The bandname first appeared on 31 December 2012 with the streaming of a 3:22 studio rehearsal video of Bambi on YouTube by an entity called "3rdEyeGirl" and describing itself as International art thief.
Prince first denied being linked with 3rdEyeGirl, but it soon appeared that the entity was under his control as a Twitter account streaming official Prince material was launched in the first days of January 2013, shortly followed by a website, 3rdEyeGirl.com, selling official material (linked with a paypal account belonging to NPG Records Inc.).
Prince recruited Hannah Ford in September 2012 as a guest drummer for the "Welcome 2 Chicago" three show-residency, after seeing videos of her performing on line. Soon after she appeared as lead drummer of The NPG for Prince's performance of Rock And Roll Love Affair on Jimmy Kimmel Live! show on 23 October 2012 as well as in the video for that song.
Asked by Prince to look for a female guitarist, Ford together with her husband Joshua Welton scouted on line and found Donna Grantis via her videos on Youtube in late November. She was auditioned one week later at Paisley Park Studios and subsequently recruited in December 2012. Bassist Ida Nielsen had been performing with The NPG since October 2010, and the only member of the trio to have previous experience playing for Prince as bassist of The NPG.
Shortly after Grantis came on board, the band started rehearsals for the Live Out Loud Tour and started to recorded new material with Prince at Paisley Park Studios. A 3rdEyeGirl featuring Prince album release, Plectrumelectrum, was announced to be released in 'early 2014', but did not come out until late September of that year.
At times 3rdEyeGirl acted as a replacement for The NPG, backing up Prince at shows (albeit always billed as Prince with 3rdEyeGirl). but Prince also continued to play live shows and to release music with The NPG, on most occasions with Ford on drums, Grantis on guitar and Ida Nielsen, alternating on (extra) guitar and bass, depending if there is another bass player, since 2014 usually Andrew Gouché.
Members: Prince, Hannah ''Ford'' Welton, Ida Nielsen, Donna Grantis.
Baltimore
Prince & 3rdEyeGirl Lyrics
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Nobody got in nobody's way
So I guess you could say it was a good day
At least a little better than the day in Baltimore
Does anybody hear us pray
For Michael Brown or Freddie Gray?
Peace is more than the absence of war
Absence of war
Are we gonna see another bloody day?
We're tired of the crying and people dying
Let's take all the guns away
Absence of war, you and me
Maybe we can finally say
Enough is enough, it's time for love
It's time to hear
It's time to hear the guitar play,
Guitar play
Baltimore
Ever more
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
Baltimore
Baltimore
Peace is, peace is more than the absence of war
Are we gonna see another bloody day? (No, no no no)
We're tired of the crying and people dying (oh oh)
Let's take all the guns away
There ain't no peace
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace (Baltimore, oh)
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh (Absence of war)
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
We have to interrupt the regular scheduled programming
To bring you up to date on a developing situation in Los Angeles
The lyrics to Prince & 3rdEyeGirl's song "Baltimore" address the social and political issues surrounding the city of Baltimore and the larger context of police brutality and racial injustices in the United States. The opening lines set the scene of a day without conflicts or hindrances, suggesting that it was a good day in comparison to the usual struggles faced in Baltimore. The lyrics then bring attention to the prayers made for Michael Brown and Freddie Gray, two Black individuals whose deaths at the hands of police officers sparked widespread protests and outrage.
The song calls for peace, emphasizing that peace is more than just the absence of war. It questions whether we will continue to witness more violence and bloodshed, expressing weariness of the crying and dying. The lyrics suggest taking all guns away as a means to achieve peace. The repetition of the phrase "If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace" emphasizes the need for justice as a prerequisite for true peace.
The chorus of the song repeatedly mentions Baltimore, implying that the city symbolizes the larger issue at hand. It suggests that without justice, there can be no lasting peace. The lyrics make a plea for love, unity, and the need to listen to the powerful voice of the guitar, implying that music can serve as a catalyst for change and expression.
Overall, "Baltimore" is a heartfelt anthem that addresses the urgency for justice, peace, and equality in a society marred by violence and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody got in nobody's way
There was no interference or obstruction from anyone
So I guess you could say it was a good day
Therefore, it can be considered a positive day
At least a little better than the day in Baltimore
Comparatively, it was an improvement over the situation in Baltimore
Does anybody hear us pray
Is anyone listening to our prayers
For Michael Brown or Freddie Gray?
Specifically for the wellbeing of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray
Peace is more than the absence of war
Peace encompasses more than the mere absence of conflict
Are we gonna see another bloody day?
Will we witness another day filled with violence and bloodshed?
We're tired of the crying and people dying
We are exhausted from the tears and loss of lives
Let's take all the guns away
We should remove all firearms
Absence of war, you and me
In the absence of war, both you and I
Maybe we can finally say
Perhaps we can finally express
Enough is enough, it's time for love
We've reached the point where we've had too much, and it is now the moment for love
It's time to hear
It is time to listen
It's time to hear the guitar play
It's time to listen to the sound of the guitar
If there ain't no justice, then there ain't no peace
If there is no justice, then peace cannot be achieved
Baltimore
Referring to the city of Baltimore
Peace is, peace is more than the absence of war
Reiterating that peace encompasses more than the lack of conflict
There ain't no peace
There is no peace
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Vocalization without specific meaning
We have to interrupt the regular scheduled programming
We need to interfere with the usual programming
To bring you up to date on a developing situation in Los Angeles
To inform you about an ongoing situation in Los Angeles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Shanell Meredith
I was there! He was very talkative and gave advice to the audience too.
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