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Reply #240 posted 07/31/07 4:12pm

abierman

L4OATheOriginal said:

babooshleeky said:

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that is true my friend biggrin but like I said in all of my responses to all ur posts lol I just LOVE this entire album and I feel bad 4 U that that is not the way U feel comfort


pat i feel bad 4 u that u actually like this horrendous album



oh, I guess I'm not that much of a funkster after all.....I just love it when he rips that guitar..... confused
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Reply #241 posted 07/31/07 6:20pm

trc1

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Luv the flow of the G. cool But curious as to whether this song is about Wendy. Just a thought.

Like the lion of Judah
Driving away with a smile on my face
The wind blowing thru my hair
Wondering how u'll feel when u find out
How much I really care
Hoping that the tears roll down ur face
When u finally grasp who we r
2 gypsy bandits who only by grace
Came 2 b a star
A superstar.... A star

Told U P was a gypsy wink
[Edited 7/31/07 18:21pm]
"I don't make the rules. I just play"
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Reply #242 posted 07/31/07 6:25pm

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babooshleeky said:

L4OATheOriginal said:



pat i feel bad 4 u that u actually like this horrendous album

Please don't, this album makes me have fun and makes me feel happy..... biggrin


this album makes me want 2 go up 2 prince and whip his ass back in2 the studio and say try again! and lock out wendy and lisa from his brain and fill it up with sonny t and michael b instead with renato and fink on the keys
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #243 posted 07/31/07 6:28pm

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GoZero said:

... folks have been screaming for the old sound for years. so he gives us some and people are still complaining. ... Don't blame P if giving you what you want can't make you happy — that's all on you.

It's a great album, enjoy it or listen to some other artist's music. You don't have to like every song. There are songs on 1999 and PR that I just can't listen to. But some of us LOVE P for the quirky sh*t because it shows that he's not being a slave to the market putting out safe generica.


i never asked 4 a rock album ..i wanted funk!

i never asked 4 wendy and lisa back..that's past history..

good news is, january isn't far away 2 begin looking 4ward 2 the next new album
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #244 posted 07/31/07 6:47pm

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This song has been my obsession ever since the album has been released. love
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Reply #245 posted 07/31/07 8:40pm

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Moonbeam said:

This song has been my obsession ever since the album has been released. love


finally! someone who feels the same way. hug i love this song! music
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Reply #246 posted 07/31/07 8:49pm

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To me, this song is that what Prince want to be listened to. This is why it begin with the guitar sound of Purple Rain, as an "pay atention please". Its the core of the album. Very original, complicated and deeply felt.

gato
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Reply #247 posted 07/31/07 9:15pm

Maia7

Love this song! biggrin This is 1 of my favorites on Planet Earth.
The music~guitar cool His singing... yes
dove dove dove dove dove dove dove
sun
butterfly heart angel
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Reply #248 posted 07/31/07 9:21pm

Maia7

trc1 said:

Luv the flow of the G. cool But curious as to whether this song is about Wendy. Just a thought.

Like the lion of Judah
Driving away with a smile on my face
The wind blowing thru my hair
Wondering how u'll feel when u find out
How much I really care
Hoping that the tears roll down ur face
When u finally grasp who we r
2 gypsy bandits who only by grace
Came 2 b a star
A superstar.... A star

Told U P was a gypsy wink
[Edited 7/31/07 18:21pm]

Eye heart this part 2 biggrin
dove dove dove dove dove dove dove
sun
butterfly heart angel
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Reply #249 posted 08/01/07 12:29am

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gato7 said:

To me, this song is that what Prince want to be listened to. This is why it begin with the guitar sound of Purple Rain, as an "pay atention please". Its the core of the album. Very original, complicated and deeply felt.

gato


That's a great theory! This song is the most challenging and meaningful on the album, and that opening chord does perk the ears. nod
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Reply #250 posted 08/01/07 2:17am

Snap

COMPARE

From "Love" 2006
Stop telling me what U want me 2 hear
Stop telling me what U want me 2 fear
Stop trippin' on something U overheard
Love is winning without a word
Stop giving me Ur "wish list"
Love is free from all this
What's the point of giving me ultimatums?
Smiling at my friends when u really hate 'em
Trying 2 convince me that eye should 2
Stop worryin' about what people say
When it ain't gonna stop them anyway
Love can do anything if u try
Come on... spread ur wings... let's fly, fly so high



From "Lion of Judah" 2007
THINKIN’ ABOUT THE WORDS THAT EYE CAN USE
2 GET THIS THRU 2 U
A MILLION MISTAKES AND THEN SOME
EYE’VE MADE WITH THE WORDS B4
EYE’VE PROBABLY PASSED MY XPIRATION DATE
BUT STILL EYE ADORE U.... ADORE U
LOOKING 4 THE NRG 2 TAKE U THERE
THE PLACES U WANNA GO
KNOWING IF EYE DO U’RE FULLY AWARE
THE PRESS WILL TURN IT IN2 A SHOW
EVERYONE XPECTED THIS OUTCOME
STILL THEY JUMP AROUND WITH GLEE
EYE GUESS EYE SHOULD B HAPPY
BUT EYE’M STILL NOT SURE THAT U REALLY LOVE ME

[Edited 8/1/07 2:19am]
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Reply #251 posted 08/01/07 3:18am

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Snap said:

COMPARE

From "Love" 2006
Stop telling me what U want me 2 hear
Stop telling me what U want me 2 fear
Stop trippin' on something U overheard
Love is winning without a word
Stop giving me Ur "wish list"
Love is free from all this
What's the point of giving me ultimatums?
Smiling at my friends when u really hate 'em
Trying 2 convince me that eye should 2
Stop worryin' about what people say
When it ain't gonna stop them anyway
Love can do anything if u try
Come on... spread ur wings... let's fly, fly so high



From "Lion of Judah" 2007
THINKIN’ ABOUT THE WORDS THAT EYE CAN USE
2 GET THIS THRU 2 U
A MILLION MISTAKES AND THEN SOME
EYE’VE MADE WITH THE WORDS B4
EYE’VE PROBABLY PASSED MY XPIRATION DATE
BUT STILL EYE ADORE U.... ADORE U
LOOKING 4 THE NRG 2 TAKE U THERE
THE PLACES U WANNA GO
KNOWING IF EYE DO U’RE FULLY AWARE
THE PRESS WILL TURN IT IN2 A SHOW
EVERYONE XPECTED THIS OUTCOME
STILL THEY JUMP AROUND WITH GLEE
EYE GUESS EYE SHOULD B HAPPY
BUT EYE’M STILL NOT SURE THAT U REALLY LOVE ME

[Edited 8/1/07 2:19am]


IMO 3121 was good in terms of music, but the lyrics were lacking, they seemed too simple for some reason.
'A pillow covered in all our tears'
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Reply #252 posted 08/01/07 3:35am

Moonbeam

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Snap said:

COMPARE

From "Love" 2006
Stop telling me what U want me 2 hear
Stop telling me what U want me 2 fear
Stop trippin' on something U overheard
Love is winning without a word
Stop giving me Ur "wish list"
Love is free from all this
What's the point of giving me ultimatums?
Smiling at my friends when u really hate 'em
Trying 2 convince me that eye should 2
Stop worryin' about what people say
When it ain't gonna stop them anyway
Love can do anything if u try
Come on... spread ur wings... let's fly, fly so high



From "Lion of Judah" 2007
THINKIN’ ABOUT THE WORDS THAT EYE CAN USE
2 GET THIS THRU 2 U
A MILLION MISTAKES AND THEN SOME
EYE’VE MADE WITH THE WORDS B4
EYE’VE PROBABLY PASSED MY XPIRATION DATE
BUT STILL EYE ADORE U.... ADORE U
LOOKING 4 THE NRG 2 TAKE U THERE
THE PLACES U WANNA GO
KNOWING IF EYE DO U’RE FULLY AWARE
THE PRESS WILL TURN IT IN2 A SHOW
EVERYONE XPECTED THIS OUTCOME
STILL THEY JUMP AROUND WITH GLEE
EYE GUESS EYE SHOULD B HAPPY
BUT EYE’M STILL NOT SURE THAT U REALLY LOVE ME

[Edited 8/1/07 2:19am]


I don't really understand what you're trying to compare here. "Love" is like a manifesto that he will remain true to himself and not be a pawn to the whims of so many others. "Lion of Judah" is an admission of vulnerability and mistakes and the subsequent attempt to uplift himself by drawing inspiration from his faith. In that sense, I see "Lion of Judah" more akin to "The Word".
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Reply #253 posted 08/01/07 3:41am

Anxiety

GoZero said:

... folks have been screaming for the old sound for years. so he gives us some and people are still complaining. ... Don't blame P if giving you what you want can't make you happy — that's all on you.

It's a great album, enjoy it or listen to some other artist's music. You don't have to like every song. There are songs on 1999 and PR that I just can't listen to. But some of us LOVE P for the quirky sh*t because it shows that he's not being a slave to the market putting out safe generica.


can't some people just not care for the song without it being a total betrayal of eternal famdom?
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Reply #254 posted 08/01/07 3:44am

Snap

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I don't really understand what you're trying to compare here. "Love" is like a manifesto that he will remain true to himself and not be a pawn to the whims of so many others. "Lion of Judah" is an admission of vulnerability and mistakes and the subsequent attempt to uplift himself by drawing inspiration from his faith. In that sense, I see "Lion of Judah" more akin to "The Word".


I believe he's speaking to the same audience with both of these songs. I'm wondering if anyone else sees that too?

By the way, I do agree with your interpretation of "Lion of Judah," but I'd add to it that he's feeling pulled by the "demands" of his fans and/or critics, the press, his own inner demons/desires, and his faith. This is where he feels vulnerable, but out of these he finds strength, peace, and hope by placing his faith above all else.
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Reply #255 posted 08/01/07 4:02am

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Anxiety said:

GoZero said:

... folks have been screaming for the old sound for years. so he gives us some and people are still complaining. ... Don't blame P if giving you what you want can't make you happy — that's all on you.

It's a great album, enjoy it or listen to some other artist's music. You don't have to like every song. There are songs on 1999 and PR that I just can't listen to. But some of us LOVE P for the quirky sh*t because it shows that he's not being a slave to the market putting out safe generica.


can't some people just not care for the song without it being a total betrayal of eternal famdom?


Yes, but you'd still be wrong. razz

I'm curious about your opinion of the album!
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Reply #256 posted 08/01/07 4:52am

Anxiety

Moonbeam said:

Anxiety said:



can't some people just not care for the song without it being a total betrayal of eternal famdom?


Yes, but you'd still be wrong. razz

I'm curious about your opinion of the album!


isn't it pretty much predictable by now? whatever you like on it, i hate. whatever you hate is probably my favorite stuff. lol
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Reply #257 posted 08/01/07 5:33am

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Anxiety said:

Moonbeam said:



Yes, but you'd still be wrong. razz

I'm curious about your opinion of the album!


isn't it pretty much predictable by now? whatever you like on it, i hate. whatever you hate is probably my favorite stuff. lol


lol How can I love my polar opposite so much?

So you must LOVE "Future Baby Mama", "Guitar" and "Mr. Goodnight" then, huh?
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Reply #258 posted 08/01/07 5:37am

Anxiety

Moonbeam said:

Anxiety said:



isn't it pretty much predictable by now? whatever you like on it, i hate. whatever you hate is probably my favorite stuff. lol


lol How can I love my polar opposite so much?

So you must LOVE "Future Baby Mama", "Guitar" and "Mr. Goodnight" then, huh?


i hate one, am so/so with one, and absofuckinglutely LOVE one. i'll letcha guess which is which. giggle
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Reply #259 posted 08/01/07 1:01pm

Wowugotit

It's the best track on PLANET EARTH.
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Reply #260 posted 08/01/07 6:24pm

tznekbsbfrvr

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i need to take a Understanding Jehova Witnesses 101 class.
[Edited 8/1/07 18:24pm]
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Reply #261 posted 08/01/07 10:37pm

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This is the only song on the album that I can't bear to listen to
I hate his vocals....intentional or not neutral
If you will, so will I
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Reply #262 posted 08/01/07 10:51pm

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Wowugotit said:

It's the best track on PLANET EARTH.


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Reply #263 posted 08/02/07 6:36am

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Revelation 5:5 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)

Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."


I believe the Lion of Judah referes to Jesus in the bible. What does Jesus have to do with Prince hooking up with some young chick?
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Reply #264 posted 08/02/07 7:44am

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littlemissG said:

Revelation 5:5 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)

Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."


I believe the Lion of Judah referes to Jesus in the bible. What does Jesus have to do with Prince hooking up with some young chick?

He's not tryin 2 hook up with a dollbbird!
He's trying to get his job done, tryin' to keep us rockin' and to hold our spirits up with the magic of his craft.
Music is a kind of spiritual food.
ABCDEFG; THE SEVEN SEALS CUE: Twilight zone music
He's trying to do it completely, like Jesus did his thing.
small circles, big wheels!
I've got a pretty firm grip on the obvious!
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Reply #265 posted 08/02/07 1:21pm

kpowers

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I like it as well
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Reply #266 posted 08/02/07 2:53pm

Illustrator

I like it.
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Reply #267 posted 08/02/07 3:10pm

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horrible song
I am a Rail Road, Track Abandoned
With the Sunset forgetting, i ever Happened
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Reply #268 posted 08/02/07 6:53pm

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It polarizes hs fans
lovers and haters
small circles, big wheels!
I've got a pretty firm grip on the obvious!
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Reply #269 posted 08/03/07 1:35am

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Rightly said:

It polarizes hs fans
lovers and haters


That's usually a sign of a great song. wink

I now know what it feels like to be an ardent Rainbow Children defender. There's a lot of depth to "Lion of Judah", and it requires some effort- perhaps the only song on the album to do so. It think it's absolutely masterful.
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