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Thread started 05/07/08 1:58am

Marrk

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'Sexuality' now 'Spirituality' - AAArgh!

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I don't like it. i understand it's his right to alter with his own art, but really why bother? The song is essentially the same all but it's title. i don't get it, it's just a word aint it?

it's kind of like of George Lucas constantly messing with Star Wars. folks either love it or hate it.

doesn't bode well for any future remasters of his albums.

I'm referring to the 280907 aftershow and it's bootleg.
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Just noticed something worse. Instead of singing 'we don't need no segregation' he now sings 'we don't need no intergration' WTF?! eek

.upset edit.
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Reply #1 posted 05/07/08 2:34am

wildgoldenhone
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What is the song Sexuality about?
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Reply #2 posted 05/07/08 2:45am

Marrk

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wildgoldenhoney said:

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What is the song Sexuality about?


It's all you ever need! wink
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Reply #3 posted 05/07/08 2:54am

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Marrk said:

it's just a word aint it?

Apparently not. Remember all the stuff about words and spelling in 'One Song'.
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Reply #4 posted 05/07/08 2:56am

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Marrk said:


doesn't bode well for any future remasters of his albums.


exactly, what is he going to do, replace those songs with the new versions?

i can't really see that working.

or does he replace them with other songs from that era that we haven't yet
heard but which have lyrics that suit his current mindset?

that would be just as bad though. the only "dirty" song i could deal with
being replaced for a "better" one would be 'sister' but all the others?

i think this is one of the major hang ups for the remasters, beyond the
obvious warners/masters issue.

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and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #5 posted 05/07/08 3:06am

Marrk

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NouveauDance said:

Marrk said:

it's just a word aint it?

Apparently not. Remember all the stuff about words and spelling in 'One Song'.


Are you talking about the spoken intro? i can't remember it, heard it once, i just have the song itself
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Reply #6 posted 05/07/08 3:07am

NWF

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wildgoldenhoney said:

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What is the song Sexuality about?


Some kind of liberal manifesto that Prince preached a long time ago. Sadly those days are far, far, behind him. sad
NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE.
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Reply #7 posted 05/07/08 5:52am

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Marrk said:

NouveauDance said:


Apparently not. Remember all the stuff about words and spelling in 'One Song'.


Are you talking about the spoken intro? i can't remember it, heard it once, i just have the song itself


One Song intro...

Prince said:

Prologue:
1999... and the illusion continues. One begs 2 ask -
"when will it end?"

Unnatural disasters happen seemingly every week. Train crashes, shootings, nuclear accidents; is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity? Very few of mankind's creations r designed 2 make u feel good, unless u get pleasure from seeing the human body desecrated by guns, explosions, fights, and any other things these so-called "artists" create. In the name of freedom, many have used art as a means 2 destroy the human mind. As an excuse 2 continue we hear "Art reflects society". How many times has this lie been repeated: "creations r not real", they say and yet any one of these people can call 2 mind images and complete scenes of horror in graphic detail. They will carry these so-called "unreal" creations around with them 4 the rest of their lives. These images r now a part of their being. In the name of RECREATION these people in fact r re-creating themselves in their own images.
SOCIETY THEN REFLECTS ART.

In man's decision 2 further separate from God, his re-creation of himself leaves him in a dysfunctional state of confusion. The mind becomes a burial ground 4 dead waste. Isolated from the wholeness of God, Earth and his fellow brothers and sisters, this man seeks solace in activities he thinks will stimulate his mind. He begins downloading in2 his brain a series of manmade creations designed 2 destroy it. All manmade creations originate from one of 2 sources: the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. One of these trees contained deadly fruit, the other - Fruit of Everlasting Life. The one who disregards this fact recreates himself and his kind in2 extinction.

U r reading these words on a machine created by man. As u read, u hear a voice speaking 2 u the words that u perceive. They make sense 2 u because u understand (stand under) the SPELLing. The words r what binds this SPELL 2 ur illusion. When u hear the truth, like a memory - u recognize it and this recognition releases u from ALL illusion. Many languages r brilliant in their attempt 2 CONfuse u. CON meaning: against, fuse meaning: 2gether. Words and their SPELLbinding illusions have the power 2 keep man separate from God. U were born in an all-knowing state of mind. The first words spoken 2 u begin the SPELL. The words come from one of 2 sources: the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. In ignorance or simply lack of respect 4 God, many use words that CONfuse the minds of humans and turn them in2 projections of their own illusions. Because of this fact, many people grow up and blindly assume their pre-selected role under a dictatorship without even being aware of it. When asked what they r doing here on earth, most will answer with statements that do not reflect their natural God-given desires. This creates a pyramid-like structure with the dictator on top, and each level under it knowing less and less. Upon reaching the bottom level - which is where the majority is, u will find chaos, disorder, and illusion. With ILL as its prefix, ILLusion is a state of insanity. In the name of democracy, supreme power is vested un2 the people in this insane state instead of God. A future re-created, 2 b ruled by man, is one of isolation and despair. Returning the leadership back in2 God will allow mankind 2 achieve its original collective goal which is union with God. Ideas contrary 2 this goal should not b blamed or persecuted - just simply ignored. They originated when man first chose 2 ignore God's rule. Simply put - in the beginning, the Human was made perfect in God's image. They had no need 4 knowledge. They were also given freedom of choice. The Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life r reflections of this freedom. The human is now a reflection of their choice. They could have simply chose not 2 choose. God being centrifugal in nature, freedom was the CAUSE and choice was the EFFECT. In knowing their perfection made in God's image, there was no need 2 choose. In fact, their were NO NEEDS. There was only love in an all-knowing state b4 the fall. The worst thing u can do is give up ur God-given right 2 choose. 4 in it - u can choose not 2 choose. Therein is the final judgement. The illusion ceases and u awaken from ur dream. Now the healing begins...

With an all-knowing mind, made in God's image u can create as ur Creator - God intended. With love, honor and respect 4 every living thing in the universe. Separation ceases, and we all become One Being singing the One song.

© 2000 NPG
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Reply #8 posted 05/07/08 5:58am

Twiki

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Prince said:

Prologue:
1999... and the illusion continues. One begs 2 ask -
"when will it end?"

Unnatural disasters happen seemingly every week. Train crashes, shootings, nuclear accidents; is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity? Very few of mankind's creations r designed 2 make u feel good, unless u get pleasure from seeing the human body desecrated by guns, explosions, fights, and any other things these so-called "artists" create. In the name of freedom, many have used art as a means 2 destroy the human mind. As an excuse 2 continue we hear "Art reflects society". How many times has this lie been repeated: "creations r not real", they say and yet any one of these people can call 2 mind images and complete scenes of horror in graphic detail. They will carry these so-called "unreal" creations around with them 4 the rest of their lives. These images r now a part of their being. In the name of RECREATION these people in fact r re-creating themselves in their own images.
SOCIETY THEN REFLECTS ART.

In man's decision 2 further separate from God, his re-creation of himself leaves him in a dysfunctional state of confusion. The mind becomes a burial ground 4 dead waste. Isolated from the wholeness of God, Earth and his fellow brothers and sisters, this man seeks solace in activities he thinks will stimulate his mind. He begins downloading in2 his brain a series of manmade creations designed 2 destroy it. All manmade creations originate from one of 2 sources: the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. One of these trees contained deadly fruit, the other - Fruit of Everlasting Life. The one who disregards this fact recreates himself and his kind in2 extinction.

U r reading these words on a machine created by man. As u read, u hear a voice speaking 2 u the words that u perceive. They make sense 2 u because u understand (stand under) the SPELLing. The words r what binds this SPELL 2 ur illusion. When u hear the truth, like a memory - u recognize it and this recognition releases u from ALL illusion. Many languages r brilliant in their attempt 2 CONfuse u. CON meaning: against, fuse meaning: 2gether. Words and their SPELLbinding illusions have the power 2 keep man separate from God. U were born in an all-knowing state of mind. The first words spoken 2 u begin the SPELL. The words come from one of 2 sources: the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. In ignorance or simply lack of respect 4 God, many use words that CONfuse the minds of humans and turn them in2 projections of their own illusions. Because of this fact, many people grow up and blindly assume their pre-selected role under a dictatorship without even being aware of it. When asked what they r doing here on earth, most will answer with statements that do not reflect their natural God-given desires. This creates a pyramid-like structure with the dictator on top, and each level under it knowing less and less. Upon reaching the bottom level - which is where the majority is, u will find chaos, disorder, and illusion. With ILL as its prefix, ILLusion is a state of insanity. In the name of democracy, supreme power is vested un2 the people in this insane state instead of God. A future re-created, 2 b ruled by man, is one of isolation and despair. Returning the leadership back in2 God will allow mankind 2 achieve its original collective goal which is union with God. Ideas contrary 2 this goal should not b blamed or persecuted - just simply ignored. They originated when man first chose 2 ignore God's rule. Simply put - in the beginning, the Human was made perfect in God's image. They had no need 4 knowledge. They were also given freedom of choice. The Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life r reflections of this freedom. The human is now a reflection of their choice. They could have simply chose not 2 choose. God being centrifugal in nature, freedom was the CAUSE and choice was the EFFECT. In knowing their perfection made in God's image, there was no need 2 choose. In fact, their were NO NEEDS. There was only love in an all-knowing state b4 the fall. The worst thing u can do is give up ur God-given right 2 choose. 4 in it - u can choose not 2 choose. Therein is the final judgement. The illusion ceases and u awaken from ur dream. Now the healing begins...

With an all-knowing mind, made in God's image u can create as ur Creator - God intended. With love, honor and respect 4 every living thing in the universe. Separation ceases, and we all become One Being singing the One song.

© 2000 NPG


I can't even listen to this gobbledygook, let alone read it.
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Reply #9 posted 05/07/08 3:35pm

veronikka

I think it's pretty cool how he changes a few words in his songs and they still make sense smile
Rhythm floods my heart♥The melody it feeds my soul
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Reply #10 posted 05/07/08 3:38pm

sexxydancer

veronikka said:

I think it's pretty cool how he changes a few words in his songs and they still make sense smile

Agreed.He'z brilliant-I could never think 2 do that. lol
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Reply #11 posted 05/07/08 6:44pm

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sexxydancer said:

veronikka said:

I think it's pretty cool how he changes a few words in his songs and they still make sense smile

Agreed.He'z brilliant-I could never think 2 do that. lol

I've still got lots to learn about him then.
Cuz I'm thoroughly lost.
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Reply #12 posted 05/07/08 6:46pm

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veronikka said:

I think it's pretty cool how he changes a few words in his songs and they still make sense smile

I noticed that too. The song makes sense, still.

Alot of people would say sexuality is very spiritual thing, anyways.
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Reply #13 posted 05/07/08 7:17pm

2IZ1

She penetrates
His carnal mind
with the Perfect Purity
of Her Holy Spirit.

He penetrates
Her Virgin Hood
with the Raw Power
of His Sensual Soul.
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Reply #14 posted 05/08/08 3:35am

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Reply #15 posted 05/08/08 5:39am

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2IZ1 said:

She penetrates
His carnal mind
with the Perfect Purity
of Her Holy Spirit.

He penetrates
Her Virgin Hood
with the Raw Power
of His Sensual Soul.



He stimulates
Her Open Book
with a sharp
toungue of words

She stimulates
His instinct
with a soft kiss
on a solid prayer.
[Edited 5/8/08 5:41am]
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #16 posted 05/08/08 5:47am

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ToraToraDreams said:

veronikka said:

I think it's pretty cool how he changes a few words in his songs and they still make sense smile

I noticed that too. The song makes sense, still.

Alot of people would say sexuality is very spiritual thing, anyways.




True - but it does spoil the song!

Prince is talented enough to write new material for his current views and way of life, with no need to make ammendments and spoil such classic tracks.

Another example is The Cross - now The Christ! Both have lost some impact because of the change.
Life's a Parade! LoveLife, LoveSexy!
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Reply #17 posted 05/08/08 12:15pm

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mentalist said:

ToraToraDreams said:


I noticed that too. The song makes sense, still.

Alot of people would say sexuality is very spiritual thing, anyways.




True - but it does spoil the song!

Prince is talented enough to write new material for his current views and way of life, with no need to make ammendments and spoil such classic tracks.

Another example is The Cross - now The Christ! Both have lost some impact because of the change.


I was just going to mention The Christ.....I love The Cross...I dont care if I never hear The Christ again, christ!
Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
woot!
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Reply #18 posted 05/08/08 12:40pm

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i can't wait for the time he replaces 'God' with 'Dog', then it will all make sense.
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Reply #19 posted 05/08/08 3:39pm

nurseV

If it's cool with P-I'm cool with it lol My Sexxydancer impression lol
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Reply #20 posted 05/08/08 3:43pm

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mentalist said:

ToraToraDreams said:


I noticed that too. The song makes sense, still.

Alot of people would say sexuality is very spiritual thing, anyways.




True - but it does spoil the song!

Prince is talented enough to write new material for his current views and way of life, with no need to make ammendments and spoil such classic tracks.

Another example is The Cross - now The Christ! Both have lost some impact because of the change.

I haven't even HEARD The Christ...I have easy access to it...but I love The Cross too much to listen to it.
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Reply #21 posted 05/08/08 3:54pm

thedoorkeeper

IstenSzek said:

i think this is one of the major hang ups for the remasters, beyond the
obvious warners/masters issue.

neutral


That may be why he keeps the issues with Warner Bros. front & center - he doesn't have to deal with subject matter & language in his older songs that is contrary to his present beliefs. Of course once he gets control of his catalog he may decide not to remaster anything. Leave the past in the past. Or he could remaster only the songs that jive with his current beliefs & just bury the rest.
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Reply #22 posted 05/08/08 4:00pm

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spoida said:

i can't wait for the time he replaces 'God' with 'Dog', then it will all make sense.

If I'd been drinking at the time I read this, I would have spat it out lol

I can't stand it when changes his songs to such degree either.
If god one day struck me blind,
Your beauty i'd still see.
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Reply #23 posted 05/08/08 4:47pm

2IZ1

AAA is the highly Active Divine State She is In. wink
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Reply #24 posted 05/08/08 4:59pm

2IZ1

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i can't wait for the time he replaces 'God' with 'Dog', then it will all make sense.


both are Man's Best Friend.
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Reply #25 posted 05/08/08 5:01pm

Tame

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2IZ1 said:

spoida said:

i can't wait for the time he replaces 'God' with 'Dog', then it will all make sense.


both are Man's Best Friend.


awwwe.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #26 posted 05/08/08 5:04pm

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Tame said:

2IZ1 said:



both are Man's Best Friend.


awwwe.

lol
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