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Thread started 04/25/14 9:09am

Smillan

The Breakdown or The One??

Hey, which song do you prefer? Having now listened to the two of them, I do like the Breakdown, but I think The One is a better song (IMHO)

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Reply #1 posted 04/25/14 9:20am

errant

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Random
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Reply #2 posted 04/25/14 9:39am

lezama

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Theyre both good tracks IMO. They're different enough that I wouldn't compare them in my head.

Change it one more time..
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Reply #3 posted 04/25/14 9:42am

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No comparison for me. no no no!

The One, most definitely! nod

I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart.
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Reply #4 posted 04/25/14 10:13am

thedoorkeeper

Definitely prefer The One but I like them both.

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Reply #5 posted 04/25/14 11:25am

Militant

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It's very close, but I prefer The Breakdown.

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Reply #6 posted 04/25/14 11:31am

chocolate1

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The One


"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 #7 posted 04/25/14 11:43am

LewArcher

I prefer "The Breakdown" by a significant margin. I like "The One," but I think "Come On" and "Wasted Kisses" are the real gems on NPS.

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Reply #8 posted 04/25/14 11:45am

iZsaZsa

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The One
What?
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Reply #9 posted 04/25/14 1:30pm

TheEnglishGent

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Easily The Breakdown, I always find The One quite boring.

RIP sad
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Reply #10 posted 04/25/14 1:59pm

jtfolden

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The One

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Reply #11 posted 04/25/14 2:29pm

nursev

1 lol
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Reply #12 posted 04/25/14 8:45pm

Poplife88

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The One. But ask me again in a few years biggrin . Breakdown is getting better and better with each listen.

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Reply #13 posted 04/25/14 8:46pm

trax

Oh thats easy, The One!!

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Reply #14 posted 04/25/14 8:48pm

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I'm a big fan of The Breakdown, but The One is a classic, one of his best recordings of the '90s for sure. I'll go with The One.

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Reply #15 posted 04/25/14 11:59pm

Ppenguin

I'm not a huge fan of The One but at least the lyrics say something...The Breakdown uses an emotive feel and pretends to be deep and emotional...but it actually makes no sense at all.

It basically say I used to want loads if material things and live the wild life but none of that matters anymore because he's split up with somebody...then goes in to contradict himself by implying he does really care that much he just wants the time back that he's wasted
[Edited 4/26/14 0:01am]
P-p-e-n-g-u-i-n......the P is silent
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Reply #16 posted 04/26/14 12:15am

MIRvmn

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I prefer The One mostly cuz of the lyrics, but both are great songs smile
Welcome 2 The Dawn
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Reply #17 posted 04/26/14 5:02am

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The One! Better lyrics, better production and Clare's strings. The only thing i didn't like about it was the flute and harp being done on a synthesiser.
The Breakdown also has orchestral elements being done on a synthesiser that takes away from the song. I really wish he wouldn't do that.

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Reply #18 posted 04/26/14 10:17am

pureTsexy

2 completely different songs. 2 different feels,2 different meanings. Hard to compare the 2.
If you prefer the arrogant/sexy/romantic Prince, then The One wins.But if you prefer a more vulnerable, honest, humbled prince, then The Breakdown wins. I, personally can't pick a winner, because I like both sides of Prince.
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Reply #19 posted 04/27/14 7:31pm

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The One. Lyrics are better, but I like the breakdown.

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Reply #20 posted 04/27/14 7:42pm

IstenSzek

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Future Soul Song

razz

and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #21 posted 04/28/14 9:27am

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Definitely The One!

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Reply #22 posted 05/04/14 11:03am

funkaholic1972

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IstenSzek said:

Future Soul Song

razz

lol That is the right answer to this question indeed!

RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time...
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Reply #23 posted 05/04/14 2:22pm

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The One. Because it's an ok song.. and it has a fantastic music video. Prince & Mayte, and the Chaplin intro/Outtro is fantastic.

The Breakdown?

hmmm what good is there to say about this song?????? Not my cup of tea.

Prince 4Ever. heart
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Reply #24 posted 05/04/14 3:22pm

Farfunknugin

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Chips & Dip
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Reply #25 posted 05/04/14 5:24pm

teoalcantara

The One, a gazillion times! I can remember the EXACT moment I listened to it - it was on the Radio and was a surprise for me. I thought: Wow, it sounds like a Prince song... and it was! It was late nite and I stayed up so the first thing in the morning I was at the record store to buy the album (New Power Soul).

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Reply #26 posted 05/04/14 7:07pm

steakfinger

The One features VASTLY superior musicianship, (fact) and the lyrics are better, (opinion).

Badass fretless bass by Rhonda.

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Reply #27 posted 05/04/14 8:48pm

iZsaZsa

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The One


Already edit. falloff
[Edited 5/4/14 20:53pm]
What?
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Reply #28 posted 05/04/14 10:40pm

nyse

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The break down. i like the subject matter more. better climax to the song musically

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Reply #29 posted 05/05/14 12:58am

toejam

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I'm going with "The One", only because it's longer and has had 16yrs worth of sentimental value added to it. But ask me tomorrow and I might change my mind. Both stunning songs.

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