Raspberry Beret
Prince Lyrics


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One, two
One, two, three, uh

Yeah

I was working part time in a five-and-dime
My boss was Mr. McGee
He told me several times that he didn't like my kind
'Cause I was a bit too leisurely

Seems that I was busy doing something close to nothing
But different than the day before
That's when I saw her, ooh, I saw her
She walked in through the out door, out door

She wore a
Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret
I think I love her

Built like she was
She had the nerve to ask me
If I planned to do her any harm
So, look here
I put her on the back of my bike
And-a we went riding
Down by old man Johnson's farm

I said now, overcast days never turned me on
But something about the clouds and her mixed
She wasn't too bright
But I could tell when she kissed me
She knew how to get her kicks

She wore a
Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret
I think I love her

The rain sounds so cool when it hits the barn roof
And the horses wonder who you are
Thunder drowns out what the lightning sees
You feel like a movie star

Listen
They say the first time ain't the greatest
But I tell ya
If I had the chance to do it all again
I wouldn't change a stroke
'Cause baby, I'm the most
With a girl as fine as she was then, oh, oh yeah

Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store (the kind you find)
Raspberry beret
If it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret

I think I, I think I, I think I love her

Raspberry beret
(No, no, no)
The kind you find in a second hand store (no, no, no)
Raspberry beret
(Tell me where have all the raspberry women gone?)




If it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret

Overall Meaning

The song "Raspberry Beret" by Prince & The Revolution tells the story of a young man who works part-time in a five-and-dime store and sees a girl wearing a raspberry beret come into the store. He falls in love with her at first sight, and they go for a ride together down to old man Johnson's farm. Despite her lack of brightness, he can tell that she's a woman who knows how to have fun, especially when they kiss.


The song is all about falling in love with someone who you may not be able to explain why. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, such as the sound of rain hitting a barn roof and the feeling of being a movie star during a thunderstorm. The song's chorus is catchy and provides a romantic resolution, with the singer saying he thinks he loves the girl in the raspberry beret.


Overall, the song is a classic Prince tune that showcases his unique style and ability to craft a compelling story within a song.


Line by Line Meaning

I was working part time in a five-and-dime
I was employed part-time in a low-wage retail store


My boss was Mr. McGee
My employer was a person named Mr. McGee


He told me several times that he didn't like my kind
Mr. McGee expressed animosity towards me repeatedly due to my laid-back attitude


'Cause I was a bit too leisurely
This was because I displayed a somewhat relaxed and lazy demeanor


Seems that I was busy doing something close to nothing
It seemed like I was engaged in an activity that was indistinguishable from doing nothing


But different than the day before
But whatever it was, it wasn't exactly the same as the day before


That's when I saw her, ooh, I saw her
Then, I caught sight of her, oh yes, her


She walked in through the out door, out door
She entered the building through the exit door


She wore a
She had on


Raspberry beret
A type of hat that was bright red in color


The kind you find in a second hand store
The sort of accessory that you can typically come across in a thrift shop


And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
If it happened to be a hot day, she wouldn't be wearing much else in the way of clothing


I think I love her
I have developed strong feelings of affection towards her


Built like she was
Given her physical appearance


She had the nerve to ask me
She had the courage to inquire


If I planned to do her any harm
Whether or not I was intending to cause her any damage


So, look here
Pay attention to what I'm about to say


I put her on the back of my bike
I seated her behind me on my motorcycle


And-a we went riding
Together we rode off


Down by old man Johnson's farm
In the direction of a farm owned by a man named Johnson


I said now, overcast days never turned me on
I remarked that I wasn't ever excited by days lacking sunshine


But something about the clouds and her mixed
However, something unusual occurred when the cloudy atmosphere was around her


She wasn't too bright
She wasn't very intelligent


But I could tell when she kissed me
Yet, I could discern from the way she kissed me


She knew how to get her kicks
That she was capable of seeking pleasure


The rain sounds so cool when it hits the barn roof
The sound of rain reverberating off the roof of the barn is really groovy


And the horses wonder who you are
The horses are curious to know who you are


Thunder drowns out what the lightning sees
The sound of thunder overpowers what the flashes of lightning reveal


You feel like a movie star
You get a sense that you're a celebrity


Listen
Hey, pay attention


They say the first time ain't the greatest
It's said that a person's initial experience isn't automatically the best one


But I tell ya
But I'm telling you


If I had the chance to do it all again
If presented with the opportunity to relive the experience


I wouldn't change a stroke
I wouldn't make any alterations


'Cause baby, I'm the most
Because darling, I'm the greatest


With a girl as fine as she was then, oh, oh yeah
Having a gorgeous girl like her at the time, oh, oh yes


(No, no, no)
(Negative, negative, negative)


Tell me where have all the raspberry women gone?
Could you inform me about the departure of all the women who wear raspberry berets?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@crystalbush5273

@@halligraf9131  On situations like that people never really know what to say....BUT...take heart.
I've been affected by losing a loved one to suicide before. So I will say...Focus on the good moments that you did get to experience. Be glad for the time/ years he was here.
I know that you miss him a lot. Not to minimize your pain but I'm sure he wouldn't want you depressed or feeling down.

I'm CURRENTLY grieving also from an additional loss.
Prince's music gives me good memories of the past, ability to cope in the present and a brighter outllook for the future.
I thank God for it because It's very therapeutic for me.
Take comfort in this music ...and don't blame yourself. That's what I did initially because I was just trying to ...understand.
Suicide leaves the survivors spinning mentally.
DON'T go into the abyss.
I've been there & had to come out. It does take some time. Focus on the LOVE and keep going. I'm sure that your son would want that for you.
#sending you a virtual hug🫂
#Enjoy Prince's 🎶 and let it help you in your healing journey



@revolutionmusica

Lyrics 💜
I was working part time in a five-and-dime
My boss was Mr. McGee
He told me several times that he didn't like my kind
'Cause I was a bit too leisurely

Seems that I was busy doing something close to nothing
But different than the day before
That's when I saw her, ooh, I saw her
She walked in through the out door, out door

She wore a
Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret
I think I love her

Built like she was
She had the nerve to ask me
If I planned to do her any harm
So, look here
I put her on the back of my bike
And-a we went riding
Down by old man Johnson's farm

I said now, overcast days never turned me on
But something about the clouds and her mixed
She wasn't too bright
But I could tell when she kissed me
She knew how to get her kicks

She wore a
Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store
Raspberry beret
And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret
I think I love her

The rain sounds so cool when it hits the barn roof
And the horses wonder who you are
Thunder drowns out what the lightning sees
You feel like a movie star

Listen
They say the first time ain't the greatest
But I tell ya
If I had the chance to do it all again
I wouldn't change a stroke
'Cause baby, I'm the most
With a girl as fine as she was then, oh, oh yeah

Raspberry beret
The kind you find in a second hand store (the kind you find)
Raspberry beret
If it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret

I think I, I think I, I think I love her

Raspberry beret
(No, no, no)
The kind you find in a second hand store (no, no, no)
Raspberry beret
(Tell me where have all the raspberry women gone?)
If it was warm she wouldn't wear much more
Raspberry beret



All comments from YouTube:

@rakibulhasanraj3878

When I was about five years old, I heard this song on the radio for the first time. The instrument played in the background, I had never heard anything like it. I was obsessed with it for years. When I was ten, I finally found out the instrument I loved was the violin. I knew at that moment I was going to learn how to play it. I started learning in 6th grade in 1993. I have now been playing for 26 years, and have 25 violin students of my own now. Prince ignited my passion for the violin. Long live The Purple One!

@shockadelica86

That is so cool! 💜

@jonathanvaux2715

That is a really awesome story

@Marc-lv9ib

Do you know, Sherlock Holmes played violin ajnd he as considerably the smarted man on Earth at one point

@shayc.2562

Thanks for sharing that beautiful story, and finding your passion in teaching others the violin. 👍

@peachofahand1

WOW...what a great comment and story. X

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@leokimvideo

I'm so please Prince has a strong hold on YouTube now. His stuff was not here for so long, but look how it pulls huge view numbers. I worked on Prince's shows in Sydney in the Diamonds and Pearls tour. That made me understand this guy is the absolute real deal. A true musician, showman and songwriter. One of the all time best.

@MRTN1404

He mad music because he loved music and was constantly looking for new styles, expanding his limits. So different from the artists from today who are just in it for the money.

@Euro.Patriot

leokimvideo That's because he died, no one cared about him from 2000-2016.

@lovinliverpool

Exactly. I saw an interview where he said he had a hard time sleeping because his mind never rested from making music. Kind of a blessing and curse all in one. Artists like him are proof that some people are born with an exceptional talent

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