Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958), is a popular and influe… Read Full Bio ↴Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958), is a popular and influential American musician. His music has spanned myriad styles; though his early material was firmly rooted in R&B, funk and soul, he has constantly expanded his musical palette throughout his career, absorbing many other genres including new wave, pop, rock, blues, jazz and hip hop. The distinctive characteristics of the early-to-mid 1980s work which brought him to superstardom (including sparse and industrial-sounding drum machine arrangements, and the use of synthesizer riffs to serve the role traditionally occupied by horn riffs in earlier R&B, funk and soul music) became known as the "Minneapolis sound," which proved heavily influential. He has a reputation as a workaholic, having released over a thousand songs both under his own name and through other artists, and is known for having composed and recorded many more songs that remain unreleased. Regarded as a perfectionist, Prince has a reputation as being somewhat difficult to work with, and for being highly protective of his music. He writes, composes and produces most of his music single-handedly, and plays most of the instruments on his albums. He also is a well-known songwriter for other artists, and some of those songs have topped the charts as well. Critics and colleagues have referred to the quality of Prince's work and its versatility as being indicative of musical genius.

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Controversy
Prince Rogers Nelson Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Controversy' by these artists:

- Prince I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Dizmas He's in a city not too far away And many go…
Eamon On my way to the studio, when the beat rise…
F-Minus Too many people to please That won't amount to shit And re…
Front Line Assembly ?? situation like this Sun is down ?? frightening Cont…
Graveyardguy Hey Graveyardguy, you′re a f—king whore Umm, you need to get…
Hocico Inside life lines There are signs Pieces of injustice and …
Maleboux I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Natalia Kills Controversy, uh huh (x 8) Cheerleaders Wet panties Drug dea…

Prince I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Prince & The Revolution I just can't believe all the things people say --…
Prince & 3rdEyeGirl I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Prince (bootleg) I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy …
Prince and 3rdEyeGirl I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Prince_______ I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy …
Tee Grizzley They can't fuck me with and they can't fuck with…
The Prince I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy A…
Twiztid They got this plan to hurt me Spoon feed me controversy They…
王子(Prince) I just can't believe all the things people say --…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Prince Rogers Nelson:

Kiss You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on I…
Nothing Compares 2 U It's been seven hours and 15 days Since you took your…

Partyman "Gentlemen, let's broaden our minds! Lawrence!" Oh, yeah ye…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@patrickswayze2596

3y↑12

@@HighFrequencyRadio yes, Prince is, was sorry such a talented musician, and this track is actually quite simple if you break it down.

The bass is almost one note the entire song, the synthesiser is the most prominent instrument in this track, but when you take all those layers of simplicity and balance it the way he and they have makes it seriously one of thee best songs in history, which sadly isn’t one of his most well known tracks.

Controversy has a way of hitting you deep directly to your funk bone and inner groove to dance with moves you didn’t even know you had Hahaha

But you’re right Voitures, that basic guitar riffs and absurdly talented musician, to just be so freely capable of throwing little licks and funky leads.

Just, well,,, I can’t think of the word I’m searching for right now, but ‘incredible’ is an understatement, big you’re so on to it dude, just incredible 🖤🎶🤟🏼

All comments from YouTube:

@kimwright8768

7w↑41

Who's Listening To This Jam Controversy From Prince In 2024❤

@brandonmoore7497

4w↑2

I’m listening to Prince Controversy the end of March 2024

1:47

@mrstrange7350

4w↑1

You should listen to La Toya Jackson - Sехbох 💚

@MrWhingeypants

Are you a bot?

@NobodyLikesyou.

@millyanderson70

Me !!! Such a good hit 💚

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@KuroiHato69

2y↑542

41 years later and it still sounds awesome!

@tdb4763

2y↑8

My favorite album of his as well. Especially the B sides

@esc1074

2y↑3

Indeed😀

@buddhaboysmom3861

2y↑1

Yeah!! 💖

@odellhill4808

2y↑8

Has it been 41 years wow

@zlveenom8737

1y↑3

damn find out bout him today n wow 41 years crazy but it shoked me when he said dont trust in god and dont trust in me but specially dont trust in god..

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@darincampbell467

3y↑607

In my humble opinion, THIS was the tightest and dopest of all of Prince’s band. I wished that he had never changed from this band. They were funky and even looked the part. Everyone did their part, and did it very well! Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mind, Wendy, when she joined his band. However, Dez on guitar just gave this band something special. I remember the CONTROVERSY tour because I was frortunate enough to go myself. Prince outdid himself, of course. I miss Prince so much! The music industry just isn’t the same without him. A true artist. Peace.

@gloriablocker2093

3y↑18

Also,👨‍⚕️ Doc was by his side.🎸

@darincampbell467

@@gloriablocker2093 - K peace!

@christophertracy2807

2y↑21

I couldn't agree more - except I do mind Wendy. Aside from Morris Hayes, Dez was the greatest sideman Prince ever had. He was also the greatest Prince guitarist. I got to see this band live 3 times - once on the Controversy tour and twice on the 1999 tour. I will never forget it.

@darincampbell467

@@christophertracy2807 - True! However, Wendy did hold her own! She may not have been as polished as Dez, but Prince liked her! I never understood why Dez left in the first place. He had that vibe about him! Wendy brought more pussy to the band after Lisa! Pussy always gets attention! Peace.

@bretmiller317

2y↑6

Dirty mind no comparison

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@irfk4173

30w↑59

real music never dies!!..2023 this rocks on

@brandonmoore7497

26w

I’m listening to Prince Controversy near the end of October 2023

@hadassahapolot1203

17w↑2

It’s been on replay all morning. It’s 2024 😊

@robertthompson8790

4y↑328

"Some ppl wanna die, so they can be free" !!!!..... shit gets me EVERYTIME...SMFH.. prince was tha truth

@gloriablocker2093

3y↑4

Suicide,💀 Promiscuous👠Sex & Drugs 💊are CoP-Outs.
Are the COps out or they being copulated?.👮🏿‍♂️👮🏼‍♂️👮‍♂️

@garolstipock

3y↑17

That part of the song still makes me introspective and a bit sad because I see its true. Left me asking more questions about our society than anything.. Has me remarking that some of the most notable pieces of music that inspire us are those that speak of the broader struggle and hardships many live with because of some entrenched form of oppression or injustice.

That spark os sadness and truth in this song is why I love it so dearly.

@zypalitra8080

2y↑4

"Some people want to die, so they can feel free" sometimes sounds like he's saying "commit unalive, I don't give a damn"

@lillyburton3412

Me too!

@CuirPhotodotNet

2y↑1

....there was some killer on death row that wanted to hurry up and be executed and Prince may have been referring to him...it was huge news at the time....

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@winterlongone

5y↑882

This first 'era' of Prince was so brilliant because the music industry had absolutely no idea what had hit them - or what was about to hit them. He was an amazing musician, composer and social critic - and he hadn't even become a world megastar yet (but was well known in US clubs and R&B rotation). This single was off of his fourth album - "1999" was the very next album, which changed everything. I love his early work.

@marklawless8829

4y↑49

"Controversy" for me is the best Prince album. I really love every song in this record. So funky, so fresh , so groovy music.

@johnbrowneyes7534

4y↑18

First album I got was 1999. Was unlike anything I heard at the time. I became a big fan in the 80s. Still have my double vinyl album!

@averyj8924

3y↑6

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

@averyj8924

3y↑21

Controversy is the one that got my attention. 1999 is the one that got me HOOKED FOR LIFE.

@rogercasanova

3y↑5

I feel this album was right up there with one of his best also!! I couldn't stop playing "Controversy" over and over! Just the first few seconds of the track were so unique...had me hooked hard! Then the underrated "Private Joy"...fuck!!! "My little secret..my pri-uh-vate joy...only I know, only I know baby what turns you on----ewwoww"!!!! Here's a little tidbit...an unknown singer named "Evan Rogers" attempted a remake of "Private Joy"! A very interesting remake!!! See if it's on YouTube! PEACE PRINCE BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Instagram.com/casanovadesignusa. Instagram.com/hustlehard_atx

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@Lazerrus

1y↑36

This still bangs & thumps in 2023!

@brandonmoore7497

16w↑2

I’m listening to Prince Controversy early January 2024

3:23

@vendetta6451

1y↑112

The greatest artist of my lifetime ...this was my first cassette tape in life. I played this over and over

@dustyroze150

43w↑1

my 1st Cousin gav me her 💿 in "83" my favorite! Prince album cover💜

@scottmayoh6299

34w

My 1st was Bowies Diamond Dogs.

@zitromusic

7y↑38

2:57 I always loved that high pitch scream.

@LuvOneAnother

7y↑9

The screams are even in pitch and perfect.

@Glamslamescape

True. Lol

@jonniel8459

6y↑1K

I had the pleasure of meeting him. Such a real human being.

@nseight

4y↑9

:-) *

@homerogarza3060

4y↑59

so lucky

@sup393

4y↑49

Caught him twice. Opening for Stevie Wonder second time Musicology tour💜

@w3t.s0cks

4y↑45

I met him when I was 6 when he came to Charlotte Nc. I was so young it's a faint memory, but it was such a blessing to be in his presence.

@mardy341

4y↑40

That must of been a badass moment,consider yourself a very lucky person to have met a cool soul.

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@ceeceefex8913

3y↑185

Probably the greatest live performer that ever lived.

@AC-mp7cx

2y↑3

uh nah thats subjective and maybe ur opinion but just an opinion

@aishaa309

Nope. Hendrix was infinitely greater in every way.

@kimzim2001

2y↑9

@@aishaa309 I have seen Prince live more than 10 times. How many times have you seen Hendrix live so you can be so sure? Prince live was a totally electric experience. Videos don't do it justice. I almost don't go to concerts anymore because I can't help comparing the performers to Prince and then I have to remind myself that it's unfair to the poor person on stage to make the comparison. I'm sure Hendrix was great on stage too in his own way even if I only experienced him on film.

@aishaa309

2y↑2

@@kimzim2001 Without Hendrix there's no Prince. Prince both copied & emulated Hendrix in so many ways, down to the color purple (Hint: Prince wasn't the 1st one to write a song referencing the color purple, see "Purple Haze") .Prince musically is a mix of Hendrix, Sly, & James Brown. You use the word "electric" to describe Prince-well guess who's considered not only the greatest electric guitarist of all time & the man who revolutionized modern music as we know it in only 3 years?!! I suggest you broaden your musical frame of reference. And since when does one have to be alive in the same time of a musical genius to appreciate his/her greatness? The ignorance is mind-numbing.

@nolls14

2y↑7

@@aishaa309 Prince musically is a mix of Hendrix, Sly, & James Brown

He was. And loads more. But none of them could ever pull off being a Prince. He was a great artist. Truly great. Show him some respect.

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@TracyDragonfire

2y↑108

Prince was an absolute genius performer.

@juliusaltmanmarnsbd2784

And special his song tekst can be used in all aspects in Live future past and ....

@tn9896Teresa

26w

😊

@Frosty319

7y↑2.1K

People call me rude, I wish we all were nude
I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules.
- His Royal Badness. RIP Prince.

@misshelloareyouthere

7y↑66

Favorite part " Was I what you want me to be"

@beastofburden3672

7y↑7

Anthony Millington heehee. Jesse's mom.

@lisalewis2163

7y↑8

Anthony Millington beautiful thought. I agree 💯

@cheeriog9394

7y↑5

Anthony Millington my favorite part of the song

@cheeriog9394

7y↑11

That was my favorite part of the song

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@A-small-amount-of-peas

5y↑195

I NEVER get sick of this song. You can see the funk was still very much with Prince at this stage of his career. RIP your royal badness. You certainly left your mark on this world

@bsquared4604

3y↑7

sounds great every time 40 years on!

@orangepeel1366

2y↑2

no doubt

@Souxie123

1y↑2

Same. Listened to it 4 times yesterday. France here ❤

@garygarrett4277

3y↑103

There'll never be another Prince in this lifetime 😔😪😔😪😔😪😔😪😔😪

@rickmcn1986

You've obviously never heard of James O'Keefe.

@nhampton1115

I love him 💔🙏

@felipejestison3424

12w

D'angelo 🙏

@rogersawyer30

1y↑107

So far ahead of the times !!! RIP Prince Forever ❤

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

1y↑2

Most definitely

@kirtonspurlock6830

46w↑1

Today tomorrow next year and so on this song going to keep going and going

@VoituresIngenierie

5y↑342

This guitar riff ... incredible...

@hanksummers1037

3y↑19

All the guitar riffs that the man 👨 ever played.

@HighFrequencyRadio

3y↑10

Incredibly difficult.

@patrickswayze2596

3y↑12

@HighFrequencyRadio

3y↑12

@@patrickswayze2596 - Everybody in the black community knows this song. They played on the radio all the time.

@ronaldwilliams9267

3y↑6

Prince is incredible.

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@dbyouthmovement4530

7y↑221

Prince could create controversy but still remain privately mysterious, such a genius overall

@angelarogers5235

5y↑7

Very private! Never moved from Minnesota.

@DJ-vu9lx

5y↑3

Irresistible combination. Like Himself. Purple Majesty 💜

@jjbenavidez6

2y↑76

The delivery of the "some ppl wanna die.." line is so powerful.

This song is essentially Prince's mission statement

@lola_rock3312

31w↑19

Prince was so ahead of his time, yet he had his finger on the pulse. Miss him so much

@JonahWatkinsOfficial

7y↑215

"Prince was way ahead of his time & pure talent just oozed out of him"

@Einnor084

6y↑2

Jonah Watkins

Mo like flowed.....

No - POURED, out of him!

@trenettabrown6940

Jonah Watkins I agree.He was definitely a bad man.

@MrPizza063

6y↑1

a musical genius and was given the greatest gift ever from god thank you GOD

@diliadiliaperezdesehmperez5747

@@MrPizza063 NO SED QUE DESIR.VEO. UN HNONBRE. POCO.RARO.

@Skate2EDM

Even his walk

@darincampbell741

7y↑57

Nobody quite like Prince. He was so special. I loved him and miss him.

@darincampbell741

7y↑3

Fueler - Fuck you! Prince was cool all the way. Very talented man I truly miss him. He was what he wanted to be. I respect that. He could be whatever he chose. Great!

@IgorSalaj3578

6y↑1

Darin Campbell RIP Prince, all shall mourn for you

@trenettabrown6940

6y↑2

Darin Campbell I agree.Every song and every music video he made he put his all into it and enjoyed and loved what he did.RIH PRINCE.😢🙏😢

@MrHereWeGoYo

2y↑13

The bridge is absolute magic. I could listen to it forever.

@YAHOVAH

2y↑82

I've played this song not to long ago in my car and I had a group of people asked me thenname of this song..
Prince still rocking it 2022!!

@brandonmoore7497

24w

I’m listening to Prince Controversy mid November 2023

@eriksturdevant8589

Younger people will probably think early music Prince is Childish Gambino. "Redbone" is essentially 1979-81 Prince, imo

@aprilsky1666

4y↑225

There will never be another Prince. Master of music. June 2020.

@OneFlewOverTheCuckoo1999

4y↑8

Prince was original. Nobody can replace him.

@maureenmaher7251

4y↑7

There is only 1 Prince, they try,but

@maureenmaher7251

There only 1Prince. We were blessed to have him on earth. God gave us his son so we could bring us love, ✌🏼 and most of all a message of UNITY. I was so grateful that I was there to witness his gift to our world. I will miss him every day. Goodbye but not for too long. We will see you once again, playing with Jimi Hendrix! Now that’s a Mutha F&ckin Party I don’t want to Everva Everva miss. I leave you my Prince with a kiss on your check - until we meet again......Peace Love and Soul! 🙏🏻

@agataskorodecka5454

4y↑3

The real musician, incredible Artist. July 2020

@janeparfitt65

4y↑2

@Brandon Moore Totally August 2020

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@wannef980

7y↑160

Life is just a game, we're all just the same💥

@johnnymashup3180

6y↑2

I've met him

@needahandle

5y↑1

Profound lyrics peppered throughout, that one sticks out

@wannef980

@@johnnymashup3180 Cant tell you what I wouldve done if I had the chance.

@andrewAndersonBathgate

3y↑93

This song sounds just as fresh now as it did when it was released, such an incredible groove.

@xtradelite903

1y↑96

Prince scared people with his music, and it wasn’t just the lyrics, he knew how to transfer emotions and make people feel things they never felt before. His album Purple Rain was the one that started the “explicit lyrics” sticker on the CDs back in the day because of citizens and the government complaints to his art.

@reliableandrew

52w↑4

Yeah, this comment of yours is quite insightful.
Comes close to putting into words the intangible of what is generally difficult to describe.

@simonemotton7450

50w↑2

Don't tell that to the Too Live Crew.... I'm sure they thought they were the reason for the sticker, what with the whole Congressional hearing and whatnot

@sexobscura

48w↑1

and back then it was LPs and not CDs (CD didn't really hit at all as sellable until 1987ish)

@shethingsd

45w↑2

I agree, it was Too Live Crew, but after reading this comment, I researched and found out the politician's wife who started the sticker movement also mentioned Darling Nikki. It seems it took years to get through the courts and Miss Lady's daughter apparently was listening to Darling Nikki and her mom caught her. I was surprised because I grew up then and remember all the Two Live Crew craziness. Now, I am going to listen to Two Live Crew. Have a great weekend.

@JenellWatkins-bw2jw

33w↑1

He didn't scare me 🤣 he was fine as hell

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@ulfricstormcloak4230

5y↑445

I'm certain Prince must of had a time machine of some kind...because the music he created in the 70's and 80's was generations ahead of it's time.

@ezpzwins7613

4y↑8

Invincible album also

@lucreziaborgia1759

4y↑4

So true...

@hmst2434

4y↑20

Don’t think it was ahead of its time. It’s timeless.

@averyj8924

3y↑4

SHOWS HOW MUCH A GENIUS HE WAS. HE WAS SOOO CREATIVE AND CLEVER WHEN IT CAME TO MUSIC. THE BEST EVER.

@Evzsz

3y↑11

Couldn’t of said it better, he transcends times and generations. I was born in 92’, mom was born in 62’, she showed me his music growing up. Now in 2020 a entire new generation is doing the same, beautiful to see. Long live Prince 🙏

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@ErK82

6y↑218

Pure talent/ground breaking...MJ said in an interview if he had an idea in the middle of the night he had to get up or God would give it to Prince.

@phoenixstarrchild385

4y↑1

@ Eric Keating I actually heard that too Eric, where did you get that information from Eric?

@manaratuddin1884

4y↑41

Not in an interview.... he said that to Kenny Ortega, his ill-fated This Is It, concert director. MJ was having all these cool ideas and Kenny wanted MJ to calm down and that's when Mike said: but if I don't work with them now... God might give them to Prince.

@Belburg

3y↑6

@@manaratuddin1884 And Prince might utilize them better than MJ. We will never know at that stage of their careers.

@zkrhmn

3y↑14

@@Belburg in a biography people around Prince said he often called MJ his "hero"

@Belburg

3y↑13

@@zkrhmn I think they were probalby friends on a certain level, they had both been through some of the same s**t growing up, and connected on that. But they probably had to get through some things that a lot of young artists, and people in general, have to go through.

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@sashas8768

3y↑95

Prince was a MAJOR sweetheart, with HUGE talent. "Some people wanna die, so they can be free." You know, to this very day, MANY can simply listen to his lyrics and relate. "Am I, black or white? Am I straight, or gay?" ALL controversy and Prince recognized this, ages ago. His purple majesty, is sitting on his own throne, in heaven.

@AC-mp7cx

2y↑5

he was black and straight

@kimzim2001

@@AC-mp7cx Thanks 4 the info!

@AC-mp7cx

@@kimzim2001 exactly. idk why he ever said that lol

@allytaycat

He recognized it because they were saying it about him. And he was the controversy. He was, as his band is so brilliantly named, revolutionary. Before purple rain many were conflicted. I like this song but is it too synth & glam, but damn he plays it so dirty....he's dressed in heals and stockings, but he talks dirty and oozes sex sweat, animalistic passion for women. You're ga some guys would say if you were a guy and a prince fan. But even those who said liked it. Except the complex type of guys that needed to show they were too manly for it. . (it was stated that way in that time save any pc bs about the you're gay wording) some of that part remained through till this day. Sexuality, Controversy, Do Me, Free, Annie Christian, Jack Me Off & Little Red Corvette remain at or near the top of my list till his day. I drive by paisley Park nearly everyday and it brings back memories nearly everytime

@cocoafemme47

@@AC-mp7cx: I was in my early teens when Prince was "the man" and I'm embarrassed to say, I didn't know he was 1/2 Caucasian. I thought he bleached his skin🤯🤯🤯.

@RoLPeace

15w↑4

Some people wanna die so they can be free.....sad but true. Incredible song

@bettyslawinski8265

13w

My husband… he did want to and he did…SADDDDD😢💛💛💛💛💛

@rebels42wynn83

6y↑244

I still can't believe that he is no longer here. One of the most beautiful souls will never be forgotten. Continue to RIP, Beautiful One!

@debiluv4704

Glad I saw him many times....always the consumate entertainer.

@A_Muzik

4y↑1

Here's a clue. If he was alive, we wouldn't be able to hear his music on YouTube.

@debiluv4704

@@A_Muzik So.

@robertpoff8442

Mac Miller lead me here

@swanzettajohnson609

4y↑1

I KNOW. 👁️MISS HIM 2. HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON 4 EVER💜💋💜💋😎😘😎🎸🎙️🎼🎵🎶💫🌠🌠🌠🎙️🎸

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@Tekzeiro84.

7y↑54

1981 was a great year for this classic album.

@wandaromain8488

3y↑48

2021 -- and Prince is still timeless with Social History messages... ...and being the KING OF MUSIC.

@brandonmoore7497

3y↑4

I'm still listening to Prince Controversy late July 2021

@roninmarketing4048

1y↑32

Prince is the reason I got into recording music. RIP to the greatest musician of all time who died on top of his game but before his time.

@J_a_y_d_e_n.

7y↑151

R.I.P. WE LOVE YOU

@mellissacompston1950

5y↑1

He alive

@venanciahopkins5035

7y↑323

I absolutely love Controversy! The first album I ever bought myself was Controversy. The lyrics to the song Controversy are so deep and still ring very true today. Prince was one of the few true visionaries ever to be in popular music.

@ashleywhite9858

7y↑19

Venancia Hopkins Yeah, the lyrics are so bold.

@LuvOneAnother

7y↑26

He saw so far ahead of everyone else,, n one will ever even come close 2 this!!!!

@FireitupBedford

7y↑9

My first album was in 1981 Rick James Street Songs..........

@MrPizza063

7y↑11

price was like the pimp of music sexual sensual PRINCE was and still is a musical genius rip

@sheisawarenow3753

7y↑5

Yeah, it was my first album purchase too...still play it quite a bit....

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@Jojodancer1978

2y↑31

Went to the Controversy concert back in the 80’s and loved every minute of it. Prince was truly the G.O.A.T.

@Joseph-rj3km

1y↑20

Rip prince you still are one of my favorite artist of all time.We will miss you dearly!God rest your soul.

@thevoid99

7y↑346

"am i black or white? am i straight or gay?" one of the best lines ever.

@rooseveltmccarter3894

7y↑14

thevoid99 Prince is killing it.

@elenaarman-tang7811

6y↑15

Yes! Especially for the year this song came out which was 1981 I believe 😎💜🎼🎸🎤

@user-wk2qp8cp8x

6y↑3

Yes!!!!!

@derricknregina

6y↑13

thevoid99 well we knew he wasn't white.

@FoxyChariot

6y↑10

Derrick Barnett Nobody knew what he was lol. Definitely not 100% black (no one is) but visibly different. I can relate. Even if you aren't half and half, people will still call you mixed if your skin is golden ish and your hair is slightly curly (looking the part). I get it all the time even though I'm 1/4 white. I've essentially had the experience of a biracial kid even though I'm really not lol

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@leokimvideo

7y↑2.6K

Thank God Prince is back on YouTube. It was such a Controversy not having him here!

@vertex1933

7y↑62

leokimvideo Not sure you know how to use that word

@sleipnirvalhalla9322

7y↑35

I'm pretty sure he doesn't

@Superatomicrobotguy

7y↑22

AHAHAHAHAHAHAH I GET THE JOKE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAH
HAHAHAHAHHA
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHA
HAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHA

@AllRandomGuy

7y↑9

Y was he taken off?

@kbw.rvwhntr

7y↑52

AllRandomGuy Word on the street was that he and his family issued a moratorium from streaming his music online prior to his death. Not all of his classics are on YT but slowly but surely they're thankfully coming back

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@clintstewart5545

3y↑32

The Lyrics of this song are timeless , a true Masterpiece from a true master of music !!!!

@mbasandudane6334

3y↑20

This song should have been number in the US charts and all over the world 🥺💃💃💃. I wish it would have been known all over the world so people can jam to this track🥳🎉it's so underrated.

@chrislacy1990

7y↑382

“Controversy,” much like Prince himself, refuses to be pigeonholed into one category: it’s a timeless dance classic, a psychological confession (“People call me rude / I wish we all were nude / I wish there was no black and white / I wish there were no rules”), and an unflinching social critique all in one (“I just can’t believe all the things people say… Am I black or white, am I straight or gay… Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?”). Running more than seven minutes on the album version, “Controversy” is a shining example of his soaring confidence and ambitious compositional skills.

@bradquery779

6y↑4

good call chris lacey...

@Kevin-ro1fo

6y↑10

Spot on

@Summerbabi73

6y↑21

I don't think there will ever be anyone to compare to him.....My ALL time favorite artist. Not many can flip their albums over and 99% was written, arranged, composed by (themselves)Prince. The genius that was wrapped in this one man was beyond our time.

@anttenna2009

5y↑2

Nice analysis

@rachaelbritz344

5y↑2

Gives me strength listening to this 💜

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@RebelThoughts82

7y↑899

This is definitely one of his best songs.

@sxyredwalker9454

7y↑9

RebelThoughts82 YESSS...I LOVE IT😍...CHILLZ😛

@sxyredwalker9454

7y↑17

RebelThoughts82 BEEN WAITING ON THIS ONE...I CAN'T STOP REWINDING...WOW😛

@johnvandenborre2817

7y↑9

super !!!!!

@parisn6624

7y↑10

RebelThoughts82 I agree, he's such a genius

@sleipnirvalhalla9322

7y↑18

'People call me rude
I wish we are were nude
I wish there was no black or white
I wish there were no rules'

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@fernandorichardson6455

31w↑4

Rest in peace, beautiful songbird and queen!!! You are so loved and we all miss you extremely.

@Yhasty

20w

Queen???? I think you misread him....

@4everfree

3y↑30

This is the first song I ever heard from Prince. The vibe is so catchy. AND this song had a message!!!! We would be lucky if another musician with HALF the talent of Prince would pop up in our lifetime. RIP PRINCE😭😭😭

@stacyburton4985

7y↑73

He's so pretty in this video you can't take your eyes off of him.

@shannonromine1203

6y↑9

I know..I think he is the sexiest in this video I never tire of watching him ...the ultimate performer...RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL

@dariabigblock73

5y↑4

He sure is, a gorgeous man, like you said, so much so you can say pretty too. Miss him so much

@DJDanceClassic

He looks like a smurf. If he would sell underwear on a street market, you would not even look at him!

@dariabigblock73

5y↑1

@@DJDanceClassic U are disgusting! How dare U say something so nasty of someone who is deceased? Apparently never heard the saying "do not speak ill of the dead". Jerk

@dariabigblock73

And also one of the greatest talents of our time; look at the incredible way HE played guitar, sang, but his writing of songs not only for himself but for many others will remain a feat no one can ever reach. Why did we have to lose Prince?! I know he had hip bone issues, thus the need for pain meds, I wish he would have gone to the Mayo Clinic not far from him to address the whole issue, he may have been here now :'(

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@petaiafata4979

7y↑92

2:25 One of the Funkiest breakdowns ever like recorded, Masterpiece!! 🎸🎧🎹

@bassplayer8815

6y↑6

Prince is a virtuoso on a 6 string but plays something so modest.
That's masterful

@laurencelambus7500

2y↑8

Prince was the Definition of a RockStar during this phase.

@angc1456

1y↑28

Masterpiece

@twanco

6y↑376

"some people wanna die so that they can be free...."

@jorikennedy8300

4y↑8

That part

@joelsanchez7397

4y↑14

that part got me thinking..........

@kimberlysaunders4367

4y↑13

That's deep

@nseight

4y↑6

powerful* & true.xx

@joaoyapur1247

4y↑3

The Revolution

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@MsKim14

6y↑370

“Controversy” is the song that made me a Prince fan, back in 1981. I was eleven years old and I’d never heard anything like this before. I particularly love the long version with The Lord’s Prayer that they would play on the radio. What other artist would ever think to recite a prayer in a song? Only Prince! And he was so sincere in his religion; one could tell that. When my best friend heard it on the local radio station, she said, “KFRC is getting religious!” I just wish that MTV had played this video back in 1981. We had to wait till late 1982/early 1983 before we got to see Prince on video. Prince had the most beautiful and expressive eyes. Prince’s talent and charisma was incredible! He was already a star in this video, destined for greater things in the near future.

@IgorSalaj3578

6y↑11

MsKim14 That song made me fan of Prince too

@The-One_And_Only_Station

5y↑11

That was around the same time I heard him for the first time. He was different than what was playing on the radio at that time. I would always get his tapes when they came out or I wore them out.He was and still is a great artist that brought a unique style that just exploded

@GLeon-ov9yu

5y↑13

I was 12 & I played the $#*+ out of this album!!! Along with his other albums that preceded this one. He was a creative genius. He was so many years ahead of his time.

@keramcmiller6886

5y↑5

We rock this at the SPN on Friday nights 10 years old jamming in 81 baby

@krisdylan2382

5y↑5

MsKim14 I was 9. Same.

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@rayinpau.s.a.6351

3y↑33

Reading all the Comments shows the LOVE a lot of Us have for Prince . when you think of someone that has passed away , you are living their memories with them .

@AC-mp7cx

2y↑1

yes its moslty hardcore prince fans

@amandabuckby8200

36w↑11

Still listening in 2023

@brandonmoore7497

14w

I’m listening to Prince Controversy late January 2024

2:29

@LuvOneAnother

7y↑66

I just cant believe... that 1 person hit dislike... This is MUSIC ROYALTY right here...

@Eqr36P

7y↑6

Luv4oneAnother 1999 must've been a MJ fan

@btraynor06

7y↑12

Eqr36P i love MJ and Prince they ROCK!!💜💜💜💜💜

@lorettalynndavis9695

7y↑6

He only hit the dislike button because Prince wouldn't have wanted his music on You Tube...

@fhb3

7y↑3

+lorettalynn Davis I hope those now fourteen people feel the way you described. That is their only excuse for the dislikes.

@lorettalynndavis9695

7y↑1

Felix you int never lied lol! Yes, that should be their only excuse :)

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@shorinjimonk

7y↑12

Finally! One of my favourite Prince songs!!!

@kristywilson9963

16w↑4

I went to the ‘Controversy’ tour and it was so amazing! Prince, The Time and Vanity 6.

@alassinsane1588

3y↑28

When the world was first introduced to Prince 💜 I don't think we knew what a ride he'd take us on. The pleasure is still all OURS. t.y. 👑

@elvira7768

7y↑23

We miss you Prince!!!! 💜

@Flowergirl75

7y↑21

Hes gorgeous...thanks for posting....

@johnmoore4714

2y↑31

The most gifted artist to ever walk the planet 🌍. The world 🌎 never seen anything like Prince 💜. Some actually believe he would flame 🔥 out. Dirty mind, 1999 , purple 🟣 Rain, sign of the times, etc continued. I followed Prince from his first album to his last 😢. Nobody will ever replace him. The first 5 albums produced written arranged composed and played all the instruments by Prince 💜.

@fionascudds-ee8br

25w↑10

If he was still with us…he’d still be writing, playing,singing more of his genius music….there’s not another artist & never will be that can come close to Prince & his style, voice, dance moves, swagger, looks….what an extraordinarily talented individual…..one of the best Artists of ALL TIME indeed!!!

@PurpleMusicPrincePianoCovers

7y↑15

Ahhh that backbeat.....such a fantastic song, and boy did he ever work this one out live!

@cherrymoon9886

7y↑37

I can't describe the thrill of seeing there's a new video!!

Nothing Compares 2 Him

@troy3456789

1y↑5

tears in my eyes. I miss Prince

@morrisparrish76

21w

We all know it now!

@regularniccatv

2y↑8

I can't stop listening to this..30 years in

@brandonmoore731

2y↑2

@Regular NiccaTV Prince Controversy is my number one favorite song

@KristiEnigl

5y↑17

RIP beautiful one.. we still love.... we still listen.. forever...

@nhampton1115

Yes 🙏

@kindonwazzagod

7y↑82

Miss you Prince

@giannipascia4034

Too much🎸💜😢

@utes8841

3y↑4

2021 still here...P R I N C E !!!

@brandonmoore7497

I'm listening to Prince Controversy early March 2021!

@maxkerkar7175

8w↑17

2024 anyone ?

@kimwright8768

7w↑1

@yacobz

Sry 2019 here

@jeremyallenglover6831

3w↑1

Yep

@deandraipervis6471

3w↑1

Duh

@warrenhigh4909

4y↑215

It,s 2020 and i,m still bumping Prince,s hit Controversy like it's new.

@rogercasanova

3y↑2

AMEN!!!!

@jmk1966

3y↑1

Same here!

@brandonmoore7497

3y↑1

I'm listening to Prince Controversy late February 2021!

@deefitz2676

3y↑1

2o21! Never gets old.

@bigguys45s29

@@deefitz2676 Exactly! I feel it to this day

@user-hi1uo6lm1y

3y↑30

How could anyone give that a thumbs down??? It is Perfect🌷🌹🍀🌈🎆

@brandonmoore7497

@A Prince Controversy is my number one favorite song!

@coletrain6545

Michael jackson fans probably

@user-hi1uo6lm1y

1y↑1

@@brandonmoore7497 One of mine too!! 🤗

@michelleflynn-brown8904

3y↑18

For me this is one of the funkiest Prince cuts ever! Absolutely timeless!

@madagreement

7y↑140

We all know that the man hated youtube and for good reasons but god! This is so good to have his work here!

@Einnor084

6y↑7

madagreement

Dude, needed 2 pay billz, just like all of da rest of us. I mean, he wuzn't a trillionaire.

@DJ-vu9lx

5y↑5

I think it has become a memorial of sorts Now that money is out of the equation, Prince would like how YouTube has become a good resource for Prince music. Touches all of His eras. Purple Majesty 💜

@evanabbott2737

5y↑1

D J I agree, that’s a good way to put it.🤔👍

@ingriddealyakaapplewebbsmi6957

IM YOUTUBE.COM

@tisha2159

6y↑25

Very poetic, "some people want to die so they can be free" this is Prince

@JimboRd1

3y↑7

Listen to that fucking bass line. God I love this song.

@pandorafox3944

I wonder if this is one of the songs he played all the instruments on... the man was a real genius

@quannahleverett6847

3y↑3

Prince is a musical legend....July 2021

@brandonmoore731

I'm listening to Prince Controversy mid December 2021

@Mable_on_paws

5y↑18

He was so Gorgeous

@shamonshontay944

3y↑1

Those damn eyes♥😍

@karamell_foxx

7y↑70

Prince at his best, self-explanatory.

@magicsolias2845

1y↑16

been to two concerts, best shows ever seen

@roninmarketing4048

1y↑2

Same I have to 100% agree with you. Had the worst seats ever but was still the most entertained. So fortunate to have seen him live.

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Been to one 20 years go. 3 our show. It was off the chain

@joeannchaney1219

3y↑4

My older sisterLuvella(may you rest in peace) used to think he was saying Count Your Blessings.We had fun a s kids.

@jts400hp

6y↑121

Everything about this song is perfect!

@katrinajohnson2448

5y↑4

Prince sings it best, Controversy. And very wise words too.
👼✌, R.I.P forever Prince.

@funkrocker8011

7y↑96

Genius!!! He took all what people were saying about him and turned it into a song,but dig he created the curiosity and the controversy with his persona and how he dressed and want some more controversy, he said the Lord's prayer in the song.... to stir controversy.. love him.

@PatI-zg9gm

12w↑2

The early albums get overlooked. I could not get enough of Controversy and Dirty Mind.

@suzannebrady6201

16w↑2

This is one of my favorites of all his songs! Can’t believe he’s gone

@LuvOneAnother

7y↑8

Finally... One of the greatest songs ever, 4 ever!!

@lilo8o8

7y↑161

Omg I stopped everything to watch this! 💜

@elftsiriotakis9698

7y↑4

This iis the jam

@kishajenkins8542

7y↑3

Love your Marlon Brando pic

@tamarabagwell7850

6y↑1

Omg Milk en the panties

@AbdulaliMuhammad-fz4km

1y↑4

Prince had one of the baddest bass players 🎉

@Hector-wj8rl

1y↑3

Yes exactly this song is under rated

@haislaangie2899

3y↑1K

This song is so underrated

@andrewCNC905

3y↑52

for me at least. the unpopular ones are usually the best ones

@HouseholdDog

3y↑25

They used to play this a lot at house clubs back in the mid 00s.

@lavenderbee3611

3y↑13

Always come back to this song, I just love it.

@jhirmalwinfield3871

3y↑5

Facts

@saijasaija4211

3y↑3

Agreed with you ! 😋👋

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@Raj8Baby

7y↑9

My absolute favorite song

@jennifersmetanko6631

2y↑5

That's so cool Prince is talking about the 2000s in the '80s❤🔥😀

@elizabethmayhand3941

2y↑8

This dude here! Hard to believe he was only 19 or 20 when he wrote and produced this song!

@jennyh444

7y↑137

Dear God, how I love this beautiful man!

@zetrocsmith7388

jenny h you are Simply Beautiful.

@primitives

6y↑1

What does femininity have absolutely anything to do with how beautiful a MAN Prince was? A A MAN who can embrace both his masculine and feminine side is a VERY beautiful man. Yes jenny h I LOVE this beautiful man too. I always have and always will!

@sarassielee41970

7y↑261

I just can`t believe all the things people say -- Controversy
Am I black or white? Am I straight or gay? -- Controversy
Do I believe in God? Do I believe in me? -- Controversy

Prince all day!

@drindascott2380

7y↑17

S. Little actually Prince Rodger Nelson was warning us years ago when I listen to the song when I was younger I didn't understand but now I have knowledge and knowledge is power to gain wisdom.. Prince was brilliant and they wanted to take everything away from him he will always be in my book one of the most valued honored human being on this Earth and especially when you tap into your spiritual...