Recording dates and studio are unknown. Prince has stated that some tracks on the Lotusflow3r date back to 3121 recording sessions, and the presence of Tรกmar Davis on background vocals suggests that the track was recorded before Summer 2006, at the latest.
The track was premiered on Los Angeles radio station Indie 103 on 18 December 2008, along with Crimson And Clover, Colonized Mind and Wall Of Berlin.
Despite the title, 4ever was not included on the posthumous compilation album 4Ever, which focused on his Warner Bros. material from 1978-1993.
4ever
Prince Lyrics
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If I never get to be your man
That's ok cuz I've got other plans
Right now, right now
If I never get to kiss your lips
If I never get to feel your hips
Close to me
That's ok I ain't gonna trip
Not now no how
Cuz I've for
Forever
Eternity is just one kiss away
So they say
The opera, Jill Scott or the fair
Cyprus, if I never get to take you swimming there
If you never know how much I care
I swear
It's not fair
If I never get to make you laugh
If we never get to take a bubble bath
I don't wanna part with you
Not tonight
If you gonna be a part of my past
I just want forever
Eternity is just one kiss away
So many things
We can do in the new world
I can be your future lover
You can be my future girl
If I never get to see your smile
Underneath the white veil
Walkin' up the aisle
I just might go crazy
I might go wild
So stop lookin' at me like that
Unless you want me to bite that
Forever
Eternity is just one kiss away
A million tomorrows
Is better than one day
Forever
Prince's song "4ever" is a love song about wanting to be with someone forever, even if the immediate future does not hold the promise of being together. The first verse, "If I never get to hold your hand, If I never get to be your man, That's okay cuz I've got other plans, Right now, right now," suggests that the singer has accepted that the person they love might not be with them in the immediate moment, but they are okay with that because they have other plans. The rest of the song expresses the different things the singer would miss if they were not with this person, such as swimming in Cyprus, sharing a bubble bath, and seeing their smile underneath a white veil -- all activities that symbolize intimacy and commitment.
The chorus, "Forever, Eternity is just one kiss away, So they say," acknowledges the long-lasting effect that a single kiss from the person who the singer loves can have on their relationship. The song encourages the listener to believe that they can have forever with someone, even if they can't be with them right now. The final verse says "So stop lookin' at me like that, Unless you want me to bite that, Forever," which suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person, even if it means being assertive and taking a risk.
Overall, "4ever" is a love song that emphasizes the importance of intimacy and commitment in a relationship. It encourages the listener to believe that they can have forever with someone, even if the immediate future does not hold the promise of being together.
Line by Line Meaning
If I never get to hold your hand
If I never have the opportunity to physically touch and hold your hand
If I never get to be your man
If I am never able to be your partner or significant other
That's ok cuz I've got other plans
I have other things to focus on and accomplish
Right now, right now
At this moment in time
If I never get to kiss your lips
If I never get to experience the intimacy of kissing you
If I never get to feel your hips
If I never get to hold you close and feel the curves of your body
Close to me
In close physical proximity to me
That's ok I ain't gonna trip
I'm not going to get overly upset or stressed about it
Not now no how
Definitely not at this moment or anytime soon
Cuz I've for
Because I have
Forever
An endless amount of time
Eternity is just one kiss away
The possibility of forever is within reach with just one intimate moment
So they say
It is a common belief or saying among people
The opera, Jill Scott or the fair
Various activities or events that we could participate in together
Cyprus, if I never get to take you swimming there
A specific location that we may never get to visit together
If you never know how much I care
If you never truly understand or realize how deeply I care for you
I swear
I promise or assure you
It's not fair
The situation is not just or favorable
If I never get to make you laugh
If I am never able to bring joy and happiness to your life through humor
If we never get to take a bubble bath
If we never have the opportunity to share a moment of relaxation and intimacy together
I don't wanna part with you
I don't want to lose you or end our time together
Not tonight
At least not right now in this present moment
If you gonna be a part of my past
If you are going to become a memory or something I look back on
I just want forever
I desire an endless amount of time with you
Eternity is just one kiss away
The potential for an everlasting love is near with just one intimate moment
So many things
There are numerous possibilities and experiences we could share
We can do in the new world
All the possibilities in a new and exciting world or future
I can be your future lover
I could potentially be your romantic partner in the future
You can be my future girl
You could potentially be my romantic partner in the future
If I never get to see your smile
If I am never able to witness the beauty and joy of your smile
Underneath the white veil
During a specific moment or event
Walkin' up the aisle
Walking together as if getting married or committing to one another
I just might go crazy
I may become emotionally or mentally distressed or overwhelmed
I might go wild
I may become uninhibited or impulsive
So stop lookin' at me like that
Don't gaze at me in such a way that leads me on or excites me
Unless you want me to bite that
Unless you are openly inviting me to explore or pursue you further
A million tomorrows
An infinite number of future days and opportunities
Is better than one day
The possibility of forever overpowers the fleeting nature of a single day
Forever
An endless amount of time
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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In his own words - "I am music".
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