There seems to be a re-emergence of interest in the Batman album on the org recently, yet even fans of the album are dismissing Lemon Crush as a throwaway song. I personally love it, and feel it fits perfectly on the album.

Am I the only one who digs this song?

i love that song

i like it too.... this like a clinic!

ONTHE1 said:

i like it too.... this like a clinic!

Like a confessions booth?

all it takes, little bitty
of your ooh pretty pretty

love it

uuhson said:

all it takes, little bitty
of your ooh pretty pretty

love it

The "If I'm workin' at my jobba, I'm the victim, U're the robba", lyric makes me cringe though. I pretend that part doesn't exist.

uuhson said:

all it takes, little bitty

depends what 'jobba' were talking about here. is it a normal office environment or an outside gardening job?

i love lemon crush

but it is VERY throwaway however most of prince's throwaways are better than most other artists main joints

Whiskas31 said:

uuhson said:

all it takes, little bitty
of your ooh pretty pretty

love it

The "If I'm workin' at my jobba, I'm the victim, U're the robba", lyric makes me cringe though. I pretend that part doesn't exist.

Agreed. That and the aforementioned 'bitty' line.

What on earth is wrong with "If I'm working at my job, I'm the victim you like to rob"?

Was it too much to ask for a final draft before commiting to tape?

killer groove on Lemon Crush. love it! my third favorite track on the cd. throwaway my ass!

I love Lemon Crush also! Great jam!

erik319 said:

Whiskas31 said:

The "If I'm workin' at my jobba, I'm the victim, U're the robba", lyric makes me cringe though. I pretend that part doesn't exist.

Agreed. That and the aforementioned 'bitty' line.

What on earth is wrong with "If I'm working at my job, I'm the victim you like to rob"?

Was it too much to ask for a final draft before commiting to tape?

I like the original line. I think it has a better rhythm to it when its said that way.

As for the song as a whole: The chorus kinda gets on my tits....but I love the verses and the little instrumental break.

I like it.

Lemon Cruish is da bomb yo

I'm ready for the Crush. Come on Prince, play "Lemon Crush" live just once. I would go to "Welcome anywhere Tour" for that.

Big Chick

"Security Ensuring thee"

I've never understood the disdain for this song. This along with 'Electric Chair' were my favourites from the first time I listened to Batman.

I love love love the start of this song. "Ready for the crush?" & Prince's moans over that damn beat

Im runnning out of things to ur......

I dont wanna live without ur......

I want to scream and shout ur.......lemon crush

I'm ready for the crush.

Happens to be my favorite Batman track.

silverchild said:

One of my favorites from Batman as well. The amazing thing about this cut is that P can write something so minor, but it means so much. Is it me or does the rhythm of this song remind you of "Jungle Love" or better yet, a little bit of MJ's "Thriller?"

the bassline totally reminds me of thriller's

silverchild said:

One of my favorites from Batman as well. The amazing thing about this cut is that P can write something so minor, but it means so much. Is it me or does the rhythm of this song remind you of "Jungle Love" or better yet, a little bit of MJ's "Thriller?"

You're right. The bassline on Lemon Crush is pretty much the same as Jungle Love, and close to Thriller's.

[Edited 5/25/12 7:12am]

Whiskas31 said:

There seems to be a re-emergence of interest in the Batman album on the org recently, yet even fans of the album are dismissing Lemon Crush as a throwaway song. I personally love it, and feel it fits perfectly on the album.

Am I the only one who digs this song?

Hated it, absolutely loathed it at first, thought it was one of the worst songs he had ever written.

But about a decade later it hit me suddenly and I totally got it. Love it now, one of my favorites on the Batman album.

Tho' not THE best...

[Edited 5/25/12 10:56am]