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Thread started 09/03/08 8:48pm

IrrisistableRi
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"Don't Play Me"

Okay so I am a lil late jumping on the band wagon when it comes 2 this one ! But this is deffintly one of the baddest ass songs that I have ever heard by Prince ! Love everything about it,the guitar.,his voice,the rhythm,and especially the lyrics ! This is deffintely gonna be on repeat 4 the next week or so !

guitar Don't play me
I'm over 30 & I don't smoke weed
I put my ass away & music I've played
aint the type of stereo U're tryin to feed
Don't play me
Don't play me
I use proper English & I'm straight
I'm in the news again for paying dues my friend
And not the type of ganda U prop in my way
Don't play me

Don't play me
I've been to the mountain top & it aint what U say
Don't play me

Don't play me
I'm the wrong color & I play guitar
My only competition is well in the past
Time & time if time existed movin ever so fast
Don't play me

U couldn't play enough of me now
2 make me feel like a star
Don't play me I already do in my car
Don't play me

Don't be mad at me
The curtain puller in the game
Maybe how U call us Niggers aint the same
It's all good when u know the only fame
Is the light that comes from God & the joy U get to say his name
Don't play me

Don't play me
I've seen to the mountain top & it aint what U say
Don't play me

Already got laid

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[Edited 9/3/08 20:50pm]
peace PEACE.....It does not mean 2 be in a place where there is no noise,trouble,or hardwork.It means 2 be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart ! heart
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Reply #1 posted 09/03/08 8:49pm

bluestar2006

great song
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Reply #2 posted 09/03/08 8:49pm

npgmaverick

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1 of my absolute, all-time favorite Prince songs ever. Riveting. cool
Listen to me on The House of Pop Culture podcast on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/u...d438631917
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Reply #3 posted 09/03/08 8:51pm

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bluestar2006 said:

great song

Thanx star Star star hug rose kotc "1 4 3"
peace PEACE.....It does not mean 2 be in a place where there is no noise,trouble,or hardwork.It means 2 be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart ! heart
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Reply #4 posted 09/03/08 8:52pm

notaprintztype

brilliant. This song is perfect in every way. Nothing is wrong wiith it.
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Reply #5 posted 09/03/08 8:57pm

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my favorite of all his acoustic jams. Perfect for air guitar. Great lyrics and at the same time, its simple and for it, its brilliant cool
had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
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Reply #6 posted 09/03/08 9:15pm

violetblues

love it, i especially love it because of it's seemingly real and honest expression of the artist.
Love the song, hits a and emotional chord with me, Prince was feeling a little bluesy.
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Reply #7 posted 09/04/08 5:37am

Tame

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rose
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #8 posted 09/04/08 5:44am

DoctorMambo

IrrisistableRich said:


My only competition is well in the past



I thought the line was "my only competition is well, me in the past."
[Edited 9/4/08 5:44am]
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Reply #9 posted 09/04/08 6:38am

purplecam

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Fantastic song. You could tell Prince was being upfront and sincere on this song. I love how simple the song is with just him and the Acoustic Guitar. It's a favorite of mine.
I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that
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Reply #10 posted 09/04/08 7:08am

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i LOVE this song & the fcuk u attitude. was it ever televised? it seemed very intimate
only ever seen a rough clip & it's easily one of my fave bits of footage.
it's very rock&roll & he looks the business
he stuts out, cool as penguin piss
i think he had some major financial shit going on & he says 'everything u think is true' falloff

he grabs the stool & throws it 2 one side & launches in2 tht fab performance, just him & guitar..bliss!
the crowd r telling him 'rock out prince' - it's very funny
& i think even he is trying very hard 2 keep a straight face..but the song blows me away every time i hear it
then the piece de resistance gotta be the guitar throwage at the end heart

my only competition is well, me in the past
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Reply #11 posted 09/04/08 5:53pm

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giggle

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Reply #12 posted 09/04/08 6:00pm

Twinkly1

nod biggrin

Love this.
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Reply #13 posted 09/04/08 6:36pm

diana7777

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Yep, I know!!! So incredible. The song, the suit, the attitude. I really love it. Very real.
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Reply #14 posted 09/04/08 6:37pm

diana7777

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Is there a produced version?
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Reply #15 posted 09/04/08 6:39pm

lottielooloo19
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diana7777 said:

Is there a produced version?


it's on the truth album. heart
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Reply #16 posted 09/04/08 6:43pm

2elijah

Straight to the point, love it. He played that song in Vegas at the Empire Club the first night.
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Reply #17 posted 09/04/08 6:45pm

2elijah

DoctorMambo said:

IrrisistableRich said:


My only competition is well in the past



I thought the line was "my only competition is well, me in the past."
[Edited 9/4/08 5:44am]


I believe he says "My only competition is well in the past" as stated in IR's quote. For some reason, when I heard that line, I thought of his competition as "Jimi Hendrix" but that's just my opinion. (shucks, lol..now I have to find my cd and listen to the song again to be sure he said that.)
[Edited 9/4/08 18:48pm]
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Reply #18 posted 09/04/08 6:53pm

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lottielooloo1968 said:

diana7777 said:

Is there a produced version?


it's on the truth album. heart


That album. Can't seem to easily get hands on that one. Figures it would be there. thank you.
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Reply #19 posted 09/05/08 5:34am

DoctorMambo

2elijah said:

DoctorMambo said:



I thought the line was "my only competition is well, me in the past."
[Edited 9/4/08 5:44am]


I believe he says "My only competition is well in the past" as stated in IR's quote. For some reason, when I heard that line, I thought of his competition as "Jimi Hendrix" but that's just my opinion. (shucks, lol..now I have to find my cd and listen to the song again to be sure he said that.)
[Edited 9/4/08 18:48pm]


I've listened to it again and I stand by what I said, the line is "my only competition is well, me in the past."
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Reply #20 posted 09/05/08 10:12am

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DoctorMambo said:

2elijah said:



I believe he says "My only competition is well in the past" as stated in IR's quote. For some reason, when I heard that line, I thought of his competition as "Jimi Hendrix" but that's just my opinion. (shucks, lol..now I have to find my cd and listen to the song again to be sure he said that.)
[Edited 9/4/08 18:48pm]


I've listened to it again and I stand by what I said, the line is "my only competition is well, me in the past."


Doc Mambo is right! My only competition is well, me in the past.
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Reply #21 posted 09/05/08 10:22am

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joyinrepetition said:

DoctorMambo said:



I've listened to it again and I stand by what I said, the line is "my only competition is well, me in the past."


Doc Mambo is right! My only competition is well, me in the past.



this is what i hear! preach lol
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Reply #22 posted 09/05/08 11:15am

Dayclear

Prince is the Master of the Game that's for sure. smile
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Reply #23 posted 09/05/08 5:02pm

zucris

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I love this song!! the lyrics are great biggrin
Forever in my life...
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Reply #24 posted 09/06/08 3:30am

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diana7777 said:

lottielooloo1968 said:



it's on the truth album. heart


That album. Can't seem to easily get hands on that one. Figures it would be there. thank you.


Check Crystal Ball Disc 4 !
peace PEACE.....It does not mean 2 be in a place where there is no noise,trouble,or hardwork.It means 2 be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart ! heart
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