When Doves Cry
Prince(프린스) Lyrics
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Of you and I engaged in a kiss
The sweat of your body covers me
Can you my darling
Can you picture this?
Dream, if you can, a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
They feel the heat
The heat between me and you
How can you just leave me standing?
Alone in a world that's so cold (so cold)
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied (she's never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
Touch if you will my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
You've got the butterflies all tied up
Don't make me chase you
Even doves have pride
How could you just leave me standing?
Alone in a world so cold? (world so cold)
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied (she's never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
How can you just leave me standing?
Alone in a world that's so cold? (a world that's so cold)
Maybe I'm just too demanding (maybe, maybe I'm like my father)
Maybe I'm just like my father too bold (you know he's too bold)
Maybe you're just like my mother (maybe you're just like my mother)
She's never satisfied (she's never, never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other? (why do we scream, why)
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
Don't cry (don't cry)
"When Doves Cry" is a classic song by Prince. The song starts with a beautiful picture painted by Prince, describing two people engaged in a passionate kiss. He talks about the sweat of the other person's body covering him and asks if the other person can picture this romantic scene. He then goes on to describe a dream-like scene, inviting the listener to imagine a beautiful courtyard filled with violets, where he and the other person are the only two people present. He mentions that the animals in the scene are feeling the heat between them.
In the chorus, Prince expresses his frustration and confusion about the relationship. He seems to wonder how the other person can leave him standing alone in a cold world, and questions whether he is being too demanding or whether the other person is like his unsatisfied mother. The song ends on the same note of confusion; he wonders why they scream at each other when they could be enjoying a beautiful, romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig if you will the picture
Imagine a situation with me
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
We're locked in a beautiful display of affection
The sweat of your body covers me
Our passion for each other is intense
Can you my darling
Can you imagine what it feels like
Can you picture this?
Can you see what I see?
Dream, if you can, a courtyard
Imagine us in a beautiful garden
An ocean of violets in bloom
Surrounded by vibrant colors, immersed in beauty
Animals strike curious poses
Even the creatures around us are curious about our connection
They feel the heat
They sense the intensity of our passion
The heat between me and you
The strong feelings of intimacy we share
How can you just leave me standing?
How could you abandon me in this way?
Alone in a world that's so cold (so cold)
Leaving me isolated in a harsh and unforgiving world
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Perhaps I'm asking for too much
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe I inherited a bold and assertive nature from my father
Maybe you're just like my mother
Perhaps you have the same traits as my mother
She's never satisfied (she's never satisfied)
She has high standards and is hard to please
Why do we scream at each other?
Why do we argue and fight?
This is what it sounds like
This is the chaos it creates
When doves cry
When a love as pure as doves cry, it's a painful experience
Touch if you will my stomach
Can you feel the fluttering inside me?
Feel how it trembles inside
Feel the intensity of my emotions
You've got the butterflies all tied up
You have me in knots, unable to focus or control my feelings
Don't make me chase you
Don't play with my emotions, don't make me come after you
Even doves have pride
Even the most gentle creatures won't tolerate being mistreated
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
When a love as pure as doves cry, it's a painful experience
Don't cry (don't cry)
Don't suffer in silence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chaudcola
I know everyone is talking about purple rain but, for me, this is my favorite song from Prince
@tbinus7857
Without a doubt.
@user-sw2se7pf2s
By far
@cdoc1388
My Favorit is kiss =D
@ThogDontCare
Purple rain is one of my least favorite prince songs.
@sillyguy9828
Me too
@bassreeves2410
fun fact: prince not only played every instrument in the song,he also arranged, produced and completed it in 12 hours. Genius
@markkavanagh7377
What happened to Minneapolis since they lost their Mozart? :(
@batman1169
mark kavanagh looting and shooting!
@milkshakemainz7361
Genius, talented af