After several listens I think its in the top 5 of Prince songs.

Might be heavy of the religious tip, but really the song is deep because eff the reason he wrote it. Anyone can interpret their own way and the song is contempory and damn good.

This is Prince's 1st great work that fits the times since P rain.

It's certainly high on my list but top 5 is just too damn difficult to say with all the awesome songs he's already written, there r just 2 many! Just from the top of my head;

Do Me Baby,
Crucial
If I was your Girlfriend,
The Beautiful Ones
Lady Cab Driver
Open Book
Lady Cab Driver
Good Love
Power Fantastic
Sometimes it Snows in April
Last December

See, I'm already in big trouble - how the hell am I supposed to choose only 5 from these beauties? Impossible! However, having said that, The Word is my favourite track of 3121. The religious msg doesn't bother me at all this time, not in this song.
[Edited 3/26/06 23:38pm]

BombFunk said:

Let me clarify.

As far as songs that are great for the time, I think this one is in the top 5.

However, as far as Prince's collection and the ones that have no time, I would say in the top 20.
[Edited 3/26/06 23:42pm]

as good as the song is.. it wouldn't even get near a top 20 for me.

.
[Edited 3/26/06 23:42pm]

"

Sdldawn said:

"


Are you Crazy!!!!

Just kidding. The thing thats cool, is someone as prolific as Prince, you can't argue anything. He is all over the map.

Rockability said:

As much as I dig electronics.. I like when he uses them.. I just think the sound that floats in this song is something i've heard from him before, I think its the drum programming.... very npgmc 2001 to me.. but hey, I like the song overall...

This is the best production on any song on 3121.. I will say that
[Edited 3/26/06 23:47pm]

Sdldawn said:

P hasn't used the drums ever. This is a Soul II Soul rip. I dig it.

Rockability said:

Say what?? please explain this....

It´s for sure a GREAT song , it´s fantastic and catchy and has a very uplifting vibe, very much like Everywhere and some of those uplifting songs off of Diamonds and Pearls, and I love that.

Still, it´s difficult to say it´s in the top five...that´s subjective.As good as it is, I think the chorus sounds a bit weird, the way he sings " ...wicked ooones " and safeguard against funky talk etc. , but other than that, it´s another proof that Prince can still write amazing songs anytime he wants to.

Even though I don´t necessarily agree with a lot of the religious imagery used in his music ( I don´t have a Christian/Biblical background ) I can still relate to the positive message conveyed in songs like the ones I mentioned. 7 is one of my all time favorites.

I love The Word and the way it begins reminds me of 'Right back here in my Arms.' Can't wait to see this one played live!

I like it A LOT Don't know where it falls for me, but it's becoming one of my faves

KoolEaze said:

KoolEaze - I agree with what you're saying.

BTW - it's 'forked tongue' even though the second syllable of 'fork-ed' is enunciated ... and it can sound similar to the way he might use 'funky'.

langebleu said:

You are ( as usual, as I might point out) right, it´s forked tongue...see, up to now I had listened to the album in my kitchen, and after my post I have listened to it onheadphones plus I´ve got the real deal with the booklet now.

Thanks...I hate it when I make mistakes like that.

Then again, a lot of native speakers have come up with far more "individual" interpretations of lyrics over the years, so I guess I didn´t sound like a complete idiot.

I seriously don't understand how/why this song is getting this much love. I really like the track but it is by far not even close to my favorite. I'm shocked so many people think this is the best track. Although I do love the chorus about the spiders and all that

.
[Edited 3/27/06 12:22pm]

its ok... nothing more...just like the rest of the album...another attempt to sell records and be modern.. I also cant hear the chorus without thoughts of crappy macy gray...
[Edited 3/27/06 12:24pm]

Rockability said:

Jesus man - I change my mind with every freaking album I play of his.....They all contain a top 5 if you know what I mean..

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I usually have to warm to alot of Prince tracks but I played this 3 times before proceeding to the next track on my FIRST listen of 3121...it's beena while since a Prince track has done that but I cnat explain what it is