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.
Wow
Prince & 3rdEyeGirl Lyrics
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You're looking so fine
No, it's true
Remember the time we first met?
You think that was good? You ain't seen nothin' yet
Like a bee to some honey
A moth to a flame
You never saw it comin' 'cause I made no claims 'til now
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it wow
You can call it call it wow
You can call it call it call it wow
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it call it call it
Sorry, I don't know
What came over me
The cycle of the moon affects the motion of the see what you did
It's starting all over again
We both want it now more than we did back then
Like a bee to some honey
A moth to a flame
You got an addiction and you got me to blame
You never saw it comin' 'cause I made no claims 'til now
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it wow
You can call it call it wow
You can call it call it call it wow
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it call it call it call it
Give me a minute
Let me get myself together
I'm never really out of control
Really, I'm so much better
Maybe it's your eyes, your stare, lookin' like lookin' like you wanna go somewhere
You wanna go somewhere?
Somethin' 'bout the wild in me, it's never tame
I think we're both alike, this is how we became
Like a bee to some honey
A moth to a flame
You got an addiction and you got me to blame.
You never saw it comin' 'cause I made no claims 'til now
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it wow
You can call it call it wow
You can call it call it call it wow
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it call it call it call it call it!
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it call it call it call it call it
The lyrics of "Wow" by Prince & 3rdEyeGirl, are about a feeling of excitement and attraction towards someone that intensifies over time. The song describes the surprise and unexpectedness of falling for someone unexpectedly but delightfully, with the line "You never saw it comin' 'cause I made no claims 'til now." The lyrics also hint at the addictive nature of this new attraction, stating "You got an addiction and you got me to blame." The song compares falling for someone to being like a bee to honey, or a moth to a flame, describing the irresistible pull towards this new love interest.
Near the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that the attraction has grown and both parties desire each other more than they did when they first met. The lyrics "We both want it now more than we did back then" convey an increased sense of urgency and intensity in the relationship.
Overall, "Wow" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the joy and excitement of falling for someone unexpectedly but deeply. The lyrics convey a sense of spontaneity and adventure that comes with the early days of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, How are you?
Greeting and inquiry about someone's well-being.
You're looking so fine
Complimenting someone's appearance.
No, it's true
Affirming the validity of the compliment.
Remember the time we first met?
Referencing a significant moment in the past relationship.
You think that was good? You ain't seen nothin' yet
Previewing the potential of the current moment compared to past experiences.
Like a bee to some honey
Metaphor for being irresistibly attracted to something.
A moth to a flame
Metaphor for being dangerously drawn to something.
You got an addiction and you got me to blame
Acknowledging the mutual responsibility for the attraction and its consequences.
You never saw it comin' 'cause I made no claims 'til now
Not revealing feelings or intentions until this current moment.
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it wow
Providing two labels for the current moment of realization.
Give me a minute
Request for time to adjust or prepare for something.
Let me get myself together
Need to collect oneself before proceeding.
I'm never really out of control
Assurance of being in control of oneself and their actions.
Really, I'm so much better
Confidence in one's current state of being.
Maybe it's your eyes, your stare, lookin' like lookin' like you wanna go somewhere
Observation of a physical cue from the person indicating a mutual feeling of desire or motivation to move forward.
You wanna go somewhere?
Clarifying and confirming the mutual desire to progress the relationship forward.
Somethin' 'bout the wild in me, it's never tame
Acknowledgement of a wild, adventurous side that is always present.
I think we're both alike, this is how we became
Suggestion that the mutual wild side caused the initial attraction and connection.
You can call it call it wow
Repetition of the previous label for emphasis.
You can call it call it call it wow
Further emphasis on the unexpected or astonishing nature of the moment.
You can call it the unexpected or you can call it call it call it call it call it!
Final encouragement to recognize and appreciate the surprising and impressive moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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