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Proof that the genious has "Poof!" Disappeared! Read lyrics written 20 years ago:
When Doves Cry Dig if u will the picture Of u and I engaged in a kiss The sweat of your body covers me Can u my darling Can u picture this? Dream if u can a courtyard An ocean of violets in bloom Animals strike curious poses They feel the heat The heat between me and u How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? (So cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other This is what it sounds like When doves cry Touch if u will my stomach Feel how it trembles inside You've got the butterflies all tied up Don't make me chase u Even doves have pride How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world so cold? (World so cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other This is what it sounds like When doves cry How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? (A world that's so cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding (Maybe, maybe I'm like my father) Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold (Ya know he's 2 bold) Maybe you're just like my mother (Maybe you're just like my mother) She's never satisfied (She's never, never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other (Why do we scream, why) This is what it sounds like When doves cry When doves cry (Doves cry, doves cry) When doves cry (Doves cry, NOW READ WHAT THE JOKER IS WRITING THESE DAYS.... Life O' The Party This is the life o' the party We gonna do it right So U're havin' a party? Goody 4 U All the beautiful people gonna b there Yeah that's cool U know U're gonna have a good time Cause U got the news That the life 'o' the party Is gonna party with U We doin' r own thang Till the sun comes up Sweet Candy's gon' b there Yeah, it's gonna b rough She ain't got no OFF switch And neither do eye When U read it in the paper 2morrow U gonna hang Ur head & cry Chorus We gonna have us a party All r welcome 2 We ain't down with nobody That don't party like we do Once we get it started We got 2 go all night This is the life 'o' the party We gonna do it right Y party in Ur own yard When U can party in mine? All the beautiful people gonna b there Puttin' the eye in fine Throwin' records out the window CDs out the door Might as well give 'em 2 the milkman 'Cause we don't want 'em no more Everybody can smell this funk u'all Even down in Atlanta, GA Everybody - even Dre 'n them Know it's OK We ain't trippin' U'all On this special day We just called 2 let U know U betta not come if U can't stay Chorus What's it gonna take 2 get Ur booty soakin' wet? U and me closer baby, that's a bet Eye'm the life of the party 'Long as eye got Ur body Shakin' like a leaf on a tree Cutie come dance with me U and me, we got mad chemistry Don't it make U wanna holler? Life 'o' the party U'all We're still makin' dollars 25 years 2 life The judge sentenced me 2 hard labor with a knife Making cuts 4 U'all Keeping the party packed Fans wall 2 wall Eye don't care what they said - “He don't play the hits no more Plus eye thought he was gay.” It ain't nothin' if it ain't fun My voice is gettin' higher And Eye ain't never had my nose done! Look out All the purple hippies bang your head on the 1 Chorus IF YOU THINK THIS IS ART, YOUR SADLY MISTAKEN! | |
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Wow!!! Now you really got it! You compared one of Prince's best songs ever, released in 1984, with an album track from 2004. And you found out the lyrics of the latter are weaker! You really must be Einstein or something!!! 
And as a reward, you may enjoy more pure Shakespeare-esque lyrical genius from the good old 80's: We don't give a damn We just want to jam Party up (Party up, got to party up) That Army bag Such a double drag Party up (Party up, got to, got to, got to party up) (Party) Got to party down, baby Revolutionary rock and roll Goin' Uptown, baby, How you gonna make me kill somebody I don't even know? They got the draft, uh, uh I just laugh Party up (Party up, got to party up) Fightin' war is such a fuckin' bore Party up (Party up, got to, got to, got to party up) (Party) Uh, uh, got to party down, babe Ooh, it's all about what's in your mind Goin' Uptown, baby, I don't wanna die I just wanna have a bloody good time Party up Got to party up Party up Got to party up Because of their half-baked mistakes We get ice cream No cake All lies No truth Is it fair to kill the youth? Party up Party up Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Oooh ooh Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, whoo Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah (Party up - gotta party up) Party up - Got to party up baby {repeated} Revolutionary Rock and Roll Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up, babe Party up - gotta party up {continues in background} you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more I said we don't wanna fight no more (gonna have to fight your own damn war) Cuz we don't wanna FIGHT NO MORE!  | |
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personally, i think that any point to this thread disappeared.
*poof* News: Prince pulls his head out his ass in the last moment.
Bad News: Prince wasted too much quality time doing so. You have those internalized issues because you want to, you like to, stop. | |
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MickG said: personally, i think that any point to this thread disappeared.
*poof* No! Something can only disappear if it ever has existed!  | |
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EmancipationLover said: MickG said: personally, i think that any point to this thread disappeared.
*poof* No! Something can only disappear if it ever has existed! 2tru4sho News: Prince pulls his head out his ass in the last moment.
Bad News: Prince wasted too much quality time doing so. You have those internalized issues because you want to, you like to, stop. | |
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Party Up lyrics are still better than LOTP | |
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JudasLChrist said: Party Up lyrics are still better than LOTP
Well, at least LOTP (one of the waker songs from "Musicology" imo btw) has some funny lines: Eye don't care what they said - “He don't play the hits no more Plus eye thought he was gay.” It ain't nothin' if it ain't fun My voice is gettin' higher And Eye ain't never had my nose done! Sorry, but these lines are classic imo!!!
But if you think "Partyup" was a bad choice to proof my point (as "you're gonna have to fight your own damn war, cuz we don't wanna fight no more" really is pure poetry), what about that (o.k., not an 80's release anymore): 1 day I'll make it in the big city and I'll be looking 4 a girl who's pretty 1 day I'll make a play and she will say ok 'cause I plan 2 be a cool kitty Now that's lyrical genius, isn't it?
My message: Prince has always written many good, but also some weak lyrics. | |
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poom, poom, poom, poom, poom, etc 
Prince has always had the ability to turn out some clunkers with lazy lyrics, but we already knew that, right? |
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Didn't Morris write Partyup? Or was that Uptown? | |
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mschirmer said: Read lyrics written 20 years ago:
When Doves Cry Dig if u will the picture Of u and I engaged in a kiss The sweat of your body covers me Can u my darling Can u picture this? Dream if u can a courtyard An ocean of violets in bloom Animals strike curious poses They feel the heat The heat between me and u How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? (So cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other This is what it sounds like When doves cry Touch if u will my stomach Feel how it trembles inside You've got the butterflies all tied up Don't make me chase u Even doves have pride How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world so cold? (World so cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied (She's never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other This is what it sounds like When doves cry How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? (A world that's so cold) Maybe I'm just 2 demanding (Maybe, maybe I'm like my father) Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold (Ya know he's 2 bold) Maybe you're just like my mother (Maybe you're just like my mother) She's never satisfied (She's never, never satisfied) Why do we scream at each other (Why do we scream, why) This is what it sounds like When doves cry When doves cry (Doves cry, doves cry) When doves cry (Doves cry, NOW READ WHAT THE JOKER IS WRITING THESE DAYS.... Life O' The Party This is the life o' the party We gonna do it right So U're havin' a party? Goody 4 U All the beautiful people gonna b there Yeah that's cool U know U're gonna have a good time Cause U got the news That the life 'o' the party Is gonna party with U We doin' r own thang Till the sun comes up Sweet Candy's gon' b there Yeah, it's gonna b rough She ain't got no OFF switch And neither do eye When U read it in the paper 2morrow U gonna hang Ur head & cry Chorus We gonna have us a party All r welcome 2 We ain't down with nobody That don't party like we do Once we get it started We got 2 go all night This is the life 'o' the party We gonna do it right Y party in Ur own yard When U can party in mine? All the beautiful people gonna b there Puttin' the eye in fine Throwin' records out the window CDs out the door Might as well give 'em 2 the milkman 'Cause we don't want 'em no more Everybody can smell this funk u'all Even down in Atlanta, GA Everybody - even Dre 'n them Know it's OK We ain't trippin' U'all On this special day We just called 2 let U know U betta not come if U can't stay Chorus What's it gonna take 2 get Ur booty soakin' wet? U and me closer baby, that's a bet Eye'm the life of the party 'Long as eye got Ur body Shakin' like a leaf on a tree Cutie come dance with me U and me, we got mad chemistry Don't it make U wanna holler? Life 'o' the party U'all We're still makin' dollars 25 years 2 life The judge sentenced me 2 hard labor with a knife Making cuts 4 U'all Keeping the party packed Fans wall 2 wall Eye don't care what they said - “He don't play the hits no more Plus eye thought he was gay.” It ain't nothin' if it ain't fun My voice is gettin' higher And Eye ain't never had my nose done! Look out All the purple hippies bang your head on the 1 Chorus IF YOU THINK THIS IS ART, YOUR SADLY MISTAKEN! Yes it's kinda like two people. The second (Life O the Party) one sounds a tad bitter. Shut up already, damn. | |
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Okay I have another song to compare with "When Doves Cry".
Tender, sensitive, real lyrics? My Name Is Prince. (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (Prince) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (Prince) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only I did not come 2 funk around 'Tll I get your daughter I won't leave this town In the beginning God made the sea But on the 7th day he made me He was tryin' to rest y'all when He heard the sound Sound like a guitar cold gettin' down I tried to bust a high note, but I bust a string My God was worried 'til he heard me sing My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only - hurt me (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Hurt me (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) My name is Prince and I am funky When it come to funk I am a junky I know from righteous I know from sin I got 2 sides and they both friends Don't try 2 clock 'em, they're much too fast If u try to stop 'em they kick that ass Without a pistol, without a gun When u hear my music you'll be havin' fun That's when I gottcha that's when u mine To tell the truth, tell me what's my line? My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only - hurt me (You can't stop Prince) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Funky fresh 4 the 90's (Do that, do that, somebody) (Prince) My name is Prince, I don't wanna be king Cuz I've seen the top and it's just a dream Big cars and women and fancy clothes Will save your face but it won't save your soul I'm here to tell you that there's a better way Would our Lord be happy if He came 2 day? I ain't sayin' I'm better, no better than u But if u want 2 play with me, u better learn the rules My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only (You can't stop Prince) I did not come 2 funk around (You can't stop Prince) 'Till I get your daughter I won't leave this town I won't leave this town I won't leave this town I won't leave this - leave this - leave this My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only (You can't stop Prince) Funky fresh 4 the 90's (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Hurt me (Do that, do that, some....) The funkier I be The funkier I get, oh shit Lickety split on the lyric A new jack in the pulpit Watch it deacon, your track is leakin' What is this u're seekin'? The syncopated rhymes are at their peak When you jumped on my D.I.C.K. That's the one thing that I don't play The jock strap was 2 big 4 u anyway U're just a simpleton I'll bust u like a pimple, son My star is 2 bright Boy, I'll sink u like the ship Poseidon Adventure U're bumpin' dentures 2 be cocksure There must be more coming from your mouth than manure. So with a flow and a spray, I say hey U must become a prince before u're king anyway (Do that, do that somebody) (Do that, do that somebody) It's time I get ig-nig-nig-nig-nig-nig-n-ignorant Def be the beat that I'm rockin' Yo so, come get a hit And put your thinking cap on U've been forewarned I call upon the inner forces that I've got brewin' In my cauldron. That means my nugget... Sometimes I'm rugged The style I posses be havin' The other brothers buggin' and this is 4 those who oppose And propose 2 overexpose disclose Pose a threat 2 my brother Like any other man makin' a stand I'll be damned if I let u play this hand I'm the blackjack dealer and the cards are stacked What do u expect 2 win when u're used to playing craps? (Do that, do that somebody) Hell yeah, let's get this under the hmm... (Do that, do that somebody) "Damn." It's gettin' tricky I mean it's a sticky situation 2 resurrect a groove with feeling And give it this much affection Passion flows and who knows What lurks in the gallows of my mind I put my foot in the ass of Jim Crow 12 inches of non-stop sole I'm on a roll with P, and it's time for the show So do that, do that somebody Wave your hands in the air This is a motherfucking party While u're laying back I'm on the attack paddywhack Give yourself a bone This is my house and I'm prone 2 layin' some chrome upside some motherfuckers dome And I'm out... My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince Shut up already, damn. | |
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ooooo-kay u win!  | |
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8up said: Didn't Morris write Partyup? Or was that Uptown?
yep, Morris' band used to play "Partyup" -- though, I'm not sure how similar it sounded and if any of the lyrics were the same -- it's been said that the bass line is what Prince wanted... and Morris got The Time | |
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EmancipationLover said: Wow!!! Now you really got it! You compared one of Prince's best songs ever, released in 1984, with an album track from 2004. And you found out the lyrics of the latter are weaker! You really must be Einstein or something!!!
And as a reward, you may enjoy more pure Shakespeare-esque lyrical genius from the good old 80's: We don't give a damn We just want to jam Party up (Party up, got to party up) That Army bag Such a double drag Party up (Party up, got to, got to, got to party up) (Party) Got to party down, baby Revolutionary rock and roll Goin' Uptown, baby, How you gonna make me kill somebody I don't even know? They got the draft, uh, uh I just laugh Party up (Party up, got to party up) Fightin' war is such a fuckin' bore Party up (Party up, got to, got to, got to party up) (Party) Uh, uh, got to party down, babe Ooh, it's all about what's in your mind Goin' Uptown, baby, I don't wanna die I just wanna have a bloody good time Party up Got to party up Party up Got to party up Because of their half-baked mistakes We get ice cream No cake All lies No truth Is it fair to kill the youth? Party up Party up Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Oooh ooh Got to party up babe, ooh Got to party up yeah Got to party up babe, whoo Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah (Party up - gotta party up) Party up - Got to party up baby {repeated} Revolutionary Rock and Roll Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up Party up - gotta party up, babe Party up - gotta party up {continues in background} you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more you're gonna have to fight your own damn war Cuz we don't wanna fight no more I said we don't wanna fight no more (gonna have to fight your own damn war) Cuz we don't wanna FIGHT NO MORE!  "Partyup" is still da shit!! Love that song! | |
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"Party Up" is the best !! Shut up already, damn. | |
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This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius".  
Some people tell me I've got great legs... | |
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Why's that then ? Shut up already, damn. | |
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Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius". 
...but yeah, posting lyrics back-to-back don't prove jackshit. the only proof outta this is that perhaps you've simply lost patience with the cat. it ain't on him. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius".
...but yeah, posting lyrics back-to-back don't prove jackshit. the only proof outta this is that perhaps you've simply lost patience with the cat. it ain't on him. So what's your opinion of his lyrics? Do you like everything be Prince? Do you have favs? Do you have things you don't like? [Edited 1/12/06 6:28am] Shut up already, damn. | |
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pepper7 said: Handclapsfingasnapz said:
...but yeah, posting lyrics back-to-back don't prove jackshit. the only proof outta this is that perhaps you've simply lost patience with the cat. it ain't on him. So what's your opinion of his lyrics? in what aspect? | |
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Where did the urgency of this thread go?  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: pepper7 said: So what's your opinion of his lyrics? in what aspect? Just what is your opinion of his lyrics in terms of what they mean to you. Do you see lyrics as being important ? Are there particular lyrics that you like or don't like, think are funny, sad, rude, etc... Shut up already, damn. | |
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pepper7 said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: in what aspect? Just what is your opinion of his lyrics in terms of what they mean to you. Do you see lyrics as being important ? Are there particular lyrics that you like or don't like, think are funny, sad, rude, etc... i pay more attention to the music itself than the lyrical content, for the most part. the only time i care about lyrics is when i first hear a song, so i'll know how the song goes. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: pepper7 said: Just what is your opinion of his lyrics in terms of what they mean to you. Do you see lyrics as being important ? Are there particular lyrics that you like or don't like, think are funny, sad, rude, etc... i pay more attention to the music itself than the lyrical content, for the most part. the only time i care about lyrics is when i first hear a song, so i'll know how the song goes. So songs like "Head" or "Sign O' The Times" or "Sister" you're not listening to the lyrical content? I know I do. I try and listen to the production etc but I find that harder to define. Shut up already, damn. | |
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Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius". You are my new leader | |
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pepper7 said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: i pay more attention to the music itself than the lyrical content, for the most part. the only time i care about lyrics is when i first hear a song, so i'll know how the song goes. So songs like "Head" or "Sign O' The Times" or "Sister" you're not listening to the lyrical content? I know I do. what's the point in doing so, if you already know what the lyrics are? after you've learned the lyrics you've got the music to pay attention to. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: pepper7 said: So songs like "Head" or "Sign O' The Times" or "Sister" you're not listening to the lyrical content? I know I do. what's the point in doing so, if you already know what the lyrics are? after you've learned the lyrics you've got the music to pay attention to. i look at songs as literature...the telling of a story. its not just one component that i enjoy. im a huge fan of lyric. i guess there are different ways to appreciate songs..just like there are different ways of learning...no two folks approach are the same. Space for sale... | |
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Universaluv said: Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius". You are my new leader
Some people tell me I've got great legs... | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius".
...but yeah, posting lyrics back-to-back don't prove jackshit. the only proof outta this is that perhaps you've simply lost patience with the cat. it ain't on him. And there it truly is.  | |
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Alasseon said: This would be a lot more credible if the poster
a) ever wrote a song b) ever performed live c) was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or d) knew how to spell "genius". Wheeeeewwwww lawd...ok...I actually laughed really hard.... | |
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