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.
I Only Have Eyes for You
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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'Cause I can't see anyone but you
Are the stars out tonight?
Baby, I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
'Cause I only have eyes for you
'Cause I only have eyes for you
Yeah
The moon, it may be high
But I can't see a thing in the sky
'Cause I only have eyes for you
'Cause I only have eyes for you
Yeah, yeah, hey, hey, hey
Hey, have eyes for you
You are here, so am I
Maybe millions of people, they go by
But they all disappear from view
'Cause I only have eyes for you
You, only have eyes for you
Rahsaan Patterson’s “I Only Have Eyes for You” is a beautiful song about a love that is so strong, it is almost like a blindness. The singer adores his partner so much that he cannot see anyone else, even if they were right in front of him. When the singer asks if the stars are out tonight, it is almost as though he is acknowledging that there could be something more beautiful out there, but he does not care because all he wants to do is focus on the love of his life. Whether it is cloudy or bright, it does not matter to him because he only has eyes for one person.
The singer continues to profess his love, making it clear that he cannot even see the moon because he is too captivated by his lover. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the fact that he truly only has eyes for one person. The final verse brings attention to how many people come and go, but the singer is only interested in one - his lover. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, reiterating the depth of the love between them.
Overall, the song is a beautiful declaration of love, showing that when you love someone intensely, you are willing to overlook everything else and focus solely on that person.
Line by Line Meaning
My love must be a kind of blind love
My love for you is so strong that I can't see anyone else
'Cause I can't see anyone but you
My vision is only restricted to you
Are the stars out tonight?
I don't know about the outside environment around me
Baby, I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I have no idea about the weather or atmosphere
'Cause I only have eyes for you
I am only focused on you
The moon, it may be high
The height of the moon doesn't matter to me
But I can't see a thing in the sky
Other things around me have no importance as I am unable to see them
You are here, so am I
We are together at this moment
Maybe millions of people, they go by
Several people may pass by us
But they all disappear from view
Everyone else becomes invisible to me
'Cause I only have eyes for you
My attention is completely on you
You, only have eyes for you
My affection, interest, and focus are only for you
Writer(s): Harry Warren, Al Dubin Copyright: WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.