Purple Rain
Prince & Revolution The Lyrics

I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I did not intend to bring sorrow or sadness to you

I never meant to cause you any pain
I did not want to cause you any suffering

I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
My only desire was to witness you filled with joy and happiness

I only wanted to see you
My sole wish was to lay my eyes upon you

Laughing in the purple rain
To witness you laughing amidst a downpour of purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I never aspired to be your lover just for weekends

I only wanted to be some kind of friend
All I ever desired was to be some kind of comrade

Baby, I could never steal you from another
Sweetheart, I could never take you away from someone else

It's such a shame our friendship had to end
It's regretful that our friendship had to come to an end

I only wanted to see you
All I ever wanted was to come in the presence of you

Underneath the purple rain
To witness you standing under a downpour of purple rain

Honey, I know, I know
Sweetheart, I am aware, I am aware

I know times are changing
I understand that things are evolving

It's time we all reach out
It's an opportunity for all of us to extend our hands

For something new, that means you too
In search of something different, that includes you as well

You say you want a leader
You express a desire for a guide or a mentor

But you can't seem to make up your mind
However, you seem to be indecisive

I think you better close it
I suggest you shut down that indecisiveness

And let me guide you to the purple rain
And allow me to lead you towards the experience of purple rain

If you know what I'm singing about up here
If you can perceive the feelings that I am conveying here

C'mon, raise your hand
Go ahead, raise your hand up high

I only want to see you
All I want is to see you

Only want to see you
Solely desiring to lay eyes upon you

In the purple rain
Witnessing you amidst a rain of purple