This is the best ballad from Prince since I can remember (which probably means since I hate U).

In recent memory his ballads became predictable and cheesy - they were enjoyable to listen a few times, but then just got stale. He could put them out in his sleep. (See Satisfied & Call my name for two great examples)

Better with time is DIFFERENT. It has a totally unexpected melody and grabs you in a totally unexpected way. More than that, I keep hearing new nuggets of brilliance with each listen - -- it truly does get better with time!

Wow! Listening to the whole set yesterday I was wondering where the hell the slow jams were To each their own I guess

And who is getting better with time? It can't be any of the broads in his life considering he eats them up faster than a bag of Fritos He must be looking at himself in the mirror when he sang this!

yeah this song is definitely the standout for me

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

As far as I know, this song is dedicated to British actress Kristin Scott Thomas who had her first role in Under The Cherry Moon.

KoolEaze said:

Did you just make that up? And why is he singing about her now? Is he having flashbacks?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

really? i feel like there are a bunch of slow songs on the albums.

then again, to me, mid-tempo = slow.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

it's still basically a tribute to himself!

Anxiety said:

Oh there are plenty of slow jams but they suck! I meant slow JAMZ aka a killer killer ballad. Bria is a bad muse because there isn't anything on here to get your panties moist.
[Edited 3/30/09 11:56am]

Singin' to his penis


Nah, but seriously I really like this song.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

No kidding, it was said in one of those early interviews,I think in one of those LA newspapers, where he also talked about a song dedicated to Salma Hayek´s daughter Valentina.

I was wondering about the same thing as you....why now ? Why her?

NDRU said:

but prince isn't getting old because he doesn't believe in time. i think he believes in hair dye, concealer, orthopedic shoes and crystal light, though.

Anxiety said:

He´s still got great hair though, dyed or not.
He should write a health and fitness book. It would sell like hotcakes.

KoolEaze said:

OMG! I quite prefer the perverted ramblings the likes of CindyC. Now THAT is the way to get a broads attention This album is horrifying. I know people like it but I'm not one of them. Valentina Invoking Something in the Water but watered down to the point that it's pointless. Blech!

KoolEaze said:

unless it's called "duct tape, spit and tootsie pops: how to fake it and look sexy doing it"

Anxiety said:

Come on, he looks like 35.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Yes, just like Cream!

KoolEaze said:

They're still good friends. In an interview last year she actually called her making Under the Cherry Moon with Prince a "miracle" because the connections she made while in France with that movie introduced her to the world of French cinema (where she eventually made a name for herself). She said she wouldn't have had the same opportunity or success has she started off in England.
[Edited 3/30/09 12:17pm]

I think it`s dedicated to Kristin Scott Thomas.

Anxiety said:

you forgot writing & singing songs from the point of view of a 17 year old boy

KoolEaze said:

and he walks like he's 65.

Jatrig said:

I totally agree with everything you've said, it jumped out at me straight away, I think it's one of the best songs from both the albums! Very wistful and seems genuinely heartfelt, it's a beautiful song...

Jeffiner said:

I totally agree too. And I love the fact that it´s
dedicated to the great Kristin Scott Thomas

i Third that..love the song..u can feel how sincere...emotion.

pretty song.

DanceWme said:

I Know that's right!

I like it. It's lovely.

It's a complete lie, at least coming from him, considering he doesn't date anyone over 23.

But it's a nice sentiment anyway

DanceWme said:

[Edited 3/30/09 23:08pm]

I think the song is okay. The song doesn't have a solid structure to it.. It seems to linger on almost to a rambling stage. I like the idea of the song, and the melody he was trying to create. However, I think the song lingers and doesn't really get to the point.


The vocal part around 3:22 sounds real nice.. wish more of that was in there.


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[Edited 3/30/09 23:31pm]