Kiss
Prince & The Revolution Lyrics
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You don't have to be beautiful
To turn me on
I just need your body, baby
From dusk 'til dawn
You don't need experience
To turn me out
I'm gonna show you what it's all about
You don't have to be rich
To be my girl
You don't have to be cool
To rule my world
Ain't no particular sign
I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
Ah, oh-oh
You got to not talk dirty, baby
If you wanna impress me (ah)
You can't be too flirty, mama
I know how to undress me, yeah
I want to be your fantasy
Maybe you could be mine
You just leave it all up to me
We could have a good time, uh
Don't have to be rich
To be my girl
You don't have to be cool
To rule my world
Ain't no particular sign
I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
Yes, oh-oh-oh-oh
Ah
I think I wanna dance
Uh
Ooh
Gotta, gotta, oh
Little girl Wendy's parade
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Women, not girls, rule my world
I said they rule my world
Act your age, mama (not your shoe size)
Not your shoe size
Maybe we could do the twirl
You don't have to watch Dynasty
To have an attitude, uh
You just leave it all up to me
My love will be your food
Yeah
You don't have to be rich
To be my girl
You don't have to be cool
To rule my world
Ain't no particular sign
I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
The lyrics to Prince's The Revolution's song Kiss are an exploration of attraction and desire free of societal conventions. The beginning of the song, "You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on, I just need your body, baby from dusk until dawn," expresses Prince's unyielding desire for physical affection that isn't influenced by superficial appearances or looks. The singer then emphasizes that sexual experience is not necessary, stating "you don't need experience to turn me out, you just leave it all up to me, I'm going to show you what it's all about."
The second verse goes on to say that money, status, or coolness are not necessary to impress Prince or control his world. In fact, he asserts that "women, not girls, rule my world," calling the woman he desires to act her age, not her shoe size. The chorus, "I just want your extra time and your kiss," summarizes the song's sentiment, that the physical affection and attention of the one he desires is all Prince wants. The song speaks to Prince's philosophy on the power of sexual attraction and its ability to transcend societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to be beautiful
To turn me on
Physical beauty is not a requirement to sexually arouse me
I just need your body, baby
From dusk 'til dawn
I desire your physical presence, both day and night
You don't need experience
To turn me out
Sexual experience is not necessary to satisfy my needs
You just leave it all up to me
I'm gonna show you what it's all about
Trust in me to take control and show you the pleasures of physical intimacy
You don't have to be rich
To be my girl
Financial wealth is not a requirement for us to be together romantically
You don't have to be cool
To rule my world
You don't have to conform to societal norms to have my love and respect
Ain't no particular sign
I'm more compatible with
I don't have a preference for a specific zodiac sign or other astrological traits
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
All I need is your undivided attention and a physical display of affection
You got to not talk dirty, baby
If you wanna impress me (ah)
Avoid using vulgar or inappropriate language if you want to gain my admiration
You can't be too flirty, mama
I know how to undress me, yeah
Flirtation should be subtle, as I am confident in my own seduction techniques
I want to be your fantasy
Maybe you could be mine
Let's indulge in each other's deepest desires and live out our wildest fantasies
We could have a good time, uh
Together, we can enjoy a pleasurable and memorable experience
Women, not girls, rule my world
I said they rule my world
Act your age, mama (not your shoe size)
Not your shoe size
I prefer mature, independent women who act according to their age and not their external appearance
Maybe we could do the twirl
You don't have to watch Dynasty
to Have an attitude, uh
You just leave it all up to me
My love will be your food
Yeah
Let's dance and have fun, regardless of our pop culture references or attitudes. My love will sustain and fulfill you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@rmm6637
inspectorbudget Here are the lyrics, basically a silly argument skit. "
Woman overboard, everybody on the ground
10 toes goin’ up, 10 toes goin’ down
Got the gun pointin’ at ‘cha
We’re never gonna cut our hair
(Come here, let me cut that hair) No!
Gotta, gotta
(My body wanna tell U 2 take control)
(This way 2 this purple soul)
Oh, pretty mama, I think I wanna ride
Sophie, 4 God’s sake
If U touch the television, I’ll kill U Sophie
Sol, can U please change the channel 4 God’s sake?
I don’t care, leave it alone, sit down!
I can’t stand David Letterman, he looks like a banker
U don’t have 2 watch Dynasty 2 have an attitude
Leave it all up 2 me, my love will be, will be your food
Everybody will have short hair
Let’s cut it, mama! (Pretty mama)
I think I wanna ride
Put the daddy in the front seat, me and the girl outside
I just want your extra time and your ..... kiss
Oh my God, isn’t that Prince on television, Sol? {fade out}
OK Sophie, it’s obvious
No, wait a minute, I bought this television
Why’d... why U ruin it 4 me 4 God’s sake?
Is he the strangest lookin’ thing U’ve ever seen or what?
U wanna talk strange Sophie? OK, let's talk strange
Sol, don’t U touch that channel!
Leave it alone, Sol!
Sophie, U’re strange, I’m changin’ the channel
Sol, do U... do U value your life?
Sit down Sol!"
@jmac6350
One of my best memories of my grandfather is him watching Prince perform on tv and saying. “Wow, the lady can really dance.”
@joyduckting9837
Lol😂😏
@deannabowlin4350
I’m dying😅😅
@tej226
😂😂😂 the ambiguous 80s lol
@sandracordier4625
Ppppppppp
@sweetblaqcoffey962
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@laurahutzel1707
I don't understand how someone can be so feminine, so masculine and so sexy all at the same time.
@duprez2
One word. ANDROGENY
@uncorrupted2786
Simple. Prince was a secret female-to-male transgender.
@no-uo1me
1Word How the HELL is he sexy