If I ever held a hand
It was only because I'd never held your hand
That was part of the plan
I had 2 get it right if I was 2 be your man

And if I ever kissed your lips
I needed time 2 cross the others off my list A higher high 2 the trip
I wanted U 2 go, that was my wish - yes it was

Ooh my Friend, lover, sister, mother/wife
Air, food, water, love of my life

If I ever shared a bed
It was only cuz I wanted 2 live up 2 what the people said, oh yes
What they say?
Now I'm livin' instead
Everyday just 2 say U're the only one who's in my head
The only one
Oh yes U are

And if I ever made U cry
All I have 2 do is think about it and I just wanna die
I just wanna break down and die, die, die, die
How I'd ever make it by without U, baby
I don't know, I hope I never have 2 try, yeah
Please don't ever leave me
Oh, listen 2 me

Ooh my Friend, lover, sister, mother/wife
My sweet, sweet friend, lover, sister, mother/wife
Air, food, water, love of my life

The eyes of my child I see every time U look at me
I see a sweet baby smile
A sweet baby smile like a light that shines 4 all 2 see

And if I ever held a hand
Oh, 'twas only cuz I'd never held yours
That was part of, part of the plan
I had 2 get it right if I was 2 be your man because...

Ooh my Friend, lover, sister, mother/wife
My, my, my, my air, my food, my water, love of my life

I love U
Everlasting life

Teacher, healer, feeler, sight 4 sore eyes
Let me look at your eyes - U're so pretty
Oh, yes U are, baby
Ooh my Don't U know U're my friend, my lover, my sister, love of my
life
mother/wife
Yeah, baby, yes U are

"Te amo" is "I love U"
Ooh my Friend (te amo), lover (te amo), sister (te amo), mother/wife
Hug me, hug me, hug me baby, U are my life
I'll stay with U 4ever
Till death do us part, baby (Yes sir!)
Air (te amo), food (te amo), water (te amo), love (love of my life)
U are the only, only love of my life

My friend, lover, sister, mother/wife

I honestly have to say, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever...
And if you look at Prince as a poet without music, I can imagine how many, "Readers," Prince would gain respect from if He published a book of lyrics minus the repeat chorus.

I think Prince is a beautiful writer.

union119 said:

(As of today this is my logo)
[Edited 9/23/08 20:59pm]

Tame said:

he has a wonderful way with words

You give great head onion.

gotta say this is a beautiful one this lyrics... with all the meaninful words u say...
its a beautiful one u did for mayte !!!!
beautiful words u made...a pure genius too...tht why he is such a romantic at heart.....

l could fall in love with him awww....

surely one of my favourite emancipation tracks. great arrangements, beautiful lyrics, wonderful singing

Tame said:

I second that, I have always liked Prince's writings, in fact I cannot wait to get the 21 nights books just for the poetry,that is said to be in the book. I am more excited to read what he has written, than to see the photos or hear the cd. This particular song seems it may have been written for Mayte, but just guessing on that.

danzakairos said:

most songs on emancipation were written for mayte, thats no secret.

"Style is Mayte under the shower"
[Edited 9/25/08 8:21am]

union119 said:

It it said that, words are a way to a women's heart... "Speak to me softly of things unsaid before, could it be that when we were making love to others, we were really making love to each other through them?". Just some lines of a poem I wrote some years ago..

Dave1992 said:

Dam that was some sho'nuf love to be in. Beautiful song.

Dave1992 said:

I have to admit that this album amonst many I have not heard or seen the words to, I am just now seeing some songs for the first time. When I moved away from MPLS, I left the the whole Prince thing behind for many years, but I believe the past should be left in the past, so I am not trying to catch up with anything of his I missed, but glad to be on board for the future stuff...

Yea and the backing vocals on that song are some of the best as they really inforce what hes saying, instead of becoming bland over-blown gospel like shit near the end

G0d said:

thanks D0g.

so do you.

danzakairos said:

beautiful.

just dont ever let it become an excuse to cheat.

its true beautiful words do get to a woman hearts !!!!

union119 said:

Well that would be hard to do (cheating) I am single right now, by choice. But loyatly to one person, has never been a problem for me, in the past, the future would definetly not be a problem in that department. So that makes me celibate to, what do you know.. Whole lot o' celebacy goin on.... what song that would be...

danzakairos said:

This song is so beautiful. For some reason, I don't know why, it makes me think about the fact that as a heart is not made by human hands it should never be mishandled or broken by another human being. We have no means to repair it.

Things are never the same.

notaprintztype said:

hearts heal. sometimes we have to bleed to release pure true love.

union119 said:

same here .....
tht why lm a loyal person myself tht anyone can trust,,,,,(true)...

jane2307 said:

thing is, some people can't trust themselves for more than 5 minutes.

union119 said:

jane, in response to ur note: no not you. am referring to what i observe.

union119 said:

ahhhh ok l get what u're saying !!!!!

union119 said:

awww u call my name jane !!! l like tht .mmm

jane2307 said:

me tarzan, you jane

union119 said:

that's cute.

union119 said:

awwww ....u r so sweet .... l love tht.... :
but u.. so funny

union119 said:

since u say u r tarzan and me jane !!!! .. heres goes