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Reflection: was it directed at someone? The lyrics seem as if he's addressing someone. And not just a love in the vague sense of a generic love song, but someone real he's known for years, possibly even decades based on the "afro" line.
Thoughts? "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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nurseV Larry Graham stole my teddy bear. | |
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drgoldsmoke said: nurseV
 
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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moderatorMayb Andre cymone? | |
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Wendy? | |
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great song
i always thought it was inspired by his mom & dad.i havent heard it in a long time | |
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yeah, love it! i see it as prince looking back over his life and just singing what's on his mind at the time. not aimed at anyone in particular.
could be wrong tho. ..... | |
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2 sevens together
Like time, indefinite Trying 2 catch the glass b4 it falls Without a frown Can U turn up the stereo? Eye wanna play U this old song about love (is it about love?) Can Eye do that? Did we remember 2 water the plants today? Eye 4got 2 look up at the moon because Eye was 2 busy, said Eye was 2 busy Eye was 2 busy Looking at you babe Still it's nice 2 know That, uh when bodies wear out We can get another What does that 1 thing have 2 do with the other 1? Eye don't know Eye was just thinking about my mother U know what Turn the stereo back down Ain't nothing worse than an old worn out love song Tell me do you like my hair this way Remember all the way back in the day When we would compare who's afro was the roundest Mirrored tiles above the bed Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... ----- Great song!! Best on the Musicology album. | |
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It's about getting older and discovering the joy and peace of living quietly with someone you love. And yet, you're wistful as you remember all the times and events that made you what you are. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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I always thought it was a reflection of hanging out with a sibling... | |
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lotusflw3r said: yeah, love it! i see it as prince looking back over his life and just singing what's on his mind at the time. not aimed at anyone in particular.
could be wrong tho. ..... this iz how I see it also...such a beautiful song. The live version on the Tavis show with wendy was a wonderful thing | |
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drgoldsmoke said: nurseV
 "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Genesia said: It's about getting older and discovering the joy and peace of living quietly with someone you love. And yet, you're wistful as you remember all the times and events that made you what you are.
But my question is, who's "U"? The details seem to specific to be a generic listener IMO. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: Genesia said: It's about getting older and discovering the joy and peace of living quietly with someone you love. And yet, you're wistful as you remember all the times and events that made you what you are.
But my question is, who's "U"? The details seem to specific to be a generic listener IMO. At the time he was still married to Manuela... so I assume he was talking to her in the first couple of verses, then he starts 'reflecting' on the past, how things were 'back in the day'... and of course that's before, up to and maybe during Purple Rain ... hence his duet with Wendy, which emphasises that. I love the way they did that, she complimented him beautifully in that duet ... it's one of my favourite 'recent' songs, beautiful, kind of sad and wistful for the past when they were all trying to 'make it'.... | |
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Mirrored tiles above the bed
Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... This is my favorite verse of the song. Only Prince would talk about sitting on the stool in a otherwise sweet song. Prince's Sarah | |
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mzsadii said: Mirrored tiles above the bed
Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... This is my favorite verse of the song. Only Prince would talk about sitting on the stool in a otherwise sweet song. You know I always thought that was 'stoop' as in any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door. but I was obviously wrong, makes more sense though..!? | |
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luv4u said: drgoldsmoke said: nurseV
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Jeffiner said: mzsadii said: Mirrored tiles above the bed
Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... This is my favorite verse of the song. Only Prince would talk about sitting on the stool in a otherwise sweet song. You know I always thought that was 'stoop' as in any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door. but I was obviously wrong, makes more sense though..!? I'm pretty sure the lyrics do say "stoop". "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Jeffiner said: meow85 said:
But my question is, who's "U"? The details seem to specific to be a generic listener IMO. At the time he was still married to Manuela... so I assume he was talking to her in the first couple of verses, then he starts 'reflecting' on the past, how things were 'back in the day'... and of course that's before, up to and maybe during Purple Rain ... hence his duet with Wendy, which emphasises that. I love the way they did that, she complimented him beautifully in that duet ... it's one of my favourite 'recent' songs, beautiful, kind of sad and wistful for the past when they were all trying to 'make it'.... I suppose Morris or Andre could've been who he was addressing with the "afro" line, but the rest of your post I think you might be spot on. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Pr1nceQuik said: 2 sevens together
Like time, indefinite Trying 2 catch the glass b4 it falls Without a frown Can U turn up the stereo? Eye wanna play U this old song about love (is it about love?) Can Eye do that? Did we remember 2 water the plants today? Eye 4got 2 look up at the moon because Eye was 2 busy, said Eye was 2 busy Eye was 2 busy Looking at you babe Still it's nice 2 know That, uh when bodies wear out We can get another What does that 1 thing have 2 do with the other 1? Eye don't know Eye was just thinking about my mother U know what Turn the stereo back down Ain't nothing worse than an old worn out love song Tell me do you like my hair this way Remember all the way back in the day When we would compare who's afro was the roundest Mirrored tiles above the bed Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... ----- Great song!! Best on the Musicology album. I absolutely love this song, the delivery, melody, message and music. Depending on where you grew up there might be a porch or stoop. All the neighborhood kids would sit out in the evening and watch the world go by. | |
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Jeffiner said: mzsadii said: Mirrored tiles above the bed
Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... This is my favorite verse of the song. Only Prince would talk about sitting on the stool in a otherwise sweet song. You know I always thought that was 'stoop' as in any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door. but I was obviously wrong, makes more sense though..!? You're right - it is absolutely "stoop." Why would Prince interrupt a perfectly poignant song with a reference to sitting on the can?  We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Genesia said: Jeffiner said: You know I always thought that was 'stoop' as in any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door. but I was obviously wrong, makes more sense though..!? You're right - it is absolutely "stoop." Why would Prince interrupt a perfectly poignant song with a reference to sitting on the can? You have to admit, that's not beyond something he'd do. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: Genesia said: You're right - it is absolutely "stoop." Why would Prince interrupt a perfectly poignant song with a reference to sitting on the can? You have to admit, that's not beyond something he'd do. With all the "out there" things the man has done, potty references haven't been among them. It just ain't sexy.  We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Genesia said: meow85 said: You have to admit, that's not beyond something he'd do. With all the "out there" things the man has done, potty references haven't been among them. It just ain't sexy.  He'll get to it sooner or later."A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Genesia said: Jeffiner said: You know I always thought that was 'stoop' as in any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door. but I was obviously wrong, makes more sense though..!? You're right - it is absolutely "stoop." Why would Prince interrupt a perfectly poignant song with a reference to sitting on the can? Oh no.... Glad you agree that it's stoop though, I mean he's practically sitting out in the street is my take on it.... | |
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meow85 said: Jeffiner said: At the time he was still married to Manuela... so I assume he was talking to her in the first couple of verses, then he starts 'reflecting' on the past, how things were 'back in the day'... and of course that's before, up to and maybe during Purple Rain ... hence his duet with Wendy, which emphasises that. I love the way they did that, she complimented him beautifully in that duet ... it's one of my favourite 'recent' songs, beautiful, kind of sad and wistful for the past when they were all trying to 'make it'.... I suppose Morris or Andre could've been who he was addressing with the "afro" line, but the rest of your post I think you might be spot on. Thanks. Yes, definitely those guys, maybe referring to when he and Andre would practice together in the basement etc... good times and good memories I would imagine..  | |
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sweething said: Pr1nceQuik said: 2 sevens together
Like time, indefinite Trying 2 catch the glass b4 it falls Without a frown Can U turn up the stereo? Eye wanna play U this old song about love (is it about love?) Can Eye do that? Did we remember 2 water the plants today? Eye 4got 2 look up at the moon because Eye was 2 busy, said Eye was 2 busy Eye was 2 busy Looking at you babe Still it's nice 2 know That, uh when bodies wear out We can get another What does that 1 thing have 2 do with the other 1? Eye don't know Eye was just thinking about my mother U know what Turn the stereo back down Ain't nothing worse than an old worn out love song Tell me do you like my hair this way Remember all the way back in the day When we would compare who's afro was the roundest Mirrored tiles above the bed Fishing nets and posters all over the wall Oh yes, sometimes Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stool And uh... play my guitar Just watch all... all the cars go by... ----- Great song!! Best on the Musicology album. I absolutely love this song, the delivery, melody, message and music. Depending on where you grew up there might be a porch or stoop. All the neighborhood kids would sit out in the evening and watch the world go by. That's what his reference is, yes! I love the whole image and feeling of that line, the way it ends.... very, very clever. It's an 'art'.. songwriting ..you know? | |
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Beautiful.
The song reveals the comfortable contentment lover's can have between them. The days when U don't want to talk and U are just happy 2 have your friend close by.  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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