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What exactly is the Ladder about?? I am really curious as to know what the Ladder actually is... Educate me people! Cooking class...YOUNT...Gimme a lil bit a dat peppa....gimme a lil bit a dat salt...put it in the skillet and cook it...On that stove I bought....WE DON'T NEED NO MICROWAVE!!! | |
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How old are you, 5? the song says what its about!  [Edited 8/6/09 6:44am] | |
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Dayclear said: How old are you, 5? the song says what its about!
[Edited 8/6/09 6:44am] he wouldn't have asked if he knew  !!![Edited 8/6/09 7:12am] the good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge ~ Bertrand Russel | |
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Why don't YOU tell him then? | |
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The best thing about this song is that it was a collaboration between Prince and his father. Good stuff! I abdicated the throne in Ithaca, but now I am...
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It's about Prince needing to fix a roof but his shed had been broken into. His ladder had been stolen along with all his garden tools, so he had to go knocking on his neighbours doors, to see if he could borrow a ladder. Unfortunately, they had all suffered at the hands of the thieves and everyone was looking for a ladder. 
This incident hit Prince hard, it was also an inspiration for the song Loose, which was written after he found the thief and got revenge by robbing their shed. [Edited 8/6/09 8:15am] RIP | |
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Yes, and the words say exactly what the song is about. | |
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Jesus. | |
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ill kill ya if ja dont straiten up!!   Bounce party y'all 
Like the wall of Berlin 
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TheKid3121 said: I am really curious as to know what the Ladder actually is... Educate me people!
Sorry that some people on here are 2 fucking rude to give u a straight answer and spend more time taking the piss  but the song is set simple and explains itself. i do have have 2 say u need 2 speed up on grasping the songs cause prince as never been main stream about explanations that is what makes him unique.
The best thing about this song is that it was a collaboration between Prince and his father. Good stuff! this is true  | |
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 @ this thread. I'll take this one if you want.
The song is symbolic but as others have said fairly simple to decipher (of course we may be wrong and Prince might really know of a faraway land called Sinaplenty and subject called Electra - she might even be a hoochie dancer  )
It's basically about the yearning for or finally reaching a higher consciousness/spiritual enlightenment after experiencing life's journey. it explains you have to put in a bit of effort, not give in to sin or temptation, but you will be rewarded in the end.   [Edited 8/6/09 8:42am] Just somewhere in the middle,
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TheEnglishGent said: It's about Prince needing to fix a roof but his shed had been broken into. His ladder had been stolen along with all his garden tools, so he had to go knocking on his neighbours doors, to see if he could borrow a ladder. Unfortunately, they had all suffered at the hands of the thieves and everyone was looking for a ladder.
This incident hit Prince hard, it was also an inspiration for the song Loose, which was written after he found the thief and got revenge by robbing their shed. [Edited 8/6/09 8:15am] That's funny1  [Edited 8/6/09 8:44am] | |
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Everybody's looking for the answer...  | |
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It's about 12 feet tall, and is used to climb up buildings. Need to use caution when using a Ladder. | |
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Jacobs Ladder, anybody??? (Book of Genesis) This medieval carving is housed on an Abbey in my hometown of Bath, Uk.... So Prince, if u r still looking, b my guest....  | |
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KeithyT said: @ this thread. I'll take this one if you want.
The song is symbolic but as others have said fairly simple to decipher (of course we may be wrong and Prince might really know of a faraway land called Sinaplenty and subject called Electra - she might even be a hoochie dancer )
It's basically about the yearning for or finally reaching a higher consciousness/spiritual enlightenment after experiencing life's journey. it explains you have to put in a bit of effort, not give in to sin or temptation, but you will be rewarded in the end.
[Edited 8/6/09 8:42am] It is interesting that you interpret as claiming that you can't give in to sin or temptation. The song following The Ladder on the album is Temptation, where he basically sings about how great it is to give in to temptations. I abdicated the throne in Ithaca, but now I am...
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Dayclear said: How old are you, 5? the song says what its about!
[Edited 8/6/09 6:44am] Damn how you gonna insult the man/woman for asking.  Some people think I'm kinda cute
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Celeste7 said:
Jacobs Ladder, anybody??? (Book of Genesis) This medieval carving is housed on an Abbey in my hometown of Bath, Uk.... So Prince, if u r still looking, b my guest.... Great picture, I've never seen this... The ascension into Heaven is gradual. I have always looked at life like a stairway. One adversity is delivered to you to overcome and step on. As soon as you are solid on one stair, another adversity is delivered to you. It is in our tribulations that our spiritual character is defined...not in our peaches and cream days. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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It's about a Sunday morning roaming around the Home depot in Chanhassen. He had found everything he needed to do work around the house except for "The Ladder".
 When  go 2 a Prince concert or related event it's all  up in the house but when log onto this site and the miasma of bitchiness is completely overwhelming! | |
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No no. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't getting the wrong idea. I figured it was jesus! I meant the actual deep deep meaning, like besides Jesus... but thank you guys for the help..
Thank you milleniumrain!
thanks everyone... I am 18 for your info... and I'm a dude hah Cooking class...YOUNT...Gimme a lil bit a dat peppa....gimme a lil bit a dat salt...put it in the skillet and cook it...On that stove I bought....WE DON'T NEED NO MICROWAVE!!! | |
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Dayclear said: How old are you, 5? the song says what its about!
[Edited 8/6/09 6:44am] It's nice to have new young fans of Prince. So let's school the young ones who are green behind the ears. 
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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oh and to better explain what i was asking, I meant what IS the ladder... I really like that picture of the ladder above.. that is really beautiful... Cooking class...YOUNT...Gimme a lil bit a dat peppa....gimme a lil bit a dat salt...put it in the skillet and cook it...On that stove I bought....WE DON'T NEED NO MICROWAVE!!! | |
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TheKid3121 said: I meant
what IS the ladder... You could say that in the song, The Ladder is the final part of the journey, the link between this life and the next. I don't think it's literally a ladder although TheEnglishGent does make a compelling point about that theft. Just somewhere in the middle,
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Darwintheorgangrinder said: KeithyT said: it explains you have to put in a bit of effort, not give in to sin or temptation, but you will be rewarded in the end.
It is interesting that you interpret as claiming that you can't give in to sin or temptation. The song following The Ladder on the album is Temptation, where he basically sings about how great it is to give in to temptations. you're forgetting what happens to Prince's character at the end of the song Temptation. Just somewhere in the middle,
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Next topic.... Shut up already, damn. | |
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KeithyT said: Darwintheorgangrinder said: It is interesting that you interpret as claiming that you can't give in to sin or temptation. The song following The Ladder on the album is Temptation, where he basically sings about how great it is to give in to temptations. you're forgetting what happens to Prince's character at the end of the song Temptation. Very true. I can't remember the last time I listened to the entire track; at least 6 years. I love the song, but I always stop it once the main part is over. I abdicated the throne in Ithaca, but now I am...
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And what's the meaning of Electra? Why does she bear that particular name??? I am but mad north-northwest
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It's what you need to get into the WATCHTOWER.
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