Prince
Prince [New Power Generation] Lyrics

I wanna be your lover
Prince desires to be his listener's lover

My name is Prince and I am funky
Prince introduces himself as a funky individual

My name is Prince, the one and only
Prince reiterates his unique identity

I did not come to funk around
Prince emphasizes that he is not playing around with his music

'Til I get your daughter I won't leave this town
Prince is expressing his desire to stay in a town until he has a chance to win over the listener's daughter

In the beginning God made the sea
Prince parallels God's creation of the sea with his creation as an artist

But on the 7th day he made me
Prince positions himself as a significant creation of God

He was tryin' to rest y'all
Prince suggests that God was trying to rest after creating him

When He heard the sound
God hears the sound of Prince's music

Sound like a guitar, cold gettin' down
Prince describes his music as funky and guitar-heavy

I tried to bust a high note
Prince tried to hit a high note

But I bust a string
Prince broke a string on his guitar

My God was worried
Prince suggests that God was worried about the broken string or his singing

Til he heard me sing
God was no longer worried after hearing Prince sing

Do that, do that, somebody
Prince encourages someone to do something funky

When it come to funk I am a junky
Prince proclaims his love for funk music

I know from righteous, I know from sin
Prince claims to understand both good and evil

I got two sides and they're both friends
Prince suggests that his good and evil sides coexist harmoniously

Don't try to clock 'em, they're much too fast
Prince says that his sides cannot be easily judged

If you try to stop 'em they kick that ass
Prince implies that his sides will retaliate if someone tries to stop them

Without a pistol, without a gun
Prince doesn't need weapons to convey his message through music

When you hear my music you'll be havin' fun
Prince believes that his music can bring joy to listeners

That's when I gottcha
Prince suggests that he has won over the listener with his music

That's when you mine
The listener becomes a devoted fan of Prince's music

To tell the truth, tell me what's my line?
Prince asks for feedback on his performance and music

My name is Prince, I don't wanna be king
Prince clarifies that he doesn't aspire to be a king

'Cause I've seen the top and it's just a dream
Prince suggests that the idea of being a king is unrealistic

Big cars and women and fancy clothes
Prince lists the materialistic possessions that people associate with success

Will save your face but it won't save your soul
Prince implies that these possessions cannot sustain or satisfy the soul

I'm here to tell you that there's a better way
Prince suggests that there is a better, more fulfilling way to live

Would our Lord be happy if He came today?
Prince questions whether God would approve of the way people live their lives

I ain't sayin' I'm better, no better than you
Prince asserts that he is not superior to his listeners

But if you want to play with me, you better learn the rules
Prince suggests that if someone wants to associate with him, they must conform to his standards

Funky fresh for the 90's
Prince proclaims his music as contemporary and hip for the era

The funkier I be, the funkier I get, oh shit
Prince implies that the more he explores funk music, the better he becomes at making it

Lickety split on the lyric, a new jack in the pulpit
Prince boasts of his quick flow and innovation in his lyricism

Watch it deacon, your track is leakin'
Prince critiques religious figures for not being authentic in their faith

What is this you're seekin'?
Prince questions what religious figures seek to achieve with their conduct

The syncopated rhymes are at their peak
Prince asserts that his innovative rhymes are at their best

When you jumped on my D I see K
Prince implies that others are quick to criticize him, despite lacking the creativity he has

That's the one thing that I don't play
Prince asserts that he doesn't engage in unnecessary drama or negativity

The jock strap was too big for you anyway
Prince dismissively tells someone that they were never suited to be his competition

You're just a simpleton, I'll bust you like a pimple, son
Prince belittles someone he deems intellectually inferior

My star is too bright
Prince asserts that he has a bright future

Boy, I'll sink you like the ship, Poseidon Adventure
Prince implies that he can cause the downfall of his opposition like a ship sinking

You're bumpin' dentures to be cocksure
Prince criticizes someone for being overly confident despite their old age

There must be more coming from your mouth than manure
Prince suggests that someone's words are of no value or relevance

So with a flow and a spray, I say
Prince asserts his lyrical skill and artistry

'Hey, you must become a prince before you're king anyway'
Prince suggests that someone must achieve something significant before assuming the role of a king

It's time to get ig-ig-ignorant
Prince encourages his listeners to leave their worries behind and just have a good time

Def be the beat that I'm rockin'
Prince affirms his style of music

Yo so, come get a hit
Prince invites someone to partake in his music

And put your thinking cap on, you've been forewarned
Prince challenges his listeners to think critically about his music

I call upon the inner forces that I've got brewin' in my cauldron
Prince suggests that he has inner forces that contribute to his creative process

That means my nugget, sometimes I'm rugged
Prince admits that he can be unpredictable or rough

The style I posses be havin', the other brothers buggin'
Prince suggests that his unique style is both admired and envied by other musicians

And this is for those who oppose
Prince is targeting those who are against his music

To propose to overexpose disclose
Prince suggests that critics are guilty of oversharing their opinions

Pose a threat to my brother
Prince suggests that his opponents pose a threat to his fellow musicians

Like any other man makin' a stand
Prince suggests that he is taking a stand for his artistic vision

I'll be damned if I let you play this hand
Prince refuses to allow his opposition to succeed in imposing their opinions on him

I'm the blackjack dealer and the cards are stacked
Prince asserts his dominance and control over the situation

What do you expect to win when you're used to playing craps?
Prince implies that his opposition is not accustomed to succeeding in their endeavors

It's gettin' tricky, I mean it's a sticky situation
Prince acknowledges that the situation is complicated and challenging

To resurrect a groove with feeling and give it this much affection
Prince suggests that his music is a product of hard work and a deep appreciation for the art form

Passion flows and who knows what lurks in the gallows of my mind
Prince suggests that his passion fuels his creativity, and his creativity is unpredictable

I put my foot in the ass of Jim Crow
Prince is critiquing racist structures and systems

12 inches of non-stop sole
Prince implies that his message and music cannot be stopped or contained

I'm on a roll with P, it's time for the show
Prince suggests that he is on a roll and ready to perform

Wave your hands in the air
Prince instructs his listeners to wave their hands in the air in accordance with the mood of the song

This is a motherfucking party
Prince asserts that his music is meant for a celebratory atmosphere

While you're laying back I'm on the attack paddywhack
Prince suggests that he is putting in hard work while others lay back

Give yourself a bone
Prince is encouraging his listeners to give themselves credit or credit each other

This is my house and I'm prone
Prince sees himself as the leader of this party

To layin' some chrome upside some motherfuckers dome
Prince implies that he is willing to take violent action against those who disrupt his party or try to bring him down