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.
You Always You
Patrice Lyrics
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dedicated to the truth
this is Babatunde the original conscious youth.
when I look in your eyes i can feel the sun come rise.
it seems like you give me the thing I was missing in my life.
the thing I gave up to search.
cause I thought I`m not going to find
`how could I find when there are clouds and no sunshine?
you fill me up with joy. every moment`s a suprise.
you set me free from Babylon. you make me leave this place for
miles.
you`re no illusion. no, you are the truth.
never forget, it`s you, always you
na. na. na.
na. na. na. na.
it`s you, always you, my sweet dream.
yes you are my earth and you make me give birth to
melodies and thoughts, enliven by your love.
Yes, I`m a global villager, but you give me home.
wherever I may wonder, wherever I may roam
while I write this song the world around me disappears
I dip into my thoughts and I speak this niseless prayer
Lord of lords and king of kings. conquering lion, Jah Jah
Almightly One who arts im mount Zion
I beg you guide and protect the woman I call queen of
Queens and dreams lioness reflection of patrice
You are right the word restricts the sense
But I think you know what I mean I mean what I really
Mean when I call You my sweet dream
na. na. na.
na. na. na. na.
it`s you, always you, my sweet dream.
when I look in your eyes i can feel the sun come rise.
it seems like you give me the thing I was missing in my life.
the thing I gave up to search.
cause I thought I`m not going to find
but how could I find when there is no light in my night
`how could I find when there are clouds and no sunshine?
you fill me up with joy. every moment`s a suprise.
you set me free from Babylon. you make me leave this place for
miles.
you`re no illusion. no, you are the truth.
never forget, it`s you, always you
na. na. na.
na. na. na. na.
it`s you, always you, my sweet dream.
In "You Always You," Patrice expresses his gratitude to an individual who has given him hope and love. He explains how this person has filled a void in his life, which he had previously given up trying to search for. Patrice feels that this individual brings light to his dark night, and joy to his every moment, and has set him free from Babylon. He strongly believes that this person is not an illusion, but the truth. Additionally, Patrice emphasizes that no matter where he travels or roams, he feels at home because of this individual, and he refers to this person as his queen of queens and dreams. He ends by repeating that it's always this person, his sweet dream, who fills his life with joy and happiness.
The lyrics of "You Always You," are filled with deep emotions, which speak to the heart of every listener. The lyrics are a testament to true love and the positive impact that it can have on someone's life. Patrice also uses imagery to capture the essence of the love he shares with this person. The sun rising, the clouds clearing, and his every moment being a surprise, all serve as metaphors for the beauty and wonder that this person brings to his life.
Line by Line Meaning
this one is
dedicated to the truth
this is Babatunde the original conscious youth.
This song is dedicated to honesty and authenticity, and it's being performed by Babatunde, who is known for promoting consciousness.
when I look in your eyes i can feel the sun come rise.
Looking into your eyes makes me feel like the world is brighter and full of possibility.
it seems like you give me the thing I was missing in my life.
You provide something I didn't know I needed to feel complete.
the thing I gave up to search.
I had stopped looking for what you bring into my life.
cause I thought I`m not going to find
but how could I find when there is no light in my night
`how could I find when there are clouds and no sunshine?
I had lost hope of finding something meaningful, but you brought light to my darkness and made me believe again.
you fill me up with joy. every moment`s a suprise.
Being with you brings me happiness and each moment with you is a delightful surprise.
you set me free from Babylon. you make me leave this place for
miles.
You liberate me from a life of oppression and lead me to freedom.
you`re no illusion. no, you are the truth.
You're real and not a figment of my imagination. You represent the truth.
never forget, it`s you, always you
na. na. na.
na. na. na. na.
it`s you, always you, my sweet dream.
I will never forget that it's you who brings joy and love into my life, and you will always be my sweet dream.
yes you are my earth and you make me give birth to
melodies and thoughts, enliven by your love.
You ground me and inspire me to create music and ideas that are fueled by the love I have for you.
Yes, I`m a global villager, but you give me home.
wherever I may wonder, wherever I may roam
Although I travel frequently, you make me feel like I have a permanent home wherever I go.
while I write this song the world around me disappears
I dip into my thoughts and I speak this niseless prayer
When I'm writing this song, I tune out everything around me and focus on my thoughts as I offer this prayer in silence.
Lord of lords and king of kings. conquering lion, Jah Jah
Almightly One who arts im mount Zion
I beg you guide and protect the woman I call queen of
Queens and dreams lioness reflection of patrice
I'm praying to God, acknowledging his power and asking him to guide and protect my partner, whom I see as the queen of all queens and a reflection of myself.
You are right the word restricts the sense
But I think you know what I mean I mean what I really
Mean when I call You my sweet dream
Words can confine or limit what I'm trying to express, but I trust that you understand that when I refer to you as my sweet dream, it's a reflection of my true feelings.
Contributed by Alexander E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bigoun01
quand j'ecoute ce morceaux.....c'est flot d'emotions qui me submerge.....ça me fait du bien pour mes souvenirs ,ça me fait mal pour me rappeler que ce ne sont que des souvenirs.....MERCI PATRICE
@samrez-5530
Kanakk Attack !!!! Der Film meiner jungend ! Wie schön die Zeit die war , heute bin ich 40 ! Genießt eure Jugend !
@SilvanliAli
KIELVERBOT!!!
@ichoderkeinerx377
Der Song hat so gepasst in dem Film.... Geiler trak und geile mucke von ihm
@danknfrshtv
London, 2001. Working in a Blockbuster, met a Tibetan skater on the job. We used to smoke weed in the alley out back. Connected cos we were both foreigners. He made me a mix of Patrice and told me "this is gonna stay with you."
Dude was right.
@juki_loves_wigfrid9220
Danke für deine Musik.
@perloistso3047
Liebe es!!!
@LiLi-sv6gy
Einer meiner absoluten Lieblingssongs❤️ danke Patrice
@Funke76
Ancient Spirit the first album 😍 l bought many many moons ago. This song "You Always You" is a treasure and will forever remain one of my most beloved songs and I have lots 😄 but yeah this one definitely is a Masterpiece! 🙌🏾 💎 💖
@hattulalintu8714
Yesss. 🧡🧡🧡