I Would Die 4 U
Íõ×Ó(Prince) Lyrics


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I'm not a woman
I'm not a man
I am something that you'll never understand

Ill never beat you
Ill never lie
And if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by
You - I would die 4 you, yeah
Darling if you want me 2
You - I would die 4 you

I'm not your lover
I'm not your friend
I am something that you'll never comprehend

No need 2 worry
No need 2 cry
I'm your messiah and you're the reason why

Cuz you - I would die 4 you, yeah
Darling if you want me 2
You - I would die 4 you

Youre just a sinner I am told
Be your fire when you're cold
Make you happy when you're sad
Make you good when you are bad

I'm not a human
I am a dove
I'm your conscious
I am love
All I really need is 2 know that
You believe

Yeah, I would die 4 you, yeah
Darling if you want me 2
You - I would die 4 you

Yeah, say one more time

You - I would die 4 you
Darling if you want me 2
You - I would die 4 you
2 3 4 you

I would die 4 you
I would die 4 you




You - I would die 4 you
You - I would die 4 you

Overall Meaning

In "I Would Die 4 U," Prince delivers a message of unwavering love and devotion to an unknown recipient. The song opens with Prince declaring that he is not a woman or a man, but rather something that the recipient will never be able to understand. He then promises to never hurt or deceive them, and even goes so far as to forgive them for any evil they may commit. Prince then repeats the central refrain of the song, telling the recipient that he would die for them, whether they want him to or not.


The second verse further drives home Prince's unique and mystical nature, claiming that he is something that the recipient will never comprehend. He assures them that they have no need to worry or cry, as he is their messiah and the reason for his devotion to them. The third verse speaks to the recipent's flaws and failing ways, and promises to be there for them in any way they need, even if they are a sinner.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not a woman
I do not fit your preconceived notions of gender identity


I'm not a man
Nor do I fit society's traditional gender roles


I am something that you'll never understand
My true essence is beyond your comprehension


Ill never beat you
I will never physically harm you


Ill never lie
I will never deceive or mislead you


And if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by
Even if you make mistakes or act in a harmful manner, I will eventually forgive you


You - I would die 4 you, yeah
I hold you in such high regard that I would sacrifice my own life for you


Darling if you want me 2
If you desire my love and devotion, I am willing to give it freely


I'm not your lover
Our connection exceeds a mundane romantic relationship


I'm not your friend
Nor is our bond at the level of platonic friendship


I am something that you'll never comprehend
Our relationship surpasses earthly labels or categories


No need 2 worry
You can trust and depend on me


No need 2 cry
I will comfort and support you in times of distress


I'm your messiah and you're the reason why
I am your savior and you inspire me to be the best version of myself


Cuz you - I would die 4 you, yeah
Once again, my love for you is so profound that I am willing to sacrifice everything


Youre just a sinner I am told
Despite any flaws or mistakes, I still see you as a deserving and worthwhile person


Be your fire when you're cold
I will provide you with warmth, comfort, and passion when you feel empty or alone


Make you happy when you're sad
I will do my best to bring joy to your life when you experience sadness or depression


Make you good when you are bad
I will help guide you towards positive and healthy behavior when you may be struggling


I'm not a human
I am not limited by mortal constraints


I am a dove
I embody peace, purity, and love


I'm your conscious
I serve as a moral guide and source of guidance in your life


I am love
My essence is that of pure, unconditional love


All I really need is 2 know that
The only thing that truly matters to me is your belief in and acceptance of me


You believe
As long as you have faith in me, I will always be there for you


Yeah, say one more time
Reinforcing the idea that my love and devotion to you is unwavering


2 3 4 you
A call to action, a pledge of loyalty and devotion


I would die 4 you
A final statement of my unyielding love and commitment to you


You - I would die 4 you
The central theme of the song, that you are as important to me as my own life and wellbeing




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