in Controversy?

I literally burst out laughing when I opened the thread.

NouveauDance said:

I literally burst out laughing when I opened the thread.

That in itself means you were interested.

I don't understand the question.

Stymie said:

I don't understand the question.

What do you think it means (even if you think you don't understand it)?

Nouveaudance understood it to be something quite amusing (partly it was intended as such)

But you (or others) may perceive it differently.

A force of extraordinary magnitude.

More powerful than Big Chick.

Kind of defining no?

He is love. 1 John 4:8 The most powerful of all.

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Tremolina said:

in Controversy?

hmmmm are you speaking about who I think you're speaking about? & "in controversy", do you mean in times of trouble? Give us a bit more to....

I thought it was going to be a new song

PoplifeGeminEYE said:

Tremolina said:

As a lot of stuff he did, it was wicked -in a good way lol

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but I've described a lot of what he did in that period as 'dangerous'

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like walking by a room with the door slightly open, and you wonder should you look in/go in

LukeJamesGirl said:

Controversy Album - I believe he's refering to: do I believe in God? Do I believe in me? Controversy. And the Lord's Prayer. Which was riskae as hell.For Prince to put that on wax! That could've ended his career. Early.Before he even set the stage. For his massive catalog. Prince. Sex. And. Spiritality. Are one. And they are! I've had an experince to Do Me Baby. That I will never forget. A very unquie experince at that.Whewwwwww.We all know how people think sex is bad in religion. According to society. It's an evil act. And the devil will try you. Tempt you. Temetations come calling.When in fact. It's a natural act. But putting yourself. Out there like that. Hittin Everything. And Anything. And lettin Anything. And. Everything hit that. Then that's a different story. Love. Intimacy. Sex. Go hand and hand. Different. Yet. The same. Another way of looking at this: From a lady like me prospective. ♡LikeTheGreatAndPowerfulOzButWaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyBetter♡ Witches tried to take my ruby slippers. Many a times. She ain't worthy. Is how they think. But they don't know God. And what he can do. I'm living testimony of that. In that in itself is controversy. To talk about God. Especially when you're sexual. Sensual in nature. And don't let ignorant people. Call you a ho for it either. It's a world. No. A whole universe. Of a difference. Between the intellctul and the ignorant !! [Edited 9/25/13 21:43pm]

WHAAAT'S THE MATTER WITH THIS HOUSE!?

mikeyaddict said:

Our dad would twat the living fuck out of urs.

The song would not be the same without it!

Tremolina said:

in Controversy?

Good to see my question provokes some thought.

Of course the way I phrased my question seems like it's about "the Lord's prayer"

But you could read it also as it was written with "Our Father" in mind.

And then also, in my language for example the Lord's prayer is named as such.

But the question really is how "powerful" he is.

In Controversy

The prayer, or the Lord. Or even your real daddy.

Up to you really how you want to approach it.

Just asking a question you could approach with sincerity if you want to.

Or not.

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Personally, I think it was a very powerful thing Prince did with that.

meaning it was so bold and daring, so "controversial"

but also so sincere and inviting, and so "vulnerable".

yet almost even as if he tricks the listener into praying.

Like a 'devil' would do...

Even the one who doesn't believe at all and doesn't want to pray the Lords's prayer at all.

Even he or she might just pray along.

The song and the prayer in it is just too good, just too "funky", not to do it.

Of course, many could never have done that.

But who are they and tell us how you really feel?

Oh and of course those who did pray along, sincerly or not, consciously or not, you can tell how you feel about it too.

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[Edited 9/29/13 15:30pm]

Funny story, I think. I've never shared this before but I remember it like it was yesterday. Back in 1981, Controversy was just released. Everyone who was a teen in the urban areas, just a die hard Prince fan...period. The man was our pied piper, being able to speak the words we could only dream but dared to speak out loud. Putting all our pubescent fantasies and thoughts on wax. But that's another topic.

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I was at a Catholic High School Dance. The single was all over the radio, so of course it had to be played. However the "teen" DJ had the album version on the wheels of steel. As the nuns (chaperons) paraded around the gym, I'm looking at the turntable and thinking, OMG what is going to happen when it reached the Lord's Prayer?

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The anticipation was killing me. Right before the part, the DJ faded the music down, moved the needle forward and finished the song.

I'm laughing as I type this because it was just hilarious, I think more so now. Thanks for letting me share. I needed the laugh.

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^Annie Christian.

Controversial picture.

I just can't believe all the things people say - Controversy
Am I black or white? Am I straight or gay? - Controversy
Do I believe in God? Do I believe in me? - Controversy
Controversy Controversy
I can't understand human curiosity - Controversy
Was it good for you? Was I what you wanted me to be? - Controversy
Do you get high? Does your daddy cry? - Controversy
Controversy Controversy

Do I believe in God? Do I believe in me?
Some people wanna die so they can be free
(I said) Life is just a game, we're all just the same...do you wanna play?
Controversy Controversy Controversy
Controversy Controversy Controversy

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 Controversy Controversy Controversy
Love Him, Love Him baby
Controversy Controversy Controversy
Controversy Controversy Controversy

Listen
People call me rude, I wish we were all nude
I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules
(repeat 3 times)
Controversy Controversy

Do I believe in God? Do I believe in me? Let me tell ya...
Some people wanna die so they can be free
(I said) Life is just a game, we're all just the same...don't ya wanna play?
Controversy Controversy Controversy Controversy

The best thing is the way he performs it.

He is praying on the beat, almost like he is rapping it.

But then in some super funky Prince way...

Give us this day - bang!

our daily guitar and forgive us our synthezisers

What inspired him to do this?

[Edited 10/2/13 14:21pm]

Tremolina said:

Personally, I think it was a very powerful thing Prince did with that.

meaning it was so bold and daring, so "controversial"

but also so sincere and inviting, and so "vulnerable".

yet almost even as if he tricks the listener into praying.

Like a 'devil' would do...

Even the one who doesn't believe at all and doesn't want to pray the Lords's prayer at all.

Even he or she might just pray along.

The song and the prayer in it is just too good, just too "funky", not to do it.

Of course, many could never have done that.

But who are they and tell us how you really feel?

Oh and of course those who did pray along, sincerly or not, consciously or not, you can tell how you feel about it too.

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[Edited 9/29/13 15:30pm]

i like that

It's threads like this that lure me back much as this song does as an irresistable force...