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Come...The song "Come" is a Hymn. With prince acting has a sexual shaman seeking to expand
consciousness though the sexual act. As he intones "this is something for your mind" thus describing the power of music to propel and intertwine with a listener's thoughts. He is intent in exploring taboo, venturing into the unknown. if one had the power would one view one's own end? The spirits call from an invisible realm. How does one make contact with the unseen (the future)? With meditation/prayer or mind-bending chemicals? Prince seems to suggest that the intimacy of the sexual act is the pathway to unlocking consciousness itself. The song suggests sex as a healing force much like Marvin Gaye in "sexual healing". Being much more about emotional healing ("no more will u cry") than physical. To give one's self up entirely to the pleasure of being acted upon by another. Without direction or protest just to "dream" and acquiesce to the power of the moment. Prince seeks to expand the mind (blow) with the same intensity of LSD or ecstasy but without the possibility of damage ("not drive u crazy"). "Come" is an 11 minute attempt to bring the listener to orgasm. With the various musical transitions representing the to and fro of a sexual encounter. It is also more importantly about nirvana or bliss the actualization of absolute clarity when all that is unknown is known abet briefly. Or conversely when the need to know creases and one just is. "Come" is funky and mystical, jazzy and poetic, erotic and spiritual. It embodies the essence of what separates Prince from the ordinary and earth-bound. An opus that would be the highlight of a lesser career. With Prince it is just an another gem in an ever expanding treasure trove of jewels. Lay back, take a listen and remember to...dream...dream...dream. | |
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Eye always loved that song! | |
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Damn...and here I thought it was just a really cool funk jam about oral sex... | |
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The best line..."like a splendid, open-ended celibate friend pretendin not to know it when I blow it in your eyes"
I love this song and I love the way you surmised it Tricky! 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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WB, notice the "oral" noises during the middle? Wonder what flavor that lollypop was  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Excellent interpretation. I wish everyone could see his music like that. Instead of listening to it once and saying this sux that sux. Most of the time, he wants you to think. Which is good, we all need our brains exercised.
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That is WHY Prince music AND Prince fans are the best. How many excellent threads are created on this site because of HOW much his music makes you think and feel? I've always lived that song like a dream... 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Very nice description, Tricky99! I've always loved this song, I think it is truly a highlight in his career. I love the way the song builds up to a heavenly climax, the music exactly follows the different phases of a good fuck! RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time... |
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Prince shoulda put both versions of that song on the album.
he could have opened it with the short faster version and closed with the 11 min album version. something like this... 1. Come 2. Endorphinmachine 3. Space 4. Pheromone 5. Loose 6. Papa 7. Race 8. Dark 9. Dolphin 10. Come | |
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tricky99 said: "Come" is a Hymn. With prince acting has a sexual shaman seeking to expand
consciousness though the sexual act. As he intones "this is something for your mind" thus describing the power of music to propel and intertwine with a listener's thoughts. He is intent in exploring taboo, venturing into the unknown. if one had the power would one view one's own end? The spirits call from an invisible realm. How does one make contact with the unseen (the future)? With meditation/prayer or mind-bending chemicals? Prince seems to suggest that the intimacy of the sexual act is the pathway to unlocking consciousness itself. The song suggests sex as a healing force much like Marvin Gaye in "sexual healing". Being much more about emotional healing ("no more will u cry") than physical. To give one's self up entirely to the pleasure of being acted upon by another. Without direction or protest just to "dream" and acquiesce to the power of the moment. Prince seeks to expand the mind (blow) with the same intensity of LSD or ecstasy but without the possibility of damage ("not drive u crazy"). "Come" is an 11 minute attempt to bring the listener to orgasm. With the various musical transitions representing the to and fro of a sexual encounter. It is also more importantly about nirvana or bliss the actualization of absolute clarity when all that is unknown is known abet briefly. Or conversely when the need to know creases and one just is. "Come" is funky and mystical, jazzy and poetic, erotic and spiritual. It embodies the essence of what separates Prince from the ordinary and earth-bound. An opus that would be the highlight of a lesser career. With Prince it is just an another gem in an ever expanding treasure trove of jewels. Lay back, take a listen and remember to...dream...dream...dream. EXCELLENT! 5 stars. i feel the same way! how do u think he is able to make such moving music with razzy lyrics? where does he get the ideas? is it step-by step or does he come up with answers all at once?! | |
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BorisFishpaw said: Prince shoulda put both versions of that song on the album.
he could have opened it with the short faster version and closed with the 11 min album version. something like this... 1. Come 2. Endorphinmachine 3. Space 4. Pheromone 5. Loose 6. Papa 7. Race 8. Dark 9. Dolphin 10. Come That is kick ass "configuration". Wouldve been one his finest! | |
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This man is a Genius. His lyrics are so deep and they just touch your G-Spot. He gives you a MINDGASM through his music. He makes you actually FEEL His Lyrics and Expand your Mind. His music touches something deep inside of you that not even a Physical connection can compare with. You crave More. You want that MINDGASM again. You become a music Junkie . You scream More, More, Give me more. I must have More. I crave You. I want you. I need you. Give me more. And you Come more than you've ever Come Before. He gives you the most Powerful Release of your life. He's the Best Lover in the World and you know it. They sure as Hell don't call him His Royal Badness for nothing. He gives you the best Mind Fuck of your Life... [This message was edited Fri Jul 26 23:47:19 PDT 2002 by Vagina] | |
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