It is so obvious the similarities between Phil Collins’ “Sussudio” and Prince’s “1999,” particularly in the synthesizer riff and groove. When “Sussudio” was released in 1985, some accused Collins of borrowing heavily from Prince’s...
Being officially released through Def Jam and Jigga’s own label, Roc-A-Fella Records, on 10 October 2002, “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” served as the lead single to “The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse”, which...
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...
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...
“Kiss” is centered on the singer’s interaction with a certain romantic interest, who would be the addressee. And perhaps the best way to summarize what he is telling her is that his only prerequisite for...
Everyone knows that “Purple Rain” is a deep track. Indeed there seems to be at least two intricate subthemes operating within the lyrics. But for the most part, this appears to be a love song –...
“Nothing Compares 2 U” is a song in which the singer (Sinead O’Connor) is basically saying she misses very-special people in her life. For the most part, the lyrics are about her unresolvable love for an ex-boyfriend. But...
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...
