Heatbeatocean has a good point and I think the smart women understand this. A girlfriend I had been dating heard this in my car one day and fell in love with the song so much it actually converted her into a Prince fan lyricly."I never new he was so passionate" She is/was an Irristable Bitch...she had lines out the door of men who would do anything for her and she knew it. She used men and it gave her power. She heard the song and smiled she knew the song was true, just surprised someone had the balls to sing it. She's proud she's and Irresistable bitch

Why I am I so faithful honey and why are you so lose.


Once again, every once in awhile Prince nails emotions like noone else can.

Sirah said:

exactly--for every song that's considered as demeaning, there's a song that puts women on pedestals.

Glad you brought this up. This is actually my favorite Prince song and I'm a rather dyed-in-the-wool feminist. To me, the song is all about how she has power over him, complete utter power, and yet he loves her for it. It's almost as if her brazenness is what turns him on the most, he finds it captivating and sexy. In fact, that's why I love Prince so much, is because he honestly adores women. He's the least mysogynist guy around. What other guy would so openly, joyfully sing about his humiliation over the dame he chases?

To me, "bitch" can be used subversively as a description of sexiness AND power (two things that don't go together very often with women, especially in pop songs)

Of course, the song is not serious, it's playful and reverent and expresses the mixed feelings of his devotion in an honest, positive and fun way. (With a little edge of pain to it) Have you listened to the lyrics besides the title?

Also, I think the female (W&L, I think) voices going Ho, Ho, Ho are really beautiful and almost angelic, adding a soft counterpoint to the harshness of "bitch".

Yeah, it's my favorite Prince song. Definitely.

heartbeatocean said:

Very good insight HBO! This is one of my all time fav's too. My favorite line is "Hell if I know Why Let U Drive My Car ~ Don't Know That Walkin Won't Get Me Very Far! (Y'all know the rest)

Great Song ~ Like HCFS said dont take it so literal! Irresistable Bitch

LouieLaFunk said:

Yeah, it does. Gotta remember, Cameo was HUGE when this came out. Good ears.

Sirah said:

exactly--for every song that's considered as demeaning, there's a song that puts women on pedestals.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

well maybe u guys are right prince did at one point say that he wasnt a mysogynist and that he has respect for women.

blackguitaristz said:

Taste like Candaaaayy.... remember that song?

paul0478 said:

but if hes fascinated with her why she gotta be a bitch huh?? thats why i dont understand. bitch is a term for female dog. how can u be fascinated with a female dog??
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Glad you brought this up. This is actually my favorite Prince song and I'm a rather dyed-in-the-wool feminist. To me, the song is all about how she has power over him, complete utter power, and yet he loves her for it. It's almost as if her brazenness is what turns him on the most, he finds it captivating and sexy. In fact, that's why I love Prince so much, is because he honestly adores women. He's the least mysogynist guy around. What other guy would so openly, joyfully sing about his humiliation over the dame he chases?

To me, "bitch" can be used subversively as a description of sexiness AND power (two things that don't go together very often with women, especially in pop songs)

Of course, the song is not serious, it's playful and reverent and expresses the mixed feelings of his devotion in an honest, positive and fun way. (With a little edge of pain to it) Have you listened to the lyrics besides the title?

Also, I think the female (W&L, I think) voices going Ho, Ho, Ho are really beautiful and almost angelic, adding a soft counterpoint to the harshness of "bitch".

Yeah, it's my favorite Prince song. Definitely.

paul0478 said:

I was thinking more like Be Yourself from the Alligator Women album. prince says "everybody...everybody"... cameo says.."ya nevaa ya nevaa"...sounds like a total rip

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

well is kinda hard to dance to a song thats putting me down and other women too.

Actually, it can be used as a complement rather than an insult. I have nothing but love, respect, and admiration for bitches because they are strong ass women that don't take no shit. It's the sweet little innocent, goodie two shoes women that get on my damn nerves.

is it just me or is the title of that song offensive i would like to know what that song is about and why in the world prince would write a song like that??

Glad you brought this up. This is actually my favorite Prince song and I'm a rather dyed-in-the-wool feminist. To me, the song is all about how she has power over him, complete utter power, and yet he loves her for it. It's almost as if her brazenness is what turns him on the most, he finds it captivating and sexy. In fact, that's why I love Prince so much, is because he honestly adores women. He's the least mysogynist guy around. What other guy would so openly, joyfully sing about his humiliation over the dame he chases?

To me, "bitch" can be used subversively as a description of sexiness AND power (two things that don't go together very often with women, especially in pop songs)

Of course, the song is not serious, it's playful and reverent and expresses the mixed feelings of his devotion in an honest, positive and fun way. (With a little edge of pain to it) Have you listened to the lyrics besides the title?

Also, I think the female (W&L, I think) voices going Ho, Ho, Ho are really beautiful and almost angelic, adding a soft counterpoint to the harshness of "bitch".

Yeah, it's my favorite Prince song. Definitely.

heartbeatocean said:

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Co-Sign- You Hit The Nail Right On Head. One of the things I like about P's songs. You have got to look past title and really pay attention to the lyrics.

We certainly don't get these kinds of songs today.

mellow1 said:

Tellem!!!

Glad you brought this up. This is actually my favorite Prince song and I'm a rather dyed-in-the-wool feminist. To me, the song is all about how she has power over him, complete utter power, and yet he loves her for it. It's almost as if her brazenness is what turns him on the most, he finds it captivating and sexy. In fact, that's why I love Prince so much, is because he honestly adores women. He's the least mysogynist guy around. What other guy would so openly, joyfully sing about his humiliation over the dame he chases?

To me, "bitch" can be used subversively as a description of sexiness AND power (two things that don't go together very often with women, especially in pop songs)

Of course, the song is not serious, it's playful and reverent and expresses the mixed feelings of his devotion in an honest, positive and fun way. (With a little edge of pain to it) Have you listened to the lyrics besides the title?

Also, I think the female (W&L, I think) voices going Ho, Ho, Ho are really beautiful and almost angelic, adding a soft counterpoint to the harshness of "bitch".

Yeah, it's my favorite Prince song. Definitely.

LouieLaFunk said:

Yeah, it does. Gotta remember, Cameo was HUGE when this came out. Good ears.

paul0478 said:

but if hes fascinated with her why she gotta be a bitch huh?? thats why i dont understand. bitch is a term for female dog. how can u be fascinated with a female dog??
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