Purple Music
Prince Lyrics

Don't need no reefer, don't need cocaine Purple music does the same 2 my brain And I'm high, so high
The singer doesn't need drugs when they can listen to purple music, which has the same effect on their brain, making them feel high.

Don't need no cymbals, no saxophone Just need 2 find me a style of my own And I'm high, so high
The singer wants to find their own unique style of music without relying on traditional instruments like cymbals and saxophones to achieve the same level of high through purple music.

Some people can't understand Just bein' inside a church don't make a righteous man U're high, so high
The singer is pointing out that simply being in a church doesn't necessarily make someone righteous, and that they are feeling high from the purple music.

In time we all die, all music gone So we better try our best 2 get along And get high, so high, oh
The artist is acknowledging that all music and life will eventually end, so they encourage everyone to get along and feel high with the purple music while they can.

Ain't got no theory, ain't got no rules I just let the purple music tell my body what 2 do And I'm high, so high
The artist doesn't have any theories or rules when it comes to purple music - they simply let it control their body and make them feel high.

Every subject, any key Purple music can't be judged, it happens naturally It's alright, alright, oh
The singer believes that purple music can't be judged and it happens naturally in any subject or key. They reassure themselves that it's alright to feel this way.

We'll find a serpent 2 sacrifice We'll make a wish and then we'll visit purple paradise We'll get high, yes we will, so high
The singer is fantasizing about making a sacrifice to a serpent, making a wish, and then visiting purple paradise where they'll get high.

Don't want reaction, I just want the act It's easier 2 give love than it is 2 give it back Cuz I'm high, so high
The artist wants action and not just a reaction, as they feel it's easier to give love than to receive it. They attribute their feelings to being high from the purple music.

No reefer, don't need cocaine Purple music does the same 2 my brain And I'm high, oh
The artist reiterates that they don't need drugs as purple music has the same effect on their brain, and they feel high.

We'll find a sacrifice 2 get some purple paradise So nice, purple paradise is so nice Yeah!
The artist continues to fantasize about finding a sacrifice to reach purple paradise, which they describe as very nice.

Some people can't understand Just bein' inside a church don't make a righteous man And U're high U got 2 be high
The singer reiterates that being inside a church doesn't make someone righteous, and encourages others to feel high like they do.

All get high I ain't got no theory, I ain't got no rules I just let the purple music tell my body what 2 do And I'm high, so high
The artist encourages everyone to get high with the purple music and emphasizes that they don't have any theories or rules with how the purple music affects them - they simply let it take over their body.

It's time 4 your morning bath, sir What would U like 2 bathe in this morning? With all due respect sir, I think that it .. I think that it might .. Oh, oh no I don't want 2 play anymore {x2}
This stanza seems to be a random conversation that interrupts the song, suggesting that the singer doesn't want to continue playing or singing about the purple music.

Don't need no cymbals, no saxophone I just need 2 find me a style of my own And I'm high, so high
The singer repeats that they don't need traditional instruments to achieve the same high feeling with the purple music - they just need to find their own unique style.

In time we all die, all music gone So we better try 2 get along And get high, so high
The singer reminds us again that all life and music will end, and encourages us to get along and get high with the purple music while we still can.

I ain't got no theory, I ain't got no rules I just let the purple music tell my body what 2 do And I'm high, so high
The artist again emphasizes that they have no theory or rules when it comes to purple music, and that they feel high from letting it take over their body.

Every subject, any key Purple music can't be judged, it happens naturally Ain't it alright? Ain't it alright? Don't try 2 fight it
The artist affirms that purple music can't be judged and happens naturally in any subject or key. They ask if it's alright, implying that they believe it is, and encourage listeners not to fight the feeling.

Purple music does things 2 my brain and I'm high
The singer reiterates that purple music affects their brain and makes them feel high.

Step on it That's right Drive, U idiot Faster, faster!
This stanza seems to be unrelated to the rest of the song, and may just be an exclamation from the singer or a character they're portraying.

Don't need no reefer, don't need cocaine Purple music does the same 2 my brain And I'm high, oh yeah
The artist once again emphasizes the power of purple music in making them feel high without the need for drugs.

Some people can't understand Just bein' inside a church don't make a righteous man And U're high, yeah
Once again, the artist points out that simply being in a church doesn't make someone righteous, and they continue to emphasize their own high feeling from the purple music.