Purple Rain
Prince(프린스) Lyrics


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I never meant to cause you any sorrow
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
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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prince's song "Purple Rain" are heart-wrenching. The song is about a person who never intended to hurt their significant other but is now regretful of the pain that they have caused inadvertently. They express that all they ever wanted was to see the person they care for the most, happy and joyful. The song speaks about how their friendship had to come to an end, and the singer is feeling lost in a world that is continually changing. The "purple rain" is a metaphor for crying or letting out all the pain and sorrow that has accumulated over time.


The lyrics are potent and evoke intense emotions. It is a raw expression of love, heartbreak, and regret. The opening lines of the song are a poignant admission of guilt and regret. The singer never meant to cause pain or sorrow to his partner. The words, "I only wanted to see you laughing in the Purple Rain" are an expression of love and longing. The song's central theme revolves around redemption, and the singer asks for forgiveness for his mistakes. He wants to show his partner how much he cares and tries to guide them towards happiness with him.


Line by Line Meaning

I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I did not intend to hurt or upset you


I never meant to cause you any pain
I did not intend to cause you any discomfort or grief


I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to see you happy and enjoying yourself, even just once


I only wanted to see you
My sole desire was to catch a glimpse of you


Laughing in the purple rain
A moment of your laughter amidst the beautiful purple rain was all I desired


Purple rain, purple rain
A symbol of both beauty and sadness


I only wanted to see you Bathing in the purple rain
I just wanted to see you enjoy the beautiful and melancholic moments of the world together


I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I did not wish to be someone you would only be with on weekends for physical pleasure


I only wanted to be some kind of friend
I wanted to be a friend, someone you could trust and confide in


Baby, I could never steal you from another
I could not bear hurting another person by taking you away from them


It's such a shame our friendship had to end
It is unfortunate that our friendship could not last


I only wanted to see you Underneath the purple rain
I simply wished to be with you, sharing the same experience under the beautiful purple rain


Honey, I know, I know I know times are changing
I understand that things are changing, and we may not be able to hold onto certain moments or relationships


It's time we all reach out For something new, that means you too
It is time for us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace new experiences and opportunities, including you


You say you want a leader But you can't seem to make up your mind
You express a desire to have someone guide you, yet you are indecisive and uncertain


I think you better close it And let me guide you to the purple rain
You should let me help and guide you towards experiencing the moments of beauty and melancholy that life has to offer


If you know what I'm singing about up here C'mon, raise your hand
If you understand the emotions and experiences that I describe through my music, show your appreciation


I only want to see you Only want to see you In the purple rain
All I want is to be with you, experiencing the beauty and the sorrow of life together under the purple rain




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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@sharna-leebent462

Who like me is listening to this in 2024? Timeless! No words can describe this masterpiece of a song...to Prince, one of the greatest artists, may God rest his soul.

@AthanasiosTsourapas

Have danced to this back in the days…

@arkoroy7469

I'm here from black-ish!

@gailrochelle788

😊😊😊Meeee for One!! I saw Prince at The Old Manchester City Ground, Maine Road, in 1991, it was Amazing!!! RiP Prince God Bless You 🙏 💜 xxx

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Estoy escuchando: 10 enero 2024

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He’s in Heaven with the Lord singing with the angels

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