Initial tracking, as Lisa (most likely named after Lisa Coleman), took place on 8 October, 1984 at the Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Eden Prairie, MN, USA (the day before Condition Of The Heart). Eric Leeds added saxophone overdubs soon after, although a recording date and location are not confirmed. It is likely the track's name was changed when considered for the album, but this is unverified. The track is entirely unrelated to the 1980 unreleased track Lisa (also named after Lisa Coleman).
Yes
Prince Lyrics
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U, U get so hard I don't know what to do
CHORUS:
U
U
U, U drive my girls 2 rape U now, U
CHORUS
U!
U, if I should die it'd be because of U
It's true, I'd kill myself if I didn't make-up 2 U (Yeah!)
CHORUS
(Yeah
The lyrics of the song "Yes" by Prince, though explicit and controversial, seem to be a reflection of his obsession and infatuation with a woman, to the point where he would die for her. The first verse refers to her sex appeal, which turns him on too much that he doesn't know what to do. The chorus then consists of only one word repeated twice, "U," which represents the woman he is referring to, and the power she has over him. The second verse takes things a step further with the implication that the woman is so irresistible, that even other women are drawn to her, and that they would even rape her just to be close to her. The emphasis on the word "U" here highlights her importance and almost god-like status in the song.
The bridge of the song is where Prince takes his obsession to the extreme. He claims that if he were to die, it would be because of her, and that he would kill himself if he didn't make up to her. This demonstrates an unhealthy and dangerous level of dependence on this woman, who may or may not reciprocate his feelings. The final chorus reiterates her power over him, as he ends the song with a drawn-out "Yeah!"
Overall, the lyrics of "Yes" appear to be a reflection of Prince's intense obsession with a woman, to the point where he is willing to die for her. The repetition of her name "U" throughout the song emphasizes her importance, while the explicit nature of the lyrics makes it clear that this obsession is not entirely healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
U, U got a sexy way about U baby, U
You possess a seductive aura that is alluring, my dear
U, U get so hard I don't know what to do
You stimulate me to the point of being overwhelmed and unsure of how to react
CHORUS:
U
U
Repeated affirmation of the subject's presence and importance
U, U drive my girls 2 rape U now, U
Your irresistible charm causes my female companions to pursue you with a strong and aggressive intensity
U, all the girls they go ape over U (Yeah!)
You are a highly desirable and sought after individual, causing others to behave obsessively and irrationally towards you
CHORUS
Repeated affirmation of the subject's presence and importance
U!
Exclamation of the subject's impact and significance
U, if I should die it'd be because of U
Your influence and hold over me is so great that I would risk my own life for you
It's true, I'd kill myself if I didn't make-up 2 U (Yeah!)
Confirmation that the subject is so integral to the artist's existence that without them, death would be preferable
CHORUS
(Yeah!)
Repeated affirmation of the subject's presence and importance with added emphasis
Contributed by Jeremiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SherrieSherrieSherrie
Yes lyrics
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Yes, yeah
If you're ready for a brand new nation
Y-E-S
If you're ready for a new situation, say
Y-E-S
If you're ready we can turn the page
As long as they ain't movin' us to a bigger cage
Oh yes, oh yes
Yes, yes
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
If you're tired, of being sick and tired say
Y-E-S
Somebody's here, it's time to start a fire
Come on
Transformation for every heart
Everybody's got to play the part
Oh yes, oh yes
Yes, yes
Yes, yes, yes, yes
Yes
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
If you're ready for the fun to begun
Say Yes
If you're ready for the new kingdom come
Come on
We got the keys we gonna give 'em to you
Only if you're ready for your dreams to come true
Oh yes!
Oh yes!
Say Yes
Yes
Yes
#Prince 💜
@henriqueramos3197
YES
[Intro: Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1: Prince, Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
If you're ready for a brand new nation
(Y-E-S)
If you're ready for a new situation
Say it (Y-E-S)
If you're ready, people, turn the page
As long as they ain't moving us to a bigger cage
Oh yes
Oh yes
Yes, yes
Yahoo
[Chorus: Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
Yes
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
[Verse 2: Prince, Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
If you're tired of being sick and tired
Say it (Y-E-S)
The summer is here it's time to start a fire
Come on
Transformation for every heart
Everybody has got to play the part
Oh yеs
Oh yes
Yes, yes (Yеs, yes, yes, yes)
[Interlude: Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
Yes
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
Yeah
[Verse 3: Prince, Shelby J., Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo]
If you're ready for it, thy will be done
Say it (Yes!) (Y-E-S)
If you're ready for the new kingdom come
Come on
(Hey)
We got the keys we're gonna give them to you
But only if you're ready for your dreams to come true
Oh yes
Oh yes
Say yes
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
Yes
Produced By
Prince
Written By
Prince
Release Date
July 30, 2021
Album
Welcome 2 America (2021)
@Superpowerless1
Even from beyond the grave he is laying down tunes miles better than anything else out there.
@remains_classified
Prince faked his death
@rosslehman3329
Not to take away from the mans skill but that’s not saying much
@lloydbishun9584
Why EEE s s!!...
@remains_classified
@Tony what is?
@stephaniemeals4983
Beyond the ⚱️. There is no grave.
@terrywilliams8815
This whole album gotta nothing but hits on here.
@the2ndcoming135
🍇
@SherrieSherrieSherrie
Yes lyrics
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Yes, yeah
If you're ready for a brand new nation
Y-E-S
If you're ready for a new situation, say
Y-E-S
If you're ready we can turn the page
As long as they ain't movin' us to a bigger cage
Oh yes, oh yes
Yes, yes
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
Y-E-S
If you're tired, of being sick and tired say
Y-E-S
Somebody's here, it's time to start a fire
Come on
Transformation for every heart
Everybody's got to play the part
Oh yes, oh yes
Yes, yes
Yes, yes, yes, yes
Yes
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
If you're ready for the fun to begun
Say Yes
If you're ready for the new kingdom come
Come on
We got the keys we gonna give 'em to you
Only if you're ready for your dreams to come true
Oh yes!
Oh yes!
Say Yes
Yes
Yes
#Prince 💜
@thescintillatingscientist7953
Do you know the lyrics to Erotic City? 🤣🤣🤣 Im kidding....can't post those!