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Thread started 04/18/03 1:10pm

Jem

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Moonbeam levels

I hear a lot of talk about this song, just its popularity. i haven't been able to hear it, is it really that good? am i missing out?
What does it sound like?
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Reply #1 posted 04/18/03 1:12pm

Handclapsfinga
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Jem said:

What does it sound like?

like the cousin of "free". nod
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Reply #2 posted 04/18/03 1:34pm

jn2

like the cousin of "free". even better than free imo
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Reply #3 posted 04/18/03 1:36pm

Handclapsfinga
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jn2 said:

like the cousin of "free". even better than free imo

it is, in a way nod
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Reply #4 posted 04/18/03 1:38pm

jn2

Release It Prince! Let the world knows this great song not only us
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Reply #5 posted 04/18/03 2:06pm

Joshy84au

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sounds like it was meant 4 radio.
it would have been huge had it been released.

also sounds like it belongs in the end credits of a cheesy 80s film.
even more reason why i love it
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Reply #6 posted 04/18/03 2:10pm

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Prince: Moonbeam Levels

Yesterday I tried 2 write a novel
But I didn't know where 2 begin
So I laid down in the grass tryin' 2 feel the world turn
Boy loses girl in a rain storm, nuclear World War III
All that's left is pain and sorrow
As far as he's concerned

He says, please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
I'm lookin' 4 a better place 2 die

Maybe he's lookin' 4 a different world
Maybe he's lookin' 4 a brand new high
Maybe he would like a nice condo overlookin' the rings of Saturn
Maybe he wants affection instead of a plastic life
Maybe he doesn't know what he wants at all

He says, please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
I'm lookin' 4 a better place 2 die

A newborn child knows nothing of destruction
Nothing of love and hate
What happens in between is a mystery
Because we don't give a damn about his fate

He said he'll never keep diaries 2 learn from his mistakes
Instead he'll just repeat all the good things that he's done
Fight 4 perfect love until it's perfect love he makes
When he's happy then his battle will be won

He says, please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
Please send all your moonbeam levels 2 me
I'm lookin' 4 a better place 2 die
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Reply #7 posted 04/18/03 2:37pm

Jem

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C'mon yall, now ur killing me. I will hear this song.
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Reply #8 posted 04/18/03 4:03pm

FirstAvenue

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C'mon yall, now ur killing me. I will hear this song.

it's an awesome song. You'll love it.
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Reply #9 posted 04/18/03 4:06pm

Handclapsfinga
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FirstAvenue said:

Jem said:

C'mon yall, now ur killing me. I will hear this song.

it's an awesome song. You'll love it.

you'll love it 2 bits. love
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Reply #10 posted 04/18/03 4:12pm

Number23

A true lost classic. I'd love to hear it without the production - just him and the piano. It's freely available on Kazaa.
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Reply #11 posted 04/18/03 4:18pm

calldapplwonde
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Great lyrics, too. Can't figure out what the chorus means, though.
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Reply #12 posted 04/18/03 4:33pm

FirstAvenue

maaayn, what I wouldn't give to hear Prince do this live...disbelief
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Reply #13 posted 04/18/03 7:17pm

Moonbeam

Classic song.
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Reply #14 posted 04/18/03 7:41pm

psychodelicide

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"Moonbeam Levels" is a fantastic song, one that I can listen to over and over again (and do on many occasions). biggrin
RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you.
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Reply #15 posted 04/19/03 11:22am

PsychoNeverHan
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This song is beautiful.
Much better than "Free" IMHO.
The chorus is just gorgeous, especially toward the end when he's singing deep in the background: "Send 'em to me," etc.

Yeah!
Ooh! Here I go again, fallin' in love all over
Ooh! You Psycho NeverHands, you just pray you don't get burned
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Reply #16 posted 04/20/03 12:53am

lovebird

I have only heard the song once. Need to listen again.
I love the Free song.
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Reply #17 posted 04/20/03 9:34am

liberation

calldapplwondery83 said:

Great lyrics, too. Can't figure out what the chorus means, though.



I think the notion of ~Moonbeam Levels~ refers to that of a picture i once saw of Prince, circa 1982.

He is standing by a window with the blinds partially open...there is a full moon out and it's dark inside the room.

You see rays of light come through the window blinds, creating a sort of moonbeam levels of light shine into this room.

It could also be a refrence to god and his power.
"Waiting to be banned"
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Reply #18 posted 04/21/03 12:21pm

Jem

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Hey i finally heard the song. its great, but not as great as some other unreleased music of his. I still like "splash" a lot more.
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