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Thread started 12/23/14 8:48pm

Averett

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A loop is a loop is a loop - ah

Initially overlooked, I've actually grown to enjoy this track ("Pope"). Having finally heard the remix, I can say that my enjoyment for the track has only increased.

So question, would you rather be the president or would you rather be the Pope? razz

A robin sings a masterpiece that lives and dies unheard...
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Reply #1 posted 12/23/14 10:10pm

udo

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Averett said:

So question, would you rather be the president or would you rather be the Pope? razz

Presidents sanction and bomb away.

The pope helps remove sanctions.

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I totally dig this track but did not play it recently.

Maybe I should dig this up.

Pills and thrills and daffodils will kill... If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.
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Reply #2 posted 12/23/14 11:27pm

breakdown2k14

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Always loved this one.
There's Joy in repetition
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Reply #3 posted 12/24/14 12:30am

Thibaut

One of his best rap songs

That being said placing it right in front of purple rain always felt like blasphemy to me biggrin

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Reply #4 posted 12/24/14 12:58am

erik319

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I loved the version he did for Radio 1. Remember being so disappointed when the Hits came out.
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Reply #5 posted 12/24/14 1:13am

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I am really admiring Pope Francis, his leadership is very inspiring

Excommunicating the Mafia, challenging the Curia, he is amazing

We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace. ~Pope Francis

"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..."
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Reply #6 posted 12/24/14 2:02am

iZsaZsa

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The Pope. The dope. I'd rather be, so help me.

What?
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Reply #7 posted 12/24/14 7:13am

Averett

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udo said:

Averett said:

So question, would you rather be the president or would you rather be the Pope? razz

Presidents sanction and bomb away.

The pope helps remove sanctions.

.

I totally dig this track but did not play it recently.

Maybe I should dig this up.

Sadly Popes have been known to fall short as well:

  • Stephen VI
  • Sergius III
  • John XII
  • Urban VI
  • Alexander VI

The current Pope (Pope Francis) is an inspiring leader in contrast to some of his predecessors.

I think the greater challenge would be President as there are so many pitfalls and negative expectations to navigate in being a great president.

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Reply #8 posted 12/24/14 7:40am

udo

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Averett said:

I think the greater challenge would be President as there are so many pitfalls and negative expectations to navigate in being a great president.

Yes, the money sways even a bringer of 'hope' and 'change' and receiver of 'peace prize' into the known ways.

The money streams into US politics are evil.

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So pope it is.

Pills and thrills and daffodils will kill... If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.
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Reply #9 posted 12/24/14 10:21am

Doalwa

This has always been one of my favorite jams by P..badass, those were the days!
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Reply #10 posted 12/24/14 2:26pm

bigd74

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erik319 said:

I loved the version he did for Radio 1. Remember being so disappointed when the Hits came out.

yep. the version on the act II tour was great

She Believed in Fairytales and Princes, He Believed the voices coming from his stereo

If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me?
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Reply #11 posted 12/25/14 8:14am

SanMartin

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I love me some Pope. Usually my position is that Prince would have been better off had he never tried to make hip-hop and rap, but said experiments did produce some good songs, like Pope, Dead On It, as well as the excellent and inspiring rap section from Sticky Like Glue. Wait...what?
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Reply #12 posted 12/27/14 2:45am

thedance

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"Pope" - is the only crap song on The Hits/ B-sides CD box set.

- (hiphop yuck). mad

Prince 4Ever. heart
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Reply #13 posted 12/27/14 12:22pm

S3V3N

Egads - Pope? eek

Nope.
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Reply #14 posted 12/27/14 2:21pm

Averett

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I do have to admit that my appreciation for Mayte and her time with P does lend itself in turn to my appreciation for this song. Plus I think it just fun track overall from the era in question.

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Reply #15 posted 12/29/14 3:10am

mchl88

Anytime I'm in an argument with someone and we're just going around and around I say "a loop is a loop is a loop". No one has ever gotten the reference. I guess I don't argue with Prince fans.

Great song BTW. Haven't listened to it in a while but now I'll have to.

And in answer to your question, popes elected for life and when they make pronouments they are believed by the faithful to be infallible. That's bad ass. I'd rather be the pope (cause I ain't scared a you mother fucker)
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Reply #16 posted 12/29/14 4:54am

thepope2the9s

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POPE

Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
https://www.facebook.com/...pope2the9s follow me on twitter @thepope2the9s
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