Erotic City
Prince The Revolution Lyrics

Ah, ah, ah, ah Erotic City Erotic City
The singer is excited about the prospect of a wild night in Erotic City.

All of my purple life I've been looking for a dame That would want to be my wife That was my intention, babe
The singer has been looking for a partner to settle down with, but is open to a passionate encounter in Erotic City.

If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can fuck until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me
The singer suggests that if they cannot have children, they can enjoy themselves in Erotic City. He/she wants to have passionate sex with the other person until the sun rises and wants to focus on the pleasure they can create together.

Every time I comb my hair Thoughts of you get in my eyes You're a sinner, I don't care I just want your creamy thighs
The singer is obsessed with the other person and their physical appearance. They are willing to overlook any perceived flaws and just want to experience their lover's body.

All of my hang-ups are gone How I wish you felt the same We can fuck until the dawn ('til the dawn) (until the dawn) How I wish you were my dame (baby, won't you call my name?)
The singer feels free and uninhibited in Erotic City, but wants the other person to feel the same way. They express their longing for the other person to reciprocate their feelings.

Uh, whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Baby, you're so creamy
These lines are repeated as a chorus and express the singer's physical attraction to the other person.

If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time (you and me) Some time, some time, some time, Erotic City If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive
Repeating the earlier sentiment, the singer suggests that if they cannot have children, they can still have a pleasurable experience in Erotic City. They emphasize the idea of indulging in their desires together.

We can funk until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone (Come alive) Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me We can funk until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City
The singer wants to have an intense, soulful experience with the other person until the sun rises. They are focused on indulging in their desires and enjoying each other's company.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, Erotic City
The chorus of the song is repeated, emphasizing the singer's excitement about the prospect of a passionate night in Erotic City.