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Thread started 11/18/11 12:05pm

kenkamken

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I've seen a lot of discussion on Prince's religious views on this forum, but hardly any focus on his politics. I'm even a little hesitant to even go there, but also interested to hear what people here have to say about it. I can think of some great songs he's come out with that are spot on... You Will Be Moved, The Voice, Sign ☮' The Times, Party Up, Uptown, The War, Undisputed, Lavaux, Money Don't Matter Tonight, 1999, Ronnie Talk to Russia... and others that are a little sketchy... Avalanche, We March, 2gether. So, is he a lightweight in this area? Is he in touch with the political reality? When I started typing, I was pretty much of the mind that he's been isolated in his views, kind of kooky, talking about chemtrails and other conspiracy type theories... but now as I think about it, I am wondering if he might be more astute in his political observations than people give him credit for. Thoughts?

"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..."
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Reply #1 posted 11/18/11 2:28pm

Whatsinit4me

Not 2 get off topic but I don't understand why Prince is a J.W. Does he really need them? I guess he likes to be part of a group.

Back on topic:

I think Prince revels in his own individuality & he values personal freedom above all else.

I know he gets bored easily.

Prince is just a big adventure.

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Reply #2 posted 11/18/11 2:47pm

Whatsinit4me

Maybe, Prince views the world & its trappings as:

Spirituality meets sex with violence in it.

Because I view the world as:

Spirituality meets violence with sex in it.

Well, those are my thoughts on this subject...for now. cool

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Reply #3 posted 11/18/11 4:21pm

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I started making a politically conscious playlist, and it's actually quite a funky freedom lovin' party cool

Undisputed (Moneyapolis Mix)
Party Up
DMSR (Small Club)
The War
Family Name
Sign O' The Times (Live)
Play In The Sunshine
Ronnie Talk to Russia
America
Money Don't Matter Tonight
Colonized Mind
Wall of Berlin
Calhoun Square
Beautiful Strange
"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..."
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Reply #4 posted 11/18/11 4:57pm

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kenkamken said:

I started making a politically conscious playlist, and it's actually quite a funky freedom lovin' party cool Undisputed (Moneyapolis Mix) Party Up DMSR (Small Club) The War Family Name Sign O' The Times (Live) Play In The Sunshine Ronnie Talk to Russia America Money Don't Matter Tonight Colonized Mind Wall of Berlin Calhoun Square Beautiful Strange

Is Dear Mr. Man one?

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #5 posted 11/18/11 5:23pm

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If you want it to be, do you think the message is informed? His songs can be thought provoking even as he makes you wanna dance. I guess that's his gift. He may not be quite as deep as Bob Marley or Bob Dylan, but he gets people up and moving. I don't know if anyone but a serious fan would enjoy the above playlist, but I'm diggin' it.
"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..."
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Reply #6 posted 11/19/11 9:28am

Whatsinit4me

kenkamken said:

I started making a politically conscious playlist, and it's actually quite a funky freedom lovin' party cool Undisputed (Moneyapolis Mix) Party Up DMSR (Small Club) The War Family Name Sign O' The Times (Live) Play In The Sunshine Ronnie Talk to Russia America Money Don't Matter Tonight Colonized Mind Wall of Berlin Calhoun Square Beautiful Strange

Good playlist. cool

Sexuality is a song I would add to this, to me it is political in a way.

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