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Reply #30 posted 10/21/16 6:35pm

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DiamondsnPearls44 said:

I cant even listen to it anymore neutral

WHY

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Reply #31 posted 10/22/16 3:42am

Superconductor

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214 said:



Superconductor said:




gandorb said:


Superconductor said: I agree that there is social commentary, but also think he has angst about "we all have a space to fill". This seems to be connected in a personal way to the next two songs on ATWIAD, The Ladder and Temptation. To me, he is suggesting that the best way to fill it is through religion (the Ladder) but his problem is that he tries to fill it through sex (Temptation). The conflict produces angst.

Interesting take. Makes sense.


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I just don't feel the angst when I hear the song.


More like questioning/ challenging the listener as in what are you doing? Fill that space!


The drive of the song, the piercing keys and bass, it sounds driven, pushing forward.


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Just looked up the album info, was released on April 21, 1985. sad


Loved that album so much when it came out.



I'M WITH YOU, really it was realeased on April 21?


Wikipedia says 21st, Prince Vault says 22nd. Close enough confused
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Reply #32 posted 10/22/16 12:53pm

destinyc1

https://en.wikipedia.org/...rince_song) How did this song only reach no7?

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Reply #33 posted 10/22/16 2:01pm

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destinyc1 said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/...rince_song) How did this song only reach no7?


Already a backlash against Prince for ATWIAD for not being PR2.
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Reply #34 posted 10/22/16 6:38pm

Purpleye
During the pentiulm concert when he sings the lines "everybody needs a thrill " and "was it a boy when you wanted a girl" very moving stuff. To me personally
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Reply #35 posted 10/24/16 5:16am

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gandorb said:

destinyc1 said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/...rince_song) How did this song only reach no7?

Already a backlash against Prince for ATWIAD for not being PR2.

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Nah, #7 is still a sizable hit. Higher than some of PR's singles, in fact.

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Reply #36 posted 10/24/16 5:44am

TheEnglishGent

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remko said:

destinyc1 said:

He seemed to always sing it at his concerts.

Did he?

I only recall it being sung at the Lovesexy show i attended.


princevault.com has the answers :

First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
Performed occasionally in shows:

RIP sad
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Reply #37 posted 10/24/16 6:34am

Missmusicluver
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Always loved this song, funky!

Love is God, God is love, girls and boys love God above~
The only Love there is, is the Love We Make~
Prince4Ever
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Reply #38 posted 10/24/16 6:36am

destinyc1

I think it was tv shows they're on youtube.Or was on youtube

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Reply #39 posted 10/24/16 6:38am

lrcrouse

that song was my favorite on album.there is always so much to absorb from his well crafted songs. i tend to listen to prince alone cuz i find people dont actually listen

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Reply #40 posted 10/24/16 6:51am

destinyc1

Does anyone know if the rev sang this last month at their concert?

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Reply #41 posted 10/24/16 9:33am

Lianachan

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By coincidence, Pop Life was played the first time I saw Prince live, and also the last time - but not any of the many times between those.

"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge"" ~ Isaac Asimov
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Reply #42 posted 10/24/16 9:53am

destinyc1

Damn thats cool.

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Reply #43 posted 10/24/16 9:59am

wonder505

A brilliant song of self-reflection- a what are you doing with your life song. cool The melody does make me sad now.

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Reply #44 posted 10/24/16 12:29pm

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wonder505 said:

A brilliant song of self-reflection- a what are you doing with your life song. cool The melody does make me sad now.

Indeed, self reflection. The melody and the lyrics, both are sort of sad.

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