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Pope WTF??? Is this the most nonsense song or what?. I get the chorus completely, but what about the rest of it. I hadn't heard in years and played it the other day. I loved in in 93, but now I'm like what is he talking about? Can someone explain the content? I get the chorus, just not the rest | |
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one thing it let's u know is that he
supports abortion  | |
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theC said: one thing it let's u know is that he
supports abortion Hmmm. I don't think so. I think the part about being the reason "Sally's on the pill." is him saying he's sexin' her so much that she better be on the pill, unless you're talking about another part, which I don't get anyway | |
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Janfriend said: theC said: one thing it let's u know is that he
supports abortion Hmmm. I don't think so. I think the part about being the reason "Sally's on the pill." is him saying he's sexin' her so much that she better be on the pill, unless you're talking about another part, which I don't get anyway theC i break it down 4 u. AND U FIND OUT I'M THE REASON SALLY'S ON THE PILL. WHAT I SUPPOSED 2 DO WHEN THE PRESIDENT CAN'T GET NOTHING PASSED.FIND AN ALLEY,FIND AN ALLEY,UNDRESS SALLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF YO ASS(would u help me once again). | |
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peeps say i hate on him.but i do listen 2 his shit.
and if it's good 2 me it gets played ALOT(as in when i lay my hands on u). | |
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theC said: Janfriend said: theC said: one thing it let's u know is that he
supports abortion Hmmm. I don't think so. I think the part about being the reason "Sally's on the pill." is him saying he's sexin' her so much that she better be on the pill, unless you're talking about another part, which I don't get anyway theC i break it down 4 u. AND U FIND OUT I'M THE REASON SALLY'S ON THE PILL. WHAT I SUPPOSED 2 DO WHEN THE PRESIDENT CAN'T GET NOTHING PASSED.FIND AN ALLEY,FIND AN ALLEY,UNDRESS SALLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF YO ASS(would u help me once again). Hmmm. I'll have to hear it again. Maybe he's not talking about himself directly, but address his opinions that abortion should stay legal...you listen really well | |
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Pope
(U don't understand, I ain't scared of u mutha fuckas) [Kick it!] (Stir it like coffee) The Pope (Stir it like muthafuckin' coffee) The Pope (The hell) This is the Pope Oh, your car got mags that be dippy dippy dope But the whole damn nation got the same Honey only flock 2 the bee that's the Pope Not the President with government lame Put me on a slow movin' parlimentary hackin' bandwagon U could put me little ass in the grave Everytime u want it I'll be live, bring a date I mean computer when its over press save So u can be the President (U can be the President) [Kick it] I'd rather be the Pope (Rather be the Pope) (I'd rather be... so happy) Yeah u can be the side effect (U can be the side effect) I'd rather be the dope (Rather be the dope) (I ain't scared of u mutha fuckers) [Kick it] Call your girl named Sally and u figure u were chill (Chill) Then u find out I'm the reason Sally's on the Pill (Pill) What am I supposed to do when the President can't get nothing passed Find an alley, find an alley Undress Sally right in front of your ass (Well she helped me once again) I say u can be the President (U can be the President) [Kick it] I'd rather be the Pope (Rather be the Pope) (I'd rather be... so help me) Yeah u can be the side effect (U can be the side effect) I'd rather be the dope (Rather be the dope) (Fuck that) The Pope (Oh no motherfucker, not today) Pope U can be the President (Rather be the Pope) So help me Who's the funky drummer with the crooked little sticks (Sticks) He might have better luck if he was drummin' with his dick (Dick?) If u don't play the piccolo, why u wanna lick? (Ch-check) Now check the drum solo and tell me not to kick it (Seek and destroy. It'll fuck u up) I love the taste of unpredictable licks A loop is a loop is a loop A loop is a loop is a loop [Fuck that] A loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop Your car got mags that be dippy dippy dope But the whole damn nation got the same Honey only flock 2 the bee that's the Pope Not the President with government lame Put me on a slow movin' parlimentary hackin' bandwagon U could put me little ass in the grave Everytime u want it I'll be live, bring a date I mean computer when its over press save (So) So u can be the president (U can be the President) [Kick it] I'd rather be the pope (Rather be the Pope) (I wanna be... so happy) U can be the side effect (U can be the side effect) I'd rather be the dope (U, u, u) [U can be the dope] The Pope U can be the President (Fuck that) Rather be the Pope Baby, so help me please Press Save I Love u Peace (U don't understand) ___ Not being English my mother-language this is the best way I can contribute... hope this helps!
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I haven't listened to this song in years! I always liked the groove,but never really paid attention to the lyrics. | |
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wow...them some oddly linked lyrics... | |
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Every Prince song is not written with some underlying deep message or purpose...sometimes they just jam and have silly lyrics...just shake yo' ass and feel the grooves people. U CAN BE the president/ Id rather be the POPE. Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
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Oh, your car got mags that be dippy dippy dope
But the whole damn nation got the same Honey only flock 2 the bee that's the Pope Not the President with government lame interp: yeah, your car is cool, but everyone in the country has the same damn thing. I'd rather do something different than follow trends. I'd rather be a spiritual leader, not a wordly one. Put me on a slow movin' parlimentary hackin' bandwagon U could put me little ass in the grave Everytime u want it I'll be live, bring a date I mean computer when its over press save interp: I'm gonna shake up the system, kill off the persona of Prince, and take my music directly to fans via this new-fangled internet thing. So u can be the President (U can be the President) [Kick it] I'd rather be the Pope (Rather be the Pope) (I'd rather be... so happy) Yeah u can be the side effect (U can be the side effect) I'd rather be the dope (Rather be the dope) interp: again with the spiritual leader vs worldly one. He'd rather be the cause of trends than the result. Call your girl named Sally and u figure u were chill (Chill) Then u find out I'm the reason Sally's on the Pill (Pill) What am I supposed to do when the President can't get nothing passed Find an alley, find an alley Undress Sally right in front of your ass (Well she helped me once again) interp: you thought you were cool, but you ain't shit compared to me! I'm the real deal. I'm even doin' your woman, and I'd do her in front of you to make you pretenders see the truth! Who's the funky drummer with the crooked little sticks (Sticks) He might have better luck if he was drummin' with his dick (Dick?) If u don't play the piccolo, why u wanna lick? (Ch-check) Now check the drum solo and tell me not to kick it (Seek and destroy. It'll fuck u up) I love the taste of unpredictable licks A loop is a loop is a loop A loop is a loop is a loop [Fuck that] A loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop interp: My music is daring and innovative, while the crap the record companies produce is substandard. All the looping and studio trickery is child's play, and I can do it much better. The whole song is essentially Prince saying that he is more daring and innovative than his contemporaies, and that he prefers it that way. He'd rather challenge people's views, steering them towards spirituality (like the pope), than play the political games of an industry (like the president). He views himself as a pioneer, and he thinks the up-and-coming artists are just doing stale re-treads of territory he's already covered. 
Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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And some people have the gall to say he doesn't write imaginative lyrics... "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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JediMaster said:[quote]
Call your girl named Sally and u figure u were chill (Chill) Then u find out I'm the reason Sally's on the Pill (Pill) What am I supposed to do when the President can't get nothing passed Find an alley, find an alley Undress Sally right in front of your ass (Well she helped me once again) interp: you thought you were cool, but you ain't shit compared to me! I'm the real deal. I'm even doin' your woman, and I'd do her in front of you to make you pretenders see the truth! theC Jedi u r in space.it's about abortion.the loop in the background is from def jam it says(will u help me once again,not well she helped me once again)like in backalley abortions(what they say will happen if abortion becomes illegal. [This message was edited Thu Jun 27 17:32:31 PDT 2002 by theC] | |
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JediMaster said: Oh, your car got mags that be dippy dippy dope
But the whole damn nation got the same Honey only flock 2 the bee that's the Pope Not the President with government lame interp: yeah, your car is cool, but everyone in the country has the same damn thing. I'd rather do something different than follow trends. I'd rather be a spiritual leader, not a wordly one. Put me on a slow movin' parlimentary hackin' bandwagon U could put me little ass in the grave Everytime u want it I'll be live, bring a date I mean computer when its over press save interp: I'm gonna shake up the system, kill off the persona of Prince, and take my music directly to fans via this new-fangled internet thing. So u can be the President (U can be the President) [Kick it] I'd rather be the Pope (Rather be the Pope) (I'd rather be... so happy) Yeah u can be the side effect (U can be the side effect) I'd rather be the dope (Rather be the dope) interp: again with the spiritual leader vs worldly one. He'd rather be the cause of trends than the result. Call your girl named Sally and u figure u were chill (Chill) Then u find out I'm the reason Sally's on the Pill (Pill) What am I supposed to do when the President can't get nothing passed Find an alley, find an alley Undress Sally right in front of your ass (Well she helped me once again) interp: you thought you were cool, but you ain't shit compared to me! I'm the real deal. I'm even doin' your woman, and I'd do her in front of you to make you pretenders see the truth! Who's the funky drummer with the crooked little sticks (Sticks) He might have better luck if he was drummin' with his dick (Dick?) If u don't play the piccolo, why u wanna lick? (Ch-check) Now check the drum solo and tell me not to kick it (Seek and destroy. It'll fuck u up) I love the taste of unpredictable licks A loop is a loop is a loop A loop is a loop is a loop [Fuck that] A loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop is a loop interp: My music is daring and innovative, while the crap the record companies produce is substandard. All the looping and studio trickery is child's play, and I can do it much better. The whole song is essentially Prince saying that he is more daring and innovative than his contemporaies, and that he prefers it that way. He'd rather challenge people's views, steering them towards spirituality (like the pope), than play the political games of an industry (like the president). He views himself as a pioneer, and he thinks the up-and-coming artists are just doing stale re-treads of territory he's already covered. W O W *********************************
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It's a very silly "Look at me I'm so cool" song which I'd say Prince is highly embarrassed about now  | |
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I always took it as a parody of rap in the vein of Dead On It.
Thanks theC for those lyrics. | |
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