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Thread started 02/26/07 5:49pm

sitruk7

What songs best display Prince's insecurities?

The line about "this is 4 why I wasn't born like my brother-handsome and tall" from Lady Cab Driver inspired this question.
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Reply #1 posted 02/26/07 6:00pm

SCNDLS

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Peach. . .

I would die if I kissed her
I would try, but I'm last on her list
She's so cool and I'm so ugly
I'd be a fool 2 think she could love me
This kinda girl's always outta reach
She's a peach
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Reply #2 posted 02/26/07 6:05pm

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Parts of LRC, where he wonders if he can live up to the standards of the girl's many lovers.

He could just be faking it tho.
[Edited 2/26/07 18:06pm]
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Reply #3 posted 02/26/07 6:08pm

SCNDLS

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UCantHavaDaMango said:

Parts of LRC, where he wonders if he can live up to the standards of the girl's many lovers.

He could just be faking it tho.
[Edited 2/26/07 18:06pm]


Or calling her a ho lol
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Reply #4 posted 02/26/07 6:10pm

FruitToAttract
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Brothers write 2 much about how they been endowed, boy
And God, I've been blessed with just enough 2 get the job done


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"18 years old, and she knows her funk!!! headbang"
~ funkpill
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Reply #5 posted 02/26/07 6:24pm

Negritaluvyu

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good thing Im the only girl
Your lips would make a lollipop too happy.
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Reply #6 posted 02/26/07 6:28pm

sitruk7

SCNDLS said:

Peach. . .

I would die if I kissed her
I would try, but I'm last on her list
She's so cool and I'm so ugly
I'd be a fool 2 think she could love me
This kinda girl's always outta reach
She's a peach

clapping Good one!
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Reply #7 posted 02/26/07 7:03pm

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"Talk of children still frighten me
Is my character enough 2 be
1 that deserves a copy made?
This I 1 day, hope 2 see...." music

- Vicky Waiting, batman

"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

-Cher, "Woman's World"
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Reply #8 posted 02/26/07 7:14pm

SCNDLS

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sitruk7 said:

SCNDLS said:

Peach. . .

I would die if I kissed her
I would try, but I'm last on her list
She's so cool and I'm so ugly
I'd be a fool 2 think she could love me
This kinda girl's always outta reach
She's a peach

clapping Good one!


From the first time I heard this, I was like, "Awwwww, does someone need a hug????" hug hug
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Reply #9 posted 02/26/07 7:16pm

FreeastheSun

My Name Is Prince
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Reply #10 posted 02/26/07 9:42pm

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Kinda like some of these lines because of his vulnrability. Sometimes he seems so put together and perfect and powerful you forget he is human just like us.

I like his honest lyrics. I kinda like his songs like Anna Stesia because I think most people who become aware of their mortality and how empty they may have been living their lives up untill that point feel a sudden sense of isolation and fearful...I know I did...then you realise that when you have faith in things that matter (whatever that may be to you...for Prince it is obviously his creator) then you don't feel as scared anymore.

Sorry didn't mean for that to be so deep but just thoughts on this song came to mind when I thought of inscurities and vulnrabilities.
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Reply #11 posted 02/26/07 9:50pm

sitruk7

Krystal666 said:

Kinda like some of these lines because of his vulnrability. Sometimes he seems so put together and perfect and powerful you forget he is human just like us.

I like his honest lyrics. I kinda like his songs like Anna Stesia because I think most people who become aware of their mortality and how empty they may have been living their lives up untill that point feel a sudden sense of isolation and fearful...I know I did...then you realise that when you have faith in things that matter (whatever that may be to you...for Prince it is obviously his creator) then you don't feel as scared anymore.

Sorry didn't mean for that to be so deep but just thoughts on this song came to mind when I thought of inscurities and vulnrabilities.

Don't apologize. I like that response!
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Reply #12 posted 02/26/07 9:59pm

Krystal666

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sitruk7 said:

Krystal666 said:

Kinda like some of these lines because of his vulnrability. Sometimes he seems so put together and perfect and powerful you forget he is human just like us.

I like his honest lyrics. I kinda like his songs like Anna Stesia because I think most people who become aware of their mortality and how empty they may have been living their lives up untill that point feel a sudden sense of isolation and fearful...I know I did...then you realise that when you have faith in things that matter (whatever that may be to you...for Prince it is obviously his creator) then you don't feel as scared anymore.

Sorry didn't mean for that to be so deep but just thoughts on this song came to mind when I thought of inscurities and vulnrabilities.

Don't apologize. I like that response!


Thanks sitruk7! Sometimes alot of people find it so scary to show fear or doubt or anything because I think it is a survival mechanism in our society to appear totally in control and perfect. So I always respected Prince exposing such honest ideas, feelings, ect in songs that anyone could hear and judge. That takes alot of bravery. I used to freek if people read my stories and would be reluctant to show ANYONE for fear of people assuming my vulnrability or I didn't want people exposed to what was going on in my mind for fear of being judged. But Prince really put alot out there in his career...he got ridiculed for alot it by those who were close minded...but he also created a loyal fanbase off of it too...so sometimes taking risks and exposing deep things pays off I guess. wink
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Reply #13 posted 02/26/07 10:02pm

sitruk7

Krystal666 said:

sitruk7 said:


Don't apologize. I like that response!


Thanks sitruk7! Sometimes alot of people find it so scary to show fear or doubt or anything because I think it is a survival mechanism in our society to appear totally in control and perfect. So I always respected Prince exposing such honest ideas, feelings, ect in songs that anyone could hear and judge. That takes alot of bravery. I used to freek if people read my stories and would be reluctant to show ANYONE for fear of people assuming my vulnrability or I didn't want people exposed to what was going on in my mind for fear of being judged. But Prince really put alot out there in his career...he got ridiculed for alot it by those who were close minded...but he also created a loyal fanbase off of it too...so sometimes taking risks and exposing deep things pays off I guess. wink

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Reply #14 posted 02/26/07 10:17pm

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The Beautiful Ones

Baby, baby, babyCan't u stay with me tonightOh baby, baby, babyDon't my kisses please u
rightU were so hard 2 findThe beautiful ones, they
hurt u everytimePaint a perfect pictureBring 2
life a vision in one's mindThe beautiful onesAlways smash the pictureAlways everytime

This one seems more vulnerable than insecure...
Let's Have A Baby

I'm leaving it up 2 U
I'll do what U want 2 do
But U got 2 understand
U're my woman and I'm your man
I can't even go 4 a ride
Believe me, honey, I've tried
Without thinking about a little baby
A baby sittin' right by my side
And if anybody in the whole wide world
Ever thought that they could do that 4 me
They are one mistaken girl
Cuz baby, U got me, U got me open, yes U do
And we're doing just fine
If U really love me, baby
If U can find the time

[Edited 2/26/07 22:18pm]
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Reply #15 posted 02/26/07 11:24pm

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Cream, DaddyPop, My Name Is Prince, Dolphin, and all such songs
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Reply #16 posted 02/27/07 12:12am

ufoclub

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"Undisputed" really shows his insecurities (rebuffs) as a pop artist.
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Reply #17 posted 02/27/07 3:08am

wlcm2thdwn

Darling Nikki
The Beautiful ones
Soul Santuary
Wow Most of them now that I think about it!
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Reply #18 posted 02/27/07 3:13am

muirdo

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With You

We've come so far in so little time
That sometimes I wonder if this is meant 2 be
Sometimes U are so very kind
That the nights U're not with me I'm scared that U're gonna leave

I guess U could say that I'm just being a fool
But I only want 2 be with U
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Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
woot!
KrystleEyes 22/03/05
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Reply #19 posted 02/27/07 7:12am

BobGeorge909

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chocolate1 said:

"Talk of children still frighten me
Is my character enough 2 be
1 that deserves a copy made?
This I 1 day, hope 2 see...." music

- Vicky Waiting, batman



I would agree with that one too...


...Hide The Bone tho, that I think sums him up...
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Reply #20 posted 02/27/07 7:21am

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BobGeorge909 said:

chocolate1 said:

"Talk of children still frighten me
Is my character enough 2 be
1 that deserves a copy made?
This I 1 day, hope 2 see...." music

- Vicky Waiting, batman



I would agree with that one too...


...Hide The Bone tho, that I think sums him up...



I can't hold it any longer
it's getting harder everyday
the need 4 U is getting stronger than the need to play

playin' hard to get is
getting hard to play
How Can I B Cool falling every day
How Can I resist, Love has got me saying baby
Give it Bang Bang Go and B Gone
Hid The BOne

WHen U Whisper That U want Me
Press Yoour Body Close to mine
I Feel the fire burn and I just wanna surrendu
I Wanna surrendur every time


playin' hard to get is
getting hard to play
How Can I B Cool falling every day
playin' hard to get is
getting hard to play
How Can I resist, Love has got me saying baby
Give it Bang Bang Go and B Gone
Hid The Bone

(can someone tell me what the bkgrnd vox r here please!)

U're going to ruin my reputation
I'm used to making all the rules
But I can't control the situation when it comes to me and U
U breakin' down My resistance
I-I Won't ever be the same
U Kiss away all my defenses
this time the hunter is captured by the game!

playin' hard to get is
getting hard to play
How Can I B Cool falling every day
playin' hard to get is
getting hard to play
How Can I resist, Love has got me saying baby
Give it Bang Bang Go and B Gone
Hide The Bone


(Again with the indecipherable bkgrnd vox)


even down to when he says, "don't stop the groove"....and the groove stops,
he has to tell himself, "What'd U stop it for nigga!"
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Reply #21 posted 02/27/07 12:31pm

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2morrow, She Spoke 2 Me
[Edited 2/27/07 12:31pm]
I'm an org elitist... totally unapproachable.

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Reply #22 posted 02/27/07 12:35pm

DreamyPopRoyal
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After a few listens, I thought this line in "Little Red Corvette" sounded a little sad to me.

"I guess I should have closed my eyes
when she drove me to the place
where her horses run free

I felt a little ill
when I saw all the pictures
of the jockeys that were there before me


Believe it or not
I started to worry
I wondered if I had enough class"

Especially the 2nd set of lines, I want to say "awww" when I hear it... he sounded so insecure about himself and his apparent "inexperience"
had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
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Reply #23 posted 02/27/07 1:36pm

DJ016

Theres some talk going round town
That you really dont give a damn
They say you really put me down
When Im doing the best I can
I gave you all of my love
I even gave you my body
Tell me, baby, aint that enough?
What more do you want me to do?
I play the fool when were together
But I cry when were apart, yeah
I couldnt do you no better
Dont break what left of my broken heart, baby
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Reply #24 posted 02/27/07 1:59pm

NouveauDance

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I only skimmed this thread, with a quick search for 'girlfriend', but I can't believe no-one has said 'If I Was Your Girlfriend' yet. eek
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Reply #25 posted 02/27/07 3:57pm

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I always thought he was singing about himself in the third person on Condition of The Heart:

"There was a dame from London who insisted that he love her
Then left him 4 a real prince from Arabia
Now isn't that a shame
That sometimes money buys U everything and nothing?
Love - it only seems 2 buy a terminal condition of the heart"
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Reply #26 posted 02/27/07 4:14pm

peterfalconer

BobGeorge909 said:

chocolate1 said:


Vicky Waiting, batman


I would agree with that one too...


Indeed.

Otherwise, Empty Room gets my vote. The 1992 version.
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Reply #27 posted 02/27/07 4:15pm

peterfalconer

NouveauDance said:

I only skimmed this thread, with a quick search for 'girlfriend', but I can't believe no-one has said 'If I Was Your Girlfriend' yet. eek


Christ, yeah! Good shout.
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Reply #28 posted 02/27/07 4:18pm

ElectricBlue

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If I was your girlfriend
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Reply #29 posted 02/27/07 4:45pm

sitruk7

Lots of great answers here! Thanks for your responses!
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