Purple Rain
KWAYE Lyrics
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I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, Hey
But why, Why you got to steal me from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, Purple rain
Mmh, Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Honey, I know, Times are changin'
We all need reach out for something new, And that means you too
You say you want a leader, But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
In KWAYE's "Purple Rain," the lyrics are about wanting to see someone happy and laughing, but also recognizing that the relationship or friendship has ended. The singer reflects on never wanting to cause any pain or be a "weekend lover," but rather just wanting to be a friend. The repetition of "purple rain" throughout the song serves as a symbol for something otherworldly and transformative, something that could wash away the sorrow and pain.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of needing to embrace change and new experiences, and perhaps needing guidance to do so. The line "you say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind" suggests a desire for direction in life, but also a sense of confusion and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics to "Purple Rain" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a connection with someone, while also recognizing the complexities and challenges of relationships and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I didn't want to hurt you in any way
I never meant to cause you any pain
I didn't want to cause you any discomfort or distress
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to see you happy, even if it's just for a brief moment
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
I wanted to share a moment of joy with you in a unique and memorable setting
Purple rain, Purple rain
The color of the rain is significant, representing a rare and beautiful occasion
I only wanted to see you bathing in that purple rain
I wanted to witness the full experience of the unique and beautiful purple rain with you
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I didn't want to be just a casual fling or temporary romance
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, Hey
I wanted to establish a meaningful relationship with you
But why, Why you got to steal me from another
Why did you have to interfere in someone else's relationship to be with me?
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
It's unfortunate that our relationship had to come to an end
Honey, I know, Times are changin'
I understand that things are different now
We all need reach out for something new, And that means you too
We all need to try something new or seek new experiences, including you
You say you want a leader, But you can't seem to make up your mind
You claim you desire direction, but you're indecisive
I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain
I can help show you the way to the unique, beautiful experience you desire
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
I wanted to witness your delight and joy firsthand while we experienced the unique, beautiful purple rain
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khensinyathi
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only want to see you laughing
In the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing
In the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
And I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain, yeah
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
Come on, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you in the purple rain
Kristen Sechrest
At 1:41 I almost lost my mind. The way he controlled his voice at different times throughout the song. The times when he holds back when others would have been too dramatic makes me feel the love and pain he releases into the song. I see you. Bravo
Juliet Towera
Damn!!! This was fire. Prince would be proud.
Amandula Garcia
AGREED.
Suzie
Prince would be so proud of this rendition of his signature track! Wow well done blew it out the park! 👏👏
Darija Majic
The only version I enjoyed..and the only one I cried over.
The others tried but only his Royal Badness could pull up this song
Thank you K
Sarah Giles
full out agree
Lee Pope
I cannot stop listening to this since I found it. Prince was amazing and this is the best cover of his that I have heard. Your voice and the way you control it and sing this song is incredible. Thank you 🙏
khensinyathi
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only want to see you laughing
In the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing
In the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
And I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain, yeah
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
Come on, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you in the purple rain
Lisa Sipika
First time hearing this guy. Man when he started singing, I stopped everything I was doing. I am now going to obsess over Kwaye for the rest of this week. What an amazing voice!
MuzicIC81 Smith
Gosh you are beautiful