timmie said:

Desperate is the day that is 2morrow
4 those who do not know the time has come
2 whip the dogs that beg, steal or borrow
From the table God set 4 His Son

Wicked is the witch that stands 4 nothing
All the while watching 2 see U fall
Deeper than the ditch that bred your suffering
The one being dug right now by them all

Happy is the way 2 meet your burdens
No matter how heavy or dark the day
Pity on those with no hope 4 2morrow
It's never as bad as it seems until we say

Precious is the baby with a mother
That tells him that his Saviour is coming soon
All that believe will cleanse and purify themselves
Put down the needle, put down the spoon

Sacred is the prayer that asks 4 nothing, oh
While seeking 2 give thanks 4 every breath we take, oh
Blessed are we inside this prayer
4 in the new world, we will be there

The only love there is, is the love we make

timmie,

Absolutely. The Love We Make is an absolute masterpiece, flowing with spiritual overtones. I am pleased he has recently begun performing this live in such a respectful fashion.

It always struck me as something of a shame that Prince did not close Emancipation with The Love We Make. As uplifting as the title track final closer to the 3CD opus was 'designed' to be be, the design never quite hits the spot (perhaps, it was Kirky J's production technique which was not a true compliment to Prince's mid-late 90's sound), in my opinion, especially after the profound feeling Prince leaves you with after The Love We Make. But, it's entirely possible I am alone in this opinion.

It's time to listen to The Love We Make (studio), followed by the live rendition from Monaco.

love,

Spirit

PurpleLove7 said:

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever
Controversy

PurpleLove7,

It's interesting; whilst I have heard these words/lyrics for much of my life, I hadn't really paid attention to what they are trying to communicate.

Where do these words come from - The Bible?

love,

Spirit

SpiritOtter said:

PurpleLove7 said:

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever
Controversy

PurpleLove7,

It's interesting; whilst I have heard these words/lyrics for much of my life, I hadn't really paid attention to what they are trying to communicate.

Where do these words come from - The Bible?

love,

Spirit

YES!

This is the way Jesus taught His followers how to Pray in Mathhew 6:9-13

Astasheiks said:

EyeJester7 said:

What a fantastic song!!! Just one of the greatest personal songs he really executed in his singing!

The spoken word part is also nice to hear; I think One song summarizes what Prince believes even now. Even as they contradict some of JW's beliefs...This One Song characterizes all Prince is about.

It seems as if he was crying when he recorded this; so much passion and honesty in how he deliveries these vocals!!

Now I am about to jam to it!!

When was this release?

December 31, 1999, I believe. It was released on the npgmc website, I think? Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Here is the prologue to One Song:

Prologue:

1999… and the illusion continues. One begs 2 ask -

“when will it end?”

Unnatural disasters happen seemingly every week. Train crashes, shootings, nuclear accidents; is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity? Very few of mankind’s creations r designed 2 make u feel good, unless u get pleasure from seeing the human body desecrated by guns, explosions, fights, and any other things these so-called “artists” create. In the name of freedom, many have used art as a means 2 destroy the human mind. As an excuse 2 continue we hear “Art reflects society”. How many times has this lie been repeated: “creations r not real”, they say and yet any one of these people can call 2 mind images and complete scenes of horror in graphic detail. They will carry these so-called “unreal” creations around with them 4 the rest of their lives. These images r now a part of their being. In the name of RECREATION these people in fact r re-creating themselves in their own images. SOCIETY THEN REFLECTS ART.

In man’s decision 2 further separate from God, his re-creation of himself leaves him in a dysfunctional state of confusion. The mind becomes a burial ground 4 dead waste. Isolated from the wholeness of God, Earth and his fellow brothers and sisters, this man seeks solace in activities he thinks will stimulate his mind. He begins downloading in2 his brain a series of manmade creations designed 2 destroy it. All manmade creations originate from one of 2 sources: the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. One of these trees contained deadly fruit, the other - Fruit of Everlasting Life. The one who disregards this fact recreates himself and his kind in2 extinction.

U r reading these words on a machine created by man. As u read, u hear a voice speaking 2 u the words that u perceive. They make sense 2 u because u understand (stand under) the SPELLing. The words r what binds this SPELL 2 ur illusion. Many languages r brilliant in their attempt 2 CONfuse u. CON meaning: against, fuse meaning: 2gether. Words and their SPELLbinding illusions have the power 2 keep man separate from God. U were born in an all-knowing state of mind. The first words spoken 2 u begin the SPELL. The words come from one of 2 sources: The Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life. In ignorance or simply lack of respect 4 God, many use words that CONfuse the minds of humans and turn them in2 projections of their own illusions. Because of this fact, many people grow up and blindly assume their pre-selected role under a dictatorship without even being aware of it. When asked what they r doing here on earth, most will answer with statements that do not reflect their natural God-given desires. This creates a pyramid-like structure with the dictator on top, and each level under it knowing less and less. Upon reaching the bottom level - which is where the majority is, u will find chaos, disorder, and illusion. With ILL as its prefix, ILLusion is a state of insanity. In the name of democracy, supreme power is vested un2 the people in this insane state instead of God. A future recreated, 2 b ruled by man, is one of isolation and despair. Returning the leadership back in2 God will allow mankind 2 achieve its original collective goal which is union with God. Ideas contrary 2 this goal should not b blamed or persecuted - just simply ignored. They originated when man first chose 2 ignore God’s rule. Simply put - in the beginning, the Human was made perfect in God’s image. They had no need 4 knowledge. They were also given freedom of choice. The Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life r reflections of this freedom. The human is now a reflection of their choice. They could simply choose not 2 choose. God being centrifugal in nature, freedom was the CAUSE and choice was the EFFECT. In knowing their perfection made in God’s image, there was no need 2 choose. In fact, there were NO NEEDS. There was only love in an all-knowing state b4 the fall. The worst thing u can do is give up ur God-given right 2 choose. 4 in it - u can choose not 2 choose. Therein is the final judgment. The illusion ceases and u awaken from ur dream. Now the healing begins…

With an all-knowing mind, made in God’s image u can create as ur Creator - God intended. With love, honor and respect 4 every living thing in the universe. Separation ceases, and we all become One Being singing the One song.

copyrighted 2000 NPG

Oops ... according to Wikipedia it was released on the website Love4OneAnother.

I remember the video was incredible.

There's no "new" religion in Prince's latest albums. All there is is him sinking deeper and deeper into that ridiculous Jehova stuff, maybe.

On a sidenote, this thread is senseless since the OP is reading stuff into lyrics which simply isn't there.

Funky,

Isn't that the beauty of art? The multiplicity of perspectives...

love,
Spirit