Prince sometimes used pseudonyms to separate himself from the music he had written, produced, or recorded, and at one point stated that his ownership and achievement were strengthened by the act of giving away ideas. Pseudonyms he adopted, at various times, include: Jamie Starr and The Starr Company (for the songs he wrote for The Time and many other artists from 1981 to 1984), Joey Coco (for many unreleased Prince songs in the late 1980s, as well as songs written for Sheena Easton and Kenny Rogers), Alexander Nevermind (for writing the song "Sugar Walls" (1984) by Sheena Easton), and Christopher (used for his song writing credit of "Manic Monday" (1986) for the Bangles)
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The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) Lyrics
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Freaks on the floor
Freaks on the floor
One, two, one, two
(Freaks on the floor)
Light up another one, dude
(Freaks on the floor)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
One, two, one, two, ninety-four
I'm on the set, freaks on the floor
Don't worry about my name, it's too long to remember
I could tell you now, but we'd be here 'til next September
Three, it be like that, see?
This ain't about the trippers trippin' like they know they be
This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how
This about the freaks doin' everything they wanna do, now
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wantin' to say?
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wanna play?
Three, four, three, four, ninety-nine
She the new hero 'cuz she's so divine
Unaffected by the system, she'd rather die
Than write a rap for some big booty heifer gettin' by
On that booty, instead of doin' duty
Aspire to be higher, I admire so I fire
'Cuz it's flyer to be hungry than phat
Take it from this sista, y'all take it from that
It's flyer to be hungry than phat
The ride up front is better
When you've been in the back
That's a fact
This ain't about this y'all, it ain't about that
This ain't about the booty movin' pumpin' the max
This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how
This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wantin' to say?
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wanna play?
Forty, forty-five, snake's alive
Say one thing, do another, it's time
We chill on that, nah, I don't need a gat
I'd rather see yourself checkin' ass up to bat for another swing
Anybody can sing
There's more to genius than the word my sister
Anything I would bring
Or would you rather dine alone?
If you change your mind, you can reach me on your video phone
It's a dime, as in dollars and that's my two bloody cents
This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how
This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wantin' to say?
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
What you wanna play? Band
(Now)
Sixty-seven, sixty-seven
Freaks dance like they in heaven
DJ don't stop the music, DJ don't stop the music
Fill us with de dope track, lick us, twist us
Roll us in your mouth
Light us up and take a hit
Light us up and take a hit
Suck us 'til we're dry
And when we're lookin' like a roach, hit the lights
Before you say goodnight though
Let's make a toast, yo
This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how
This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Now, one, two, three, four
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Freaks on the floor, now
Freaks on the floor, now
Freaks on the floor, now
The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince)'s song "Now" is an upbeat and groovy track that encourages its listeners to let loose and dance. The lyrics suggest that the song is all about the freaks on the floor who are free to do whatever they want to do. The song starts with a call to "light up another one" and moves to a chorus of "Come on, come on, freaks on the floor." The lyrics don't have a clear meaning, but instead, they are meant to be a call to just let go and express oneself.
The lyrics of the song appear to convey that the song is all about the groove and the rhythm. The chorus of the song is a repetition of the words "Come on, come on, freaks on the floor." The words seem to urge people to dance and have fun, without worrying about what anybody thinks. The song's lyrics also allude to the fact that the system does not matter, and it is more important to be free-spirited and true to oneself. The lyrics of the song have a simple meaning that cuts across all cultures and are easy to remember, which makes it ideal for people who just want to dance and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Now
Let's get started
Freaks on the floor
All the people dancing wildly
One, two, one, two
Get in rhythm
(Freaks on the floor)
Reinforcing the previous line
Light up another one, dude
Smoke some more marijuana
Now, one, two, three, four
Counting down to start the music
Come on, come on, freaks on the floor
Encouraging people to dance
(Go, go, yeah, now, go, go, yeah)
Reinforcing the previous line
One, two, one, two, ninety-four
The tempo of the music
I'm on the set, freaks on the floor
The singer is the DJ, and people are dancing to his music
Don't worry about my name, it's too long to remember
The singer isn't important, the music and dancing are
I could tell you now, but we'd be here 'til next September
It's a joke that the singer has a long name
Three, it be like that, see?
Referring to the previous lines, as if to say 'this is how it is'
This ain't about the trippers trippin' like they know they be
The song isn't about people taking drugs and thinking they're cool
This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how
The song isn't about anything specific
This about the freaks doin' everything they wanna do, now
The song is about people dancing and doing what makes them happy
What you wantin' to say?
Asking the listener if they have something to say
What you wanna play?
Asking the listener if they want to dance to a specific style of music
Three, four, three, four, ninety-nine
The tempo of the music
She the new hero 'cuz she's so divine
Referring to a woman who is dancing and standing out
Unaffected by the system, she'd rather die
The woman doesn't care about social norms or rules
Than write a rap for some big booty heifer gettin' by
The woman doesn't want to conform to societal expectations
On that booty, instead of doin' duty
The woman wants to do what she enjoys, rather than what's expected of her
Aspire to be higher, I admire so I fire
The singer respects the woman for standing out and dancing her own way
'Cuz it's flyer to be hungry than phat
It's better to be motivated and passionate than lazy and complacent
Take it from this sista, y'all take it from that
The singer is emphasizing the previous line
The ride up front is better
Being in the lead or standing out is better
When you've been in the back
After experiencing mediocrity or obscurity
That's a fact
Stating a truth
This ain't about this y'all, it ain't about that
Reiterating that the song isn't about anything specific
This ain't about the booty movin' pumpin' the max
The song isn't about people dancing in a sexual manner
This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now
The song is about people dancing and being free
Forty, forty-five, snake's alive
The rhythm of the music
Say one thing, do another, it's time
Saying that people should be true to themselves and their actions
We chill on that, nah, I don't need a gat
The singer isn't interested in violence or aggression
I'd rather see yourself checkin' ass up to bat for another swing
The singer wants people to keep trying and improving
Anybody can sing
Anyone can join in the dancing and singing
There's more to genius than the word my sister
True genius involves more than just words
Anything I would bring
Whatever the singer contributes
Or would you rather dine alone?
Asking the listener if they want to join in or stay separate
If you change your mind, you can reach me on your video phone
The singer is inviting the listener to join in or contact them
It's a dime, as in dollars and that's my two bloody cents
The singer is giving their opinion
What you wanna play? Band
Asking what type of music the listener wants to dance to
(Now)
Reiterating the song is starting again
Sixty-seven, sixty-seven
The tempo of the music
Freaks dance like they in heaven
People are dancing with joy and freedom
DJ don't stop the music, DJ don't stop the music
Asking the DJ to keep playing music
Fill us with de dope track, lick us, twist us
Asking for more good music to dance to
Roll us in your mouth
Imagery of enjoying music
Light us up and take a hit
Continuing the music imagery
Suck us 'til we're dry
Latching onto the music and enjoying it fully
And when we're lookin' like a roach, hit the lights
Stopping the music when it's time to stop
Before you say goodnight though
Asking for a final moment before leaving
Let's make a toast, yo
Celebrating the music and dancing
Freaks on the floor, now
Reiterating that the song is about people enjoying themselves through dancing
Contributed by Alice L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The ARTIST
Up Now 👆🏽6️⃣
DJ~MAD_DAWG RECORDS
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Going Global Records
“Up Now” is the correct title for this song . Not “Now Up”
Aaron Roderick
Song bad only Rebel voice me hearing swear👌active no joke's
The ARTIST
@Going Global Records I make ah mistake yes wayzz thanks💯
Going Global Records
@The ARTIST big up yuhself same way 🌐🙏🏿
killbill MUZIC
Kman 6ixx ah de new rebel sixx must hear good music once again🔥🔥🔥fully6️⃣💫
Ronaldo Baldeosingh
Yuh digg🔥🔥🔥🔥
Atiba Mascall
All we need now is a new K-Lion and life will be sweet again🥲
YunglyonOfficial
Take care yuh get wa yuh ask for🦁