I can't burry him and move on, because he doesn't feel dead to me.

Maybe he will always be alive.

He is the only star that I could relate and connect to on a deeper level.

He wasn't just "a rock star". He brought some very important emotional/human energy out.

I don't have a problem with this.

It's just an unreal sense that he hasn't left.

I may sound crazy, and I may well be. But that's how I feel still.

The eternal spirit?

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Just a couple days ago I was talking about him and what he could be doing today, and about what a genius he was and all that. And it choked me up again. I said to my sister: "It's almost 3 years now but I can't say that it's really easier now, and I doubt it ever will be easier for me. This is not like MJ for me, I learned about who MJ was through his death, but I learned who Prince was years before he died and his music means really a lot to me. So it's really hard to think about the fact that he's really gone.

RogerRoger said:

I, like many, was devastated when Prince passed. He (his music) was such a huge part of my life since I turned my ear to his music way back in 1979. His music touched me on such a deep level. He, as a person, became something for me to strive for and emulate. I still tear up whenever I hear or read something good and heartfelt that was said/written about him by someone. I haven't openly sobbed over his death for a while but I do still get choked up once in a while. I don't think I will ever 'get over' his passing as he was such an important figure in my heart and soul. I only hope that he knew really just how much his true 'fams' loved him. I pray that he found peace and is feeling joy.

True emotions are what make life worth living. I don't want to "get over it." So, we are there with ya! Like an eternal light, it will soften with time, but never go out 4 me.

I was cleaning around the house today, and clearing up clutter, when I ran across the Ticketmaster envelope in which I'd labeled "Prince Tickets"..that contained the receipt for the first and last concert of his that I ever attended at Essence Fest 2014, in New Orleans. Needless to say, thoughts of him came flooding back! Grief of losing him has gotten better with time, but he's never far away from my thoughts.

RogerRoger said:

I can't burry him and move on, because he doesn't feel dead to me.

Maybe he will always be alive.

He is the only star that I could relate and connect to on a deeper level.

He wasn't just "a rock star". He brought some very important emotional/human energy out.

I don't have a problem with this.

It's just an unreal sense that he hasn't left.

I may sound crazy, and I may well be. But that's how I feel still.

The eternal spirit?

[Edited 3/9/19 16:42pm]

i guess the shock has subsided for me, the mourning is about as strong as ever. It took a long time getting over MJ dying, a long time, this was worse because we're flooded with all the shit that was held back, all the music, the stories, all of that is bittersweet for me.

Still hurts today as much as it did nearly 3 years ago.

Some things really wipe me out too - one being the Empty Room performance from (I think) 2009. Ignoring the awful edit of that footage, there's something about his face, his body shape, his movements, and of course his guitar solos that really hit home the loss.

Then at the end he sings "what's the use of crying"...

I've never been a fan of bootlegs but in lieu of a lack of new, decent sound quality material being released, hearing nuances of melodies and vocals in things I've not heard before actually appease the pain a little.

Even if it was just a few songs a year, some decent releases by the estate would really help ease the loss. What they have put out has been baffling.

Just like Prince, I guess.

RogerRoger said:

derico13 said:

TheTruth123 said:

derico13 said:

Sometimes in my car and listening to for example "the love we make" and thinking it s juste him creating playing and living the whole thing takes me to tears.... we lost a human treasure for sur.

Something was lost in this world when we lost his loving spirit.

I am not trying to tell people how they should feel. I would say this: his spirit is not lost. In fact, it's alive and well in the world.

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Prince once said: "With love, there is no death." I'd argue that goes the same for music and art. Prince's music made him immortal long before he punched a higher floor. His spirit/music can still be felt, seen, and heard. If you need Prince, just listen to his music...he's always there.

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From a pure commercial standpoint: I am a big fan of Queen...their music has been successful/popular in the USA in the years since Freddie's death. First with Wayne and Garth, now with the biopic, Freddie Mercury's spirit/art/life is more present than ever in America. Again, art/music trancends death. The same will be true with Prince. It's just around the corner...

I've heard more than a few people say that for the last couple of weeks they've felt and thought about Prince lately. I personally felt more of him starting around the Superbowl (you know the memories of his performance coming back.) But it hasn't gone away. In reality the knowledge that April is just around the corner, is kind of making me sadder.

I try not to go there. If/when I do, the sadness and sense of loss I feel...I just shake my head. What else can you do? I'm most sad that he didn't have a wife and children to love and enjoy. Maybe he was ok with that, but I don't know what I'd do without mine. His music keeps me ok. He's so alive and kickin' ass. That's how I want to think of him. Yeah, his music makes me HAPPY! I just wish we could have a steady supply of the stuff these days (hear THAT, elites?!)

Emotionally I think I'm moved on. Well almost.

I don't get sad or depressed when I listen to his music. Pure enjoyment that's it.

But when the media sheds light on Prince's personal side I remember that he was a human too. Those get to me a little bit still to this day.

We dig him better dead, sadly.

I've always been passionate or emotioanal about Prince. Now I get sad or evan mad at him.

I miss him being here "...with us"

Disbelief is appropiate

I couldn't get used to the idea that he was gone. Finally the elevator pictures brought closure for me but still I am in a deep sorrow. Few things have touched my heart and his music was one them.

I had a different experience. I sort of moved away in the 3rd Eye Girl era. I was in Montreux in 2013 and noticed a gap opening up between my interests and what he was doing. I had tickets for all three nights and on the 3rd night ended up standing outside of the venue most of the time with a drink, only wandering in when an interesting song was started (not too often). Didn't see him live after that, while I used every opportunity to see him live since my first time (SOTT) in 1987 (raking up 50+ shows).

I'll admit I thought he would get over the 3rd Eye Girl thing and return to normal. And I thought he had with the Piano an Microphone tour. Unfortunately the Paris incident cut the European part of that short and I never got to see him live again.

Rev said:

hjd said:

RogerRoger said:

I can't burry him and move on, because he doesn't feel dead to me.

Maybe he will always be alive.

He is the only star that I could relate and connect to on a deeper level.

He wasn't just "a rock star". He brought some very important emotional/human energy out.

I don't have a problem with this.

It's just an unreal sense that he hasn't left.

I may sound crazy, and I may well be. But that's how I feel still.

The eternal spirit?

[Edited 3/9/19 16:42pm]

thught of like a "ACT OF GOD"! N another realm. mean of all people who might b aliens or angels.if found out that wasn't of this earth, would not b that surprised.

I believe Prince is in heaven and that brings me peace. The night of his last concert he said the grace of God saved him and for me that says a lot about his state of mind before he left us. I still do miss him very much. That is why I savored every moment when I would see him live in concert. Believe me when I say I never took him for granted. Funny thing is; I told three people the day before he passed that he was going to die soon. Ain't that a trip? PRINCE 4EVER!

RogerRoger said:

I can't burry him and move on, because he doesn't feel dead to me.

Maybe he will always be alive.

He is the only star that I could relate and connect to on a deeper level.

He wasn't just "a rock star". He brought some very important emotional/human energy out.

I don't have a problem with this.

It's just an unreal sense that he hasn't left.

I may sound crazy, and I may well be. But that's how I feel still.

The eternal spirit?

[Edited 3/9/19 16:42pm]

You do not sound crazy. I feel the same way as well. Sometimes I can see him in the clouds in the skins early on the morning.When I go to bed at night I can hear his voice singing my favorite songs.

skywalker said:

TheTruth123 said:

derico13 said: Something was lost in this world when we lost his loving spirit.

I am not trying to tell people how they should feel. I would say this: his spirit is not lost. In fact, it's alive and well in the world.

-

Prince once said: "With love, there is no death." I'd argue that goes the same for music and art. Prince's music made him immortal long before he punched a higher floor. His spirit/music can still be felt, seen, and heard. If you need Prince, just listen to his music...he's always there.

-

From a pure commercial standpoint: I am a big fan of Queen...their music has been successful/popular in the USA in the years since Freddie's death. First with Wayne and Garth, now with the biopic, Freddie Mercury's spirit/art/life is more present than ever in America. Again, art/music trancends death. The same will be true with Prince. It's just around the corner...

You are right.Thanks for the correction.