I rarely listen to a song SEVERAL times a day. Even if i LOVE it. As a matter of fact, prior to Here, i don't think i've EVER played a song back to back. I have most of P's entire catalogue and its something about Here that I don't tire of it. Don't know how to explain it, never happened to me b4 with other songs; ones that i liked upon first listen, or the growers (for P or other artists) i think this song is the definition of "instant vintage"

got to be one of his best. i cant stop playing it

i totally agree.

i loved it from the first 5 seconds.. one of my fav p tracks ever!

and i think its going to be one of those underrated gems. beautiful

fortuneandserendipity said:

Here is my favorite 2

I agree, great song,

but... there's already a thread with appreciation for "Here":

http://prince.org/msg/7/303405

It's an incrredible song from the first beat to the last. I played the song a few hours ago and I still love it. It's easily one of Prince's best songs ever.

Man, that drum-programming is top-notch...

NpgSoldier said:

Isn't it though? It's incredible.

Awesome song!

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purplecam said:

Yes, and it's not ridiculously complex, just original, fits the song, and feels like a classic Prince beat like 17 Days or Nasty Girl.

very nice song

One of the best and most beautiful songs he has ever written.

The way it reverses lyrically 4 the last chorus, going from "I just don't want U here" 2 "I just want U here".

It's a tear-jerker, most definitely. Try listening 2 that through a breakup!

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Giovanni777 said:

What a poet.

I'm afraid I might cry and love U like crazy...Awwee...so beautiful and sweet.

Love this song.

pald1 said:

Actually, he relays a fairly complex love emotion, expressing the fear of seeing her again, because of how it might make him feel. Then he gives up on that whole evasive notion, and says what he truly feels... So in a sense, yes, quite poetic.

Giovanni777 said:

Agreed, but it 'aint Tennyson.

pald1 said:

that is true, but Tennyson didn't set his words to music, as far as I know.

Prince's lyrics do bug me sometimes, but they are not meant to be standalone poetry. The words are given flight by the music, as is the case with even the best lyricists in the world.

Thats how I feel about "Ur Gonna C Me"

NDRU said:

Whether Tennyson's poetry was backed with any kind of music, or not, is hardly the point. But, look, all I'm saying is that the song is fine, but let's not get too carried away.

pald1 said:

I don't actually disagree with you, I'm only saying most song lyrics aren't great poetry, even great songs with good lyrics