A few days ago was the first time in my life where I just really didn't want to listen to him at all. Of course I've gone through long stretches of just naturally listening to something else but it was the first time I actively didn't want to hear him. I needed a break from the grief associated with this week so that I could eventually get back to listening to Prince for the joy of it and not the sorrow of it.

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I know it will hurt when the national outpouring ends and he starts to drift into the past, but I also look forward to him being "ours" again. This is like going from Purple Rain to Around The World In A Day. When the mainstream mourners are gone we'll still be here.

Still cant watch videos n Ive got a lot of fans sending me tons of things I used to beg for .. thnx where were you when I really was in need damnit.

[Edited 5/3/16 17:13pm]

http://videos.sapo.pt/87K...UiC5ZMZUZM

This is what Ill remember .. tons of fun from dawn to dusk come concert time. But now its time to move on. Been an org member for a spell n never wanted to see this day n things end. So as he said, we're goin out in harmony and in love...

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SteelPulse1 said:

Am trying to move forward , it takes time.

Ever since I heard of Prince's death, I've been listening to "Layers" by Royce Da 5'9". I was actually listening to the streaming of the music before Prince died and by listening to quality hip hop music, it has made me feel like Prince is still here, at least until the toxicology results are released. Plus, it's a good diversion from the dark cloud of Prince's death hovering over his fans and loved ones.

Ended up being a nice day in long beach today. LAs doin that tribute thing but I just couldnt bring myself to go.
Catalinas as clear as can be. I wish I could paint the sky purple right now but blue it is.

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and in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make

[Edited 5/6/16 19:02pm]

You have summed up my thoughts exactly. I haven't been able to listen to any of the music. I have watched a few clips here & there, but I just can't listen to any music at the moment.

I also agree with your sentiments about him being ours again. I find it amusing friends & family contacting me to make sure I am OK & say I didn't realsie he was so good. I respond by saying if you had been listening to me for the past 30 years , you may have got in to him!

renfield said:

A few days ago was the first time in my life where I just really didn't want to listen to him at all. Of course I've gone through long stretches of just naturally listening to something else but it was the first time I actively didn't want to hear him. I needed a break from the grief associated with this week so that I could eventually get back to listening to Prince for the joy of it and not the sorrow of it.

.

I know it will hurt when the national outpouring ends and he starts to drift into the past, but I also look forward to him being "ours" again. This is like going from Purple Rain to Around The World In A Day. When the mainstream mourners are gone we'll still be here.

berlinas2k said:

Ive been an Org member for 15 years, I thought If I just left here it would get better now that hes gone but I was wrong, Im def still trying to move forward but .. its really difficult. I cant believe he's gone. Its as if I just cant grasp it,this sux.

So Ive been trying to listen to his music thru all the YT vids that have flooded the site and what I have. Theres a lot I know Ive never heard, some I like some I dont. Ive gotten a lot of files over the yrs,live shows,dvds etc .. I just.... I dont know exactly .. Im to angry n sad to hear it. I turn it on n get super moody n po'd. God it was just yesterday I went to my first show .. Lovesexy tour in LA

Thats me a few days after the show. I was in total amazement I thought I just saw God in concert .. It was the start of a truly awesome experience in music and concert going. Im so sad its over.

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Look I still have my PR album that I bought when it came out. Ive had this forever .. [img:$uid]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/jonwolslau/Mobile%20Uploads/20160513_101614-1_zpsor9ep2nz.jpg[/img:$uid]

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[Edited 5/13/16 16:15pm]

Same. I've been listening to his music, watching interviews and concerts for days on end. I think I need a break from Prince. If I don't I think I'll go crazy.

Everything was so sudden. Prince was here one day and just GONE the next. I think I'm going to be sad for a long time. We've still gotta get thru his upcoming birthday. I know he would want people to celebrate his life. But this is just too much, too soon

Wlcm2thdwn3 said:

Everything was so sudden. Prince was here one day and just GONE the next. I think I'm going to be sad for a long time. We've still gotta get thru his upcoming birthday. I know he would want people to celebrate his life. But this is just too much, too soon

It's extremely hard to deal with someone's sudden demise, especially when they seem fine one day and are gone the next. I know--I went through it with my oldest friend last year and never even got to go to a funeral service. Prince's demise eerily echoed her's. Needless to say, as big a blow as his passing was, it sent me reeling right back to where I was last year when my friend suddenly disappeared from this planet...

purplethunder3121 said:

Wlcm2thdwn3 said:

Everything was so sudden. Prince was here one day and just GONE the next. I think I'm going to be sad for a long time. We've still gotta get thru his upcoming birthday. I know he would want people to celebrate his life. But this is just too much, too soon

It's extremely hard to deal with someone's sudden demise, especially when they seem fine one day and are gone the next. I know--I went through it with my oldest friend last year and never even got to go to a funeral service. Prince's demise eerily echoed her's. Needless to say, as big a blow as his passing was, it sent me reeling right back to where I was last year when my friend suddenly disappeared from this planet...

Guitarhero said:

purplethunder3121 said:

It's extremely hard to deal with someone's sudden demise, especially when they seem fine one day and are gone the next. I know--I went through it with my oldest friend last year and never even got to go to a funeral service. Prince's demise eerily echoed her's. Needless to say, as big a blow as his passing was, it sent me reeling right back to where I was last year when my friend suddenly disappeared from this planet...

Thanks for the support. I think Prince has been a presence in some of our lives for so long that it literally felt like a family member passed on for many... I don't know how else to explain it; I've never been hit hard like this by the demise of a musical artist whom I've never met... And, yes, time will wear the grief down gradually; it won't disappear entirely but the burden isn't as heavy. I can testify to that in my real life with personal losses. That's actually heartening news for survivors.

Jon1967 said:

Well kids its time to go, gotta step off this ride. What a blessing to have experienced this.

leaving the ORG? is that even possible?