milesb said:

13 hours

nursev said:

13 hours

I'm sick.

morningsong said:

nursev said:

13 hours

I'm sick.

me too Our Prince died alone

It's been well over 24 hours and I don't think it's still hit me yet - it hurts in my chest, deep in my stomach too, but my brain refuses to let me dwell on it long enough to cry or scream or do anything. Everything seems so heavy now - my favorite color was purple because of him. My roommates just bought me a second betta fish (purple) and I was going to name him something Prince related. I used my free Tidal trial a few days ago because I wanted to hear his music. The night before, I was listening to his music as I did homework for a few hours. The morning of, I was in class trying to figure out what Prince song was stuck in my head (it was Sexuality) at the same time people were just finding him.

April 21st will always be a heavy day. I was shocked when MJ passed and mourned him with the rest of the world. When Bowie passed I was moved by his fans' devotion and put his music at the top of my "to-listen" pile. Yesterday was a quieter day - I didn't respond to texts or facebook notifications, I just sat and listened to his music and read the news from dozens of sources and just let it all weigh down on me. I think it's denial and shock, and the fact that there's no one on campus to commiserate with. My family back home was all in mourning, and they each let go a purple star balloon for him, including one for me with my message, but I need to hug someone and break down with them.

RIP to the man who has been in my life since I was born, my number one musical artist, the soundtrack to so many of my favorite moments. I remember being a kid and making my uncle play Prince for a dance party; even in middle and high school when I got into top 40 radio instead of my mom's oldies all it took was one note of your music to bring me running - if I had ever left at all. I just got to see you for the first and last time at Oracle, and that will be one of my most treasured memories. You left me with a condition of the heart, that's for sure. I'll love you forever, Prince.

Tja

Most of us never met him, let alone knew him. In some ways, it seems indecent to feel this way about a 'celebrity' when there are so many 'genuine' problems, disasters and tragedies out there in the world each and every day.

But it is ok to feel conflicted in this way, at least for now. We must take the best of what he was, said and did and honour him not by making him into a plaster saint, but rather by viewing him as an immensely talented human being and an inspiration of what one individual can accomplish.

Even in this 'small' case (on a worldwide scale), loss and pain are the price we pay, for love and joy .

But if it's true love, it's always worth it.

Always.

nursev said:

morningsong said:

I'm sick.

me too Our Prince died alone

Since yesterday I've been wanting to say or doing something to smooth that over, make it better. Right now, I don't have the energy, I can't make it better. There it is. Maybe coming to work today wasn't the best choice.

Why was he alone? I mean why would the people around him leave him when he was so ill

morningsong said:

nursev said:

me too Our Prince died alone

Since yesterday I've been wanting to say or doing something to smooth that over, make it better. Right now, I don't have the energy, I can't make it better. There it is. Maybe coming to work today wasn't the best choice.

I have to work tonight and Ive been up all night and day crying, not crying then crying again. I don't like the feel of this....why would they leave him alone?

nursev said:

Why was he alone? I mean why would the people around him leave him when he was so ill

Thinking the same , even if Prince said to me , chill out am fine you go home. You know i would of still stayed around and kept my eye on him.

Guitarhero said:

nursev said:

Why was he alone? I mean why would the people around him leave him when he was so ill

Thinking the same , even if Prince said to me , chill out am fine you go home. You know i would of still stayed around and kept my eye on him.

Exactly....there is no way I would've left him

Dateline NBC and 20/20 will have full hour Prince tributes at the same time tonight. 10PM Check your local times.

Sananda's Tribute:

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I don't often post on here, despite being a member for years. Normally it's because I've been to a Prince gig, or I've just got hold of a new record. It's always been a celebration, I don't really care if anyone agrees or responds, I've always just wanted to share my love for Prince. I still remember getting my grubby little hands on 1999 when I was a kid, and it changed my life. Literally.

Since then, it's fair to say Prince has defined my life. From going to university, to getting a job, to getting married, buying a house, having a child, there's a Prince song to everything I have done. Prince has been my life. Hell, I've even dragged my long suffering wife to 7 Prince concerts. My 4 year old kid can type "Purple Rain" on my Macbook. Baby he's a star.

Yesterday, and today, I am lost. I am in despair. Someone - not just a person but a force, an idea - that has held me together and given shape to everything I do - has gone. There is a huge, gaping void and I am lost.

I'm sure many of you feel the same way. What was once a source of joy and inspiration is now a pit of desolation.

Love to all of you

wish u heaven

May u live to see the Dawn

nursev said:

Guitarhero said:

Thinking the same , even if Prince said to me , chill out am fine you go home. You know i would of still stayed around and kept my eye on him.

Exactly....there is no way I would've left him

*no word*

motown1958 said:

OK, THAT^ pics made me feel a little better!

morningsong said:

nursev said:

Exactly....there is no way I would've left him

*no word*

Im sure not only me but any fan wouldve gladly taken care of him

UCantHavaDaMango said:

The very thought of his final hours is enough to haunt my dreams.

UCantHavaDaMango said:

The very thought of his final hours is enough to haunt my dreams.

i know i have been thinking... I have a good idea but i will not say it

Ellie said:

This is up at The O2 Arena today:

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THAT^ is like Prince's jersey number being retired. I dig it!

Prince is immortal his music will live on.........

My goodness further devastated by him being alone in an elevator - for god knows how long?

I need to know what happened, for my own sanity. I can't let go until I can understand. The only reasoning I can think of is that everyone is so used to doing what Prince tells them that no one could really make him rest or get further medical care.


I wish the cryng would slow down -

Prince was my hero. Devastated. Other than my immediate family, no one else had more of an impact on my life. The way I view music / art / LIFE has been profoundly shaped by that little purple mofo. No other artist was more dedicated to his craft. No other artist had as much raw talent. He was a funk whirlwind in human form. RIP.

It's hard for me to consider that the days of jumping on the .org to find out what crazy shenanigans Prince is up to are now over. When is his new album coming out? Where will the next show be? What did everyone think about the TV performance? Prince said what in an interview? Did you hear that guitar solo? Who is the new band member? ... etc. I will deeply miss scrolling the forums and reading everyone's responses. I want to thank Ben and the prince.org staff for providing this space for us all to share our purple lives with others of like mind.

toejam said:

Prince was my hero. Devastated. Other than my immediate family, no one else had more of an impact on my life. The way I view music / art / LIFE has been profoundly shaped by that little purple mofo. No other artist was more dedicated to his craft. No other artist had as much raw talent. He was a funk whirlwind in human form. RIP.

It's hard for me to consider that the days of jumping on the .org to find out what crazy shenanigans Prince is up to are now over. When is his new album coming out? Where will the next show be? What did everyone think about the TV performance? Prince said what in an interview? Did you hear that guitar solo? Who is the new band member? ... etc. I will deeply miss scrolling the forums and reading everyone's responses. I want to thank Ben and the prince.org staff for providing this space for us all to share our purple lives with others of like mind.

I feel the same...I've been a fan since Soft & Wet. Saw his first concert...he and his music/lyrics changed my life in major ways. Caused me to open my mind and look at the world in a completely different manner. Was responsible for some of my major life decisions...divorcing an abusive husband and leaving a cult...I am still in shock and just feel gutted and empty...can't process it in my head.

I've been a member here for years, but I don't post much anymore. I'm sad to be back posting under these circumstances.

I guess if there is anything to say it would be Thank You. And I Love You.