1999
Prince Lyrics


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{Don't worry, I won't hurt you
I only want you to have some fun}

I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray
But when I woke up this mornin', could've sworn it was judgment day
The sky was all purple, there were people runnin' everywhere
Tryin' to run from the destruction, you know I didn't even care
Say say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine

I was dreamin' when I wrote this, so sue me if I go too fast
But life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last
War is all around us, my mind says prepare to fight
So if I gotta die I'm gonna listen to my body tonight

Yeah hey, they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
Yeah, yeah, hey

People, let me tell you somethin'

If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door, oww
I got a lion in my pocket and baby he's ready to roar, yeah hey
Everybody's got a bomb, we could all die any day, oh
But before I let that happen, I'll dance my life away, oh ho

They say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
(We're runnin' out of time)
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
(We gonna, we gonna, oh)

Say it one more time
Two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
(No, no)
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
(We gonna, we gonna)

Alright, nineteen ninety-nine
You say it, nineteen ninety-nine
Mmm nineteen ninety-nine
(Oww, nineteen ninety-nine)

Don't stop it, don't stop it, say it one more time
Two thousand zero zero party over, oops out of time
(Yeah, yeah)
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
(We gonna, we gonna, whoa)
Yeah, nineteen ninety-nine
Don't you wanna go?
(Nineteen ninety-nine)
Don't you wanna go?
(Nineteen ninety-nine)
We could all die any day
(Nineteen ninety-nine)
I don't wanna die, I'd rather dance my life away
(Nineteen ninety-nine)

Listen to what I'm tryin' to say
Everybody, everybody say party
Come on now, you say it party
That's right, everybody say party
Can't run from revelation, no
(Party)
Sing it for your nation, y'all
(Party)
(Ow!)
Dreamin' when you're singin', baby
(Party)
Say the telephone a ringin', mama, now
(Party)
Come on, come on, you say
(Party)
Everybody, two times
(Party)
(Ow!)
Work it down to the ground, I'm sayin'
(Party)
Oh baby, say it again
(Ooh hoo hoo)
(Party)
Oh, shake your body, baby!
(Party)
That's right, come on, sing the song
(Party)
Ah aah ha
(Party)
That's right
(Party)
Got a lion in my pocket mama, say
(Party)
Ah, and he's ready to roar
(Party)





Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?
Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?

Overall Meaning

The song "1999" by Prince is a celebration of life and human spirit in the face of potential apocalypse. It starts with Prince assuring the listener that he does not intend to harm them, he only wants them to have fun. The opening lines of the song were inspired by Prince's dream about the end of the world. As he wakes up, he sees the sky is purple and people are running everywhere trying to escape the destruction. In a contradicting manner, Prince says he didn't even care and declares his intention to party like it's 1999.


Prince seems to believe that partying and dancing are a way for humans to fight against the threat of death and destruction. He says life is like a party and parties aren't meant to last, so he wants to make the most of every moment. Even though war is all around and there's a chance of an apocalypse every day, he'd rather dance his life away than die. The song ends with Prince encouraging everyone to party like it's 1999, with the repetition of words and chorus increasing the intensity of the song's message. Overall, the song is a reminder to live in the moment and celebrate life while we can.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry, I won't hurt you
I am not going to harm you


I only want you to have some fun
I just want you to enjoy yourself


I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray
I was not fully conscious when I composed these words, excuse me if they're unclear or inaccurate


But when I woke up this mornin', could've sworn it was judgment day
This morning, I woke up with a feeling that the end of the world was near


The sky was all purple, there were people runnin' everywhere
The surroundings looked strange or ominous, and everyone seemed to be panicking


Tryin' to run from the destruction, you know I didn't even care
People were attempting to flee the chaos, but I was indifferent to their struggle


Say say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
The year 2000 marks the end of an era or a deadline, and the celebration is now over


So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
I am going to enjoy myself as if it were the year 1999


But life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last
Life itself is a temporary celebration, and we should not expect it to endure indefinitely


War is all around us, my mind says prepare to fight
Conflict and turmoil are prevalent, and I feel that I must brace myself for battle


So if I gotta die I'm gonna listen to my body tonight
If death is imminent, I am going to live in the moment and follow my instincts


People, let me tell you somethin'
Listen to what I have to say


If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door, oww
If you're not interested in having a good time, there's no need to visit me


I got a lion in my pocket and baby he's ready to roar, yeah hey
I possess a potent energy or motivation that's waiting to be unleashed


Everybody's got a bomb, we could all die any day, oh
Each person carries the potential for destruction, and we could meet our end at any moment


But before I let that happen, I'll dance my life away, oh ho
Rather than succumb to fear or despair, I choose to celebrate and enjoy life


They say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
The end of the millennium signifies the conclusion of a party, and the time is up


So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
I intend to revel in the moment as if it were 1999 once again


Listen to what I'm tryin' to say
Pay attention to my message


Can't run from revelation, no
We cannot avoid facing truth or reality


Sing it for your nation, y'all
Let your voice be heard for the benefit of your country


Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?
A child's innocent query about the ubiquity of destructive devices




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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@carrie5123

I remember first hearing this in 1982 thinking that 1999 was so far off. Here it is 2024 already. It's amazing how fast time goes. Still a great song after all these years.

@seanodwyer4322

ahh 65 and still remember been a vulnerable toddler

@bridypow1947

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@breigesheppard8339

I am 68 but still absolutely love this music 70 + 80 pity we can’t go back 🥲🥲🥲🍀

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@BuddyWhOo5689

Who’s listening to this in 2024?

@brandonmoore7497

I’m listening to Prince 1999 mid March 2024 St. Patrick’s Day

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@user-go7iq4qb6d

Today on the bus not clearly because the speakers only with the bus driver all i remember was party like its 1995 or something so here i am

@dschutt-ht5us

Я!

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