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Thread started 05/18/06 5:22pm

GoZero

12 inch - Hello

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set. It's my favorite, fast, fun, in your face Prince song in which he pretty much sums up his struggles with the industry (and his FANS...) for his entire career.

Only on the Xtended version:

...
When I called their hand
They judged me and told me that we’re through
“Why can’t U be like the others?”
They cried out over and again
“Why can’t U learn 2 play by the rules?”
But maybe at last it’s the end
Because I am not like others
I’m unique in the respect I’m not U
I know in my heart I would try 2 love U
I wouldn’t try 2 hurt U despite all the ways U try 2 hurt me
U call me a fraud, an uncaring wretch
But I’m an artist and my only aim is 2 please
Between U and yours, myself and mine
Isn’t life cruel enough without cruel words, cruel words?
U see, words are like shoes
They’re just something 2 stand on
I wish U could be in my shoes
But they’re probably so high, U’d fall off and die
4 U words are definitely not shoes
They’re weapons and tools of destruction
And your time is boring unless U’re putting something down
What would life be if we believed what we read
And a smile is just hiding a frown?
Come now, isn’t life a little better with a pair of good shoes?


... and some of P's best song writing next to maybe P Control.
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Reply #1 posted 05/18/06 5:55pm

mplsmike

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The song also delt with the flac,woo's..[whatever u call it]
For not pertisapating in "We Are The World" project

"I tried 2 tell them that I didn't want 2 sing
But I'd gladly write a song instead
They said OK and everything was cool "
Love Life,
Love God,
And Only Do Drugs You Need
smoker

... wave
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Reply #2 posted 05/18/06 6:23pm

blackwell1

wow, never knew the added lyrics existed. cool.
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Reply #3 posted 05/18/06 6:29pm

u2prnce

I don't think I've ever heard this version. Interesting.
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Reply #4 posted 05/18/06 6:39pm

musicman

GoZero said:

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set. It's my favorite, fast, fun, in your face Prince song in which he pretty much sums up his struggles with the industry (and his FANS...) for his entire career.

Only on the Xtended version:

...
When I called their hand
They judged me and told me that we’re through
“Why can’t U be like the others?”
They cried out over and again
“Why can’t U learn 2 play by the rules?”
But maybe at last it’s the end
Because I am not like others
I’m unique in the respect I’m not U
I know in my heart I would try 2 love U
I wouldn’t try 2 hurt U despite all the ways U try 2 hurt me
U call me a fraud, an uncaring wretch
But I’m an artist and my only aim is 2 please
Between U and yours, myself and mine
Isn’t life cruel enough without cruel words, cruel words?
U see, words are like shoes
They’re just something 2 stand on
I wish U could be in my shoes
But they’re probably so high, U’d fall off and die
4 U words are definitely not shoes
They’re weapons and tools of destruction
And your time is boring unless U’re putting something down
What would life be if we believed what we read
And a smile is just hiding a frown?
Come now, isn’t life a little better with a pair of good shoes?


... and some of P's best song writing next to maybe P Control.


Thanks for posting this. I could never understand the first parts of the extended lyrics.
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Reply #5 posted 05/18/06 6:43pm

mplsmike

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u2prnce said:

I don't think I've ever heard this version. Interesting.


The Version on the B sides cd...is an Edit of the 12'' vers
Even tho it called 'fresh dance mix' ...here in the US
U can tell its really the Full version. [like pop life -uk vers]
the single vers..is heavaly edited
Love Life,
Love God,
And Only Do Drugs You Need
smoker

... wave
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Reply #6 posted 05/18/06 6:44pm

mplsmike

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try www.
dtt-lyrics.com/
there all there
Love Life,
Love God,
And Only Do Drugs You Need
smoker

... wave
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Reply #7 posted 05/18/06 6:52pm

u2prnce

doh!

I do have this. I just didn't remember those lyrics. lol
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Reply #8 posted 05/18/06 6:53pm

2freaky4church
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12inch giggle
All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #9 posted 05/18/06 7:57pm

mplsmike

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Just 1 Thing....

GoZero said:

I know in my heart I would try 2 love U
I wouldn’t try 2 hurt U despite all the ways U try 2 hurt me...


Wrong it's....

"I know in my heart
God above would never try 2 hurt U
Despite all the ways U try 2 hurt me"

Just listen closely.. wink
Love Life,
Love God,
And Only Do Drugs You Need
smoker

... wave
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Reply #10 posted 05/18/06 8:54pm

GangstaFam

Loves it!
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Reply #11 posted 05/19/06 2:49am

calldapplwonde
ry83

That high-pitched rhythm guitar funk at the beginning and somewhere in the middle is headbang
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Reply #12 posted 05/19/06 7:17am

Handclapsfinga
snapz

GoZero said:

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set.

no it wasn't.
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Reply #13 posted 05/19/06 9:11am

DiamondGirl

GoZero said:

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set. .


It's on mine.
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Reply #14 posted 05/19/06 9:12am

Handclapsfinga
snapz

DiamondGirl said:

GoZero said:

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set. .


It's on mine.

yep...it's on t's 12" archive. nod
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Reply #15 posted 05/19/06 9:18am

DiamondGirl

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

DiamondGirl said:



It's on mine.

yep...it's on t's 12" archive. nod



that'd be the one
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Reply #16 posted 05/19/06 11:37am

Giovanni777

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What the &$%# R U talking about?

There is only one 12" version... the one on the 12" B-Side. It has those lyrics.

Is this yet another effect of the destruction that WB caused by chopping up Prince's songs 4 the "Hits/B-Sides" shit?

Better believe I boycotted that mutha... Even "Adore" is shortened.
"He's a musician's musician..."
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Reply #17 posted 05/19/06 3:49pm

Illustrator

GoZero said:

It's a real shame that the long version of "Hello" was left off the 12 inch bootleg cd set. It's my favorite, fast, fun, in your face Prince song in which he pretty much sums up his struggles with the industry (and his FANS...) for his entire career.

Only on the Xtended version:

...
When I called their hand
They judged me and told me that we’re through
“Why can’t U be like the others?”
They cried out over and again
“Why can’t U learn 2 play by the rules?”
But maybe at last it’s the end
Because I am not like others
I’m unique in the respect I’m not U
I know in my heart I would try 2 love U
I wouldn’t try 2 hurt U despite all the ways U try 2 hurt me
U call me a fraud, an uncaring wretch
But I’m an artist and my only aim is 2 please
Between U and yours, myself and mine
Isn’t life cruel enough without cruel words, cruel words?
U see, words are like shoes
They’re just something 2 stand on
I wish U could be in my shoes
But they’re probably so high, U’d fall off and die
4 U words are definitely not shoes
They’re weapons and tools of destruction
And your time is boring unless U’re putting something down
What would life be if we believed what we read
And a smile is just hiding a frown?
Come now, isn’t life a little better with a pair of good shoes?


... and some of P's best song writing.....

IMO, his best writing of anything he's done.
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Reply #18 posted 05/19/06 11:13pm

GangstaFam

Giovanni777 said:

What the &$%# R U talking about?

There is only one 12" version... the one on the 12" B-Side. It has those lyrics.

Is this yet another effect of the destruction that WB caused by chopping up Prince's songs 4 the "Hits/B-Sides" shit?

Better believe I boycotted that mutha... Even "Adore" is shortened.

It was on the 45.
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