this is a splendid, wonderful song.

tell us all about it somebody...

What do you want to hear?

That it is a beautiful lesson in life, brought in a way we hardly ever hear these days?
By any artist?
[This message was edited Mon May 26 7:20:36 PDT 2003 by jeremyfaulkner]

sinaplenty said:

Lisa's version is better.

if i'm in the right frame of mind it'll make me

i just heard whichever version is on THE WORK.

date
writer (ie just prince?)
other interesting facts

*update*

just heard a second version - this one with p's vocals. i presume the 1st one was lisa's version???

still gorgeous...bring back the revolution!

Intended for the Dream Factory project, this song is a lovely, melodic pop tune somewhat in the style of "Starfish And Coffee." Prince sings in his falsetto voice over a sparse piano backing and a light drum machine beat. The second version has Lisa singing lead. The song concerns the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and making the most of the life we have (recalling the theme of "Pop Life").

DJEmale said:

thanks

i thought it was a bit slower and less upbeat than starfish and coffee. it must be the best thing i've heard for a long long time...

Great melody.

I have a version with Prince singing that fades out from Movie Star. Its a good transition, its a shame he never thought to use it with movie star on Crystal Ball.

As for the song, just another in a long line of brilliant Prince songs that needs to be released.

There must be children in Heaven,

Ones who know nothing come late,

There are leaders of all colours,

I'd feel safer with them in control,

Three year olds in control.

In reality, the 1st version was the one with Lisa on vocals. Going into the studio Lisa had no idea that Prince was going to have her sing the lead. After Wendy & Lisa left, Prince re-recorded it with his vocals...

Number23 said:

I always thought the lyric was "ones who know
nothing of hate"

Great song, one of my faves by the man.