Resolution

I cant get enough of this song. It is by far one of the best things he has ever written. Ive listened to it constantly for 2 days now and I cant stop humming it in my head.. When I was in a boring work meeting this morning, all I was thinking was "the main problem with war..."

Awesome Awesome song!!

though.

vinx98 said:

I cant get enough of this song. It is by far one of the best things he has ever written. Ive listened to it constantly for 2 days now and I cant stop humming it in my head.. When I was in a boring work meeting this morning, all I was thinking was "the main problem with war..."

Awesome Awesome song!!

Snap said:

vinx98 said:

I cant get enough of this song. It is by far one of the best things he has ever written. Ive listened to it constantly for 2 days now and I cant stop humming it in my head.. When I was in a boring work meeting this morning, all I was thinking was "the main problem with war..."

Awesome Awesome song!!

but how much of it did he truly write? arrange?

I like how the song sounds like the most innocuous thing Prince has ever produced and yet the lyrics actually takes a very bitter and straightforward dig at the Bush government and the war campaign. As soon as Prince begins the song with "The main problem with war..." you already know that he ain't gonna mince words with this one.

The best thing about it is the retro arrangement and W&L's voices. God I miss them. I would love a whole album done with this aesthetic. Not to loud, a little sloppy very organic. The lyrics are a bit corny but not as cringeworthy as Judah.

Unfortunately it ultimately sounds like an outtake off of Dream Factory. Its as if they have at least 10 better songs like this still in them. And the end of the track Im a little sad and bittersweet. Just think of what would have happened if Prince and the girls would have worked it out after Parade.....

("so strange that no one stayed at the end of the Parade....this is just another song about it.....")

This song is moronic. "The main problem with war is nobody ever wins." Really, Prince? So...nobody won in the war that freed your ancestors? Or liberated thousands more from Hitler's death camps?

Thank you so much for giving us the next installment in The Kindergartner's View of World Events.

But in winning a war you also lose a lot.

forkupine said:

Genesia said:

This song is moronic. "The main problem with war is nobody ever wins." Really, Prince? So...nobody won in the war that freed your ancestors? Or liberated thousands more from Hitler's death camps?

Thank you so much for giving us the next installment in The Kindergartner's View of World Events.

calldapplwondery83 said:

Genesia said:

This song is moronic. "The main problem with war is nobody ever wins." Really, Prince? So...nobody won in the war that freed your ancestors? Or liberated thousands more from Hitler's death camps?

Thank you so much for giving us the next installment in The Kindergartner's View of World Events.

I agree that it's of course a simplistic statement, but in general it is true. Songs are not meant to accurately describe the world. That's what politics and such are for. It might be a child-like view of things, but that's alright. Emotionally, it's true.

Hope I got my point across.

I know, the lyrics are a bit cliched, but i doesnt bother me too much because english isnt my first language.

But, musically this is one of the best tracks on the new album for me. Its nice to hear Prince so sober and understated on a pop/rock-song for a turn. I am glad he doesnt spoil the music and melody with all kind of 'bombast'.

Its also surprising in the way that it touches types of music you normally dont associate with him. The background vocals of Wendy and Lisa remind me of sunny Californian pop from the sixties and seventies.
The guitarriff reminds me a bit of folk-rock: someone here said it reminded him/her of the Indigo girls, and know i think about it: the song reminds me of Hammer and Nails of The Indigo Girls, but with a softer drumsound and a bit more 'poppy' melody.

I think part of this has to do with the input of Wendy and Lisa: on their album Eroica you can hear a few of songs that also sound 'folky'. I wouldnt be surprised when Wendy and Lisa co-wrote the song with Prince.

In short: (exluding the lyrics here) a fresh, little gem. Mr. Goodnight sounds like Prince on autopilot, this song sounds him exploring new territory.

Genesia said:

This song is moronic. "The main problem with war is nobody ever wins." Really, Prince? So...nobody won in the war that freed your ancestors? Or liberated thousands more from Hitler's death camps?

Thank you so much for giving us the next installment in The Kindergartner's View of World Events.

"Guitar" on Leno is the greatest performance in the history of rock ' roll

Second Funkiest White Man in America

It sure is nice having adults running our government now

RodeoSchro said:

Genesia said:

This song is moronic. "The main problem with war is nobody ever wins." Really, Prince? So...nobody won in the war that freed your ancestors? Or liberated thousands more from Hitler's death camps?

Thank you so much for giving us the next installment in The Kindergartner's View of World Events.

The last war I can think of where anybody won was WWII and there have been dozens of wars since. Maybe Prince was wrong about the past, but maybe he's right about the future and with respect to wars, that is all that is under our control.

ah jeez...we got a Bushie in the house

emesem said:

ah jeez...we got a Bushie in the house

Lion of Judah is better! I LOVE it!

Genesia said:

jacobpb said:

Would it be possible at all for P to create a song, let alone an album, that EVERYONE loves? I don't think so.

The problem (if i can call it that) is that P's music is so diverse, that he attracts a very diverse audience.. all of them expecting him to fulfill their particular wishes in music. I guess the best P can do is to keep on doing what he does best, and keep on making music on his own terms.

In fact i don't think his music changed that much throughout his career. Sure, he uses the latest gadgets and whatnot, but it still sounds like P-music. The thing is that what he did was nothing short of revolutionary when he started doing it. Now the rest of the world has kinda caught up, and while P is still doing his thing, it's no longer seen as 'new'.

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Genesia said:

jacobpb said:

I agree, sounds pathetic sesame street rambling....lyrically over the past two albums he's digressed and dumb down it seems to fit a particular pop format. Many song gems though, but I think he needs to go away for awhile. Sounds horrible but he's plateaued in my opinion. That or striving too hard to be the ultimate pop musician in world and industry that's changed. Get him out of the million dollar studios, forget everything he's learned and knows, perhaps new instruments, position himself for a complete musical reinvention. It's gotta happen sometime. I hope.

Exactly!!!! This is not the man who penned Little Red Corvette and Dorothy Parker.

This song didnt speak to me much at first and now I absolutely love it. It's more stuck in my head than Chelsea or One U Wanna C. I don't understand can truly hate on this album. Play it back to back with NPS once for perspective. SHEESH!

Genesia said:

jacobpb said:

I agree, sounds pathetic sesame street rambling....lyrically over the past two albums he's digressed and dumb down it seems to fit a particular pop format. Many song gems though, but I think he needs to go away for awhile. Sounds horrible but he's plateaued in my opinion. That or striving too hard to be the ultimate pop musician in world and industry that's changed. Get him out of the million dollar studios, forget everything he's learned and knows, perhaps new instruments, position himself for a complete musical reinvention. It's gotta happen sometime. I hope.

Exactly!!!! This is not the man who penned Little Red Corvette and Dorothy Parker.

Genesia said:

jacobpb said:

I agree, sounds pathetic sesame street rambling....lyrically over the past two albums he's digressed and dumb down it seems to fit a particular pop format. Many song gems though, but I think he needs to go away for awhile. Sounds horrible but he's plateaued in my opinion. That or striving too hard to be the ultimate pop musician in world and industry that's changed. Get him out of the million dollar studios, forget everything he's learned and knows, perhaps new instruments, position himself for a complete musical reinvention. It's gotta happen sometime. I hope.

Exactly!!!! This is not the man who penned Little Red Corvette and Dorothy Parker.

Payt said:

Genesia said:

serk said:

Genesia said:

Exactly!!!! This is not the man who penned Little Red Corvette and Dorothy Parker.

like DB said:
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes, turn and face the strain!

hey, fortunately this is not the man who penned all the great old stuff.
are you the same person you were 20 year ago, I hope not.
[Edited 7/11/07 15:10pm]

calldapplwondery83 said:

Genesia said:

jacobpb said:

I agree, sounds pathetic sesame street rambling....lyrically over the past two albums he's digressed and dumb down it seems to fit a particular pop format. Many song gems though, but I think he needs to go away for awhile. Sounds horrible but he's plateaued in my opinion. That or striving too hard to be the ultimate pop musician in world and industry that's changed. Get him out of the million dollar studios, forget everything he's learned and knows, perhaps new instruments, position himself for a complete musical reinvention. It's gotta happen sometime. I hope.

Exactly!!!! This is not the man who penned Little Red Corvette and Dorothy Parker.

This song is embarrassing.


*adds to pile of "embarassing songs from 3121 and planet earth"*

purplesweat said:

This song is embarrassing.


*adds to pile of "embarassing songs from 3121 and planet earth"*