1999
Prince and 3rdEyeGirl Lyrics

I was dreamin' when I wrote this
The writer was in his dream state when he wrote these words

Forgive me if it goes astray
Please excuse any unexpected turns this writing takes

But when I woke up this mornin'
Upon awakening, the writer experienced a sense of clarity

Could've sworn it was judgment day
The writer felt that the current state of events was apocalyptic

The sky was all purple
The atmosphere was ominous with danger and mystery

There were people runnin' everywhere
Chaos and pandemonium were rampant

Tryin' to run from the destruction
Attempts to escape were futile

You know I didn't even care
The writer was indifferent to the turmoil around him

'Cause they say two thousand zero zero
This year is particularly significant because it marks the turn of the millennium

Party over, oops out of time
As the year 2000 approaches, the opportunity for celebration is limited

So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
The writer intends to take full advantage of the current moment and celebrate as if there's no tomorrow

So sue me if I go too fast
The writer is unapologetic for the speed at which he is living his life

But life is just a party
The writer prioritizes having fun and living in the moment over all else

And parties weren't meant to last
The writer acknowledges that all good things must come to an end

War is all around us
Conflict and violence are an ever-present threat in the world

My mind says prepare to fight
The writer has a survival instinct that kicks in during times of danger

So if I gotta die
The writer is willing to risk his life to protect his own interests

I'm gonna listen to my body tonight
The writer will prioritize physical pleasure over rational thought

If you didn't come to party
Those who aren't here to have a good time are not welcome

Don't bother knockin' on my door
The writer is not interested in anyone who doesn't share his disposition

I got a lion in my pocket
The writer is feeling particularly confident and empowered

And baby he's ready to roar, yeah yeah
The writer is ready to take on the world

Everybody's got a bomb
Everyone is capable of destruction and danger

We could all die here today, uhh
Death is always a possibility but pretending it doesn't exist makes it easier to live in the moment

But before I'll let that happen
Rather than succumbing to fear, the writer will continue to celebrate life

I'll dance my life away, oh
The writer will expend all his energy enjoying the present moment and living life to its fullest

We're runnin' outta time
The end is approaching and it's up to the writer to make the most of it

Say it one more time
Repeating this line emphasizes the urgency of the situation

Don't ya want to go (1999)
The year 1999 represents a carefree time in history when anything was possible

We could all die here today (1999)
Even though death is a possibility, the writer is choosing to live and enjoy the present moment

I don't want to die
The writer values his own life and the experiences he has yet to have

I'd rather dance my life away
The writer will continue to celebrate and enjoy life for as long as possible