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.
don't cry
Patrice Lyrics
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His mum couldn't take no more
So he was found in the evening
In the bed of a burn cigars, heeeey
No papa to run to
No mama to take no charge
So he'll never be a doctor, a dentist or a movie star
I told him boy
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
She was walking down the street
In her arms she had a seal
Looking down dragging her feet
Hard of tears to weap
So she felt down to her knees
Asking the Lord for giving me please
I could never forfill your needs
So please don't cry for me
There was no world for way to turn
Neither a penny or cent to burn
This place is saint for those who love
So now baby don't cry for her
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
Nobody is telling who you are
They're just is telling who you should and should not be
Nobody is telling who you are
They're just is telling who you should and should not be, ohh one more time
Nobody is telling who you are
They're just is telling who you should and should not beeee
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only God believes in
Dad Dad gotta realize
Love will always find
Is where you lie
Patrice's song "Don't Cry" is a ballad that speaks about the struggles of people who were born in difficult circumstances, without having any means or resources to achieve success in life. The first verse talks about a boy who was abandoned by his mother and found in the evening, lying in a bed of burned cigars. He has no parents to rely on or to guide him towards his future goals. The singer advises him not to cry and have faith that something good will come his way. In the second verse, Patrice sings about a woman who is walking down the street with a seal in her arms. She is down on her luck and has nothing to offer, so she prays to God for help. The singer again comforts her and tells her not to cry since love will always find her.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the message of hope and faith that one should hold on to, no matter the circumstances. Only God believes in you, is the ultimate message Patrice is trying to convey. The final verse points out that society attempts to define who we are and who we should be, but the ultimate decision rests within ourselves. This song speaks to anyone who has found themselves struggling in life and needs something to hold on to. It inspires us to keep pushing and to have the strength to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
He was born in the morning
He came into this world early in the morning
His mum couldn't take no more
His mother was unable to care for him
So he was found in the evening
He was abandoned in the evening
In the bed of a burnt cigars, heeeey
He was found amidst the ruins of smoked cigars
No papa to run to
He didn't have a father figure to turn to
No mama to take no charge
His mother was not around to take responsibility
So he'll never be a doctor, a dentist or a movie star
His lack of parental guidance means he may never become successful
I told him boy
The artist had a conversation with him
Don't cry
Don't be emotional, stay strong
Something will come up way
There's always hope for better things in life
When the sunrise
Tomorrow brings new opportunities
Only God believes in
God has faith in us
Dad Dad gotta realize
Father figures must understand
Love will always find
Love will come to us eventually
Is where you lie
Happiness is within oneself
She was walking down the street
A woman was moving along the road
In her arms she had a seal
She carried with her a seal
Looking down dragging her feet
She was feeling unhappy
Hard of tears to weap
She couldn't stop crying
So she felt down to her knees
She fell to her knees in despair
Asking the Lord for giving me please
She prayed to God for help
I could never forfill your needs
She felt unworthy of God's love
So please don't cry for me
She asks others not to feel bad for her
There was no world for way to turn
She had no one and nowhere to go
Neither a penny or cent to burn
She had no money
This place is saint for those who love
The world is a sacred place for those who love
So now baby don't cry for her
Others should not pity her
Nobody is telling who you are
No one should tell you who you are
They're just is telling who you should and should not be
Society imposes expectations on us, but we should be ourselves
Ohh one more time
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
They're just is telling who you should and should not beeee
Society wants us to conform, but we should be true to ourselves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRICE BART-WILLIAMS, GEORGE ISAAC PHIRI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexandermetzger745
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@TheRootswoman
beautiful tune,touching,bless up
@nathaliekoutoua3245
He was born in the morning
His mum couldn't take no more
So he was found in the evening
In a box full of burned cigars, heeeey
No papa to run to
No mama to take no charge
So he'll never be a doctor, a dentist or a movie star
I told him boy
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only the believers in
Death die - gotta realize
Love will always find
Its way in life
Don't cry
Something will come up way
When the sunrise
Only the believers in
Death die - gotta realize
Love will always find
Its way in life
She was walking down the street
In her arms she had a seal
Looking down dragging her feet
Out of tears to weep
So she felt down to her knees
Asking the Lord "Forgive me please
I could never fulfill your needs
So please don't cry for me"
There was nowhere for her to turn
Neither a penny or cent to burn
This place ain't for those who love
So now her baby cries for her
@diegoft5407
I like the lyrics ! so sweet and beautiful
@tonysolis2793
Good shit
@watrajo1063
I love you <3
@tonimartello2012
Just mouhhha
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