Home Page | 80s Lyrics Main Page
Home
Page | 80s Lyrics
Main Page
Prince
A little something about Prince
Prince, aka Prince Rogers Nelson, aka Alexander Nevermind, aka the artist formerly known as Prince, aka The Artist, put out his first album in 1978, but it was his 1999 album, and the success of singles 1999 and Little Red Corvette, that put him on the early '80s map. Like many of his contemporaries, Prince was a neatly packaged pop star: he found a unique look reminiscent of both Bowie and Hendrix, pumped out danceable tunes, and surrounded himself with beautiful people. He was one of the earliest black artists to find a place on MTV, and he made a successful leap to the big screen with Purple Rain, the accompanying album of which would contain his first U.S. number 1, When Doves Cry.
Over the years he's scored five U.S. chart toppers, seen some success in the U.K., and had the honor(?) of having one of his songs covered by the envy of aged '60s teen idols, Tom Jones. And while working on his own music, Prince has found time over the years to further the careers of such female artists as Sinead O'Connor, Vanity, Sheena Easton and Sheila E through writer and producer roles.
As Prince's music matures (?), the artist we all knew as Prince has become something of a pop oddity. He confounded the record industry by taking a symbol for a name (something Freur couldn't get away with in the '80s) and ever since the world has been looking for a title for the man. The last I heard, however, was that he's back to being called "Prince".
Lyrics shown below: "1999", "When Doves Cry", "Raspberry Beret", "Purple Rain"
1999Don't worry, I won't hurt UI only want U 2 have some funI was dreamin' when I wrote thisForgive me if it goes astrayBut when I woke up this mornin'Coulda sworn it was judgment dayThe sky was all purple,there were people runnin' everywhereTryin' 2 run from the destruction,U know I didn't even care'Cuz they say two thousand zero zero party over,oops out of timeSo tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999I was dreamin' when I wrote thisSo sue me if I go 2 fastBut life is just a party, and parties weren't meant 2 lastWar is all around us, my mind says prepare 2 fightSo if I gotta die I'm gonna listen 2 my body tonightYeah, they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops out of timeSo tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999YeahLemme tell ya somethin'If U didn't come 2 party,don't bother knockin' on my doorI got a lion in my pocket,and baby he's ready 2 roarYeah, everybody's got a bomb,we could all die any dayBut before I'll let that happen,I'll dance my life awayOh, they say two thousand zero zero party over,oops out of timeWe're runnin' outta time (Tonight I'm gonna)So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)we gonna, owwSay it 1 more timeTwo thousand zero zero party over oops,out of timeNo, no (Tonight I'm gonna)So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)we gonna, owwAlright, it's 1999You say it, 199919991999 don't stop, don't stop, say it 1 more timeTwo thousand zero zero party over,oops out of timeYeah, yeah (Tonight I'm gonna)So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)we gonna, owwYeah, 1999 (1999)Don'tcha wanna go (1999)Don'tcha wanna go (1999)We could all die any day (1999)I don't wanna die,I'd rather dance my life away (1999)Listen 2 what I'm tryin' 2 sayEverybody, everybody say partyC'mon now, U say partyThat's right, everybody say (Party)Can't run from the revelation, no (Party)Sing it 4 your nation y'all (Party)Tell me what you're singin', baby say (Party)Telephone's a-ringin', mama (Party)C'mon, c'mon, U say (Party)Everybody, [two times] (Party)Work it down 2 the ground, say (Party) (Party)Come on, take my body, baby (Party)That's right, c'mon, sing the song (Party) (Party)That's right (Party)Got a lion in my pocket mama, say (Party)Oh--and he's ready 2 roar (Party)Mommy--why does everybody have a bomb?Mommy--why does everybody have a bomb?
When doves cryDig if u will the pictureOf u and I engaged in a kissThe sweat of your body covers meCan u my darlingCan u picture this?Dream if u can a courtyardAn ocean of violets in bloomAnimals strike curious posesThey feel the heatThe heat between me and uHow can u just leave me standing?Alone in a world that's so cold? (So cold)Maybe I'm just 2 demandingMaybe I'm just like my father 2 boldMaybe you're just like my motherShe's never satisfied (She's never satisfied)Why do we scream at each otherThis is what it sounds likeWhen doves cryTouch if u will my stomachFeel how it trembles insideYou've got the butterflies all tied upDon't make me chase uEven doves have prideHow can u just leave me standing?Alone in a world so cold? (World so cold)Maybe I'm just 2 demandingMaybe I'm just like my father 2 boldMaybe you're just like my motherShe's never satisfied (She's never satisfied)Why do we scream at each otherThis is what it sounds likeWhen doves cryHow can u just leave me standing?Alone in a world that's so cold? (A world that's so cold)Maybe I'm just 2 demanding (Maybe, maybe I'm like my father)Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold (Ya know he's 2 bold)Maybe you're just like my mother (Maybe you're just like my mother)She's never satisfied (She's never, never satisfied)Why do we scream at each other (Why do we scream, why)This is what it sounds likeWhen doves cryWhen doves cry (Doves cry, doves cry)When doves cry (Doves cry, doves cry)Don't Cry (Don't Cry)When doves cryWhen doves cryWhen doves cryWhen Doves cry (Doves cry, doves cry, doves cryDon't cryDarling don't cryDon't cryDon't cryDon't don't cry