A new recording was made for possible inclusion on Prince's first album For You, and while specific recording dates for the album version of the song are not known, the album was recorded at the Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA, from 1 October 1977 to 22 December 1977. Prince then re-recorded the song with Sue Ann Carwell on lead vocals in Summer, 1978, at Prince's France Avenue Home Studio, Edina, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions as Since We've Been Together, Wouldn't You Love To Love Me? and I'm Saving It Up).
Although Prince's versions remain unreleased, Sue Ann Carwell released a version of the song in 1981, as the b-side of her single Let Me Let You Rock Me, but with different music, written by Chris Moon; since Prince's original input was limited to music, he had no contribution in the released version, so the track is listed here as unreleased.
Make It Through The Storm
Prince Lyrics
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Then don't tell me why, just tell me that U'll never go away
Oh, don't give up now, girl, we've been through so much more
Oh, can't U see U're the only thing that I'm living 4
The world's a cold and empty place
Without a love 2 keep U warm
Oh, hold me in your arms 2night
Our love is pain and pleasure but I keep holding on
Cuz I never want 2 lose your love, gotta help me make it strong
Just hold me tight, I'm yours 2night, your love will keep me warm
Hold me in your arms 2night, we'll make it through the storm
The world's such an empty place
Without a love 2 keep U warm
Oh, hold me in your arms 2night
Don't U know we'll make it, make it through the storm
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah [x2]
(We're gonna make it, we got 2 make it)
(We're gonna make it) [repeats in BG]
Make it through the storm
The wind, the wind, your heart is so cold
I can make it
Make it through the storm
Your love, your love, your love is pain and pleasure
U, it's U, it's U I'll always treasure
We'll make it through the storm [x2]
In Prince's song "Make It Through The Storm," he pleads with his partner not to leave him, although she has made it clear that she wants to end their relationship. He implores her to stay with him and to hold on tight through the storm they are facing, as the world without her is cold and empty. He acknowledges that their love is both pain and pleasure, but he is willing to endure the pain if it means not losing her love.
Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the importance of their love as a source of warmth and comfort in a cold and empty world. He assures his partner that their love can withstand any storm and that they can make it through together. The repetition of the phrase "hold me in your arms tonight" reinforces the idea that physical touch can provide a sense of comfort and safety in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
So now U want 2 leave me, but why U will not say
You seem to be wanting to leave me, but you won't tell me why.
Then don't tell me why, just tell me that U'll never go away
You don't have to give me a reason, just assure me that you'll never leave me.
Oh, don't give up now, girl, we've been through so much more
Don't give up on me now, we've been through tougher times before.
Oh, can't U see U're the only thing that I'm living 4
Can't you see that you're the only reason I'm living for this life?
The world's a cold and empty place
The world can be a harsh and lonely place.
Without a love 2 keep U warm
Without someone to love and comfort you, life can be bleak and cold.
Oh, hold me in your arms 2night
Please embrace me in your loving arms tonight.
Don't U know we'll make it, make it through the storm
Don't you know that we'll overcome our current struggles together?
Our love is pain and pleasure but I keep holding on
Although our relationship can be intense and challenging, I am still holding onto it.
Cuz I never want 2 lose your love, gotta help me make it strong
I can't bear the thought of losing your love, so I need your help to make our bond stronger.
Just hold me tight, I'm yours 2night, your love will keep me warm
Please hold me close, I am yours for tonight, and your love is what will keep me going through hard times.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah [x2]
Vocalization for emotional emphasis.
(We're gonna make it, we got 2 make it)
We will survive and get through this together.
(We're gonna make it) [repeats in BG]
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Make it through the storm
We will endure and overcome our current struggles.
The wind, the wind, your heart is so cold
Metaphorical reference to the harsh and cold emotional state of the partner.
I can make it
I am confident that I can persevere through this situation.
Your love, your love, your love is pain and pleasure
Our love can be both painful and pleasurable, but it's still worth holding onto.
U, it's U, it's U I'll always treasure
It's you, and only you, that I will always treasure and love.
We'll make it through the storm [x2]
We'll overcome our troubles together, no matter how difficult they may be.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniella Mantia
Great music Prince 🎶💜🎶💜💜
lnapjr76
Stumbling upon these vault uploads is like finding old family photos in the attic that you didn't know existed....like finding money in the pocket of some clothes you haven't worn in forever...like bumping into an old friend in a place you never expected to see them.
A sincere thanks for uploading these, brotha. ✊🏽💜🕊
Liam Wells
It's like finding secret photos you were never meant to see, that your beloved relative hadn't given you permission to look at.
grxengine
It's like finding more pieces to a puzzle I been trying solve since I was 16.
manobeats
its like winning the lottery but better 10 million times better!
Don Ron Drungus
@Liam Wells this is princes “last Christmas gift, hidden deep behind the tree” type of shit
Robert Alexander
So wonderful!!! I wish Prince as with many artists, could just release their music without interference!!!
Tyza Harper
Wonderful
lnapjr76
As we true Prince fans know, he was a big fan/supporter of the great Larry Graham. In this particular set of recordings, I can hear the Larry Graham influence VERY strongly.
Prince was the master of incorporating many musical influences into his own style...not merely copying them. He truly is one of the rarefied, generational musical geniuses of all time. Unmatched and unrivaled.
modifiedcontent
Obvious Joni Mitchell influence on I Miss U