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.
The Day
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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I've been good
I've done things I'd never thought I do
I've been hurt
I've been torn
Been on my knees begging for more
But what I know is that I've
Cause I believe that in due time
Our souls will be in touch
And our hearts will open up
I'm living for the day when everybody lives for love
Here waiting on the day when everyone just frees up
I'm living for the day when everybody can give love
Leaving behind the days when we didn't care enough
I've been weak.. .
I've been bold.. .
Heard someone say, I didn't fit the mold
I've been lost
I've been found
Been through hell but now I'm heaven bound
But all I know is that I've
Got the strength to carry on, though the road ahead is long
Cause I believe that in due time
Our souls will be In touch
And our hearts will open up
(Chorus)
I'm waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
Let your love come through
I'm waiting for you
What you gonna do
The lyrics to Rahsaan Patterson's song, The Day, describe the experiences of the singer and his hope for a future where love and kindness prevail. He acknowledges that he has experienced both good and bad in his life, he has made mistakes and has been hurt, but despite these challenges, he has never been without a plan. He believes that our souls will eventually connect, and our hearts will open up to love. The singer explains his desire to see a world where everyone is living for love, where people are free to be themselves, and where everyone can give and receive love.
In the second verse, the singer continues to describe his experiences, noting that he has been both weak and bold, and that others have criticized him for not fitting in. However, he has been able to overcome these struggles, and he feels that he is now on the path to heaven. He believes that he has the strength to carry on, even when the road ahead is long. Despite his personal experiences, the singer maintains his hope for a more loving and caring world, where people are open to giving and receiving love.
Overall, the lyrics to The Day are optimistic, and the singer encourages his listeners to hold onto hope for a better future. He acknowledges that life is full of challenges, but he believes that love and kindness can overcome them all. The song's message is one of hope and positivity, reminding listeners to keep fighting for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been bad.. .
I have acted in a way that wasn't true to who I should be.
I've been good
I have acted in a way that is in keeping with who I should be.
I've done things I'd never thought I do
I have sometimes behaved in ways that might not have been ethical or authentic to myself.
I've been hurt
I have experienced pain and suffering as a result of my actions or the actions of others.
I've been torn
I have struggled with difficult choices or decisions.
Been on my knees begging for more
I have prayed or hoped for something I thought I really wanted.
But what I know is that I've
Never been the kinda man without some kind of plan
Cause I believe that in due time
Our souls will be in touch
And our hearts will open up
Despite my flaws, I am someone who tries to have a plan or a vision for my life. I believe that eventually, people will connect on a soul level and be open-hearted towards each other.
I'm living for the day when everybody lives for love
Here waiting on the day when everyone just frees up
I'm living for the day when everybody can give love
Leaving behind the days when we didn't care enough
I am looking forward to the day when everybody lives with love as the most important value. I am waiting for the day when people let go of their fears, insecurities, and other inhibitions. I hope for the day when everyone feels free and willing to give love, leaving behind the days when we used to show little care for others.
I've been weak.. .
I've been bold.. .
Heard someone say, I didn't fit the mold
I've been lost
I've been found
Been through hell but now I'm heaven bound
I have experienced different emotions and faced different situations. I have been judged by some people for not conforming to some expectations. I have felt lost or alone at times, but I have also been found or helped. I have struggled through some difficult phases but I am now moving to a better place.
But all I know is that I've
Got the strength to carry on, though the road ahead is long
Cause I believe that in due time
Our souls will be In touch
And our hearts will open up
Despite the hardships and challenges, I know that I am strong and have what it takes to continue moving forward even if the path is hard. I believe that, eventually, we will all find a way to connect with each other on a deeper level, and our hearts will become more open.
(Chorus)
I'm waiting for you
I've been waiting for you
Let your love come through
I'm waiting for you
What you gonna do
I am waiting for someone to come into my life who will love me for who I am, and I am ready to do the same for them. I am encouraging this person to be true to themselves and express their love freely. I am urging them to take action and make a move towards our relationship.
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.