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.
Stop Breaking My Heart
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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I'm not into those kinds of things
Like arguing and fighting
I'm all about loving yes loving
So ooh
(Stop breaking my heart, baby)
Ooh
I know you love
(Yes, I know that you love me)
Baby
(At times it's hard to see)
Why you break my heart, baby?
Often I sit pondering
Why love hurts and makes you cry
It's not easy, though it should be
It's all about loving, yes, loving
So
(Stop breaking my heart, baby)
Breaking my heart, baby
(It's not suppose to be that way)
Um, um, um, I know you love
('Cause I know that you love me)
Baby
(At times it's hard to see)
So hard to see why you keep breakin' my heart, baby
(Why you break my heart, baby?)
Oh, no, no
(Oh, no, no)
Tell me why you wanna break my heart
Can you tell me why?
(Can you tell me why?)
Don't take this the wrong way
Baby I, love you will always
But if you want this to last
You got to make changes fast
(Changes fast)
'Cause living with a broken heart is awful to bare
Oh
(Stop breaking my heart baby)
Stop baby, yeah
(It's not suppose to be that way)
Girl, I know that you love me
('Cause I know that you love me)
Sometimes it's hard to see, yeah
(At times it's hard to see)
Why you keep on breakin' my breakin'
My, my, my, my, heart yeah, yeah?
(Why you break my heart, baby?)
Stop breaking my heart, baby
Stop breaking breakin' my heart
(It's not suppose to be that way, yeah)
I know
('Cause I know that you love me)
You love me
(At times it's hard to see)
Baby, baby, it's hard, yeah
(Why you break my heart, baby?)
Why you breakin' my heart, baby? Yeah, yeah, yeah
Heart, oh oh, ooh ooh
('Cause I know that you love me)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
(At times it's hard to see)
You, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
(Why you break my heart, baby?)
You
(It's not suppose to be that way)
Oh
('Cause I know that you love)
You love me, oh
(At times it's hard to see)
(Why you break my heart, baby?)
Why you wanna, break my heart, baby? Yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Rahsaan Patterson's song Stop Breaking My Heart convey the singer's distress at the constant turmoil in his relationship. He finds it difficult to understand why his partner is always causing problems, when all he wants is a peaceful, loving relationship. He reaches out to his loved one, asking them to stop breaking his heart, and to try and make things work between them.
The song explores the complex and often contradictory emotions that can arise in a relationship, such as love and pain, happiness and sadness. Patterson's lyrics capture the frustration that can come from being in a situation that seems to be going nowhere, and the longing for a more positive future. At the same time, however, there is a sense of tenderness and vulnerability in the song's message, as the singer expresses his deep feelings for his partner and the desire to work things out.
Overall, the song portrays the difficult and sometimes painful aspects of love, but also emphasizes the importance of trying to overcome those difficulties and finding a way forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you keep stressin' me?
I am not interested in fighting and arguments, I believe in love and I don't know why you keep putting me through this.
I'm all about loving, yes loving
I don't believe in stress, fights or pain. I believe in love and nothing else.
It's not easy, though it should be
Love is supposed to be easy but it's not, I wonder why it causes so much pain and tears.
Why you break my heart, baby?
I don't understand why you keep breaking my heart, baby.
If you want this to last, You got to make changes fast
I love you and I want this to last, but you need to change the way you treat me or I will be forced to leave.
Stop breaking my heart, baby
Please stop breaking my heart, baby.
I know that you love me
I know that you love me, but sometimes it's hard to see when you keep hurting me.
Why you wanna, break my heart, baby?
Why do you want to keep breaking my heart when all I want from you is love?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CISUM NAASHAR PUBLISHING
Written by: AUDIUS MTAWARIRA, RASHAN PATTERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gwen E.
Still here after all these years and his VOICE is still amazing and unmatched! 💕
Jrenee Vaughn
This man have a voice like no other His voice have so much swagger in it he's Amazing This man is magic
Brian Bryant
I remember Kids Inc! Show was dope! Orientation aside, dude is up there with Stokely and Saadiq as well as D'Angelo. Skills, he has indeed!
Epicurean Loft
Yes, He sounds like Stokely, Stevie Wonder, and Chaka Khan. I has such range.
Saran Ajanaku
so many people slept on him....what an amazing voice...he is mr. neo soul
Epicurean Loft
@DeeDee Gordon Yes Ma'am . I used to bike to his music on MPLS LAKES after work. I miss those times.
DeeDee Gordon
Can we wait a minute.......hes smooth
Cassaundra Hill
Yes, he is definitely an awesome artist!
HappyfromCourage
I love Rahsaan's voice! I can't wait for him to come to Detroit. It is a shame mainstream stations can't support a genius like Rahsaan and play substandard music.
JoiBeyondMeasure
beautiful voice, amazing song, this is real soul music!- cant stop listening to it