Purple Rain
Prince/& the revolution Lyrics
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I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to 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
I only wanted 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
I 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
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
In the song "Purple Rain" by Prince and the Revolution, the singer starts off by apologizing for causing someone pain and sorrow unintentionally. He then goes on to say that all he wanted was to see the person he's referring to, happy and laughing - which could mean that he feels responsible for causing this person's unhappiness. He repeatedly mentions the "purple rain" throughout the song, which seems to be a metaphor for some sort of release or catharsis, whether emotional or physical. He goes on to say that he never wanted to be someone's "weekend lover", but just a friend, and that it's unfortunate that their friendship had to end. The song ends with the singer urging the listeners to be open to change and to let him guide them to the "purple rain".
Overall, the song seems to be about regret and trying to make amends for past mistakes. The purple rain can be interpreted in multiple ways, but seems to represent a release from pain or sadness, and an invitation to find beauty in difficult situations. The song has a melancholic and introspective tone, with Prince's signature guitar and vocals adding to the emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never intended to bring you sadness
I never meant to cause you any pain
I never intended to hurt you
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to see you happy once
I only wanted to see you
Laughing in the purple rain
I wanted to see you joyous amidst the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
I wanted you to immerse yourself in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I didn't want to be just someone you spend weekends with
I only wanted to be some kind of friend (hey)
I just wished to be your friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
I knew I could never take you away from someone else
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
It's unfortunate our friendship had to cease
I only wanted to see you
Underneath the purple rain
I longed to see you adorned with purple rain
Honey, I know, I know
I know times are changing
Darling, I understand that times are transforming
It's time we all reach out
For something new, that means you too
It's about time we search for something novel and you should too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
You claim you yearn for a trailblazer, but you can't decide
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
I believe you should shut your mind and let me steer you towards the purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
If you comprehend the message I am conveying, raise your hand up high
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
I just wish to see you in purple rain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@ApolloTchize
Just sitting here with mouth open. Didn't move for the last minutes, just got goosebumps all around and tears start to roll. Nearly forgot to swallow and to breathe and was about to drool on the desk. How would you describe something like this to others without sound and video?
This is so raw, so passionate, so, well, intimidating because of sheer talent and genius and somehow down to what anything in universe is all about.
It's hard to find words for this. So raw, so passionate, so incredible skillful, that it marks and expands somehow the borders of human beings, as no human being could transport that in a ridiculous suit with a ridiculous guitar, but when you are Prince everything falls in place and it feels as natural as it can be. This is way beyond, what any other person I've ever heard of on earth could do.
Never seen anything like this and most probably never will.
Whoever this strange, little man was: He was much more than a man,., He was Prince. And whatever that is, is more, than we deserved. I feel like every cell of my useless existence is loaded now with his energy. Still. Sometimes he made me think, he is an evolutionary proof of concept of Human 2.0.
And although I wrote all this crazy stuff, I still feel speechless.
And when I look at this next time, it'll be the same. And again. And again. This will last for ages.
@warp1geon
Just an incredibly special era. Great music, no cellphones, no internet - just living in the moment.
@reginakellum270
Full resonance ❤
@cruisinguy6024
I feel so bad for the people that never got to actually experience a concert. I cannot imagine just standing there with thousands of others just holding a phone out / facetiming someone instead of getting lost in the moment.
My best concert memories were all before smart phones came out. Side note, I also worked as a medic at a major live concert venue so I've been at a TON of concerts / music festivals.
@patriciajordanwoods2003
I hear you! His converts were the best ever!
@shethingsd
No cell phone is quite right. Experience.
@h4x0rrrr
the internet existed in 1985
@johnteresi
You Think your a Tough Guy until This tune brings you to Tears. Most soulful performance ever. Prince played for the audience and leaves it all out there.
@uwesvneider4540
I LOVE THIS SONG !GREAT SOLO GOD BLESS HIM
@JosephDiamond-jx8sm
That's himself!!
@briangall8442
Take our hearts through the stone! English Cash COOL! With a touch of Algonquin Blue truth!