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Thread started 10/28/08 12:45pm

MendesCity

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Finally get "The Word"

When 3121 came out, I didn't really notice this track beyond it being slick-sounding and having heavy-handed religious lyrics.

But it's popped up on my ipod's shuffle a few times in the last few weeks, and damn if it doesn't suddenly sound amazing. It's really catchy and the production is actually kinda lovely. The lyrics still annoy--if he'd toned down the preachiness, this could've been his biggest hit in years.
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Reply #1 posted 10/28/08 1:27pm

thepope2the9s

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MendesCity said:

When 3121 came out, I didn't really notice this track beyond it being slick-sounding and having heavy-handed religious lyrics.

But it's popped up on my ipod's shuffle a few times in the last few weeks, and damn if it doesn't suddenly sound amazing. It's really catchy and the production is actually kinda lovely. The lyrics still annoy--if he'd toned down the preachiness, this could've been his biggest hit in years.[Edited 10/28/08 12:59pm]


U finally got the word? Huh? It has been out for 2-3 years already.....
And tone down the preachiness? tone it down anymore and it is a different song.
The song is fine the way it is and P aint into making hits these days....in case u havent noticed.
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Reply #2 posted 10/28/08 2:25pm

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P aint into making hits these days....in case u havent noticed.[/quote]

Let's say he tries to make hits but doesnt succeed anymore! sad
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Reply #3 posted 10/28/08 3:48pm

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lol

I didn't quite get that song until I started talking about 3121 here. In fact, not too long after I got it, there was a thread on The Word, saying how great it was.

I didn't really think much of it or The Dance when I first heard the album confuse
but when I listened to them after a while.
Like with The Word, after the thread came out and I figured, I'll see what I think. I looked at it and found it to be a pretty amazing piece of work cool

It totally gives you the feel of Prince turning a studio into his playground.
As for the subject, I don't give it much thought honestly lol but I sure do enjoy the song as a whole cool
had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone
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Reply #4 posted 10/28/08 7:25pm

Tame

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rose
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Reply #5 posted 10/28/08 7:36pm

colorblu

DreamyPopRoyalty said:

:It totally gives you the feel of Prince turning a studio into his playground.

yes
Word
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Reply #6 posted 10/28/08 7:41pm

LizaWoman08

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So now who wants to go get saved??
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Reply #7 posted 10/28/08 7:55pm

MendesCity

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thepope2the9s said:

MendesCity said:

When 3121 came out, I didn't really notice this track beyond it being slick-sounding and having heavy-handed religious lyrics.

But it's popped up on my ipod's shuffle a few times in the last few weeks, and damn if it doesn't suddenly sound amazing. It's really catchy and the production is actually kinda lovely. The lyrics still annoy--if he'd toned down the preachiness, this could've been his biggest hit in years.[Edited 10/28/08 12:59pm]


U finally got the word? Huh? It has been out for 2-3 years already.....
And tone down the preachiness? tone it down anymore and it is a different song.
The song is fine the way it is and P aint into making hits these days....in case u havent noticed.
[Edited 10/28/08 13:27pm]


Um, yeah, cuz I don't listen to music to get preached to.
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Reply #8 posted 10/28/08 8:13pm

Twinkly1

Excellent song.
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Reply #9 posted 10/28/08 9:45pm

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love it. i don't pay much mind to the words cause it's just a great song.
You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
authentic power is service- Pope Francis
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Reply #10 posted 10/29/08 5:17am

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MendesCity said:

thepope2the9s said:



U finally got the word? Huh? It has been out for 2-3 years already.....
And tone down the preachiness? tone it down anymore and it is a different song.
The song is fine the way it is and P aint into making hits these days....in case u havent noticed.
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Um, yeah, cuz I don't listen to music to get preached to.


most music is preaching a message of some kind.
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Reply #11 posted 10/29/08 9:48am

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I don´t care about the lyrics in this case. I just love the music.
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Reply #12 posted 10/29/08 10:58am

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the song is the shiznit!!! headbang

we got this new xhlartation i'm talking about the word
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #13 posted 10/29/08 3:52pm

VinnyM27

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It is preachy but it's got a great sound to it.
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Reply #14 posted 10/29/08 4:24pm

Dayclear

The word has always been my favorite song on 3121. biggrin
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Reply #15 posted 10/29/08 9:19pm

Snap

prob in my Top 10 all-time favs
if Prince can still give us a gem like this every few years, i'll be more than happy
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