1999
Prince (The Artist) Lyrics

Don't worry, I won't hurt you I only want you to have some fun
The singer only wants to have a good time and assures the listener that they won't cause any harm.

I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray But when I woke up this mornin', could've sworn it was judgment day The sky was all purple, there were people runnin' everywhere Tryin' to run from the destruction, you know I didn't even care
The singer had a wild dream in which it seemed like the end of the world, but they didn't mind and still want to have fun.

Say say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine
The singer is aware that the year 2000 is approaching and wants to enjoy themselves as if it's 1999.

I was dreamin' when I wrote this, so sue me if I go too fast But life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last War is all around us, my mind says prepare to fight So if I gotta die I'm gonna listen to my body tonight
The artist acknowledges that life passes by quickly and wants to live in the moment. They also mention the existing war and feel that they must be ready in case of danger.

Yeah hey, they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine Yeah, yeah, hey
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the artist's desire to party like it's 1999.

If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door, oww I got a lion in my pocket and baby he's ready to roar, yeah hey Everybody's got a bomb, we could all die any day, oh But before I let that happen, I'll dance my life away, oh ho
The singer is adamant about having a good time and doesn't want anyone around who isn't there to party. They also mention the possibility of death due to bombs, but would rather dance instead of worrying about it.

Say it one more time Two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time (No, no) So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine (We gonna, we gonna)
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the singer's desire to party like it's 1999 and not let the approaching year 2000 put an end to the fun.

Listen to what I'm tryin' to say Everybody, everybody say party Come on now, you say it party That's right, everybody say party Can't run from revelation, no (Party) Sing it for your nation, y'all (Party) (Ow!) Dreamin' when you're singin', baby (Party) Say the telephone a ringin', mama, now (Party) Come on, come on, you say (Party) Everybody, two times (Party) (Ow!) Work it down to the ground, I'm sayin' (Party) Oh baby, say it again (Ooh hoo hoo) (Party) Oh, shake your body, baby! (Party) That's right, come on, sing the song (Party) Ah aah ha (Party) That's right (Party) Got a lion in my pocket mama, say (Party) Ah, and he's ready to roar (Party)
The artist encourages everyone to join in and say 'party', emphasizing the importance of enjoying oneself. They also reference the impending apocalypse and encourage people to sing and dance to deal with the stress. The lion in the pocket is mentioned again, ready to 'roar', or express itself fully through dancing.

Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb? Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?
The artist wonders why there is so much danger and potential for death due to bombs, and longs for a simpler, carefree life.