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.
Treat You Like A Queen
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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You're wearing dark glasses inside
What you trying to hide
Is it another black eye
What you gonna do
Next time he lays his hands on you
Let me tell you the truth
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
What's the use of staying
When he hurts you
Baby you should know
He don't deserve you
Tell me what makes a man
Treat his woman so cruel
To me it makes so sense
For you to stand this abuse
Well
Enough is enough
You deserve a love much better
A little joy and laughter
Understanding on a silver platter
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
(You should be steppin' baby)
It's obvious to me (me) that (that)
He ain't worth it
(If he hurt you baby)
What's the use of staying
When he hurts you
(If he hurt you baby)
Baby you should know
(You should know)
He don't (he don't) deserve you
(Deserve you babe)
You can't go on pretending not to see
What everyone knows
Open you eyes
And realize
You're running out of time
There's no joy in pain
What ya gonna gain
He don't feel no shame
(He don't feel no shame no no)
Why is it that you stay
Loving this way
It could end your life someday
If you don't know
If you don't know
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
(Want you to know, he ain't worth it)
What's the use of staying
(What's the use)
(What's the use of staying)
When he hurts you
(You know he hurt you baby, you baby)
Baby you should know
He don't deserve you
(If he don't treat you like a queen, yeah)
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
What's the use of staying
When...
The lyrics to Rahsaan Patterson's "Treat You Like A Queen" address the issue of domestic violence and encourage a woman to leave her abusive partner. The first verse questions why the woman is wearing dark glasses inside, hinting that it could be to hide a black eye. The second verse urges her to leave her abusive partner and find someone who will treat her with the respect and love that she deserves. The chorus repeats the message that if the man doesn't treat her like a queen, she should leave him.
Throughout the song, it is clear that the singer cares deeply about the woman and wants her to be happy and safe. The lyrics suggest that the woman may be in denial about the severity of her situation, and the singer implores her to open her eyes and see that the abuse will only get worse if she stays. The line "loving this way, it could end your life someday" is particularly powerful in its depiction of the potential consequences of staying in an abusive relationship.
Overall, Rahsaan Patterson's "Treat You Like A Queen" is a passionate plea for anyone in an abusive relationship to get out before it's too late. The song highlights the importance of treating women with respect and kindness, and sends the message that no one should have to endure violence or mistreatment in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby tell me why
You're wearing dark glasses inside
What you trying to hide
Is it another black eye
The singer is worried about the woman's safety because she is trying to hide her bruises with dark glasses.
What you gonna do
Next time he lays his hands on you
Let me tell you the truth
Don't you realize he don't love you
The singer is advising the woman to leave her abusive relationship and realize that he doesn't love her.
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
What's the use of staying
When he hurts you
Baby you should know
He don't deserve you
The chorus emphasizes that the woman deserves to be treated like a queen and should leave her abusive partner who doesn't deserve her.
Tell me what makes a man
Treat his woman so cruel
To me it makes so sense
For you to stand this abuse
Well
The singer questions the motives behind the man's cruelty and wonders why the woman is putting up with it.
Enough is enough
You deserve a love much better
A little joy and laughter
Understanding on a silver platter
The singer encourages the woman to have self-respect and leave the relationship to find a love that treats her better with joy, laughter, and understanding.
You can't go on pretending not to see
What everyone knows
Open you eyes
And realize
You're running out of time
The woman needs to open her eyes and realize that everyone knows about her abuse, and she's running out of time to leave before it's too late.
There's no joy in pain
What ya gonna gain
He don't feel no shame
(He don't feel no shame no no)
Why is it that you stay
Loving this way
It could end your life someday
The singer points out that there's no benefit in staying in a painful and abusive relationship, and it could even have fatal consequences.
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Baby tell me why
You're wearing dark glasses inside
What you trying to hide
Is it another black eye
What you gonna do
Next time he lays his hands on you
Let me tell you the truth
Don't you realize he don't love you
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
What's the use of staying
When he hurts you
Baby you should know
He don't deserve you
Tell me what makes a man
Treat his woman so cruel
To me it makes no sense
For you to stand this abuse
Well
Enough is enough
You deserve a love much better
A little joy and laughter
Understanding on a silver platter
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
(You should be steppin' baby)
It's obvious to me (me) that (that)
He ain't worth it
(If he hurt you baby)
What's the use of staying
When he hurts you
(If he hurt you baby)
Baby you should know
(You should know)
He don't (he don't) deserve you
(Deserve you babe)
You can't go on pretending not to see
What everyone knows
Open you eyes
And realize
You're running out of time
There's no joy in pain
What ya gonna gain
He don't feel no shame
(He don't feel, no shame, no, no)
Why is it that you stay
Loving this way
It could end your life someday
If you don't know
If you don't know
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
(Want you to know, he ain't worth it)
What's the use of staying
(What's the use)
(What's the use of staying)
When he hurts you
(You know he hurt you baby, you baby)
Baby you should know
He don't deserve you
(If he don't treat you like a queen, yeah)
If he don't treat you like a queen
You should be steppin'
It's obvious to me that
He ain't worth it
What's the use of staying
When...
Jan Bailey-Smith
I’ve loved this song from the very first time I heard it. I used this song for my MBA presentation about domestic violence. My professor and the entire class fell in love with it and became fans then. My presentation was the baddest slideshow, my professor bragged about that assignment for the rest of the year. I love this artist,
MrBlactye
One gifted guy. He never disappoint with the vocals and lyrics.
1tmproductions
I remember my homeboy letting me hold this album back in college. It was one of those albums where you felt like you were on something that everybody else was sleeping on. His style is unique andthis track brings back memories.
Desmond Riles
Wow 16 years!!! I bump this like it just came out....this message is timeless
Old Skool Music Lover
Me too!!!
Chastity Lindsey
Desmond Riles ..Yes☺️
reeboo43
This song came out right as I was leaving an abusive lover it made me keep moving forward even tho there were more phone calls from him and even a sorry marriage proposal I kept stepping and have been married to my king for 3 years
hopeful lady
I've always loved this jam and Rashaan! There is no comparison with anyone. His vocal range and delivery when he sings is like no other.
Homero Elizondo
Yes.
Lay Paris xo
Ohhhh this was my jam back in the day. I had the cd 💿 I never knew it was a video until today lol 😂. He definitely deserves more recognition for his talent.