Positivity
Prince Lyrics

Positivity yes
An acknowledgement of positivity as valuable

Have you had your plus sign to day?
Asking if you've had positivity today. The plus sign is a metaphor for positivity.

Do we mark you present, or do we mark you late?
Asking if you're present in the moment, actively engaging with positivity. Being late means missing out on it.

Is that a good man
A rhetorical question, challenging the idea of judgement and perceived morality.

Walking down that street with that money in his hand
A visual description of a person with money, implying perceived wealth or power.

Why do you dog him
Challenging the act of judging and demeaning others based on their perceived wealth.

If that was yo father, tell me, would you dog him then
Asking listeners to consider whether they would judge and criticize their own family members based on superficial traits.

Would you dog him?
A call to action, encouraging listeners to empathize with others and not judge them without understanding their circumstances.

Is that all your gold?
Questioning the importance of material possessions.

Where did it come from? What did you have to do? (did you have to do)
Curiosity about how wealth is obtained, and whether the means justify the end.

Can you sleep nights?
Asking whether someone can feel at peace with their actions, and implying that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness.

Do you dream straight up or do you dream in W's?
A metaphor referring to whether someone dreams of pure, positive aspirations ('straight up') or obsesses over wealth and status ('W's').

Na na na na na na, so slow
Repeated sounds that create a sense of relaxation and positive energy.

Can a boy who drops out at school
Questioning the notion that formal education is always necessary for success.

At thirteen years of age
An age when societal norms dictate children should still be learning.

Answer the to of life and death
Asking if anyone can definitively answer the big questions in life, regardless of their education.

When it slaps him in the face?
A reference to life's unexpected trials and struggles.

Who's to blame when he's got no place to go
A rhetorical question about societal responsibility for those who lack resources or opportunities.

And all he's got is the sense to know
Someone who has the self-awareness to recognize their struggles and limitations.

That a life of crime'll help him beat you in the race
Suggesting that those without resources or education may turn to criminal activity as a means to an end.

Positivity
Reiterating the importance of staying positive amidst life's difficulties.

Na na na na na na, so slow (na na na na na na, so slow)
Repeating the sounds from before, continuing to foster a positive and relaxed environment.

Wave your hands for positivity y'all!
Encouraging listeners to embrace positivity and celebrate it.

You are the new kings of the world!
You, as listeners, are empowered to create a positive world and to pass on that energy to others.

Shall the court sing together
Asking for collective unity and positivity from listeners.

"In every man's life there will be a hang-up A whirlwind designed to slow you down It cuts like a knife and tries to get in you This Spooky Electric sound Give up if you want to and all is lost Spooky Electric will be your boss"
Lyrics from another Prince song (Spooky Electric), warning about the negativity that affects everyone, and using 'spooky' as a metaphor for the power of negativity.

Call People magazine, Rolling Stone
A reference to media outlets that thrive on negative stories and gossip.

Call your next of kin, 'cause your ass is gone
An ominous warning that negativity can consume and destroy people.

He's got a 57 mag with the price tag still on the side
A reference to a powerful weapon, implying that negativity can be dangerous and 'expensive' in a figurative sense.

Cuzzin' when Spooky say dead, you better say died
An admonition to acknowledge and avoid negativity when it arises.

Or you can fly high right by Spooky and all that he crawls for
Encouraging listeners to rise above negative influences and embrace positivity instead.

Don't kiss the beast
Warning against giving into negativity and falling under its control.

We need love and honesty, peace & harmony
Stating what is needed to counteract negativity and bring positivity into the world.

Hold on to your soul, you got a long way to go
Encouraging listeners to persevere and maintain their integrity despite the challenges that may come their way.

Sho' nuff, sho' nuff, sho' nuff
Repeated sounds that convey agreement or affirmation.

Be superior at least
Encouraging listeners to aim for the best and not give into negativity or mediocrity.