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ReginaCarman	What was the impetus for Computer Blue? What was the impetus for Computer Blue? It isn't Love, because LOVE isn't a Compter and it isn't Blue.
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Reply #1 posted 05/02/08 1:21am

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ReginaCarman said:

What was the impetus for Computer Blue? It isn't Love, because LOVE isn't a Compter and it isn't Blue.

Impetus? I looked that up and I still don't get it entirely...can you clarify for me, please. Because I think I might know the answer.

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Reply #2 posted 05/02/08 1:24am

lottielooloo19 68	i think maybe he was a bit of a geek & wanted excuse 2 write a song about computers - but of course he had 2 make it sexy.. he probably had access 2 computers when most normal people didn't & even back then computers would have been a vehicle 4 porn.. alternatively he could've been feeling blue cuz his computer was pissin around on him
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Reply #3 posted 05/02/08 1:28am

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The extended version makes alot more sense.(over TEN minutes. eek. But I love it way more than the album one)

"Poor lonely computer
It's time some one reprogrammed you.
Love and Lust both have 4 letters But are entirely different"

He's like a computer he doesn't know what love is.
(paraphrased)

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Reply #4 posted 05/02/08 1:41am

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Momentum of the song....how the song moves u, Why did Prince write a song about a lonely computer feeling the blues....hmmm....could it be that we are all wired to find our true loves? relationships that let you down are good for tears of saddness, but true love brings pink joy, and purple tears...maybe.
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"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...

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DiamondGlove	What did computers look like in 84?
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Reply #6 posted 05/02/08 1:59am

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DiamondGlove said:

What did computers look like in 84?

This sexy beast. http://www.computermuseum...h-1984.htm
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ReginaCarman	ToraToraDreams said: ReginaCarman said: What was the impetus for Computer Blue? It isn't Love, because LOVE isn't a Compter and it isn't Blue. Impetus? I looked that up and I still don't get it entirely...can you clarify for me, please. Because I think I might know the answer. u didn't look up the definition or would have made an intelligent answer.
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ReginaCarman	lottielooloo1968 said: i think maybe he was a bit of a geek & wanted excuse 2 write a song about computers - but of course he had 2 make it sexy.. he probably had access 2 computers when most normal people didn't & even back then computers would have been a vehicle 4 porn.. alternatively he could've been feeling blue cuz his computer was pissin around on him Are u saying that Blue = Porn?
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Reply #9 posted 05/02/08 2:08am

ReginaCarman	Tame said: Momentum of the song....how the song moves u, Why did Prince write a song about a lonely computer feeling the blues....hmmm....could it be that we are all wired to find our true loves? relationships that let you down are good for tears of saddness, but true love brings pink joy, and purple tears...maybe. [Edited 5/1/08 18:42pm] i disagree with ur answer.
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ReginaCarman	DiamondGlove said: What did computers look like in 84? just like they did today only faster!
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Reply #12 posted 05/02/08 2:12am

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ReginaCarman said:

lottielooloo1968 said:

i think maybe he was a bit of a geek & wanted excuse 2 write a song about computers - but of course he had 2 make it sexy..
he probably had access 2 computers when most normal people didn't & even back then computers would have been a vehicle 4 porn..

alternatively he could've been feeling blue cuz his computer was pissin around on him shrug

Are u saying that Blue = Porn?

yes

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Reply #13 posted 05/02/08 2:13am

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ReginaCarman said:

ToraToraDreams said:

Impetus? I looked that up and I still don't get it entirely...can you clarify for me, please. Because I think I might know the answer.

u didn't look up the definition or would have made an intelligent answer.

Excuse me? Excuse me?
Who the fuck do you think you are talking to me like that?
I asked a question and I was trying to answer yours.
Don't spit that shit to me like that.
I don't need some smart ass response like that.

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Reply #14 posted 05/02/08 2:16am

ReginaCarman	lottielooloo1968 said: ReginaCarman said: Are u saying that Blue = Porn? yes Well i say ur wrong because he sings about LOVELIFE and LOVELIFE is not Porn. SO Strike 1
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Reply #15 posted 05/02/08 2:19am

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HE'S COMING AGAIN

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theodore	ReginaCarman
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Reply #17 posted 05/02/08 2:20am

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ReginaCarman said:

DiamondGlove said:

What did computers look like in 84?

just like they did today only faster!

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lottielooloo19 68	ReginaCarman said: lottielooloo1968 said: yes Well i say ur wrong because he sings about LOVELIFE and LOVELIFE is not Porn. SO Strike 1 strike 1 o.k.....y did u ask the question when u felt u knew the answer?
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Reply #19 posted 05/02/08 2:21am

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Protege said:

A-fucking-Men, girl.

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theodore	lottielooloo1968 said: ReginaCarman said: Well i say ur wrong because he sings about LOVELIFE and LOVELIFE is not Porn. SO Strike 1 strike 1 o.k.....y did u ask the question when u felt u knew the answer? I know right
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lottielooloo1968 said:

ReginaCarman said:

Well i say ur wrong because he sings about LOVELIFE and LOVELIFE is not Porn. SO Strike 1

strike 1

o.k.....y did u ask the question when u felt u knew the answer?

HE'S COMING AGAIN

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theodore	Protege said: lottielooloo1968 said: strike 1 o.k.....y did u ask the question when u felt u knew the answer?
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Reply #23 posted 05/02/08 2:22am

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Protege said:

lottielooloo1968 said:

strike 1

o.k.....y did u ask the question when u felt u knew the answer?

So what's the answer? LOVING and GORGEOUS?

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Reply #24 posted 05/02/08 2:22am

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theodore said:

Protege said:

ok, in all seriousness, i cannot explain enough how much i agree with that. it's really annoying when a thread is posted and someone is asking for an opinion (?) but apparently doesn't want any opinions other than a specific one they are seeking...?

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