What are your favourite Prince lyrics? (examples of his writing greatness)

not necessarily you favourite song.Just great lyrics.

they can be funny, sad, witty, poetic or whatever.post examples of Prince's songwriting skills, prowess or plain genius.I'm curious what other orgers like.

Here's mine:

Open Book
U said my heart's just like an open book
But there are lines U've never seen
U said that U could tell in a single look
But U never looked in between
Sometimes I wanted 2 keep U, sometimes I wanted your love
But I've awakened 2 the reality that sometimes is not enough
Oh, our separate dreams pulled us our separate ways
We were so different from the very start
2 me it was 4ever, 2 U it was just a phase
I'll give back your name if U give back my heart

CHORUS:
U said U'd take me 2 another world
I said U were only posing
U'd never be able 2 read this girl
So the open book is closing, closing, closing
Closing

Sometimes it felt so natural, sometimes it felt so right
It doesn't seem fair that U and I ever had a fight ... no!
Sometimes I wanted 2 keep U, sometimes I wanted your love
But I've awakened 2 the reality that sometimes is not enough
Oh, now your touch is a reminder like the thorns upon a rose
The beauty is mine if I can stand the cut

CHORUS {x2}

Beautiful.

I'll be the first to state the obvious. (I'll come back with something a bit less knee-jerk )

If God one day struck me blind
Your beauty I'd still see
Love is too weak to define
Just what you mean to me

Cliched, but still stunningly perfect.

Marrk said:

not necessarily you favourite song.Just great lyrics.

they can be funny, sad, witty, poetic or whatever.post examples of Prince's songwriting skills, prowess or plain genius.I'm curious what other orgers like.

Here's mine:

Open Book
U said my heart's just like an open book
But there are lines U've never seen
U said that U could tell in a single look
But U never looked in between
Sometimes I wanted 2 keep U, sometimes I wanted your love
But I've awakened 2 the reality that sometimes is not enough
Oh, our separate dreams pulled us our separate ways
We were so different from the very start
2 me it was 4ever, 2 U it was just a phase
I'll give back your name if U give back my heart

CHORUS:
U said U'd take me 2 another world
I said U were only posing
U'd never be able 2 read this girl
So the open book is closing, closing, closing
Closing

Sometimes it felt so natural, sometimes it felt so right
It doesn't seem fair that U and I ever had a fight ... no!
Sometimes I wanted 2 keep U, sometimes I wanted your love
But I've awakened 2 the reality that sometimes is not enough
Oh, now your touch is a reminder like the thorns upon a rose
The beauty is mine if I can stand the cut

CHORUS {x2}

Beautiful.

love is god, god is love, girls and boys love god above

If you don't understand face-to-face
Baby, I'll tell you down on my knees
You need another lover like you need a hole in your head

Simply genius, and the delivery is absolutely sublime.

FunkMistress said:

I'll be the first to state the obvious. (I'll come back with something a bit less knee-jerk )

If God one day struck me blind
Your beauty I'd still see
Love is too weak to define
Just what you mean to me

Cliched, but still stunningly perfect.

Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war,
just after I'd wiped away his last tear
I guess he's better off than he was before,
A whole lot better off than the fools he left here
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because he was my only friend
Those kind of cars don't pass u every day
I used 2 cry 4 Tracy because I wanted to see him again,
But sometimes, sometimes life ain't always the way...

Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish life was never ending,
and all good things, they say, never last

Springtime was always my favorite time of year,
A time 4 lovers holding hands in the rain
Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears
Always cry 4 love, never cry 4 pain
He used 2 say so strong
Unafraid to die
Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized
Now staring at his picture I realize
No one could cry the way my Tracy cried

Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad
Sometimes, sometimes I wish that life was never ending,
And all good things, they say, never last

I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there
I know that he has found another friend
Maybe he's found the answer 2 all the April snow
Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again

Sometimes it snows in April
Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad
Sometimes I wish that life was never ending,
But all good things, they say, never last

All good things that say, never last
And love, it isn't love until it's past

The rain sounds so cool when it hits the barn roof
And the horses wonder who u are
Thunder drowns out what the lightning sees
U feel like a movie star

Listen
They say the first time ain’t the greatest
But I tell ya
If I had the chance 2 do it all again

I wouldn’t change a stroke
’cause baby I’m the most
With a girl as fine as she was then.

Tell me that isn't fantastic.The whole song though, is storytelling at it's finest.My head is full of imagery listening to that, to this day.

Marrk said:

I guess U know me well, I don't like winter
But I seem 2 get a kick out of doing U cold
Oh, what the hell, U always surrender
What's this strange relationship that we hold on 2?
Baby I just can't stand 2 see U happy
More than that I hate 2 see U sad
Honey if U left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

I came and took your love, I took your body
I took all the self respect U ever had
I took U 4 a ride and baby I'm sorry
The more U love me sugar, the more it makes me mad


Amazing that a feeling you can't put into words he can describe perfectly!! Dat's why he my baby.

Doubts of our convicton
Follow where we go
And when the world's compassion
Ceases still I know
For your every touch I
Thank you so much
For your every kiss I
I wish you love, I wish you heaven
I wish you heaven


...Like AdoreDaBang1 said, he is a master at putting elusive feelings into words. "I Wish U Heaven" is one of my favorite songs of all time. It evokes a feeling of perfect, unconditional love for that one person whose mere touch can make life worth living "in a world so cold."

if i was your girlfriend, would you remember to tell me all the things you forgot when i was your man?

also...

if i was your girlfriend, would you let me dress you, i mean help you pick out your clothes before we go out?
not that your helpless, but sometimes, sometimes those are
the things that being in love's about.

$.02.

--gm--

GeneMohawk said:

GeneMohawk said:

be the change you wish to see in the world.....ghandi.

vi

FunkMistress said:

I'll be the first to state the obvious. (I'll come back with something a bit less knee-jerk )

If God one day struck me blind
Your beauty I'd still see
Love is too weak to define
Just what you mean to me

Cliched, but still stunningly perfect.

Walking up the stairs Thursday afternoon
Sweet wind blew not a moment 2 soon
Ooh, I cried when I realized
That sweet wind was U

Spirits come and spirits go
Some stick around 4 the aftershow
I don't have 2 say I miss U
Cuz I think U already know

If U ever lose someone dear 2 U
Never say the words - "They're gone"
They'll come back, yeah
They'll come back, yeah, yeah
They'll come back

Tears go here {x4}

i ain't got no money
i ain't like those other guys you hang around...

i just think that's one of the bestest song openers/lines p's ever done, it's kinna slick...brotha let a chick know he's broke n'odd, as opposed to the typical "i got a cadillac and a penthouse"-type chit...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

i ain't got no money
i ain't like those other guys you hang around...

i just think that's one of the bestest song openers/lines p's ever done, it's kinna slick...brotha let a chick know he's broke n'odd, as opposed to the typical "i got a cadillac and a penthouse"-type chit...

I know this is probably a wrong question to ask. But what/where is "Open Book" from???
By the way, Adore will always be my all-time favourite when it comes to convincing my non-Prince-fans-friens about the greatness of (some of) his songs

Just off the top of my head:

"I wanna give good love to someone & get good love in return..", from "Somebody's Somebody"

"I never imagined that love would rain on me, and make me wanna settle down/Baby it's true, I think I do, and I just wanna tell you that I wanna with you...", from "Forever in My Life", one of the most beautiful love songs Prince has ever written.

"You're gonna have to fight your own damn war, cuz we don't wanna fight no more!!!" from "Partyup"

"I'm not crazy, I'm just a Horny Toad" from, er, "Horny Toad".

TheDane said:

Fair 2 partly crazy, deep down we're all the same
Every single 1 of us knows some kind of pain
In the middle of all that's crazy, this 1 fact still remains
If u love somebody, your life won't be in vain
And there's always a rainbow, at the end of every rain.


Papa. Not one of my favourite songs, but i like these lyrics.

There's lots and lots (why is age more than a number when it comes 2 love? or nothing comes from dreamers but dreams, or the whole Joy in repetition, or Anna Stesia, or Still Would Stand All Time, or Emale...)

But what about the lyrics of this song? I LOVE THEM


Wherever U go, whatever U do
Oh please, remember that Ill always be there 4 U
U dont have 2 call, U dont have 2 say
Just think about me and Ill be on my way
I dont have 2 worry, Im sure Ull be fine
Cuz if U stay happy, then whats yours is mine
Wherever U go, whatever U do
Remember that Ill always be there 4 U
(Oh Baby)

Wherever U R, think of your dreams
Oh please, remember life aint always what it seems
4 each rainy day (rainy day)
That comes your way
The sun will come shining and Ull be okay
Keep on smiling - every girl and boy
Remember when U were children U had toys
Wherever U R, think of your dreams
Remember that dreams become the life U lead

Whatever U play, its okay 2 lose
Ooh sometimes (sometimes...)
As long as U learn from every game U choose
If one thing is sure, Ull always endure
If U try your best at everything U do
Say what U mean and mean what U say
The price 4 a broken heart - its 2 much 2 pay
And nothing is worth it, if U dont have 2 try
The higher the stakes - the higher the sky

Wherever U go, whatever U do
Please remember
Remember that Ill always be there 4 U

I'm just a virgin and I'm on my way to be wed
but you're such a hunk
so give me all your spunk with your...

FREE THE 29 MAY 1993 COME CONFIGURATION!
FREE THE 1994 CHAOS AND DISORDER CONFIGURATION

you know what it is?


I guess what it is is that I hate your ideas of fun (Oh yeah?)
But baby I rate your ass number one
I don't usually have time 2 drink from your glass
But I can always find time 4 your ass



Prince, PLEEAASE bring this out one day!

"Hide the Bone"
Your going 2 ruin my reputation, I'm used 2 making all the rules.
But I can't control this situation, when it comes 2 me & u Ur braking down my resistance.
I won't ever be the same, U kissed away all my defenses, this time the Hunter gets captured by the Game!!

He liked 2 frequent this club down up on 36th
Pimps and thangs like 2 hang outside and cuss 4 kicks (Did U see that?)

Talking 2 no one in particular, they say - "The baddest I am 2night"
4 letter words are seldom heard with such dignity and bite
All the poets and the part-time singers always hang inside
Live music from a band plays a song called "Soul Psychodelicide"
The song's a year long and had been playing 4 months
When he walked into the place
No one seemed 2 care
An introverted, "This is it," look on most of their faces
Up on the mic repeating 2 words over and over again
Was this woman he had never noticed before
He lost himself in the articulated manner in which she said them
These 2 words - a little bit behind the beat
I mean just enough 2 turn U on
4 every time she said the words
Another one of his doubts were gone
Should he try 2 rap 2 her?
Should he stand and stare?
No one else was watching her
She didn't seem 2 care
So over and over she said the words
Till he could take no more (No more)
He dragged her from the stage
And 2gether they ran through the back door
In the alley over by the curb he said - "Tell me, what's your name?"
She only said the words again and it started 2 rain (Rain, rain, rain)
2 words falling between the drops and the moans of his condition
Holding someone is truly believing that there's joy in repetition
There's joy in repetition
She said - "Love me, love me"
What she say? She said - "Love me, love me"
Joy in repetition
Why don't U love me, baby?
Why can't U love me, baby?
Come on and love me, baby
Alright
All my wishes add up 2 one
Love me
I wanna say it again
I think I wanna say it again
I'd like 2 go way up high and say - "Love me"
Ha ha, I'll say - "Love me"
"Love me"
There's joy in repetition

Shut up already! Damn!

little darlin , gotta go now
dont know when , i'll b coming back
got my future all planned out
got my bags packed

things dont always turn out right
thats just the way it goes
b4 i leave u
theres just a few things u should know

dont talk 2 strangers
dont 4get 2 say ur prayers at night
remember god he made u
and 1 day he'll make everything alright
dont cross on yellow
u always got 2 wait on green light
remember god he made u
and he'll make everything alright

little darlin gotta go now
dont worry u'll b just fine
when it comes 2 good luck
i kno i kno u'll always b the 1st in line

NOBODY WILL EVER LOVE U AS MUCH AS I DO

but that doesnt mean other people wont love u 2.

how could some1 write such emotional and beautiful lyric's not being a parent !, awsome , i would normally say the songwriter must have experienced this 2 manage 2 capture it so well but p wasnt a parent at this time incredible !

this is a special song 4 me as when i split with my wife many moons ago i became a single parent 4 just over a year !eventually after a court battle the wife wins custody of the children !(as usual in the uk)

so i am sure i am biased 2ward this song !

but i hope other orgers like it 4 much less personal reasons

this post is dedicated to my daughter the very beautiful and 1 and only VIKKI MCCONNELL ! "BABY URA STAR ! "

little darlin , gotta go now
dont know when , i'll b coming back
got my future all planned out
got my bags packed

things dont always turn out right
thats just the way it goes
b4 i leave u
theres just a few things u should know

dont talk 2 strangers
dont 4get 2 say ur prayers at night
remember god he made u
and 1 day he'll make everything alright
dont cross on yellow
u always got 2 wait on green light
remember god he made u
and he'll make everything alright

little darlin gotta go now
dont worry u'll b just fine
when it comes 2 good luck
i kno i kno u'll always b the 1st in line

NOBODY WILL EVER LOVE U AS MUCH AS I DO

but that doesnt mean other people wont love u 2.

how could some1 write such emotional and beautiful lyric's not being a parent !, awsome , i would normally say the songwriter must have experienced this 2 manage 2 capture it so well but p wasnt a parent at this time incredible !

this is a special song 4 me as when i split with my wife many moons ago i became a single parent 4 just over a year !eventually after a court battle the wife wins custody of the children !(as usual in the uk)

so i am sure i am biased 2ward this song !

but i hope other orgers like it 4 much less personal reasons

this post is dedicated to my daughter the very beautiful and 1 and only VIKKI MCCONNELL ! "BABY URA STAR ! "

and yep i got tears in my eyes !!!