Purple Rain
Prince The Revolution Lyrics
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I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you
Laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend (hey)
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Underneath the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know
I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out
For something new, that means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
The lyrics of Purple Rain by Prince and The Revolution tell the story of a love relationship that has come to an end. The singer regrets causing any sorrow or pain to his lover and only wants to see her happy and laughing in the purple rain. He reflects on how he never intended to become her temporary lover and wanted to be more than a friend. The lines “it’s such a shame our friendship had to end” give the impression that the end of their romance has irreparably damaged their friendship.
However, the song takes a turn in the latter half, as Prince addresses the larger societal issues that the world is facing. He urges people to embrace change and reach out for something new, to not just look for a leader but also take responsibility for their lives. He invites the audience to join him in the purple rain, a metaphor for a place of liberation, where one can be oneself.
Overall, Purple Rain is a song that explores the complexities of love, loss, and longing, and also encourages one to embrace change and growth throughout their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I didn't intend to hurt you in any way
I never meant to cause you any pain
I never intended to bring you any misery
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to witness you laughing at least once
I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain
I wanted to witness you happy and amused while the purple rain falls
Purple rain, purple rain
Indigo-colored rain, indigo-colored rain
I only wanted to see you Bathing in the purple rain
I wished to observe you reveling in the indigo raindrops' sensation on your skin
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I didn't want a relationship with you only on weekends
I only wanted to be some kind of friend (hey)
I just yearned to be your acquaintance in some way
Baby, I could never steal you from another
I knew I can't snatch you away from someone else
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Sadly, it's a pity that our friendship terminated
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing
Dear, I'm aware that times are varying extensively
It's time we all reach out
It's a high time for everyone to stretch out their hands
For something new, that means you too
For a novel entity, that includes you as well
You say you want a leader
You claim you need a guide
But you can't seem to make up your mind
But you're indecisive
I think you better close it
I believe you should shut your mind off
And let me guide you to the purple rain
And allow me to lead you to experience indigo rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
If you're aware of what I'm expressing in this song
C'mon, raise your hand
Please indicate by raising your hand
I only want to see you
I solely want to witness you
Only want to see you
Only yearn to observe you
In the purple rain
In the indigo rain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ApolloTchize
Just sitting here with mouth open. Didn't move for the last minutes, just got goosebumps all around and tears start to roll. Nearly forgot to swallow and to breathe and was about to drool on the desk. How would you describe something like this to others without sound and video?
This is so raw, so passionate, so, well, intimidating because of sheer talent and genius and somehow down to what anything in universe is all about.
It's hard to find words for this. So raw, so passionate, so incredible skillful, that it marks and expands somehow the borders of human beings, as no human being could transport that in a ridiculous suit with a ridiculous guitar, but when you are Prince everything falls in place and it feels as natural as it can be. This is way beyond, what any other person I've ever heard of on earth could do.
Never seen anything like this and most probably never will.
Whoever this strange, little man was: He was much more than a man,., He was Prince. And whatever that is, is more, than we deserved. I feel like every cell of my useless existence is loaded now with his energy. Still. Sometimes he made me think, he is an evolutionary proof of concept of Human 2.0.
And although I wrote all this crazy stuff, I still feel speechless.
And when I look at this next time, it'll be the same. And again. And again. This will last for ages.
@warp1geon
Just an incredibly special era. Great music, no cellphones, no internet - just living in the moment.
@reginakellum270
Full resonance ❤
@cruisinguy6024
I feel so bad for the people that never got to actually experience a concert. I cannot imagine just standing there with thousands of others just holding a phone out / facetiming someone instead of getting lost in the moment.
My best concert memories were all before smart phones came out. Side note, I also worked as a medic at a major live concert venue so I've been at a TON of concerts / music festivals.
@patriciajordanwoods2003
I hear you! His converts were the best ever!
@shethingsd
No cell phone is quite right. Experience.
@h4x0rrrr
the internet existed in 1985
@johnteresi
You Think your a Tough Guy until This tune brings you to Tears. Most soulful performance ever. Prince played for the audience and leaves it all out there.
@uwesvneider4540
I LOVE THIS SONG !GREAT SOLO GOD BLESS HIM
@JosephDiamond-jx8sm
That's himself!!
@briangall8442
Take our hearts through the stone! English Cash COOL! With a touch of Algonquin Blue truth!