After appearing in a school talent show in 1984, Patterson auditioned for the television show Kids Incorporated. Proving to be "a natural," he undoubtedly landed the part and was cast as "The Kid", remaining on the show for a number of years. Onward and upward, Patterson continued to evolve, gaining experience as a backup vocalist for several artists (including Kids co-star Martika). Following his vocal contributions on Colour Club's self-entitled album, as well as writing for other artists (his credits include Brandy's platinum Top 5 smash "Baby", and Tevin Campbell's hit "Back to the World"), Patterson signed with MCA Records. Collaborating with Keith Crouch and Jamey Jaz, among others, he released his own self-entitled debut in 1997.
Stirring rave reviews, the album launched Patterson into an even larger limelight (with the single "Where You Are" receiving widespread airplay on R&B radio). Patterson, soon after, developed global recognition, as well as a loyal following in the United States and abroad.
Patterson went to work, handcrafting his followup, Love in Stereo, with Jaz and new collaborators such as Van Hunt. When Love in Stereo was released in late 1999, its reviews topped those of its predecessor, slating Patterson as one, of few artists, whose vocal ability was classified as so "distinctive," he need not rely solely on the mainstream music market to gain his footing in the film and music industry, nor afford his music massive, worldwide, international appeal..
Although Patterson's path eventually diverged from MCA's, he remained indispensable amongst industry affiliates, continuing to perform live, working as a session singer, and contributing to both soundtracks (Brown Sugar) and compilation albums (Steve Harvey's Sign of Things to Come), while working on his next album.
After Hours, Patterson's third album, was released internationally early in 2004, again garnering positive reviews. Now, with the conception of his own label, the album released in the United States during late October 2004. Wine & Spirits followed in the Fall of 2007. Wine & Spirits, not only spoke to Patterson's consistency as a versatile, smooth-crooning performer, known for his scintillating, sultry provocative vocal style; but it also, signified, for Patterson, a career of longevity, divinely masterminded from his childhood endeavors to crossing the threshold as a multi-level, music mogul, independently signed, produced and operated. The project further evidenced Patterson's "musical muscularity," spawning itself in such diverse arrangements as the reflective lamentation of "Stars," to the smooth-jazz contours in one of the album's many "feel-good" hits, entitled "Feels Good," to Patterson's resident, high-frequency, timbres, echoing in the uptempo, "Higher Love," which, inevitably, served as the artist's professional and personal testimony of growth, triumph and spiritual ascension.
Patterson's next project, the highly anticipated CD, BLEUPHORIA, is scheduled to drop in the fall of 2010. It is expected to be nothing short of what Patterson's proud fanbase has always enjoyed from him: an astronomical, stellar work of art.
Feels Good
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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It's the fog after dark
It's the wind in your hair
It's the keys that you left
After giving your best
It's the thought as I walk
It's like taking sips from your cup of coffee
It's like making love on Egyptian cotton
All in all it
We'll be fine
Feels good
It feels good
Feels good
It feels good
So good
Feels so good
It feels so good
You know it feels so good
It's a song in your head
Eating chocolate in bed
It's a bird up in flight
A divine melody
Glass of wine
Burgundy
It's the love of your life
It's like
It's like taking sips from your cup of coffee
Smoking a cigarette after dinner time
It's like making love on Egyptian cotton
On and on and
We'll be fine
Feels good
(Feels good, you know)
It feels good
(You know it feels good)
Feels good
(Oh, you know it feels)
It feels good
No doubt
We got a love think
That's definitely here to stay
One thing I do have to say is
That in each and every way
Feels good
So good
So good
Feels good
(Hum, you know it feels)
It feels good
(Oh you know that)
Feels good
(Oh you know it feels good)
It feels good
Feels so good
Feels so good
Feels so good
The lyrics of Rahsaan Patterson's song "Feels Good" are an ode to the small things in life that bring happiness and joy. He starts with describing simple pleasures like the sight of a dog playing in the park, the fog that descends at midnight, and the wind blowing and messing up your hair. The keys left behind after a good effort, and the thoughts that arise during aimless walks are also a part of those small pleasurable things. Later on, he talks about more indulgent pleasures like sipping coffee or smoking a cigarette after dinner, or the luxurious experience of making love on Egyptian cotton. You can't help but feel relaxed and fulfilled when you do those things, and the line "all in all, we'll be fine" encapsulates that feeling perfectly.
"Feels Good" is a song that reminds us to appreciate the little things in life and to be happy in the moment. It's about finding joy in the unexpected things, and the lyrics paint a beautiful picture of the simple pleasures in life.
Overall, the song is a celebration of life and the beauty of the things that make us happy. It encourages listeners to take a step back and enjoy the moment, and to be grateful for the small joys that bring us happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the dog in the park
The feeling of joy and freedom while watching an energetic dog playing in the park
It's the fog after dark
The peaceful and mysterious feeling that comes with the arrival of fog at night
It's the wind in your hair
The sensation of freedom and vitality when feeling the wind through one's hair
It's the keys that you left
The regret and frustration of realizing that one has left something important behind
After giving your best
The feeling of disappointment that follows when one has put in their greatest effort but it still doesn't work out
It's the thought as I walk
The introspective feeling of deep thought and contemplation while walking alone
It's like taking sips from your cup of coffee
The comforting and calming feeling of drinking a warm cup of coffee
Smoking a cigarette after dinner time
The relaxing feeling of having a cigarette after a satisfying meal
It's like making love on Egyptian cotton
The luxurious and sensual feeling of making love on soft and smooth Egyptian cotton sheets
All in all it
Overall, it
We'll be fine
Everything will turn out okay in the end
Feels good
The sensation of pleasure and contentment
It feels good
The feeling is genuine and irresistible
Feels so good
The feeling is incredibly satisfying and pleasurable
You know it feels so good
It is a known and undeniable fact that the feeling is amazing
It's a song in your head
The experience of having a catchy tune stuck in one's mind that brings pleasure and joy
Eating chocolate in bed
The indulgence and comfort of eating delicious chocolate while cozy in bed
It's a bird up in flight
The beauty and awe of watching a bird soaring through the sky
A divine melody
An enchanting and captivating musical piece that touches the soul
Glass of wine
The enjoyment and relaxation that comes with sipping on a glass of wine
Burgundy
A deep and rich color that evokes sophistication and elegance
It's the love of your life
The intense feeling of love and devotion for the most important person in one's life
On and on and
Continuously and without end
No doubt
Without question or uncertainty
We got a love thing
We have a strong and passionate romantic relationship
That's definitely here to stay
Our love is permanent and will endure over time
One thing I do have to say is
The one thing I would like to mention is
That in each and every way
Absolutely and completely in every aspect
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.