I'm reading and re-reading everyone's posts the thoughts the lyrics the images, everything is wonderful. U all R wonderful.
I had today off in my purple playing all my Prince music.

Sitting there on the purple lawn
U've been there since dawn
Wonderin' why I've gone
And 4 just 2 long

Happy Birthday Prince!!! Thank U 4 the Music!!!

TrivialPursuit said:

I put this on my instagram, and this seems the perfect thread (sticky?) to post it in.

State of Minnesota Proclamation

Whereas: Prince (Rogers Nelson) was born June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and

Whereas: Prince’s artistry, music, and brand showcase his outstanding contributions to music and the arts and entertainment industry; and

Whereas: Prince was one of the best-selling recording artists of all-time, a prominent singer, writer and multi-instrumentalist, he went on to create revolutionary music and an iconic identity, which later inspired a movie, known as Purple Rain; and

Whereas: Prince was a seven-time Grammy Award winner and the winner of a Golden Globe, an Oscar, and a multiple American Music Awards and Minnesota Black Music Awards, ultimately securing himself a spot int he Rock & Roll Hall of Hame. Prince was considered a music industry innovator, a mentor, and a humble philanthropist; and

Whereas: Prince was the creator of “The Minneapolis Sound”, a contribution not only to the global catalogue of music genres, but to Minnesota’s worldwide prominence and its economic growth; and

Whereas: The untimely passing of Prince on April 21, 2016 impacted millions and has been marked with tributes and celebrations of his life and music across the world; and

Whereas: Prince Day will be celebrated in Minnesota on June 7, 2016, Prince’s birthday; and

Whereas: Minnesotans are encouraged to wear purple on Prince Day in honor of The Purple One’s enduring legacy.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 7, 2016 as:

PRINCE DAY

in the state of Minnesota.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to the affixed at the State Capital this 6th day of June.

Mark Dayton, Governor

Love it! I am so glad they did this for Prince! He loved his home! Many thanks for sharing this

Happy Birthday Prince Rogers Nelson! I am heartbroken and heart sick that you are no longer with us. I hope as you are making heaven your home, you are looking down and seeing all of the love. You didn't die alone!

I wore purple today to honor you, painted my nails purple and listened to your music! I love you always and miss you with every second that passes!

OldFriends4Sale said:

I'm reading and re-reading everyone's posts the thoughts the lyrics the images, everything is wonderful. U all R wonderful.
I had today off in my purple playing all my Prince music.

Sitting there on the purple lawn
U've been there since dawn
Wonderin' why I've gone
And 4 just 2 long

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-Thank you OldFriends4Sale for starting this thread. I am sure there are more b-day tribute threads but this one is very kool. I needed to say something to the Purple family, to Prince. Prince.org is very therapeutic and as for me and many, many others, we need to communicate hru this website. It helps big time!

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"A strong spirit transcends rules." - Prince

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Happy Birthday to a ICON, legend and a unique man. You will always be immortal and missed! I feel blessed to have been exposed to your music! RIP Prince

[Edited 6/7/16 19:12pm]

Happy Birthday Princey!

Thank you for all of the wonderful music and concerts that I have attended over the years! I miss you so much! There will never be another one like you! I am celebrating your day by listening to all of the wonderful songs that are bing played on the radio today. I will never forget you and I will treasure all of my memories of seeing you live in concert.

luvgirl said:

~Happy Birthday Prince! I hope heaven is the real Paisley Park~ U penetrated the gray and covered me in purple A fantasy wrapped in glitter and gold To be a sparkle In a forgotten girls world U in a raspberry beret Kept the darkness at bay Eye had neglected U in marriage, motherhood, and strife But the heart always brings U back to your first love at first sight Sorry that it took a snow in April to remember the pleasure U bought to my young life. Wish Eye could go back in time and make it all right I would watch every video, listen every song Buy every album, be it right or wrong At least I have the here and now,the memories to explore The adventures and happiness your new to me music will bring I already embarked and it's such an exciting thing Eye wish U heaven with Jesus, Eye have no doubt he has forgiven our sins So Eye know Eye will C U soon under the cherry moon. Thanks for being my night in shining armor, my teenage idol, my real life Prince.

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Wow luvgirl, well said!!! I concur and so understand all your powerful words. Amen to that sista!

God Bless You, and love up to Prince.

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God Is Love, Love is God - Prince

Happy Birthday my love.

Wherever U go, whatever U do
Oh please, remember that I'll always be there 4 U
U don't have 2 call, U don't have 2 say
Just think about me and I'll be on my way
I don't have 2 worry, I'm sure U'll be fine
Cuz if U stay happy, then what's your's is mine
Wherever U go, whatever U do
Remember that I'll always be there 4 U
(Oh Baby)

Wherever U R, think of your dreams
Oh please, remember life ain't always what it seems
4 each rainy day (rainy day)
That comes your way
The sun will come shining and U'll be okay
Keep on smiling - every girl and boy
Remember when U were children U had toys
Wherever U R, think of your dreams
Remember that dreams become the life U lead

Whatever U play, it's okay 2 lose
Ooh sometimes (sometimes...)
As long as U learn from every game U choose
If one thing is sure, U'll always endure
If U try your best at everything U do
Say what U mean and mean what U say
The price 4 a broken heart - it's 2 much 2 pay
And nothing is worth it, if U don't have 2 try
The higher the stakes - the higher the sky

Wherever U go, whatever U do
Please remember
Remember that I'll always be there 4 U

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Happy Birthday, Prince. You are loved and missed deeply.

Dearest Prince,

Heaven is a lovelier place...

And because of U, its now painted in a purple hue.

My darling Prince if you only knew...

How much you are missed, and loved by the planet too.

I just want to say, with a heavy heart, thank U for all you've done and sharing your art...

I hope to see you again, beyond this world.

Happy Birthday from GeniusLuv, your special girl!!!!!!

Whenever I hear this song I think of Prince, I think this could have been on Parade.
Whenever I would try not to hear Prince music this song would fill in the space.
Missing Prince, old friend

Everything comes and goes
Marked by lovers and styles of clothes
Things that you held high
And told yourself were true
Lost or changing as the days come down to you
Down to you
Constant stranger
You're a kind person
You're a cold person too
It's down to you

Everything comes and goes
Pleasure moves on too early
And trouble leaves too slow
Just when you're thinking
You've finally got it made
Bad news comes knocking
At your garden gate
Knocking for you
Constant stranger
You're a brute, you're an angel
You can crawl, you can fly too
It's down to you
It all comes down to you

.

I had a dream last night
That I was singing and the sound of my voice
Seemed to come from every mountain top
Like it had no choice

.

And when my voice rose, so did the sun
When the trees sang the harmony as one
Every living soul sang the most beautiful
Melody ever sung

...

And in the absence of fear and control
Is the sound of the surrendering soul
Louder than the dogmatic persecution
Sing it like you got that right

OldFriends4Sale said:

dJJ said:

I know This is really hard for me too.

AnnaStesia10 said:

CherryMoon57 said:

My daughter (7) wanted to contribute to Prince Day so she made this after school:

That is pretty good. I like. And it has purple flowers around it.

purplethunder3121 said:

Bohemian67 said:

Prince....

Love is touching souls and you touched mine.

Thank you for all the music, the wisdom, the craziness, but most of all

Thank you for always being YOU.

Your music is mine until I too have to return as we all do....

INTO THE LIGHT - CHAOS AND DISORDER

"Into The Light"

From out of the darkness, before there was time
There came a sound that enters the mind
Through a door that's deep in your soul
Through every pore of your body it goes
And in a light too bright to behold
Is a truth more shiny than gold
And as sure as this candle burns
Every soul must return

Into the light, into the light

From out of the light there comes a story...
Open your mind, and feel the glory
What's the hurry to die without trying?
If you could sell your worries (sell your worries)
Would anyone buy 'em? (oh no)
And for every flower that grows, even a baby knows
That as sure as the candle burns
Every soul must return

Into the light, into the light

Perfect.

.

Thanks sending you lots of Purple Love too

Just remembering some word by Prince about life

El Pais [Spain] - December 15, 1997

An Interview With 0{+>
Interviewed by - Bruno Galindo

[Translated by Raul Gonzalez]

B.G.: Are you afraid of getting older?

0{+>: I love getting older. That means more music, more children, more experiences... more everything! I want to live so many, many years......

B.G.: Don't tell me: Three thousand years.

0{+>: Exactly! You have hit the nail, man!

OldFriends4Sale said:

CherryMoon57 said:

My daughter (7) wanted to contribute to Prince Day so she made this after school:

That is pretty good. I like. And it has purple flowers around it.

Thanks! The purple flowers are French lavender