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.
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Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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Covering my body in sunshine and mud
Am I a friend or foe' I'd like to think I know
But sometimes I feel like I'm bold
I'm down on my knees and beggin' for answers to questions
Talk to me if you're listening
Open my eyes to the signs that they see you leave behind
Music sounds so good to me and it's all so coveting
There's no hope when the sound's sweeping
Shall I reach into my bag of tricks
For anything I might have missed
Left over from a painful past
Humor, humor
Humor, humor
Humor, humor
Humor, humor
In Rahsaan Patterson's song "Humor", the lyrics describe a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The strange sense of humor is falling down from the ground, covering the body in sunshine and mud. The singer is uncertain if they are a friend or foe, but they like to think they know. However, sometimes they feel bold. The singer is down on their knees and begging for answers to questions but is left feeling unsure if anyone is listening. They ask for their eyes to be open to the signs left behind, as a blind man can see more than they can. The music sounds good and all-encompassing, there is no hope when the sound is sweeping. The singer reaches into their bag of tricks for anything they might have missed from a painful past.
The lyrics in "Humor" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the unpredictability of life. The strange sense of humor falling down from the ground could represent the unexpected ways in which life can change, leaving the singer covered in sunshine or mud. The uncertainty of knowing if they are a friend or foe could represent the confusion of navigating relationships in life. The singer's plea for answers and openness to the signs left behind could represent a desire for clarity and understanding in life. The music sounding so good and all-encompassing could represent the power of music to bring people together and provide solace. The singer's final reach into their bag of tricks could represent the resilience and resourcefulness that we must call upon to navigate the challenges that life presents.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange sense of humor falling down from the ground
I am experiencing something unexpected and amusing, causing me to feel a sense of playfulness and joy, as if it is happening from the ground up.
Covering my body in sunshine and mud
This experience is enveloping me in positive energy and carefree behavior, similar to playing in the sun and rolling around in the mud.
Am I a friend or foe' I'd like to think I know
I am questioning my own intentions and how they may be perceived by others, and I hope that I am aware enough to understand whether I am a friend or an enemy.
But sometimes I feel like I'm bold
Despite my uncertainty, I sometimes feel brave enough to take bold action and trust my instincts.
I'm down on my knees and beggin' for answers to questions
I am feeling overwhelmed by confusion and uncertainty, and I am pleading for someone or something to provide clarity and guidance.
Talk to me if you're listening
If there is someone or something that can hear my pleas, I am asking for communication and reassurance.
Open my eyes to the signs that they see you leave behind
If there is something or someone that is trying to communicate with me, I am asking to be made aware of the clues and indications they are leaving for me.
A blind man can see more than I
I am realizing that despite my attempts to see things clearly, I may be missing important details and that even someone who is physically blind may have a greater understanding than I do.
Music sounds so good to me and it's all so coveting
I am finding great pleasure in music and it feels as though it is taking possession of me.
There's no hope when the sound's sweeping
When music is overwhelming me, it can be difficult to maintain any sense of hope or control.
Shall I reach into my bag of tricks
I am considering using my own personal resources and abilities in order to solve a problem or overcome an obstacle.
For anything I might have missed
I am hoping that there is something in my past experiences that I can use to help me in my current situation.
Left over from a painful past
The tools and techniques that I have learned from my past hardships may be the very thing that helps me in this moment.
Humor, humor
This experience is lighthearted and funny.
Humor, humor
I am finding humor in this situation, even if it is challenging.
Humor, humor
I am reminding myself to maintain a sense of humor in difficult times.
Humor, humor
Despite any obstacles or challenges, I am choosing to approach life with levity and humor.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VAN HUNT
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