It seems that Prince never really released any songs directed towards the love for his parents.....it wouldve really been great to play a prince mother's day song para mi madre.....

except When doves Cry

but other than that I don't of any other songs that prince really directs as a thank you or love u or sumthing from prince ya kno?? If there are any else please point em out cuz i cant think of any for next year.....father songs too cuz that day is cumin up

Purple Rain.

well of course purple rain but what prince fan hasnt heard that song enuff??
i've heard that song played so many different version's its crzi!!!

"Reflection", written I believe shortly after his mother's death:

Still it's nice 2 know
That, uh when bodies wear out
We can get another
What does that 1 thing have 2 do with the other 1?
Eye don't know
Eye was just thinking about my mother

Brendan said:

u kno that has a lil bit but i mean is there any songs where the song is like devoted to love for his father or mother???

Purplerain7772001 said:

Not that I can quickly think of. But "Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife" would be quite appropriate for someone's wife who is also a mother.

Brendan said:

Ok we gettin sumwhere...lol wow not ta bash prince or anything but it seems like he doesnt have much love for his folks....eiter that or he respects them TOOO much to mention them in any released songs....but then wat would that say about his respect for his lovers?? That we can save for another forum...

Make Your Mama Happy

Yes, I was just going to say it. A very sweet little song, I sent it to my mum in a letter for her birthday...


Make Your Mama Happy

Never say die, never say why (Oh yeah)

Make your mama happy
Make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds

Billy got a test in geometry
He didn't study night before
He wants a steady job and a salary
So I guess he gotta study more
That's why we're sayin'

Make your mama happy
Make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds

Annie went 2 college, got a Ph.D.
Drive a BMW
All the things Annie ever wanted 2 be
She was when she finished school
That's why we're sayin'

Make your mama happy
Make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds

(Yeah, yeah)
(Somebody proud)

People of 2morrow want a better way
It gets harder and harder every day
Don't let 'em fool ya, don't cha let 'em say
U're any less than they are
Baby, U're here 2 stay!

Oh yeah {x3}
Happy
Make your mama happy

©1997 NPG Records - ASCAP

Dewrede said:

From what I've read Prince's childhood was not a happy one, his parents were not necessarily there for him during the critical part of his coming of age.

Strangely and Sadly...Sometimes parents don't treat their children very well. That is why GOD is our Mother and Our Father. The Bible makes it clear that we leave our parents and cleave to our mates and the two become one flesh.

I feel sorry for kids that are mistreated in any way, I pray they realized they are loved by the creator.

Prince-For you ( his first cd ) take a good listen to the "For You" around :50/:51 he says father, mother. There is no question this song/cd was dedicated to his parents.

Brendan said:

Kinda off topic but in my opinion, those were the most vulnerable personal lyrics hes ever sang/written. and the most hes ever let us in as listeners/fans without being all cryptic and mysterious i respect Prince's realness for that.

-Dolphinking23

isn't there a song called "mama" on one of those old piano rehearsals.

or perhaps that was not a prince original, i can't remember the song.

Purplerain7772001 said:

i wish u heaven:)

IstenSzek said:

Yes, there is.

Brendan said:

No, that song should only be played when interrogating terrorists who are withholding information.

It's been known that for years Prince has always been desparate to gain the love and acceptance of his parents especially his dad, even after he had become rich and famous, anyone that knows the story knows how sad it really is. Just because he might have written and sung about them does not mean it was good. Have you ever seem him sing Motherless child?? Everytime i see that it tears my heart out because you can FEEL Prince's pain

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Flo6 said:

Flo6 said:

Excellent.

I should have thought of that, even though it's not a favorite.

Dayclear said:

It's so true-really sad

Dayclear said:

you know that does seem right. hmmm....i guess its hard to feel for your parents when you think they dont love you.....aw prince *tear*
but i think the rich and famous thing was by accident....kinda like a deal with the devil thing i dnt think he really cared to b rich..psychologically speaking most of the time when children dont feel love from their parents it leads to the search for an escape and other methods of affection.....i.e., his highly portayed sexual desire, and his passion for music....