17 Days
Revolution/Prince Lyrics
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You didn't answer your phone
The main drag is knowing that
You probably weren't alone
So here I sit in my lonely room
Lookin' for my sunshine
But all I've got is two cigarettes
So let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
You've been gone seventeen days
Seventeen long nights
The main drag is knowing that
You're holding someone else tight
I want to to call you everyday
And beg you to be near me
But I know your head is underwater
I doubt that you could hear me
So let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
Ha, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Seventeen days
Ha, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Seventeen days
Called you yesterday
You didn't answer your phone
If you're the one who's always lonely
Then I'm the one who's always alone
So here I sit in my lonely room
Lookin' for my sunshine
All I've got is two cigarettes
And this broken heart of mine
Oh, so let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down
Let the rain come down, down
(Oh, let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down, down) why don't you answer your phone, babe?
(Let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down, down) seventeen days
(Let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down)
(Let the rain come down, down) seventeen days
In "17 Days," Prince sings about the longing and heartbreak of waiting for someone who has been gone for 17 days. He tries to call the person but doesn't get an answer, leading him to believe that they are probably with someone else. Despite his loneliness, he recognizes that the person he's missing is likely going through their own struggles and may not be able to hear him even if he were to call.
The repetition of "Let the rain come down" throughout the chorus could be seen as a symbol of Prince's emotions and the tears he's shedding over his lost love. The rain represents his sadness and the release of it, as he hopes for a cathartic experience to help him move on.
Interestingly, "17 Days" was originally written as a B-side for Prince's hit song "When Doves Cry" but ended up gaining more popularity in its own right. It also features Prince's signature falsetto vocals and a groovy guitar riff that complements the melancholic tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Called you yesterday
I tried to reach you by phone yesterday
You didn't answer your phone
You did not pick up or respond to my phone call
The main drag is knowing that
The worst part is realizing
You probably weren't alone
You were likely with someone else
So here I sit in my lonely room
I am currently alone in my room, feeling lonely
Lookin' for my sunshine
Searching for the one who makes me happy
But all I've got is two cigarettes
All I currently have are two cigarettes
And this broken heart of mine
And my heart is broken from our separation
So let the rain come down
I am willing to let my emotions flow
You've been gone seventeen days
It has been seventeen days since I last saw you
Seventeen long nights
I have spent seventeen long and lonely nights without you
You're holding someone else tight
You are embracing another person closely
I want to call you everyday
I feel the desire to contact you each day
And beg you to be near me
And plead with you to be with me again
But I know your head is underwater
I understand that you are dealing with a lot and are emotionally overwhelmed
I doubt that you could hear me
I am not convinced that you would be able to listen to me
If you're the one who's always lonely
If you are the person who always feels unhappy
Then I'm the one who's always alone
Then I am the person who is always without companionship
Oh, so let the rain come down
I am still willing to let my emotions pour out
Why don't you answer your phone, babe?
I am questioning why you are not responding to my calls
Seventeen days
It has been seventeen days since we were together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LISA COLEMAN, MATTHEW ROBERT FINK, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, WENDY MELVOIN
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stephan söderberg
This is by far one of Prince best songs.
Myke Ford
Yup
Its always been underrated under played on radio & slept on
Julius Lopez
I love the writing
Steven Greenwood
Indeed
taurus hamilton
One o my faves
Andrew Schmal
Why don't they release some of the songs from this concert? The quality is surprisingly good.
alicia cabrera-thomas
We will never stop missing this musical genius ~~
Darsella Biles
I love this version...Prince never disappointed me musically, never! I loved him ever since I was five years old! I am glad I had the opportunity to observe him perform five times...awesome entertainer...he gives his all and you can feel the love!
Darsella Biles
@Ron Coldiron This version, the concert, or the song?
Ron Coldiron
Unreal