I Would Die 4 U
Prince (The Artist) Lyrics
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I'm not a man
I am something that you'll never understand
I'll never beat you
I'll never lie
And if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by
Darling if you want me to
You, I would die for you
I'm not your lover
I'm not your friend
I am something that you'll never comprehend
No need to worry
No need to cry
I'm your messiah and you're the reason why
'Cause you, I would die for you, yeah
Darling if you want me to
You, I would die for you
You're just a sinner I am told
Be your fire when you're cold
Make you happy when you're sad
Make you good when you are bad
I'm not a human
I am a dove
I'm your conscious
I am love
All I really need is to know that
You believe
Yeah, I would die for you, yeah
Darling if you want me to
You, I would die for you
Yeah, say one more time
You, I would die for you
Darling if you want me to
You, I would die for you
Two, three, four you
I would die for you
I would die for you
You, I would die for you
You, I would die for you
The lyrics of "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince (The Artist) are an ode to unconditional love and devotion. The song speaks from the perspective of someone who is not confined by gender or human identity, but rather sees themselves as a higher being, a messiah, a dove, a consciousness. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to do anything for the person they love, even if it means sacrificing their own life. The lines "I'll never beat you, I'll never lie" suggest a pure and selfless love, while "if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by" speaks to the singer's understanding and compassion towards human flaws and imperfections.
The song's chorus, "you, I would die for you, yeah, Darling if you want me to, You, I would die for you" is a powerful declaration of love and devotion that is repeated several times throughout the song. The lines "You're just a sinner I am told, Be your fire when you're cold, Make you happy when you're sad, Make you good when you are bad" further emphasize the singer's desire to be there for their loved one in all situations and be a source of comfort and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a woman
I don't conform to the gender binary of male or female
I'm not a man
I don't conform to the gender binary of male or female
I am something that you'll never understand
I don't fit into society's narrow definitions of gender and identity
I'll never beat you
I won't physically harm you
I'll never lie
I won't deceive you
And if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by
I'm forgiving and understanding, even if you make mistakes or act in a way that's not ideal
'Cause you, I would die for you, yeah
My love for you is incredibly deep and intense
Darling if you want me to
If you need me, I'll be there for you
You, I would die for you
I value you so much that I would die for you
I'm not your lover
My relationship with you extends beyond romantic love
I'm not your friend
My relationship with you extends beyond platonic friendship
I am something that you'll never comprehend
My connection with you is complex and unique
No need to worry
Don't stress, I'm here for you
No need to cry
I'll comfort you and wipe away your tears
I'm your messiah and you're the reason why
I want to help you and make your life better
You're just a sinner I am told
Society may view you as flawed, but I don't see you that way
Be your fire when you're cold
I'll provide warmth and comfort when you feel alone or sad
Make you happy when you're sad
I'll do everything in my power to bring joy into your life
Make you good when you are bad
I'll support you, even when you make mistakes or do something wrong
I'm not a human
I'm not limited by societal expectations of humanity
I am a dove
I represent peace and love
I'm your conscious
I'm here to guide you to do what's right
I am love
My love for you is all-encompassing
All I really need is to know that
The only thing I require from you is understanding and belief in my love for you
You believe
I need you to believe in our unique connection and love for each other
Yeah, say one more time
Repeat after me
Two, three, four you
We'll continue to support and care for each other
I would die for you
My love for you is so strong that I would give my life for you
You, I would die for you
My love for you is so strong that I would give my life for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NELSON, PRINCE ROGERS
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