How Has Prince's Music Caused You To Change Something In Your Life?

I was thinking back to when I first became a Prince fan and how his music influenced my life, in what ways. One big change was when I moved to another state and wanted to get fit. I started riding my ten speed bike every day, at first to the beach, and then for miles...all while playing Around The World In A Day and 1999 on my Walkman. The music made me want to go faster and further until I got into long distance cycling with other riders and lost thirty pounds. This transferred into a desire to go to clubs where they played Prince's music and dance all night long! What has Prince's music caused you to change in your life in a practical or life-altering way (i.e. career change, life outlook, etc.)?

you always come up with the best questions!

when i read this i thought of the song Starfish and Coffee i think its one of his most thought provoking and most beautfil songs hes ever written because it just makes me think how wonderful this world would be if we could all just get along if we accepted those who are different

may u live 2 see the dawn

a yo prince im really happy for you imma let you finish but Michael Jackson had one of the best records of all time!

In my teen years, started masturbating more.

ernestsewell said:

It chance everything!

I'm a new fan. Perhaps since 1 month. I'm so inspired of his music.I discoverd all the music. I've got a lot to do. But I love it. Actuell I ordert Come and Diamonds and Pearls.

I really love it. It change a lot in me. (sorry my bad english, I'm from germany, I try my best and I love the org and PRINCE )

poetcorner61 said:

ernestsewell said:

In my teen years, started masturbating more.

Haha! You always have such a caustic sense of humor! Got to say I had many personal moments with Prince myself! Either alone or with someone else!

may u live 2 see the dawn

a yo prince im really happy for you imma let you finish but Michael Jackson had one of the best records of all time!

poetcorner61 said:

ernestsewell said:

In my teen years, started masturbating more.

Haha! You always have such a caustic sense of humor! Got to say I had many personal moments with Prince myself! Either alone or with someone else!

Stefanie78 said:

It chance everything!

I'm a new fan. Perhaps since 1 month. I'm so inspired of his music.I discoverd all the music. I've got a lot to do. But I love it. Actuell I ordert Come and Diamonds and Pearls.

I really love it. It change a lot in me. (sorry my bad english, I'm from germany, I try my best and I love the org and PRINCE )

ernestsewell said:

poetcorner61 said:

Haha! You always have such a caustic sense of humor! Got to say I had many personal moments with Prince myself! Either alone or with someone else!

I didn't masturbate TO Prince or his music (I've never found him sexy), but his music being so sexual opened up my pent up Baptist boy ways.

I bought a new computer so that I could watch his Videos. Which I going to do right now. see ya!

poetcorner61 said:

I understand you ernestsewell. I'm interested what happens when I hear the Come album with my man

poetcorner61 said:

poetcorner61 said:

Exactly! Feel the same way! All about the music for setting the mood!

Southern Baptist!

ernestsewell said:

poetcorner61 said:

Southern Baptist!

I was Independent Baptist, which was (and still is) so strict, they make Southern Baptists look like heathens. SRSLY.

he changed the way i view music

he made me work harder at my crAFT musicaly. and he tought me not to be afraid to take chances...musicaly...and a whole lot more

It hasn't. I have my own mind and don't let his music (or anyone's)dictate how I live my life.

kenlacam said:

No-but his spiritual songs really make me think about it all sometimes

nurseV said:

No-but his spiritual songs really make me think about it all sometimes

poetcorner61 said:

nurseV said:

No-but his spiritual songs really make me think about it all sometimes

Recently, since I've been listening again, he doesn't make me think more about spirituality, than I have always done, but his music underscores the thoughts and emotions that I am going through now--the new music! I don't know why people think that Prince shouldn't reach out and explore for himself! The difference is that he has to do it musically and publicly--in a way the rest of us don't! I am glad he is willing to share his music! People act like he owes it to us and he doesn't! What if he retired tomorrow from doing music! How would everyone on this forum feel! Betrayed, that's what! Prince can't please everyone, just like so many other artists... I just want to keep hearing his jazz/funk! Love the other stuff--luv jazz/funk more! You go, Prince!

I feel more in tune and at peace, exploring Prince's music has helped shape me as a woman

~4ever~

RakelRosalita729 said:

I feel more in tune and at peace, exploring Prince's music has helped shape me as a woman

poetcorner61 said:

RakelRosalita729 said:

I feel more in tune and at peace, exploring Prince's music has helped shape me as a woman

Prince's music has helped shape my inner and outer man, as a close friend of mine observed! LOL

nurseV said:

poetcorner61 said:

Prince's music has helped shape my inner and outer man, as a close friend of mine observed! LOL

eww

Well a couple of things...I worked with (Midnight Star) on the road as a runner...intentionally to build experience to work 4 Prince.

I have done a few different art projects that are based on Prince's guitar playing...Prince has inspired me to write a lot of love poetry.

Last Christmas...My aunt asked me if I would ever quit smoking cigarettes 4 Prince....I said Yes...Cold Turkey...

I smoked for 25 years...I Quit October 1st. All I had to do to resist the craving is think about kissing Prince....It worx...I'll never smoke again.

poetcorner61 said:

I was thinking back to when I first became a Prince fan and how his music influenced my life, in what ways. One big change was when I moved to another state and wanted to get fit. I started riding my ten speed bike every day, at first to the beach, and then for miles...all while playing Around The World In A Day and 1999 on my Walkman. The music made me want to go faster and further until I got into long distance cycling with other riders and lost thirty pounds. This transferred into a desire to go to clubs where they played Prince's music and dance all night long! What has Prince's music caused you to change in your life in a practical or life-altering way (i.e. career change, life outlook, etc.)?

Peace & Stay Funky [Live4Love] ...  

~* NPG Member 4 Life *~

ernestsewell said:

nyse said:

It made me feel accepted with my thoughts, style, music and past. From what I know about Prince, it really does have a big connection to my life and my past. With his music it's the same - it feels great knowing that there's someone out there who took the same chances, tried to combine genres and all that.