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so this hit me....phase one has a song Mr Nelson. Since he passed I keep seeing his full name. I hate seeing his full name and I hate the number 2016....

Needless to say, but for many of us, Prince has been in our lives for a LONG time.

He was the piece of youth we never had to let go of, and never fell behind as just a memory.

He constantly renewed himself in our lives.

Plus, he never seemed to age... and so that piece of our youth that we never had to let go of just seemed to stay forever young.

I think we fooled ourselves into thinking it would last forever.

I honestly thought he would outlive me.

I thought I would be fat bald and gray, while he was still out there looking as young as ever and still pushing.

Reality... is a bitch.

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jokocur said:

CalhounSq said:

So true... although I'll say it's more like the 2nd day, I literally couldn't get out of bed the first day I guess the time between the cries is getting somewhat better

totally agree ts still seems so not real.. like everytime you see it on the tv screen or read it in print its like you always take a second to process it

I've never been one to watch the news but I've been REALLY avoiding it since all this, even just seeing the dates on pics & mags is bothersome. It absolutely takes a moment to process each & every time, like a little punch in the gut that this horror is actually real & there's no changing it. It is fact, he is GONE. Damn, I don't know when I'll fully process this ultra shitty reality!!!!

babynoz said:

CalhounSq said:

So true... although I'll say it's more like the 2nd day, I literally couldn't get out of bed the first day I guess the time between the cries is getting somewhat better

The first day after I finally settled down I just kept staring at the wall all day.


Right now it's bizarre to me seeing him on TV every night. I sorely wish he'd gotten this much attention and recognition from the mainstream for his artistry and music while still alive, but execpt for awards shows he wasn't on TV that much.

So true... although, I have to admit I LOVED the periods where the public wasn't really trippin' off him as much. It felt like he was "ours" in a strange way, like only the people who really & truly dug the shit outta him mattered. I'm selfish like that... he was ALWAYS an amazing artist, no matter what level of public attention. Fuck charts & sales, we just loved him

CalhounSq said:

babynoz said:

The first day after I finally settled down I just kept staring at the wall all day.


Right now it's bizarre to me seeing him on TV every night. I sorely wish he'd gotten this much attention and recognition from the mainstream for his artistry and music while still alive, but execpt for awards shows he wasn't on TV that much.

So true... although, I have to admit I LOVED the periods where the public wasn't really trippin' off him as much. It felt like he was "ours" in a strange way, like only the people who really & truly dug the shit outta him mattered. I'm selfish like that... he was ALWAYS an amazing artist, no matter what level of public attention. Fuck charts & sales, we just loved him

If Purple Rain had never happened, I would have bought his music even it was bootlegs on cassettes.

spx said:

CalhounSq said:

Jeez, THAT would tear me up I made a playlist today with strictly light & happy songs, trying to get used to listening again

I bet you can make a great happy playlist. That'is the subject of a wonderfull thread. I had some fun thinking about the worst playlist in that circumstances. what about :

1. Dark
2. In this bed I scream
3. The beautiful ones
4. Got a broken heart again
5. Nothing compares 2 U
6. One nigth alone
7. I could never takethe place of your man
8. One of your tears
9. Sometimes it snows in April

gotta listen to positivity

I imagine (when I feel strong enough) a playlist will come about with all the heartfelt songs about God & loss & missing someone & moving on... someday. He left us with so much material to mine (not even talking the unofficial stuff), & that's a gift in itself.

CalhounSq said:

babynoz said:

The first day after I finally settled down I just kept staring at the wall all day.


Right now it's bizarre to me seeing him on TV every night. I sorely wish he'd gotten this much attention and recognition from the mainstream for his artistry and music while still alive, but execpt for awards shows he wasn't on TV that much.

So true... although, I have to admit I LOVED the periods where the public wasn't really trippin' off him as much. It felt like he was "ours" in a strange way, like only the people who really & truly dug the shit outta him mattered. I'm selfish like that... he was ALWAYS an amazing artist, no matter what level of public attention. Fuck charts & sales, we just loved him

Ain't that the truth? I'm having a little resentment toward the bandwagon jumpers right now and have to remind myself to be tolerant.

Amazing #Prince stained glass art by #lukemcdonnellart 4 @craufurdarmsmk Milton Keynes UK #RIPPRINCE

Ray Roberts chef

not sure what to think of this artist depiction of prince

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free2bfreeda said:

Amazing #Prince stained glass art by #lukemcdonnellart 4 @craufurdarmsmk Milton Keynes UK #RIPPRINCE

Ray Roberts chef

not sure what to think of this artist depiction of prince

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purplethunder3121 said:

free2bfreeda said:

Amazing #Prince stained glass art by #lukemcdonnellart 4 @craufurdarmsmk Milton Keynes UK #RIPPRINCE

Ray Roberts chef

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yeah, the artwork here does seem strange.

robert rey was Prince's chef. this work was a part of his online collection of images. it's very goth. Prince was not goth at all.

oh well, i suppose this is how the creator of this art piece felt about Prince.

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babynoz said:

free2bfreeda said:

purplethunder3121 said:

yeah, the artwork here does seem strange.

robert rey was Prince's chef. this work was a part of his online collection of images. it's very goth. Prince was not goth at all.

oh well, i suppose this is how the creator of this art piece felt about Prince.

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So glad someone else said that! I don't think he'd like the "day of the dead" stuff, skulls, etc. To me it looks like Prince is portrayed as a God or Saint. Prince didn't want to be worshipped like that. Here's a print that I ordered for myself today. It's called " Let the music play"

bigtimefan said:

free2bfreeda said:

yeah, the artwork here does seem strange.

robert rey was Prince's chef. this work was a part of his online collection of images. it's very goth. Prince was not goth at all.

oh well, i suppose this is how the creator of this art piece felt about Prince.

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So glad someone else said that! I don't think he'd like the "day of the dead" stuff, skulls, etc. To me it looks like Prince is portrayed as a God or Saint. Prince didn't want to be worshipped like that. Here's a print that I ordered for myself today. It's called " Let the music play"

you are so right. that image of Prince as some sort of dark cultic image is total disrespect to him imo.

the above picture you chose and posted here is VERY beautiful and gives a sensitive and poinant touch to the viewer imo.

luv it.

Adore4ever said:

Quite beautiful..what is the site name?

The artists' name is Danny Hahlbohm.

Here's his site: ineartamerica.com/profiles/diana-hahlbohm.html

but I checked for him on ebay and bought it for $25 with free shipping. He has a lot of awesome new Prince ones.

babynoz said:

CalhounSq said:

So true... although, I have to admit I LOVED the periods where the public wasn't really trippin' off him as much. It felt like he was "ours" in a strange way, like only the people who really & truly dug the shit outta him mattered. I'm selfish like that... he was ALWAYS an amazing artist, no matter what level of public attention. Fuck charts & sales, we just loved him

Ain't that the truth? I'm having a little resentment toward the bandwagon jumpers right now and have to remind myself to be tolerant.

YUUUUUP

Prince may have luved this. The greenery of his hair is spot on to his natural hair style during his last years. imo the artist did a great job.

bigtimefan said:

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Ingrid Chavez on Prince Collaborations: ''His World Was Like a Fairy Tale''

Rolling Stone Q & A

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This poem was read at my great grandma's funeral when I was 9 and I think it might bring some comfort to everyone here:

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Made my day. Perfect, baby!

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Red tootsie pop with stop sign? Killer photo of the Master!

Sucks to ponder the variables. For what it's worth, keep getting this message - "I was so tired". Second Saturn return is not for everybody. Or even the first. Love 2 U.

Adore4ever said:

Day 21..i think P's death has finally sunk in 😭😭 havent cried in a couple days but still feel sadness inside. I hate his name being in all these headlines for the wrong reasons. Angry because there was nobody there to help him. Angry because he felt he couldnt tell Tamron, V Jones or even Damaris. Was he secretly depressed? Still doesnt all add up...

agreed

Three weeks. Time has seemed to stand still since that awful day. Hope it gets easier sooner than later. Hard to imagine moving forward in a world without him in it. So much light left with him. The world seems gray now.

CalhounSq said:

babynoz said:

The first day after I finally settled down I just kept staring at the wall all day.


Right now it's bizarre to me seeing him on TV every night. I sorely wish he'd gotten this much attention and recognition from the mainstream for his artistry and music while still alive, but execpt for awards shows he wasn't on TV that much.

So true... although, I have to admit I LOVED the periods where the public wasn't really trippin' off him as much. It felt like he was "ours" in a strange way, like only the people who really & truly dug the shit outta him mattered. I'm selfish like that... he was ALWAYS an amazing artist, no matter what level of public attention. Fuck charts & sales, we just loved him

He was our's, wasn't he!