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Thread started 04/30/16 2:06pm

Superfan1984

Has Prince's death made you start to think about your own?

No one's passing has made death seem so real to me as the death of Prince. I just felt that nothing could touch him. To think of him not inside Paisley Park, not making music or performing it somewhere, is just leaving me empty. The world feels different and now death is seeming more real to me than it's ever felt.
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Reply #1 posted 04/30/16 2:23pm

XrayTed

I can't say Prince's death specfically has made me more aware of my own mortality - In general, the older you get it becomes a general reality [I am in my mid 40's btw], and you see people around you starting to go and you realize no one is granted another hour much less a day.

I have had alot of close freinds and some relatives die both of natrual causes and unnatrual, my buddies 24 year old son died of a OD a few months back [heroin laced with fenatrol], another buddy of mine lost his 10 year old girl to some kind of sudden infection. One of my best freinds died in a motorcycle accident last year, my dad died a few years ago, so compared to all of that Prince's death didn't show me anything that I didn't already know or alter any perceptions.

All in all, 57 years is a pretty good stretch, maybe died before his time but it cannot be said he died young like the members of the "27 club".

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Reply #2 posted 04/30/16 2:32pm

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I've always known we'll all die someday but didn't spect him 2 die this soon. As 4 my own death, I guess I never really think about it and just try 2 live each day 2 the fullest. I guess, Prince did 2-- making music and per4ming 4 his fans even when he was sick. sad
"Just like the sun, the Rainbow Children rise."



"We had fun, didn't we?"
-Prince (1958-2016) 4ever in my life
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Reply #3 posted 04/30/16 2:34pm

maceoparker007

It hasn't made me think about my own death. At the moment I not afraid of death and accept it as part of life....one of the last lessons my father gave me.

What Princes death has made me think about is if I am living my life to its fullest. At the moment I would probably say no at the moment held back by lack of confidence, self belief and family commitments.

One thing Prince has taught me is everyone needs to lead thier life to its fullest and upmost potential, work hard like he did, be relentless and self driven to be the best. Life is too short to worry about death, live in the moment and not the past...and dont dwell of what could be.

[Edited 4/30/16 14:35pm]

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Reply #4 posted 04/30/16 2:35pm

Jacytoon

Yes. I'm still trying to figure out why it is effecting me soo much. I think maybe because he is the first person outside of my family that I loved (my interpetation of him). It's kinda like a first love dying. I assoicate him with my youth and all the promise of life. Such is life alot of things didn't work out. Things were abadoned but Prince was alway there doing. I could experience expernce through his music now he is gone. He seemed to never give up. I'm thinking about how was at 100% in the use of his life. I'm thinking alot about what i am doing. what am i doing?

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Reply #5 posted 04/30/16 2:36pm

maceoparker007

Jacytoon said:

I'm thinking alot about what i am doing. what am i doing?

EXACTLY the same as you here, we are both on the same page.

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Reply #6 posted 04/30/16 2:44pm

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Before Prince's death, I didn't really believe in death. I mean, it was something that happens to other people. But if Prince can die it can happen to anyone, even me! I just never thought I could die before, but now I'm worried.
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Reply #7 posted 04/30/16 2:48pm

terrig

YES, I'll cop to it. I'm 52 and fck yes it has me scared of/for my own mortality.

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Reply #8 posted 04/30/16 2:53pm

CynicKill

Yeah it's gotten me thinking of mine and death in general.

For some time I've been spooked about death with the eternal question, "what happens to you after you die." Like what happens to your soul? Just think about it. Does it just evaporate? Is that even possible? It makes me see why people are religious.

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Reply #9 posted 04/30/16 2:56pm

GirlBrother

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I was recently offered redundancy at work. I've worked at that place for 19 years, since I was 24 years-old

Prince's passing was a factor in my taking the redundancy. I'm not even joking. It's a scary move to take, but I'm looking at it as an opportunity to make some changes in my world.

Life is short.
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Reply #10 posted 04/30/16 3:02pm

NorthC

Hell, yes. Both my parents and my wife died. My favourite musician described the death of my wife in Another Lonely Christmas 20 years before it happened. And now he's dead too. If that doesn't make you think about your own mortality, what does? Sometimes I wonder, why did they have to go? And why am I still here?
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Reply #11 posted 04/30/16 3:13pm

XxAxX

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no, because i was already thinking about my mortality. i had scary tests/diagnosis about four weeks ago which turned up normal. but, prince's mortality took me by surprise. never imagined i'd see this day

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Reply #12 posted 04/30/16 3:16pm

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Actually I have more peace about dying now because if I had passed before Prince I'd be constantly asking God if Prince came out with a new album every few Earth months and wanting to go back just to hear it.

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Reply #13 posted 04/30/16 3:19pm

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Yes it has and it scares me abit. I just live my life one day at the time, make the best of everyday.
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Reply #14 posted 04/30/16 3:23pm

Identity

Prince looked undernourished and noticeably older in recent photos. He doubtless kept the extent of his illness secret even to friends. It is easy to believe the medication he used did hasten his death. I feel he overdosed.

What are my thoughts on dying? I'm not afraid of death for I realize no one is guaranteed a long life.

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Reply #15 posted 04/30/16 3:29pm

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If nothing else the no will/trust fiasco should kick the rest of us in the butts and get our own affairs in order. If you have assests worth more than dollar prior to your death, list them and designate who it should go to if you're not married, and even then take care of business so the spouse doesn't have to sell the farm to pay for your burial and expenses.

Jeux Sans Frontiers
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Reply #16 posted 04/30/16 3:30pm

nursev

Dying is a part of life. No one understands that more than I do. Ive had several things happen in my life where I couldve died, but I didnt...it wasnt my time. Prince may have done things that led to his death happening too soon which is truly sad. My only hope is that he wasnt in agony for too long and that he went home quickly. Im sorry that he died this way...he was too good for this, but we all have to die one day. Live your life, be happy with your family if you can and be the best human being you can be...that's what people will remember in the end.

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Reply #17 posted 04/30/16 3:30pm

Adorecream

I have, because I have just turned 40, and have not changed much in the face since 30, but I have gotten a lot fatter and that really disturbs me, so I need to make some positive change. Besides Prince I have lost a lot of close people in the past years all under 70, the worst was friend of mine (More an acquanitance, who ate himself to death). This guy was only 44 and he was like 400 - 500 pounds,I am 116kg now about 255 in your money, but until I was 32 I was very much in the 180 -190 bracket.

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Alsoe when you reach middle age like a lot of us here have, you become naturally more careful about what goes in your body. Also I kind of know that life can be taken real quick and you should cherish every day you are alive.

Got some kind of love for you, and I don't even know your name
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Reply #18 posted 04/30/16 4:02pm

MissMarySharon

I'm Prince's age and it is very scary to me that someone can just die suddenly, often with no warning. I lost my Mum in a sudden death situation some years ago and it has left me with an ongoing fear of someone I love suddenly not being there any more, and a feeling that something awful could happen at any moment. No amount of therapy has cured me of this, and Prince dying in this way just seems to reinforce this fear..nothing is certain, always need to be alert for danger etc. I am terrified of cancer etc and these fears are with me constantly.

It is very important to tell people that you love them, and also to make the very most of each day. Prince lived life to the full and always believed in moving forwards, something I'm trying to think about as regards my own life right now.
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Reply #19 posted 04/30/16 4:37pm

Superfan1984

Thank you for all the responses, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. I am not one of those people who has been able to just "accept" that one day I will die. I want to live forever! Prince's death has really made me deal with the fact that this will one day happen to me. I like what Joeytoon said-- What am I doing? Me too-- What am I doing?_ From here on out, I am going to do SOMETHING, I feel I need to accomplish something before I go and hopefully, enjoy the rest of my time in my skin. Thank you all. Reast in purple, Prince. sad
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Reply #20 posted 04/30/16 4:39pm

mrwiggles

Death is a part of the whole equation of life, so it must not be a negative thing right? You're dying the whole time you're living. Everybody is subject to it. The great equalizer. You didn't ask to come here in the first place.

The earth must not be your true home since you are here only temporarily. Sooner or later the sun itself runs its supply of hydrogen. And it is the giver of all life on earth. Then what? What is the answer?

Are you going to appear from a sperm and egg on another planet somewhere else amongst the cosmos. And not have remembrance of earth. Go to another dimension fully conscious of it?

Or nothing at all? That is the ultimate question the ultimate reality. One thing is for certain. We all are going to find out aren't we.

This whole fabric of reality is something else isn't it?
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Reply #21 posted 04/30/16 4:57pm

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After a string of personal losses, Prince's passing on top of those, has, indeed, made me think about my own mortality and the need to redefine my priorities for the second act...

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #22 posted 04/30/16 4:59pm

AnonymousFan

It made me think about the existence of an afterworld A LOT. It made me really hope there is one. On the other hand, it also made me really depressed on the inside and I've been less fearful of dying than I've ever been. So, there's that.

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Reply #23 posted 04/30/16 5:03pm

AnonymousFan

dumbass said:

Before Prince's death, I didn't really believe in death. I mean, it was something that happens to other people. But if Prince can die it can happen to anyone, even me! I just never thought I could die before, but now I'm worried.

Right. I didn't really get the whole concept and I still don't really. How can Prince "die"? I too thought he was immune to it, and I still kind of think so. That's also why since it happened, I've been less fearful of it - his "death" made me a bit more comfortable with... that end.

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Reply #24 posted 04/30/16 5:09pm

NinaB

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I already was.
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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Reply #25 posted 04/30/16 7:19pm

Krystalkisses

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I understand. It feels like a part of my childhood and youth and more carefree days are gone. I was really into Prince when I was younger and had less responsibilities in life and actually with his passing it makes me realize everyone is on borrowed time and we should all discover a passion in life, we should take control and make decisions that will help us to construct a life that fufills us and find the guts to take chances and reach our dreams.

I'm still really sad and grieving his death. I am trying to make sense of all of this and the greater implications for my life.

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Reply #26 posted 04/30/16 8:16pm

Superfan1984

Yes, KristalKisses--- I so agree! My sister and I went to see Purple Rain at the theatre on Thursday and then afterwards, as it was near midnight when the show got out, we drove through downtown for hours, playing a CD of Prince recently at the Sidney Show, where he sang, at the end, Free Yourself-- and it was just amazing, playing that, listening to the words, "Free yourself, make your place in history...." ---- It all felt very cosmic--- Thank you, Prince---- His death has left me feeling some kind of way-- It's all very strange and kind of great-- I feel he was giving us a goodbye and trying to leave us feeling inspired and happy, --- but I'm terribly sad as well--- so it's a strange strange thing...
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Reply #27 posted 04/30/16 8:18pm

FunkiestOne

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Yes it has made me even more aware of my own mortality and that of my parents, etc. You can just check out at any time and this is good to remmeber.

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Reply #28 posted 04/30/16 9:53pm

alphastreet

I deal with chronic pain and feel I should pay more attention if past injuries start to flare before it worsens. I'm too terrified of any medications
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Reply #29 posted 04/30/16 10:01pm

morningsong

A bit. But really more that I need to make some serious life-changing decisions. The world I've known is almost completely gone.
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