Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Prince

Le Grind

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“Le Grind” by Prince

What it looks like Prince is advocating here (“Le Grind”) is the act of dirty dancing – or ‘grinding’ as such is often referred to in a musical context. And yes, the Purple One could...

Raspberry Beret

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“Raspberry Beret” by Prince

It’s not like back in the 1980s berets were necessarily fashionable in mainstream American society. Yes, in terms of individuals they may have been worn, particularly by women, in the name of fashion. But wearing one, even...

Annie Christian by Prince

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“Annie Christian” by Prince

Prince uses the lyrics of “Annie Christian” to highlight some criminal incidents that took place in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, between 1979 and 1981. During this period over 20 African-American were reported dead...

1999

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Meaning of “1999” by Prince

Prince’s “1999” song is mocking, if you will, the concept of Armageddon. It was released during a time, the early 1980s, which has held a decades’-long record of being, according to scientists, the closest the...