Nuo was born and raised in Lucerne, Switzerland. At the age of fourteen he abandoned all hope becoming a popular tennis pro and decided to focus on a musical career instead. After a few misleadings steps at home, he managed to move to Hamburg, Germany where he was engaged as a background singer for several record productions. In the meantime he also worked as a professional model.
In 2002 Patrick met producer and songwriter David Jost, who helped Nuo signing a contract with Warner Music. In the following months the duo created a whole album together, which was eventually released under the name Welcome in September 2003. With "5 Days" and "Reanimate" the album spawned two top 30 hits in Switzerland and Germany. Due to its continuous success the album was re-released in April 2004, including Patrick's fourth single "Undone".
Around the same Patrick also anticipated in the music charity project Zeichen der Zeit, with which he released the top 10 single "Du Bist Nicht Allein" and "Ein Weiterer Morgen". Afterwards Jost and Nuo once again teamed up for the production on his second album Superglue, which was released in April 2005, spawning two singles: "Girl In The Moon" and "Beautiful". In July 2005 Nuo married to actress Molly Schade. He and Molly have a daughter Elouise, born June 7, 2006.
In June 2007, Patrick Nuo released his third alum, "Nuo" with the single "Too Late (To Save It With A Love Song)". "Too Late" was his poorest charting single in Germany, reaching only #83. The album's first single, "Watchin' Over You", released in late 2006 also made a poor showing peaking at #54.
Love
Patrick Nuo Lyrics
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In the morning light
Everything looks perfect
At least at first sight
What's wrong with this picture
It's quiet hard to tell
Don't you feel it longin'
Underneath your porcelin shell
A little doubt about this way
Now close your eyes
I've got somethin to say
Chorus:
Oh I guess you still don't know
How I feel about you now
You should know better
Oh I ain't no Romeo
But I know without a doubt
That all you need is
Love - just love - real love - just love
I see you runnin'
Down an endless street
Seems what you're searchin'
Is not what you need
I guess you're hidin' somethin'
But don't get me wrong
It seems like you don't notice
What the hell is goin' on
Now wait, take a break
A little doubt about this way
Just close your eyes
I've got somethin to say, so don't hide away
Chorus
Not far away you just got to trust in what I say
Don't free your mind tomorrow, you're better off today
We're getting close if you believe in what I tell
I just want the best for you and okay, as well for myself
Chorus
Patrick Nuo's song Love is about a person who has strong feelings for someone else but doubts whether those feelings are reciprocated. The lyrics describe observing the other person and their actions, trying to decipher whether they are hiding something, and ultimately realizing that what they truly need is love. The singer tries to convince the other person to trust in what he is saying, that he wants the best not only for them but for himself as well. The message is that love can conquer all, and it's worth taking a chance on it.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of perception versus reality. At first glance, everything may seem perfect, but upon closer inspection, there may be something hidden underneath the surface. The singer urges the other person to take a break and question what they see, to not be fooled by appearances. Throughout the song, the vocals are accompanied by a catchy upbeat melody that contrasts with the questioning and introspective lyrics.
Interestingly, Love was not originally written by Patrick Nuo but was instead a cover of a song by the Swedish group The Attic. The song was adapted into English by Nuo's longtime collaborator Jörgen Ringqvist. Love was released in 2006 as a single and was included on Nuo's second album, Superglue.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standin'
I see you existing in this moment
In the morning light
The sun shines and everything looks bright
Everything looks perfect
At first glance, everything appears flawless
At least at first sight
Although things look perfect at first, there may be hidden issues
What's wrong with this picture
There may be something off or imperfect
It's quite hard to tell
Identifying the issue is not immediately clear
Don't you feel it longin'
Do you not yearn for something you cannot name?
Underneath your porcelain shell
Underneath your perfect external facade
Just wait, take a break
Stop and pause before continuing
A little doubt about this way
Some questioning or uncertainty about direction is necessary
Now close your eyes
Take a moment to reflect
I've got somethin to say
There is something important to communicate
Oh I guess you still don't know
I don't believe you understand
How I feel about you now
My current feelings towards you are not apparent to you
You should know better
You should be aware and informed
Oh I ain't no Romeo
I am not a classic romantic character
But I know without a doubt
I am absolutely certain
That all you need is love - just love - real love - just love
Love is the only thing you need, in its purest form
I see you runnin'
I see you moving quickly
Down an endless street
On a path that seems to have no end
Seems what you're searchin'
It appears what you seek
Is not what you need
May not be what is necessary or best for you
I guess you're hidin' somethin'
I believe there may be something you conceal
But don't get me wrong
I don't mean offense or harm by suggesting there is something hidden
It seems like you don't notice
You may not be aware of the hidden issue
What the hell is goin' on
There is confusion over the situation
Now wait, take a break
Pause and reflect before proceeding
Just close your eyes
Block out the outside world for a moment
I've got somethin to say, so don't hide away
I need to communicate something, and it's important that you listen
Not far away you just got to trust in what I say
The solution is nearby, and you need to have faith in my words
Don't free your mind tomorrow, you're better off today
Avoid putting off mental liberation until the future, as it is better to address it presently
We're getting close if you believe in what I tell
We are nearing a resolution if you have faith in my guidance
I just want the best for you and okay, as well for myself
I desire optimal outcomes for you and myself, too
Oh I guess you still don't know
It seems you still lack understanding
How I feel about you now
The emotions I currently harbor towards you may not be clear
You should know better
You need to be informed or aware
Oh I ain't no Romeo
I am not your typical romantic hero
But I know without a doubt
I am certain without hesitation
That all you need is love - just love - real love - just love
Pure love is all that is necessary and essential
Writer(s): ALEXANDER ZUCKOWSKI, DAVID JOST
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.