Sexuality
Prince Lyrics


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Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Stand up, everybody
This is your life
Let me take you to another world, let me take you tonight
You don't need no money, you don't need no clothes
The second coming, anything goes
Sexuality is all you'll ever need
Sexuality, let your body be free

Ooh, huh
C'mon baby
C'mon, everybody, yeah, this is your life
I'm talking about a revolution, we gotta organize
We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
New age revelation, I think we got a case

I'm okay as long as you are here with me
Sexuality is all we ever need

Ooh, baby

Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Everybody
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
One time say
Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Ooh, reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize

We live in a world overrun by tourists
Tourists, eighty-nine flowers on their back
Inventors of the accu-jack
They look at life through a pocket camera, what?
No flash again?
They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that love is bad
Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
Mama, are you listening?
We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
No child is bad from the beginning, they only imitate their atmosphere
If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and U.S. history
What's to be expected is three minus three, oh, absolutely nothing

Stand up, organize
We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
I want to be in the new breed, stand up, organize
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality is all I'll ever need




Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality

Overall Meaning

The song “Sexuality” by Prince is a call for sexual liberation and social revolution. The lyrics suggest that sexuality is all that one ever needs and that people should be free to explore and express their sexuality without judgment or societal restrictions. Prince invites his listeners to join him in a new world of sexual freedom and revolution, where they don't need money or clothes to be happy. The song also critiques the culture of tourism and consumerism and encourages people to take responsibility for themselves and their children. Prince emphasizes the need for strong, progressive leadership and for everyone to stand up and organize for change.


Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the power of sexuality and its value as a means of human connection and expression. He sees sexuality as a fundamental aspect of human experience that transcends racial and social divisions. This message became even more important in the context of the ''80s, when the song was released, as the AIDS crisis was at its peak and many people were afraid to express their sexual desires. Prince was known for his sexual lyrics and androgynous style, which challenged traditional gender norms and inspired a generation of performers.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure


Stand up, everybody
Let's take action and get ready for something


This is your life
You are in control of your own destiny


Let me take you to another world, let me take you tonight
Join me for a wild ride, let's escape from reality


You don't need no money, you don't need no clothes
Everything is stripped down to what's truly important, no material possessions required to enjoy life


The second coming, anything goes
A new era has dawned and there are no rules or restrictions


Sexuality is all you'll ever need
The physical and emotional pleasure derived from sexual activity is the ultimate goal in life


Sexuality, let your body be free
Allow yourself to fully enjoy the freedom and pleasure that comes from sexual expression


I'm talking about a revolution, we gotta organize
We need to take action and rally together for change


We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
There should be no divide among people based on race or ethnicity


New age revelation, I think we got a case
We have the potential to create a new and better future


I'm okay as long as you are here with me
The presence of a loved one is enough to bring happiness and contentment


Reproduction of a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
We need to reproduce and cultivate a new generation of leaders who will bring positive change


We live in a world overrun by tourists
We are surrounded by superficial and shallow people who are only concerned with materialistic things


Tourists, eighty-nine flowers on their back
These people are only concerned with their own image and are constantly trying to look better and stand out


Inventors of the accu-jack
These people are always trying to invent new ways to be ostentatious and showy


They look at life through a pocket camera, what?
They view the world through the lens of social media and are more concerned with how their life appears online rather than actually enjoying it


No flash again?
A sarcastic remark implying the people are easily frustrated when things don't go as planned


They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that love is bad
These people are hypocritical and instill negative values in their children


Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
These people don't use their brains to think critically or creatively


Mama, are you listening?
A plea for someone to pay attention and take action


We need a new breed, leaders, stand up, organize
The current generation of leaders is not adequate and we need new people to step up and take charge


Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Limit the negative influences in your child's life and encourage them to focus on education


Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
Without proper guidance and education, children will resort to negative behaviors


No child is bad from the beginning, they only imitate their atmosphere
Children are products of their environment, and their behavior is a reflection of their experiences


If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and U.S. history
If children are surrounded by negative influences, they will learn negative behaviors and attitudes


What's to be expected is three minus three, oh, absolutely nothing
The result of negative influences is nothing productive or beneficial


I want to be in the new breed, stand up, organize
I want to be a part of the new generation of leaders who bring positive change


Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexual pleasure and expression is the ultimate goal and source of satisfaction in life


Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
I will fully embrace my sexuality and allow myself to enjoy sexual expression without shame or inhibition


Ooh
Expressing excitement or pleasure again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Ron Beck

@K Law

I look VERY SO CALLED black & I LOVE da side of Prince, dat iz Rock & Roll.

Itz 2 bad we haveta b obssessed wit color.

Itz a double whammy, dat typez of muzak, have color/ethnicity, attached. If I am nspired by sum Reggaeton, I should b able 2 use it, & a countryboy, mite like how I used it, without having 2 b lambasted 4 likin sum of dat R&B trash. Perhapz, DUH peephole, who r runnin DUH scamz, don't want us comin 2gether, bcause then it'll b 99% against 1%. Gotta dvide, then we CONquer.

I'ma b free wit my muzak! I don't care if a green gurl iz sangin. If da beeyatch got soul, I'm up n here, like EF Hutton! Ya heard?!?



Juan Ramírez

Stand up everybody, this is your life
Let me take u to another world, let me take u tonight
U don't need no money, u don't need no clothes
The Second Coming, anything goes
Sexuality is all u'll ever need
Sexuality -- let your body be free

C'mon everybody, yeah, this is your life
I'm talking about a revolution we gotta organize
We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race
New age revelation, I think we got a case

I'm OK as long as u are here with me
Sexuality is all we ever need

Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Everybody...
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
One time say...
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Reproduction of a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize

We live in a world overrun by tourists
Tourists -- 89 flowers on their back... inventors of the Accu-jack
They look at life through a pocket camera... What? No flash again?
They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that Love is bad
Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation
Mama, are u listening?
We need a new breed -- Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read
Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed
No child is bad from the beginning... they only imitate their atmosphere
If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and US history
What's to be expected is 3 minus 3... absolutely nothing

Stand Up, Organize
We need a new breed... Leaders, Stand Up, Organize
I wanna be in the new breed, Stand up, Organize
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality is all I'll ever need
Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free
Sexuality



All comments from YouTube:

Venancia Hopkins

Going to Catholic school in the early eighties and being a Prince fan got me in so much trouble! I wore my Prince fandom like a badge of honor! No one will ever be as cool, controversial and sexy as Prince! Total genius! He showed all the hypocrisy in society! This man was truly brilliant!

dawn Roache

Yes LORD ❣️

sexobscura

purify yourself

Christopher Couch

Catholic huh hmmm interesting😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Elias Arias

Because of ladies like you is the reason Prince got the stardom... thank you!!!

Mana Coromandel

Lol ...First time I heard 'The Lord's Prayer' was on this album and then when I heard it later in a church I looked at my brother ..."Hey that's Controversy"

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Jay Skywalker

KIDS THIS IS THE ERA THAT BLEW OUR MINDS WAYYYYYYYY BEFORE PURPLE RAIN LONG!!! LIVE !!!!!PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤴

Michael Frazia

@Stanley Rich III he was on fire...1999 era and sign o the times era were so prolific...man such great stuff...agree..he was on a rocket ship

Stanley Rich III

@Michael Frazia SOTT was damn great. He kept getting better.

Iron Bull

Absolutely 🤗

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