What do you suppose Prince meant by this statement? Do you think he was feeling sorry for himself at the time, or perhaps guilty? Let's hear your thoughts. Oh, BTW, this statement is from the track "Papa" from the Come CD (for those with less Prince knowledge).

FirstAvenue said:

Have a look at the recent thread below, similar topic.

http://www.prince.org/msg...msg_413617

Not really too many opinions on this or the above referenced thread. Add my indifference to the mix...

Hmmm. I was only wondering this to myself the other day. Still can't really figure it out. Either way its the best song on Come.

just my take on it: I think the Cat may Have Been Abused as a Child&Music was His Refuge&Salvation too cope.He picked His Battles&dealing with Being Black,Short,Family&Self-Esteem can create many things.while I wasn't that big on the Album"Come" the Elvis Cover ala Graceland spoke volumes about a Cat dealing&Coping with things.it's the Sacrafices you make for Stardom&In Life that you tie all together.

divo02 said:

you went to all that trouble just to say THAT??? gimme a break

divo02 said:

THAT'S some cold shit...

I think he was singing that line in the third person. The abuse is of a young child being locked in a closet and beaten. He is portraying the child in the song; I don't beleive he WAS that abused child. Just my opinion.