just want to find my way,
Wake up my imagination!
And design my destination!
So-ow the seeds of my deepest wishes
in the ground of hope, see the vivid pictures
In every detail, every place and season
Enjoy as it grows, set aside all reason!
Trying hard not to leave it up to chance
(To) Not repeat my old mistakes all over
Keep on dreaming even when it hurts
And trust myself to move further, grow stronger!
I just want to find my way,
Wake up my imagination!
Plant the garden of my secret passions
And design my destination!
So-ow the seeds of my deepest wishes
in the ground of hope, see the vivid pictures
In every detail, every place and season
Enjoy as it grows, set aside all reason!
The lyrics of Patrice's song "Visions" reflect a deep sense of longing and determination to move forward and create a better life for oneself. The opening lines convey a feeling of despair and helplessness, with the singer expressing their struggles and the feeling of time slipping away. They acknowledge the need to escape the abyss of their broken life, emphasizing that nothing else matters as much as finding a way out.
The chorus acts as a rallying cry, expressing the desire to awaken their imagination and pursue their secret passions. They want to create a metaphorical garden, where they can nurture their deepest wishes and dreams. By designing their own destination, they aim to take control of their life and find fulfillment.
The following verses highlight the importance of not leaving things to chance and learning from past mistakes. The singer encourages themselves to keep dreaming even in the face of pain and to trust in their ability to grow stronger. The lyrics ultimately convey a message of resilience and the need to embrace imagination, hope, and self-belief to carve a path towards a brighter future.
Overall, "Visions" is a heartfelt anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their dreams, overcome challenges, and design their own destinies. It serves as a reminder to trust oneself, persevere, and find solace in the power of imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down and crying on my knees
Feeling depressed and expressing sorrow
Watching my days slipping through my fingers
Seeing time passing by without accomplishing anything
Trying hard to escape the abyss
Putting in effort to break free from a dark, hopeless situation
Of my broken life like nothing else matters
Focusing solely on the pain and struggles of a shattered existence
I just want to find my way
Desperately seeking a path or direction in life
Wake up my imagination!
Awakening and stimulating the creative mind
Plant the garden of my secret passions
Nurturing and cultivating the hidden desires within
And design my destination!
Taking control and shaping one's own future
So-ow the seeds of my deepest wishes
Sowing the desires and dreams that reside within
in the ground of hope, see the vivid pictures
Planting them in a foundation of optimism, visualizing the possibilities
In every detail, every place and season
Immersing oneself in the intricacies of life, embracing every moment
Enjoy as it grows, set aside all reason!
Finding pleasure in the journey, disregarding logic or practicality
Trying hard not to leave it up to chance
Making an effort to not let luck determine the outcome
Not repeat my old mistakes all over
Avoiding the repetition of past errors
Keep on dreaming even when it hurts
Persisting in envisioning a better future despite experiencing pain
And trust myself to move further, grow stronger!
Believing in personal abilities and resilience to progress and develop
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eva Klirowska
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sir Benni
Nooo das Lied gibts nicht mehr auf Spotify und ich will nochmal in guter quali hören :(
D.Z. Production
*amazing* .
D.Z. Production
aber ich hoffe das sich die Quali noch ändert die versaut dat ganze lied... -_-