Prince
Prince/Sheena Easton Lyrics

My name is Prince and I am funky
Prince is introducing himself as a funky musician.

My name is Prince the one and only
Prince is introducing himself as a unique musician.

I did not come to funk around
Prince is not messing around and is serious about his music.

'Till I get your daughter I won't leave this town
Prince is confident and will stay in the town until he gets the person he desires.

In the beginning God made the sea
Prince is alluding to the creation story in the Bible.

But on the seventh day he made me
Prince believes he was created on the seventh day.

He was tryin' to rest y'all when He heard the sound
God heard the music Prince was making and it inspired Him.

Sound like a guitar cold gettin' down
The music Prince was playing had a great guitar sound.

I tried to bust a high note, but I bust a string
Prince attempted to sing a high note but his string broke.

My God was worried 'til he heard me sing
God was worried about Prince's broken guitar string, but then Prince sang.

My name is Prince the one and only, hurt me
Prince is emphasizing that he is the only one with his talent.

(Do that, do that, somebody)

Hurt me (do that, do that, somebody)
Prince is asking the audience to challenge him with their own talent.

When it come to funk I am a junky
Prince is obsessed with funk music.

I know from righteous I know from sin
Prince knows the difference between right and wrong.

I got to sides and they both friends
Prince has two sides to him but they are both friendly.

Don't try to clock 'em, they're much too fast
Prince's different sides are too fast to keep up with.

If you try to stop 'em they kick that ass
If someone tries to stop or challenge Prince, he will show them who's boss.

Without a pistol, without a gun
Prince is emphasizing that he is a non-violent person.

When you hear my music you'll be havin' fun
Prince wants his music to make people feel happy.

That's when I got ya that's when you mine
Prince will have the audience's attention when they are enjoying his music.

To tell the truth, tell me what's my line?
Prince is asking the audience what they think his niche is.

My name is Prince and I am funky (you can't stop Prince)
Prince is emphasizing that he is untouchable when it comes to music.

My name is Prince the one and only, hurt me (you can't stop Prince)
Prince is asking the audience to challenge his music.

Funky fresh for the 90's (do that, do that, somebody) (Prince)
Prince's music will continue to be fresh and enjoyable in the 90's.

My name is Prince, I don't want to be king
Prince does not want to be king or ruler.

Cause I've seen the top and it's just a dream
Prince has experienced the top but realizes it's not everything.

Big cars and women and fancy clothes
Prince does not care for the materialistic lifestyle.

Will save your face but it won't save your soul
Money and status will not help you find happiness or save your soul.

I'm here to tell you that there's a better way
Prince believes there is a better way to live life.

Would our Lord be happy if He came to day?
Prince questions whether God would be happy with the state of the world today.

I ain't sayin' I'm better, no better than you
Prince believes he is not superior to anyone.

But if you want to play with me, you better learn the rules
If someone wants to challenge Prince, they better be prepared.

I did not come to funk around (you can't stop Prince)
Prince is emphasizing that he is not messing around.

I won't leave this town
Prince will not leave the town without getting what he wants.

Funky fresh for the 90's (do that, do that, somebody)
Prince believes his music will continue to be fresh and enjoyable in the 90's.

Hurt me (do that, do that, some)
Prince is challenging the audience to challenge him.

The funkier I be
Prince is saying the more funky his music gets,

The funkier I get, oh shit
the crazier and better his music becomes.

Lickety split on the lyric
Prince's music and lyrics come to him easily.

A new jack in the pulpit
Prince is saying he is a new preacher in the music industry.

Watch it deacon, your track is leakin'
Prince is warning other musicians that they have some competition.

What is this you're seekin'?
Prince is asking other musicians what they are trying to accomplish.

The syncopated rhymes are at their peak
Prince's music and lyrics are at their best.

When you jumped on my D.I.c.k.
Prince has some competition on his hands.

That's the one thing that I don't play
Prince will not stand for someone copying him.

The jock strap was to big for you anyway
Prince believes the other musician is not good enough to compete with him.

You're just a simpleton
Prince believes the other musician is basic.

I'll bust you like a pimple, son
Prince will demolish the other musician.

My star is to bright
Prince's star power outshines the other musician's.

Boy, I'll sink you like the ship Poseidon Adventure
Prince will destroy the other musician.

You're bumpin' dentures to be cocksure
Prince is saying the other musician is not as talented as they think they are.

There must be more coming from

Your mouth than manure
Prince believes the other musician is speaking nonsense.

So with a flow and a spray, I say hey
Prince is ready to take on this challenge.

You must become a prince before you're king anyway
The other musician has a lot of work to do before they can compete with Prince.

It's time I get ig-nig-nig-nig-nig-nig-n-ignorant
Prince is saying he is going to get bold and crazy.

Def be the beat that I'm rockin'
Prince is emphasizing that he has a fantastic beat in his music.

Yo so, come get a hit
Prince is inviting his audience to enjoy his music.

And put your thinking cap on
Prince is encouraging his audience to think while enjoying his music.

You've been forewarned
Prince is putting his audience on notice that he is serious about his music.

I call upon the inner forces that I've got brewin'
Prince is implying that he has some untapped talent ready to come out.

In my cauldron that means my nugget
Prince's mind is his cauldron of creativity.

Sometimes I'm rugged
Prince can be tough or edgy.

The style I posses be havin'
Prince's style of music is special and recognizable.

The other brothers buggin' and this is for those who oppose
Other musicians are jealous and intimidated by Prince.

And propose to overexpose disclose
Prince believes other musicians are revealing too much of themselves.

Pose a threat to my brother
Prince sees others as his brothers in the music industry.

Like any other man makin' a stand
Prince is just like any other man making a stand.

I'll be damned if I let you play this hand
Prince will not let others challenge or overtake him.

I'm the blackjack dealer and the cards are stacked
Prince believes he has the upper-hand in the music industry.

What do you expect to win when you're used to playing craps?
Prince believes that some musicians do not aim high enough.

Hell yeah, let's get this under the
Prince is excited to get started.

It's gettin' tricky
Prince's music or the music industry is getting complicated.

I mean it's a sticky situation
Prince sees the music industry as a difficult and complex place.

To resurrect a groove with feeling
Prince wants to bring back a certain rhythm or sound with emotion.

And give it this much affection
Prince wants to pay close attention to the music he is producing.

Passion flows and who knows
Prince's passion for music is strong and unpredictable.

What lurks in the gallows of my mind
Prince's mind is a mystery even to him.

I put my foot in the ass of Jim Crow
Prince is against the Jim Crow laws.

Tweleve inches of non-stop sole
Prince's shoes have a twelve inch sole and can dance non-stop.

I'm on a roll with P, and it's time for the show
Prince is on a roll when it comes to making music.

So do that, do that somebody
Prince wants his audience to enjoy his music and maybe even dance.

Wave your hands in the air
Prince wants his audience to wave their hands and get involved.

This is a motherfucking party
Prince wants his concert to be a fun and memorable experience.

While you're laying back I'm on the attack paddywhack
Prince is working hard while some others might be resting.

Give yourself a bone
Prince wants his audience to enjoy his music to the fullest.

This is my house and I'm prone
Prince sees the concert as his domain or territory.

To layin' some chrome upside some motherfuckers dome
Prince is not afraid to take out any challengers.

And I'm out
Prince is finished with his concert.