Lovesign
Prince_______ Lyrics


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Love sign {fade in}
Love sign (Get up)
Love sign (Get up)
Pop, pop, pop go the pistol
Bang, bang, bang go the gun (Get up)

[Chorus:]
If you're sick of evil knocking on your door
Throw up the love sign once and 4 ever more (2 signs of the times)
If you'd rather make love and have a little fun
Throw up the love sign everybody and not the gun (Time is passing, passing is time)

In a chariot of red and gold
The cool, fuzzy voice said "Come save your soul"
Before the fear of rejection reared its head
He stood before the masses and calmly said

[Chorus]

In the day of where and why we all belong
Don't nobody want to hear a silly love song
And if they did then we would sing it on the news
While you're aiming your gun at me and I'm aiming back at you

[Chorus]

Pop, pop, pop go the pistol
Bang, bang, bang go the gun (Get up)
Pop, pop, pop go the pistol
Bang, bang, bang go the gun (Get up)
If you only had one year left to live (Get up)
What good is the time you spend if you got no love to give? (Get up)
Let's all get up off the front (get up off the front) and find a cause to back (cause to back)
Then we could teach the babies replications of the act, of the act
If you're sick of evil knocking on your door
(Sick of evil knockin', yeah)
Throw up the love sign once and forever more (to signs of the times)
(Then ev..everybody love)
If you'd rather make love and have a little fun
(We can have a little fun)
Throw up the love sign everybody and not the gun (Time is passing, passing is time)
(Everybody, oh yeah)
If you're sick of evil knocking on your door
(Oh yeah)
Throw up the love sign once and forever more (to signs of the times)
If you'd rather make love and have a little fun
(Make a little love now)
Throw up the love sign everybody and not the gun
(We can make love instead of guns, oh) (Time is passing, passing is time)
Pop, pop, pop go the pistol
Bang, bang, bang go the gun (x4)
Show us the love sign, we want the love sign (Get up)
Show us the love sign (Get up)
Show us the love sign (2 signs of the times), we want the love sign (Get up)
Show us (to signs of the times) the love sign (Get up)
Love sign
(Pop, pop, pop go the pistol)
(Bang, bang, bang go the gun)
We want the love sign
Love sign
(Pop, pop, pop go the pistol)
(Bang, bang, bang go the gun)
Love sign
(Pop, pop, pop go the pistol)
(Bang, bang, bang go the gun)
We want the love sign
Love sign




(Pop, pop, pop go the pistol)
(Bang, bang, bang go the gun) {repeat to fade}

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Sign" by Prince emphasizes the power of love over violence. The chorus suggests that instead of resorting to violence, people should express love and kindness to others by using the "love sign," which is a hand gesture that resembles a heart. The lyrics urge listeners to throw up the love sign, which will help abolish evil from their lives forever. The verses describe a person who, despite his fear of rejection, urges the masses to live a life of love and kindness. He emphasizes that people should move away from violence and focus on the positive aspects of life.


Prince's "Love Sign" is a commentary on the state of society, which is plagued with violence and negativity. It calls upon listeners to adopt a more positive outlook and take a step towards a brighter and kinder future. The song's message is that love is more powerful than hate, and it encourages people to make love, not war.


Line by Line Meaning

Love sign
This song is about the value of showing love to others and promoting peace instead of violence.


Get up
The song is urging people to rise up and take action against evil and violence.


Pop, pop, pop go the pistol
This line is describing the sound of a gun firing.


Bang, bang, bang go the gun
This line is also describing the sound of a gun firing.


If you're sick of evil knocking on your door
The song is acknowledging that violence and evil are problems that people face and are urging people to take action.


Throw up the love sign once and forever more
This line encourages people to show love and peace as a way to combat violence and problems in the world.


If you'd rather make love and have a little fun
The song is suggesting that it's better to promote love and positive experiences instead of violence and hate.


Time is passing, passing is time
This line suggests that time is moving forward and people should take action to make positive changes in the world sooner rather than later.


In a chariot of red and gold
This line may be symbolic of power and majesty, encouraging people to rise up and take action against evil and violence.


The cool, fuzzy voice said "Come save your soul"
This line may suggest that the song's message is an urgent one and encourages people to take action to save the world and promote love and peace.


Don't nobody want to hear a silly love song
This line suggests that love and peace are not always taken seriously, but the song encourages people to promote those things anyway.


While you're aiming your gun at me and I'm aiming back at you
This line suggests that violence begets violence and encourages people to seek peace instead of confrontation.


Let's all get up off the front (get up off the front) and find a cause to back (cause to back)
This line encourages people to take action on a cause they believe in and to make positive changes in the world.


Then we could teach the babies replications of the act, of the act
This line suggests that teaching young children to seek love and peace is crucial for creating a more positive future for the world.


Show us the love sign, we want the love sign (Get up)
This line encourages people to take action and show love and peace, and asks for others to join in as well.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@Frosty319

What a legend. This music video was also directed by Ice Cube.

@paradyne1T101

Yup..And he made a cameo appearance at 2:34

@brightonb.g.t.3126

That's why I'm here.

@Thoughtsnprayers35

That explains why she was in a movie with him too

@akinlabiakingbade4100

Thought it was directed by Coolio

@christopherjackson2629

@Akinlabi Akingbade 😂😂😂 do he looks like coolio? NO

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@Cashstillrules

Nona & Prince look good together and she’s her father’s Twin!

@truthhurtz8517

Nona Gaye and Prince dated each other in the 1990s....❤❤❤

@Cashstillrules

@truth hurts been knew that!

@HughezyEntertainment

his most underrated song EVER.

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