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Thread started 05/21/16 6:26am

EloiseEloise

Art Official Age -Lyrics

Hi,

Bought this album today and I am annoyed with my self for having my head in the sand for so long -

ADVICE to hard core fans: pity people like me, who took a genius talent like Prince for granted and paid more of the attention warranted a talent like his when it was too late sad sad My loss.

...In any case, I could not help noticing lyrics in more than one song that involved "Mr Nelson" being spoken to by a nurse or some other healer/a person giving him some form of treatment - spiritual treatment was implied, for instance communicating via "telepathy" is mentioned. ...I would have to go over it a fair bit to remember exactly what was said.

However it was said that he had been given medication that kept him in a state of ....... (I think it was something along the lines of suspended animation) for 40 something years.... these were the lyrics said by a female (nurse personality).

I think it was just to suggest some clever story line to the song -whether it be about his spiritual awakening, or a joke about the loss in popularity since the 80s/90s.

....But, it did make me wonder whether it was not INSPIRED by real life treatments that Prince was receiving.

...On youtube, viewing a recording of his Piano and a Microphone tour, one person commented that she believed that this was his Farewell Tour.

Going by intuition, I think she is likely right. ...Forget facts, intuition suggests this to me also.

[Edited 5/21/16 6:28am]

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Reply #1 posted 05/22/16 6:09am

EloiseEloise

EloiseEloise said:

Hi,



Bought this album today and I am annoyed with my self for having my head in the sand for so long -



ADVICE to hard core fans: pity people like me, who took a genius talent like Prince for granted and paid more of the attention warranted a talent like his when it was too late sad sad My loss.



...In any case, I could not help noticing lyrics in more than one song that involved "Mr Nelson" being spoken to by a nurse or some other healer/a person giving him some form of treatment - spiritual treatment was implied, for instance communicating via "telepathy" is mentioned. ...I would have to go over it a fair bit to remember exactly what was said.




However it was said that he had been given medication that kept him in a state of ..... (I think it was something along the lines of suspended animation) for 40 something years.... these were the lyrics said by a female (nurse personality).




I think it was just to suggest some clever story line to the song -whether it be about his spiritual awakening, or a joke about the loss in popularity since the 80s/90s.




....But, it did make me wonder whether it was not INSPIRED by real life treatments that Prince was receiving.




...On youtube, viewing a recording of his Piano and a Microphone tour, one person commented that she believed that this was his Farewell Tour.




Going by intuition, I think she is likely right. ...Forget facts, intuition suggests this to me also.

[Edited 5/21/16 6:28am]

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Reply #2 posted 05/22/16 6:27am

EloiseEloise

Here are lyrics to U Know...

-Pay attention to Verse 2-

U Know
Prince
Samples Mila J’s, “Blinded” read more »
U KNOW LYRICS
[Intro]
Put your hands together
No - like this
Surprise, surprise
Another treat, another trick
This is sweet, which one's which?

[Verse 1]
For the record let me state that I never had a reason to break contractual endeavour or sever a relationship with anyone I
Pleasure, pleasure

For the playa let me stop and say her that I only payed attention when I heard you mention that he tried to take your
Treasure, treasure
(Ohh no he didn't!)
(What then?)
And as a matter of fact I would have gave you back but then he had a heart attack when you made impact and said his shack without you would be
Better, better
(See what I really mean, uhh, uhh)
But see what I really mean is that our future queen should never be in frustration with this rock and roll machine no, no, not
Ever, ever
(Yeah, huh, U know)
(What?)

[Hook (2X)]
U know how much I want you
U know how much I care
When he gone U know I'm gonna flaunt U
U know, U know, U know

[Verse 2]
If you really wanna find the answer to this cancer
Then we must rewind
Then never mind the first opinion
(You better ax somebody else)
To run this game requires fame, your soul and name and nothing gained unless it's sacrificed my dear it's only plain for His
Dominion

And any question of the deal is met with another demand to kneel and reprimand concealed allegations of your
Sinning, sinning
(Uhh, what's that all about?)
That's why I'm, I'm
Feminine rising, not surprising recognizing that the power of the breasts is just a test that you'll be
Winning, winning
(You got this, baby)

[Hook (2X)]

[Interlude]
There it is
Put your head down
Just, just know thyself, know thyself
Talk to him
Right...

[Hook...]

Right...

[...]

Get it...

Produced By: Prince, Joshua Welton
Written By: Prince
Release Date September 1, 2014
NEXT UP
Breakfast Can Wait
PRINCE

Art Official Age (2014)
Prince
1. Art Official Cage
2. Clouds
3. Breakdown
4. The Gold Standard
5. U Know
6. Breakfast Can Wait
7. This Could Be Us
8. What It Feels Like
9. Affirmation I & II
10. Way Back Home
11. Funknroll
12. Time
13. Affirmation III
Art Official Age Album Art/Tracklist
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Reply #3 posted 05/22/16 7:41am

cardinal

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there was a comment in another thread, can't remember where, someone said that several songs on AoA were suggestive of a medical issue, treatments,etc. now that i am looking for it, i can see it too.

he always said he spoke through the music. makes ya wonder. if it does turn out he had an illness, i am sure people will be posting numerous song references that will all make sense

sigh....
"If u love somebody, your life won't be in vain
And there's always a rainbow, at the end of every rain."--peace and love, dear prince.....
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Reply #4 posted 05/22/16 8:11am

Quexzea

Art Offical Cage is a brilliant song. AOA is a great album that take a while to appreciate, but so do most of his albums

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Reply #5 posted 05/22/16 8:22am

RJOrion

ive always thought the 1st two verses of "U Know" is very revealing as far as what some people believe to be the very dark side of the music/entertainment industry...if he was saying what i think he was saying, it confirms some things...
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Reply #6 posted 05/22/16 8:27am

RJOrion

and is he saying "it sacrificed" or "there's sacrifice"?...what a great great song...should have been the lead single from AOA...everyone ive played that for, is amazed theyd never heard it before...
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Reply #7 posted 05/22/16 12:51pm

avajane

Since the girl talking (I believe it's Lianne La Havas) mentions telepathy, I always understood it to mean that someone from the other side is talking to him since there's the belief that we speak in telepathy in that other dimension, heaven, other side, or whatever you want to call it. I even think Breakdown is not just a typical break up song, but it's about someone who wasn't here physically. Then you add Way Back Home and you realized Prince felt he he was ready to go home.
I know there's no point in speculating, but humans are curious creatures who like to make sense of things, even if there isn't any sense in it like death.
Love is God,
God is Love
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Reply #8 posted 05/22/16 12:53pm

avajane

RJOrion said:

ive always thought the 1st two verses of "U Know" is very revealing as far as what some people believe to be the very dark side of the music/entertainment industry...if he was saying what i think he was saying, it confirms some things...

What things?
Love is God,
God is Love
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Reply #9 posted 05/22/16 1:19pm

Iamtheorg

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cancer?

EloiseEloise said:

Here are lyrics to U Know... -Pay attention to Verse 2- U Know Prince Samples Mila J’s, “Blinded” read more » U KNOW LYRICS [Intro] Put your hands together No - like this Surprise, surprise Another treat, another trick This is sweet, which one's which? [Verse 1] For the record let me state that I never had a reason to break contractual endeavour or sever a relationship with anyone I Pleasure, pleasure For the playa let me stop and say her that I only payed attention when I heard you mention that he tried to take your Treasure, treasure (Ohh no he didn't!) (What then?) And as a matter of fact I would have gave you back but then he had a heart attack when you made impact and said his shack without you would be Better, better (See what I really mean, uhh, uhh) But see what I really mean is that our future queen should never be in frustration with this rock and roll machine no, no, not Ever, ever (Yeah, huh, U know) (What?) [Hook (2X)] U know how much I want you U know how much I care When he gone U know I'm gonna flaunt U U know, U know, U know [Verse 2] If you really wanna find the answer to this cancer Then we must rewind Then never mind the first opinion (You better ax somebody else) To run this game requires fame, your soul and name and nothing gained unless it's sacrificed my dear it's only plain for His Dominion And any question of the deal is met with another demand to kneel and reprimand concealed allegations of your Sinning, sinning (Uhh, what's that all about?) That's why I'm, I'm Feminine rising, not surprising recognizing that the power of the breasts is just a test that you'll be Winning, winning (You got this, baby) [Hook (2X)] [Interlude] There it is Put your head down Just, just know thyself, know thyself Talk to him Right... [Hook...] Right... [...] Get it... Produced By: Prince, Joshua Welton Written By: Prince Release Date September 1, 2014 NEXT UP Breakfast Can Wait PRINCE Art Official Age (2014) Prince 1. Art Official Cage 2. Clouds 3. Breakdown 4. The Gold Standard 5. U Know 6. Breakfast Can Wait 7. This Could Be Us 8. What It Feels Like 9. Affirmation I & II 10. Way Back Home 11. Funknroll 12. Time 13. Affirmation III Art Official Age Album Art/Tracklist Home P Prince U Know Lyrics

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Reply #10 posted 05/22/16 5:24pm

redpumps

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Well, I Love..... Song " This Could Be Us "

I remember dropping everything I was doing when I ( read ) the lyric....

I was like .... this sounds like a sweet chasing romance .... story...
I was on Fb busying myself...with thoughts, I had just finished a poem I believe called
"Mirrors" I received one those notice from a friend about a Prince page

so I hopped over to checked it out seen song

" This Could Be Us " But couldn't play it.... so I goggled the song any lyrics .... instantly loved it !!!

Requested if it could be played then came back it was a featured Vid!!!!

Fell in love!!!! With the Song☆
Not sure how that fits in with the thread but loves the whole AOA.....


Honeysweet♡♡♡

And it's golden....& it.. just keeps pouring....my name honeyGold...
Smiling Makes Joy Come Alive........and Joy can never die .........yes
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Reply #11 posted 05/22/16 5:51pm

morningsong

Iamtheorg said:

cancer?





EloiseEloise said:


Here are lyrics to U Know... -Pay attention to Verse 2- U Know Prince Samples Mila J’s, “Blinded” read more » U KNOW LYRICS [Intro] Put your hands together No - like this Surprise, surprise Another treat, another trick This is sweet, which one's which? [Verse 1] For the record let me state that I never had a reason to break contractual endeavour or sever a relationship with anyone I Pleasure, pleasure For the playa let me stop and say her that I only payed attention when I heard you mention that he tried to take your Treasure, treasure (Ohh no he didn't!) (What then?) And as a matter of fact I would have gave you back but then he had a heart attack when you made impact and said his shack without you would be Better, better (See what I really mean, uhh, uhh) But see what I really mean is that our future queen should never be in frustration with this rock and roll machine no, no, not Ever, ever (Yeah, huh, U know) (What?) [Hook (2X)] U know how much I want you U know how much I care When he gone U know I'm gonna flaunt U U know, U know, U know [Verse 2] If you really wanna find the answer to this cancer Then we must rewind Then never mind the first opinion (You better ax somebody else) To run this game requires fame, your soul and name and nothing gained unless it's sacrificed my dear it's only plain for His Dominion And any question of the deal is met with another demand to kneel and reprimand concealed allegations of your Sinning, sinning (Uhh, what's that all about?) That's why I'm, I'm Feminine rising, not surprising recognizing that the power of the breasts is just a test that you'll be Winning, winning (You got this, baby) [Hook (2X)] [Interlude] There it is Put your head down Just, just know thyself, know thyself Talk to him Right... [Hook...] Right... [...] Get it... Produced By: Prince, Joshua Welton Written By: Prince Release Date September 1, 2014 NEXT UP Breakfast Can Wait PRINCE Art Official Age (2014) Prince 1. Art Official Cage 2. Clouds 3. Breakdown 4. The Gold Standard 5. U Know 6. Breakfast Can Wait 7. This Could Be Us 8. What It Feels Like 9. Affirmation I & II 10. Way Back Home 11. Funknroll 12. Time 13. Affirmation III Art Official Age Album Art/Tracklist Home P Prince U Know Lyrics




Yeah. It's really starting to mess with you isn't?
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Reply #12 posted 05/28/16 6:55pm

redpumps

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RJOrion said:

ive always thought the 1st two verses of "U Know" is very revealing as far as what some people believe to be the very dark side of the music/entertainment industry...if he was saying what i think he was saying, it confirms some things...


Seconds this !!!

Sounds like he speaks of the dark side of fame & biz world and the requirements also sound as if he's speaking of love interest, and her per say issue with maybe having some sexuality mingling... with someone who wasn't worthy.

Seems to me he wanted to let this person know that there are choices to be made ...and we are the ones have to make.... them

And if he had it his way.... the soul, name etc... purity wouldn't have to be sacrificed.... and he would be with ...her...and show her off... they both be safe...to be

But just my thoughts

Blessings♡
Always


Honey is 4 the bee's

Honeysweet☆
Smiling Makes Joy Come Alive........and Joy can never die .........yes
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Reply #13 posted 05/29/16 1:45pm

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'Welcome home class
U've come a long way'

I like to think he is telling that we made it.

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