Prince Charming
Adam the Ants Lyrics
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Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you
Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
The lyrics to Adam and the Ants' song "Prince Charming" are an urging to their audience to "never stop being dandy" and to always "show me you're handsome". The term "dandy" was used in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe a fashionable, well-dressed man who was particular about his appearance. In this song, Adam and the Ants are encouraging their listeners to maintain their own sense of style and to not succumb to the pressures of conformity.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Prince Charming" several times, which is a reference to the fairy tale character who rescues damsels in distress. However, the lyrics subvert this traditional gender roles by suggesting that it's not just women who need rescuing – men also need to be saved from societal pressures to conform to one particular image of masculinity.
In the second verse, the lyrics urge the listener to "respect yourself and all of those around you" regardless of whether they're wearing "silk or leather or a feather". This is a further attempt to combat prejudice and conformity and to promote individualism and inclusivity.
Overall, "Prince Charming" is a catchy and playful song with a deeper message about the importance of individuality and self-respect. It's a reminder to be confident in one's own style and to value oneself and others for who they are, rather than judging people based on superficial attributes.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Stop trying to impress me with your good looks and fancy clothes
Prince Charming
A man who is attractive and desirable to women, and has high social status
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
You should not fear being teased or criticized by others
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Do not compromise your principles or morals
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Do not compromise your principles or morals
Silk or leather or a feather
Regardless of what you wear
Respect yourself and all of those around you
You should have self-respect and treat others with respect
Prince Charming
A man who is attractive and desirable to women, and has high social status
Prince Charming
A man who is attractive and desirable to women, and has high social status
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
You should not fear being teased or criticized by others
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Stop trying to impress me with your good looks and fancy clothes
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Do not compromise your principles or morals
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Never, ever, you should not
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Do not compromise your principles or morals
Prince Charming
A man who is attractive and desirable to women, and has high social status
Prince Charming
A man who is attractive and desirable to women, and has high social status
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
You should not fear being teased or criticized by others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM ANT, MARCO PIRRONI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haroldgillies3083
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you
Silk or leather or a feather
Respect yourself and all of those around you
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Don't you ever, don't you ever
Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince charming, prince charming
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
@Sr19769p
'Ridicule is nothing to be scared of' - a lyric to live by
@emmylou4522
Amen!
@jpf77302
And don’t you ever lower yourself, forgetting all your standards.
@kateoloughlin8774
@@jpf77302
Hi JP through out my life I have often played this lyric in my head.
Kind regards Kate. 👱♀️💕💕
@akimbofurry2179
That is the motto of my life.
@ianthomas5955
Absolutely. And now embraced enthusiastically by Boris Johnson.
@AntipodeanStar
Adam Ant was way, way, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of his time. He is an iconoclastic maverick genius.
@shansymancy
+AntipodeanStar Depp stole his look, Keith Flint stole his swagger and look. This video still looks great all these years after.
@sageantone7291
+AntipodeanStar Iconoclasm isn't impressive.
@davidrobinson1286
late seventies/Early Eighties were great, g.g.grandchildren will know of this!