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Thread started 03/23/09 6:02pm

Tame

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Your Screams Are Like a Prayer.

The song, "Soul Sanctuary," is absolutely beautiful and is just one of the examples of Prince's romantic heart and vocal abilities.

Prince sings, "Over and over your screams are like a prayer, in the dark u were there...my soul sanctuary."

What do u think of when u hear this song? It makes me think that someone's screams are calling to Prince 4 his comfort...and He in turned is comforted.
Where Prince is coming from is always very interesting to talk about.

What are your thoughts? cool
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Reply #1 posted 03/23/09 6:27pm

EmeraldSkies

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Tame said:

The song, "Soul Sanctuary," is absolutely beautiful and is just one of the examples of Prince's romantic heart and vocal abilities.

Prince sings, "Over and over your screams are like a prayer, in the dark u were there...my soul sanctuary."

What do u think of when u hear this song? It makes me think that someone's screams are calling to Prince 4 his comfort...and He in turned is comforted.
Where Prince is coming from is always very interesting to talk about.

What are your thoughts? cool



I haven't heard this song. Sounds like it is beautiful though.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach
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Reply #2 posted 03/23/09 6:36pm

Tame

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You don't have "Emancipation" EmeraldSkies?
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Reply #3 posted 03/23/09 6:54pm

nurseV

It is a beautiful song wink
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Reply #4 posted 03/23/09 6:59pm

EmeraldSkies

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Tame said:

You don't have "Emancipation" EmeraldSkies?


It's on there? I haven't listened to the whole thing yet,but i will listen to that one when I get home. smile
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Reply #5 posted 03/23/09 7:03pm

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Okay I found it,and I am listening...music
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach
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Reply #6 posted 03/23/09 7:09pm

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EmeraldSkies said:

Okay I found it,and I am listening...music


What's the verdict? eek U like it?
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Reply #7 posted 03/23/09 7:13pm

EmeraldSkies

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Oh wow...that is SO beautiful! bawl I heart U Prince
[Edited 3/23/09 19:14pm]
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Reply #8 posted 03/23/09 7:41pm

Tame

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EmeraldSkies said:

Oh wow...that is SO beautiful! bawl I heart U Prince
[Edited 3/23/09 19:14pm]


That's so cute...U made me laugh.
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Reply #9 posted 03/23/09 9:49pm

mzsadii

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Tame said:

The song, "Soul Sanctuary," is absolutely beautiful and is just one of the examples of Prince's romantic heart and vocal abilities.

Prince sings, "Over and over your screams are like a prayer, in the dark u were there...my soul sanctuary."

What do u think of when u hear this song? It makes me think that someone's screams are calling to Prince 4 his comfort...and He in turned is comforted.
Where Prince is coming from is always very interesting to talk about.

What are your thoughts? cool

ZTame:
Im gonna get you for all this thought-provocing threads where I have to try to think of something to say at 12:47 Central Standard Time in Mich USA. Don'tmake me call Prince to write a song about cha.

just got to sign my handle on this one...Prince's Sarah
Prince's Sarah
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Reply #10 posted 03/23/09 9:53pm

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I've always thought that line was very erotic. To me it sounds as if he's referring to her screams of passion that are coming from a place of love and solidarity between the two of them. Thus, it's like a prayer in that it's sincere and holy. Perhaps??
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Reply #11 posted 03/23/09 10:01pm

jill4life

To me the lyrics could easily be read as marital vows. I wonder how many husband-to-be's have infringed on this copywrite?


Soul Sanctuary Lyrics
Artist: Prince (Buy Prince CDs)
Album: Emancipation

heart Loving U in silence, knowing that it's right
Under your gaze I ponder this love 2night
Unbothered by the chaos swirling 'round outside
In your arms is where I want 2 live and die
Someplace where your face is all that I see
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively
In a mirror where your sweet reflection used 2 be
There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary
My soul sanctuary

heart Loving U in silence, neverending kiss
Under your gaze I can peacefully exist
Sanctuary, baby, nothing compares 2 this
In my darkest hour U can be my bliss (Bliss)

heart All of me I give 2 thee down at your feet
The reassurance in your rhythm speaks 2 me
Over and over your screams are like a prayer
In the dark, U are there (U are there), my soul sanctuary
Ooh, my soul sanctuary

heart Loving U in passion unmolested in this garden
Mango and nectarine, sweet honeydew, I beg your pardon
My mouth runneth over from ecstasy
It's true (it's true), baby, I love the taste of U

heart Someplace (someplace) where your face is all that I see (All that I see)
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively (Intensively)
In a mirror (mirror) where your sweet (sweet) reflections used 2 be
There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary
My soul sanctuary
(My, my, my, my, my soul) My soul sanctuary
Oh, my soul sanctuary
Soul sanctuary
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Reply #12 posted 03/23/09 10:19pm

TyphoonTip

Fantastic song. Co-written by Sandra St. Victor.

From memory she wrote the lyric? Although not 100% sure.
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Reply #13 posted 03/24/09 3:48am

Dayclear

That's one of my favorite songs that was written for his wife Mayte', but
Prince did not write SOUL SANUARY. confused
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Reply #14 posted 03/24/09 3:52am

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TyphoonTip said:

Fantastic song. Co-written by Sandra St. Victor.

From memory she wrote the lyric? Although not 100% sure.

She definitely had something to do with it. The version from Emancipation with Prince singing is even on her Myspace page. I don't think that would be allowed if she hadn't had some extensive involvement.
RIP sad
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Reply #15 posted 03/24/09 3:59am

Dayclear

Thanks for the info, I'll check that out! biggrin
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Reply #16 posted 03/24/09 8:31am

Tame

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xpertluva said:

I've always thought that line was very erotic. To me it sounds as if he's referring to her screams of passion that are coming from a place of love and solidarity between the two of them. Thus, it's like a prayer in that it's sincere and holy. Perhaps??


Yeahh, which reminds me of Prince singing... "Heavenly Angels.."
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Reply #17 posted 03/24/09 8:33am

Tame

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jill4life said:

To me the lyrics could easily be read as marital vows. I wonder how many husband-to-be's have infringed on this copywrite?


Soul Sanctuary Lyrics
Artist: Prince (Buy Prince CDs)
Album: Emancipation

heart Loving U in silence, knowing that it's right
Under your gaze I ponder this love 2night
Unbothered by the chaos swirling 'round outside
In your arms is where I want 2 live and die
Someplace where your face is all that I see
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively
In a mirror where your sweet reflection used 2 be
There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary
My soul sanctuary

heart Loving U in silence, neverending kiss
Under your gaze I can peacefully exist
Sanctuary, baby, nothing compares 2 this
In my darkest hour U can be my bliss (Bliss)

heart All of me I give 2 thee down at your feet
The reassurance in your rhythm speaks 2 me
Over and over your screams are like a prayer
In the dark, U are there (U are there), my soul sanctuary
Ooh, my soul sanctuary

heart Loving U in passion unmolested in this garden
Mango and nectarine, sweet honeydew, I beg your pardon
My mouth runneth over from ecstasy
It's true (it's true), baby, I love the taste of U

heart Someplace (someplace) where your face is all that I see (All that I see)
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively (Intensively)
In a mirror (mirror) where your sweet (sweet) reflections used 2 be
There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary
My soul sanctuary
(My, my, my, my, my soul) My soul sanctuary
Oh, my soul sanctuary
Soul sanctuary



Thank U 4 posting the lyrics...

"In a mirror where your sweet reflection used 2 be," is another curiously sweet lyric."
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Reply #18 posted 03/24/09 8:37am

Tame

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About the song being marital vows...Very Beautiful...

You definitely want to reach into the heart of a beautiful love story and say..."Wherefor Art Thou, Prince?" cool
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Reply #19 posted 03/24/09 12:04pm

mayrain

Someone has been bit by the lovebug.....smile Is there a cure. razz I also love this song. I wish I could make videos with him. This one deserves a video.
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Reply #20 posted 03/24/09 12:33pm

MartyMcFly

TyphoonTip said:

Fantastic song. Co-written by Sandra St. Victor.

From memory she wrote the lyric? Although not 100% sure.


Come in, Bart van Hemelen! biggrin
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Reply #21 posted 03/24/09 1:29pm

Tame

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mayrain said:

Someone has been bit by the lovebug.....smile Is there a cure. razz I also love this song. I wish I could make videos with him. This one deserves a video.



Diana Ross and I think not. cool
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