Darwintheorgangrinder said:

Hear hear, he is a fantastic musician but intellectually challenged.

xlr8r said:

Darwintheorgangrinder said:[quote]I think it is the worst song Prince has ever done. In my opinion, he is the greatest musician of all time. That doesn't give him the privilege to "educate" people by making statements about science that are just plain ignorant or making statements about politics that show a lack of understanding.

Prince, please stick to music and stay away from politics or (especially) science. There is nothing thought provoking about it; it is just plain silly![/quote]

oh boy there's always one on the org...Music ....Please.....

Oh yeah
In France a skinny man
Died of a big disease with a little name
By chance his girlfriend came across a needle
And soon she did the same
At home there are seventeen-year-old boys
And their idea of fun
Is being in a gang called The Disciples
High on crack, totin' a machine gun

Time, time

Hurricane Annie ripped the ceiling of a church
And killed everyone inside
U turn on the telly and every other story
Is tellin' U somebody died
Sister killed her baby cuz she could afford 2 feed it
And we're sending people 2 the moon
In September my cousin tried reefer 4 the very first time
Now he's doing horse, it's June

Times, times

It's silly, no?
When a rocket ship explodes
And everybody still wants 2 fly
Some say a man ain't happy
Unless a man truly dies
Oh why
Time, time

Baby make a speech, Star Wars fly
Neighbors just shine it on
But if a night falls and a bomb falls
Will anybody see the dawn
Time, times

It's silly, no?
When a rocket blows
And everybody still wants 2 fly
Some say a man ain't happy, truly
Until a man truly dies
Oh why, oh why, Sign O the Times

Time, time

Sign O the Times mess with your mind
Hurry before it's 2 late
Let's fall in love, get married, have a baby
We'll call him Nate... if it's a boy

Time, time

Time, time

©1987 Controversy Music - ASCAP



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colonized mind is epic! it's sung from his heart & captures his genuine brilliance!
the lyrics are wanky & obvious, & a wholelotta other stuff all at the same time...makes this song very interesting.
it's his opinion....he's 'just sayin'..!
it's dadrock approach & the tuffprince attitude he's giving out always does it 4 me.
his vocals are just stunning, take me 2 another place
it's a stunner, loved it immediately
[Edited 4/17/09 5:51am]

ernestsewell said:

judging by the responses on this thread, it´s definitely not just him

I love the bass going off at the very last 30 second chorus.

And the live sound is what Ive been craving for.
It's so Hendrixian yet still Prince to me too.

Sounds truly inspired and not like the recent material i.e. searching to make pop hits. He stretched a bit here.

This is my favorite on Lotusflow3r.

LondonStyle said:[quote]Darwintheorgangrinder said

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Maybe the poster could tolerate Prince's political and religious musings back in the 80s. He's a very different beast now, in fact you could make a case for intellectual regression.

I love this song and it comes across so natural, like he didn't even need to try hard. A classic for sure and one that will be loved for years to come.

I am a big fan of all of his music and have been for a long time (since 79)

this song is my favorite since the first time I heard Anna Stesia - I really think it is that good!

It's an updated 'Sign O' The Times' !!

except.....

'Sign of the times' had a super cool bass line, drum beat, lyrics, guitar playing and sound, melody and vocal delivery, overall track mix.

No comparison

Maybe the poster could tolerate Prince's political and religious musings back in the 80s. He's a very different beast now, in fact you could make a case for intellectual regression.[/quote]


I don't care if he puts his religious or political feelings in songs. I am an atheist, but I really enjoy some of his religious stuff (including "The Cross"). Here is my problem with Colonized Mind:

1. First of all, he is making false scientific statements. I guarantee that Prince knows nothing about evolution except that it contradicts his religious beliefs. He is not qualified to discuss science, so he should leave it alone.

2. In terms of his political statements, I don't care if he makes them, but he should stick to opinions. I doubt that Prince understands the difference between 2 party systems, multi-party systems, or any time of system for that matter. The fact that he equated it with fascism proves this. Fascism actually means something. There is no correlation between 2 party systems and fascism. I have a background in political science, so this is a pet peeve of mine.

BTW, Prince has been able to make an awful lot of money (doing some pretty racy stuff) in this supposedly fascistic society.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

u took the words right out my mouth

The song is great 2 me! The guitar is awesome and the chorus is fantastic. Great song IMO, Peace and Love

Just one more quick note, Prince is alot smarter than some of u think. Just because you know alot doesnt mean ur a good song writer. I just feel some of u so called fans have nothing better to do than criticize somebody other than doing good for others or just being a positive person. Treat people as u wish to b treated is what I was taught. I just hate to hear all this bull about somebody people obviously are intrigued with or they wouldnt b here. God is Good! Its no wonder there will b no chat or forums in Lotus. Peace and love

janecarol said:

stop admonishing people if you don't want to be admonished. you're bringing the negativity and it's likely to be reflected back at you.

Darwintheorgangrinder said:

i agree with this. he's too saturated with his religion. he basically also says in this song (in jw fashion) that ppl are idiots for voting. his lil purple ass wouldn't have what he has now if it wasn't for the rights we all have VOTED for! punkass.

The song is little more than plodding, easy listening dad rock with capable guitar work by Prince. The lyrics are uninformed and removed from reality. The great humor in this song comes from the title as Prince is the epitome of a colonized mind. He's been herded by his religious elders and now thinks, acts and says what they deem permissible. Fine enough, it's up to the individual, but to then write a song called Colonized Mind where you display a feeble grasp of the world at large and not only are willingly following new rules set down for you, as well as attempt to preach to your fans that they should do the same, the results are nothing short of laughable.

rejinald said:

Yep his two party criticism is disingenuous as his underlaying JW motivation is for no voting at all. Then theres the anti-single parent stuff about children with no respect for authority etc, leans havily on "The theocratic order".

Every last utterance is filtered through and attached with dogmatic propaganda these days. Who genuinely gets behind this religio-conservative babble? The praise for the lyrics is astounding.

Dsoul said:

the lyrics are vague enough that people are able to inject their own beliefs into it. prince sounds confident so when they see themselves in the lyrics they get to feel confident like prince.

it's how pop music works in general, but in this case we have the added insight into what we think prince really means (jw stuff).

Wall said:

Damn. You make me hot(in a good way).

xlr8r said:

From the 4:00 mark on, this good song turns great.

bigbrother said:

It's so true that this happens to be one of the best songs that he has done in awhile. The whole thing is great. Someone said it was honest and I agree.

This song is amazing

I love the textures in it and how the guitar is subtle at times and rips later.

One of my fav tracks from the set

bleh i think it's dreadful. the lyrics are so unbelievably terrible that it completely ruins the entire song.

but more power to you if you like it

I didn't know it until I heard it, but I've been waiting a long time for this song. even though I don't agree with all of its philosophical debate, it provokes thought, and the music is sublime. Def a Sign o' Today.

My girlfriend said after hearing the song for the first time:

"Why is Prince singing about Rob Lowe?"

Rob Lowe, the two party system

(We're watching The West Wing)

Now everytime I hear the song, I hear Rob Lowe in stead of Upload...

.
Hope I didn't infect you too!

dawn74 said:

PEJ said:

Nope folks, there was no follow up

I'm still loving this track. Has so much blues/rock intertwined in this song.
[Edited 4/26/09 15:02pm]