When Prince began his formal dispute with record company Warner Bros. and changed his stage name to o(+> in 1993, the NPG became a side-project for Prince, allowing him to release music outside of his contract. The concept was quite similar to The Time, and was also intended to appeal to a more urban audience than Prince's mainstream material.
The NPG's debut album, Goldnigga featured Tony M. as lead vocalist/rapper. The album relied heavily on rap, while the music itself was reminicent of 1970s funk. Prince participated heavily in writing and performing the music, while Tony wrote and performed raps. Prince provided co-lead vocals on 2 songs, "Black M.F. in the House" and "Johnny", and the 2 were often performed by him in concerts and aftershows.
Prince trimmed down the NPG when he began performing as o(+> in early 1994. This tighter version backed o(+> on The Gold Experience and released Exodus in 1995. Now with Sonny T as lead vocalist, the focus was more on funk. Although several raps were recorded for the album, they were nixed on the final release. o(+> again took a role behind the scenes and adopted the guise of the masked "Tora Tora". He again performed lead vocals on several tracks, sometimes with an altered voice. His participation in this version of the NPG was much more apparent.
Get Wild
New Power Generation Lyrics
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Get wild! Ooh, ooh, baby!
Get wild! {x4}
When you're sick of that 9 2 5
And you're ready 2 come alive
When you look both high and low
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly
Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry
Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high
If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all)
CHORUS:
Get wild! - Everybody up in the place
Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race
Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys
If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise!
When you want 2 get in the groove
But the music don't make you move
Hip the DJ 2 a new CD
Anything by the N.P.G.
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly
Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry
Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high
If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all)
CHORUS
Get wild! - like you know you need 2
Pick a funky outfit short and see-through
Versace got it going on in the gold mesh
Won't you try it on 2 night when you get dressed?
Get Wild's the only aroma that my nose'll see (Get wild!)
Won't you spray a little where you think I'm gonna be?
And you know, you know what shoes 2 wear
The ones so high you're scared
Ououo, peligro que aqui yo vengo! {Oh oh, danger 4 here I come!}
(Get wild!)
When you can't find the G 2 your GO
Even charged, your battery's low
When the smoke's 2 thick 2 blow
There's a brand new high we know
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly
Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry
Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high
If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all)
Get wild! - Everybody up in the place, yes
Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race
Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys (Get wild!)
If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise!
Get wild! (Shake it!)
Shake your money maker
Get wild! (Shake it!)
Shake your money maker
Get wild! (Shake it!) (Shake it!)
Shake your money maker
Get wild!
(Get, get ...)
Come on, get wild!
The song "Get Wild" by New Power Generation (Prince) is a celebration of life and an exhortation to let loose and have fun. The lyrics are a call to action for those who are tired of the daily grind and want to experience the joys of living. The song encourages people to forget about their worries and let their hair down. It speaks to the need for people to find release from the mundane and to seek out new experiences.
The song is structured around a repeating chorus that emphasizes the need to "get wild." The verses offer suggestions on how to achieve this end, such as seeking out good times, dancing to music, trying new fashions, and indulging in various forms of hedonism. The song is an upbeat dance number that is meant to inspire people to move and groove.
Overall, "Get Wild" is a fun, lighthearted song that encourages people to embrace life and have fun. It is an anthem for those who are tired of the daily grind and need a break from the routine.
Line by Line Meaning
Get wild! Ah!
Encouragement to let loose and have fun.
Get wild! Ooh, ooh, baby!
Reinforcement of the previous line in a playful way.
Get wild! {x4}
Repeating the call to action to emphasize the importance of getting wild.
When you're sick of that 9 2 5
When you can't stand the monotony of daily life.
And you're ready 2 come alive
When you feel like breaking free and experiencing new things.
When you look both high and low
When you search everywhere for something that's missing.
And you can't find a trumpet that blows
When you can't find anything enjoyable, even though you've looked everywhere.
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die
Invitation to a place where fun never ends.
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly
Invitation to a place where attractive people gather.
Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry
Invitation to dance and have fun until you can't anymore.
Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high
Humorous line about a glue that sounds like drugs to keep the fun going.
If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all)
Encouragement to let loose and be daring now.
CHORUS: Get wild! - Everybody up in the place
Repeating the call to action to get wild and involve everyone present.
Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race
Getting wild is inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys
Addressing the audience playfully and encouraging them to enjoy themselves.
If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise!
Exhilarating the crowd further by getting them to participate and make noise.
When you want 2 get in the groove
When you want to dance and let go.
But the music don't make you move
When the music isn't good or engaging enough to dance to.
Hip the DJ 2 a new CD
Suggesting to the DJ to play something new that everyone will enjoy dancing to.
Anything by the N.P.G.
Suggesting to play music from the New Power Generation, the artist's backing band.
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die
Reiterating the invitation to a place where the fun never ends.
Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly
Reiterating the invitation to a place where attractive people gather.
Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry
Reiterating the invitation to dance and have fun until you can't anymore.
Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high
Repeating the humorous line about the glue that sounds like drugs to keep the fun going.
If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all)
Reiterating the encouragement to let loose and be daring now.
CHORUS: Get wild! - Everybody up in the place, yes
Repeating the call to action to get wild and involve everyone present.
Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race
Reiterating that getting wild is inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys (Get wild!)
Reiterating the playful address to the audience and encouraging them to enjoy themselves.
If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise!
Reiterating the exhilaration of crowd participation and noise-making.
Get wild! (Shake it!)
Repeated call to action to get wild and shake it on the dance floor.
Shake your money maker
Encouraging people to dance in a fun and energetic way.
Get wild! (Shake it!)
Repeating the call to action to get wild and shake it on the dance floor.
Shake your money maker
Repeating the encouragement to dance in a fun and energetic way.
Get wild! (Shake it!) (Shake it!)
Repeating the call to action to get wild and shake it twice.
Shake your money maker
Repeating the encouragement to dance in a fun and energetic way.
Get, get ...
Cut off line with no meaning.
Come on, get wild!
Final call to action to get wild and have fun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: LLOYD SONNY THOMPSON, MICHAEL A. BLAND, TOMMY ELM, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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@Donna777
WOW I've never heard this version. 💜🤩💜
@deandrejonesakarogpurple2584
The NPG was and is still funky as Hell! I'm glad I have the exodus album... Which is my favorite version of around the world in a day album in a 90's way
@sotizesmimi
vu que j'adore Prince j'adore ce morceau super bien !!!
@gavinthorburn5385
Had this on cassette single,really want on cd
@kennycrockett8202
Have the maxi single of it, there's six mixes
@artfull334
Totally banging 😎
@ryanalopez3078
One of my favorite remixes and instrumentations and compositions by the master
@laurisaarinen1126
I thought this was the original, isn't this version on Exodus?
@iam_Klaus
@@laurisaarinen1126// yepyep (!)
@Vikki-Waiting
Love this track so frustrating I cant get on iTunes I need to own it along with horny pony ugh ! It’s got that heavy bass and that rap in the middle… too funky!