what you u guys think about the song. well i think its kinda odd how prince sings about how he would do anything for a female then a verse in the song he calls her a " bitch" i dont understand that. thats weird. what is your take on that??

lyrical analysis time:

Some people tell me I got great legs
Can't figure out why U make me beg
Does not compute (Does not compute)
Don't not compute (Don't not compute)
U think you're special, well so do I
Why do special women make me cry?
Does not compute (Does not compute)
It don't not compute (Don't not compute)

Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water they drink
'Cuz why else would a woman wanna treat a man so bad?

Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U
It don't compute (Don't not compute)
Somethin' mama don't compute (Don't not compute)
What's the hangup? What's the scam?
Guess U think I'm just another 1...1 of your fans
It don't compute (Don't not compute)
Somethin' honey don't compute (Don't not compute)

Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water U drink
'Cuz why else would a woman wanna treat a man so bad?

I've got 2 get 2 U, baby
Some people think I'm kinda smart
Why must a fella stop with U before he starts?
It don't compute, mama (Does not compute)
Somethin' don't compute (Don't not compute)
I'd buy U clothing, buy U fancy cars
But U gotta talk 2 me, baby, tell me who U really r

Must be something in the water they drink
It's been the same with every girl I've had
Must be something in the water U drink
Why else would a woman wanna treat a man so bad?

(Must be something in the water U drink)
(Does not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Don't not compute)
(Must be something in the water U drink)
Bitch -- U think you're special? (Must be something in the water U drink)
So do I
(second coming) (Must be something in the water U drink)
Why in God's name
do U wanna make me cry?
Why? Why? (Must be something in the water U drink)
I'd do anything 4 U, anything (Must be something in the water U drink)
Why don't U talk 2 me? (Must be something in the water U drink)
Tell me who u r (Must be something in the water U drink)
don't do this 2 me (Must be something in the water U drink)
please don't do this (Must be something in the water U drink)

Why? Why?
I do love U. I do.
Or else I wouldn't go through all the things I do

©1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP

...if you study the lyrics, you'll find out about the "bitch!" remark and how it applies to the shit here.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

i still dont understand brake it down for me please.

Tiffypoo2004 said:

broken down: this is pretty much your typical "woman/women done me wrong and it makes no sense because i'm faithful/good to 'em" song.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

oh okay so the reason why he calls her a " bitch " is cAUSE she treats him wrong.

Tiffypoo2004 said:

yyyyyes...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

damn thats deep lol

Tiffypoo2004 said:

Not really tiff.

Average conflicted feelings.

Women are so whimsical. Poor Prince.

cinnamonjo said:

mmm-hmm. the way p put it out there might appear deep, but just like i said...very basic/typical song platform.

Novabreaker said:

Men are just as bad.

cinnamonjo said:

No we aren't. When women treat us wrong we feel our masculinity is being threatened. That's like, you know, the end of the world.

Novabreaker said:

[joepesci]we're whimsical? what, are we like pinwheels, here to amuse you?[/joepesci]

Novabreaker said:

O Please.
When men treat us wrong, we feel it is the end of the world.

Men are whimsical as hell-- first they feel one way, then they dont love you anymore--
Wait-- i'm getting a little too attached to this convo.

Men are worse. End of story. Adjourned.

Novabreaker said:

Dude, you are one of the most consistently funny and clever orgers. From the avatars to the posts... Excellent...

cinnamonjo said:

See that's exactly it right there. Must be somethin in the water they drink...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Which is odd because it's Prince who's the whore.

MetroArea said:

well of course...but i guess he wasn't tryin to let that fact be known. and the fact that men who acquire a lotta women aren't known as whores...they're "players" or whatever. if he were female, then he'd be called a whore.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

True.

Love those synthesizer lines and soft drum patterns from that Linn!!!!!

Universaluv said:

Hey--courts back in session... I take offense to you making your point that clearly, with the use of my words.

Men are still worse.com

MetroArea said:

wow thats a shame.

Tiffypoo2004 said:

Because people would laugh if he called her "mother fuckER!!!"