It's a pretty interesting song don't you think?
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It's a pretty interesting song don't you think?

Yeah..about 17 years ago

mplsmike said:

Oh so you got jokes huh?

NastradumasKid said:

just starting off your thread.

The extended version is cool

I like thieves in the temple to a small degree, but the video I have a problem with.

It was OK live on the D&P tour.

mplsmike said:

The extended version makes it 100 times better than the album version IMO.

I think that, Thieves in the Temple," is a fantastic song.

NastradumasKid said:

Yes very! I am constantly surprised by Prince's ability to articulate eloquently so many of life's challenges.

And to do so at such a young age....is just genius. I don't know....but then that's why we love his music so.

this is one of the songs i really wanted to hear him play at the O2 and he didnt play it once

Great song,awesome video!

Is there anywhere you can see the extended version of this video online?

sshh
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still amongst my fav prince songs ever. the extended version that is.

the album version is just as cool but the extended takes it to a whole
other level.

never thought it really did fit on grafitty bridge tho, kinda like kiss
fits on parade, but doesnt. you know.

not in my collection..
video was all long hair & ..what was he wearing? WTF! chaps? or was is stockings?
prince is such an elegant dancer but i found it all a bit michael j.

"Thieves In The Temple" will always be a special Prince song for me.

Why?

First - back then I used to wait with baited breath for new Prince music. When I heard the title of this first single from Graffiti Bridge I thought it was incredibly strange. I knew this was a good sign. Prince growing once more.

At that time - early summer of 1990 - I had just gotten dumped by my year-long girlfriend and I was absolutely devistated. I was 20 years old.

New Prince music to the rescue! As if he knew exactly how I felt, "Thieves" desperate, angry lyrics spoke for me..."You said you loved me! You were supposed to take care of me!" and "They don't care where they kick, just as long as they hurt you..." It was cathartic to say the least.

"Thieves" helped me get through that breakup. And Graffiti Bridge then came out and was my "Spiritual Rebirth" album.

I'll always look upon that album with feelings of magic, gratitute and spirituality in my heart and soul.

Seriously, please explain

WTF was up with the spangly top stockings and suspenders and briefs look ??

There's brave and bold and then there's just

I love the extended version, his best maybe

The acoustic version gives me chills. The anguished falsetto vocals sound like they were recorded in the toilets at Paisley (kevin smith style)