1999
The Prince Lyrics
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Forgive me if it goes astray
But when I woke up this mornin'
Could've sworn it was judgment day
The sky was all purple
There were people runnin' everywhere
Tryin' to run from the destruction
'Cause they say two thousand zero zero
Party over, oops out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
I was dreamin' when I wrote this
So sue me if I go too fast
But life is just a party
And parties weren't meant to last
War is all around us
My mind says prepare to fight
So if I gotta die
I'm gonna listen to my body tonight
Yeah, they say two thousand zero zero
Party over, oops out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
Yeah, yeah
Lemme tell ya somethin'
If you didn't come to party
Don't bother knockin' on my door
I got a lion in my pocket
And baby he's ready to roar, yeah yeah
Everybody's got a bomb
We could all die here today, uhh
But before I'll let that happen
I'll dance my life away, oh
They say two thousand zero zero
Party over, oops out of time
We're runnin' outta time
So tonight we gonna, we gonna (tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999)
Say it one more time
Two thousand zero zero
Party over, oops out of time
Yeah, yeah
So tonight we gonna, we gonna (tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999)
1999 (1999)
Don't ya want to go (1999)
Don't ya want to go (1999)
We could all die here today (1999)
I don't want to die
I'd rather dance my life away
In the song "1999", Prince speaks of a looming doomsday that he believes will take place at the turn of the century. The lyrics speak of his realization that the end of the world is near, and the only way to cope with the inevitable is to party like it’s 1999, which is the last year before the millennium. Prince speaks of the destruction and chaos he sees all around him. The sky is purple, and people are running everywhere to escape the devastation. Despite the chaos, Prince is determined to have a good time and urges his audience to join him.
Prince speaks about war and the need to prepare for the fight he believes is coming. Throughout the song, he encourages others to let go of their fears, dance away their worries, and party like there is no tomorrow. He is not afraid of death and is determined to live life to the fullest before it all comes to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreamin' when I wrote this
I came up with this idea while dreaming
Forgive me if it goes astray
If this doesn't make sense, I apologize
But when I woke up this mornin'
But when I woke up from my dream
Could've sworn it was judgment day
It felt like the end of the world
The sky was all purple
The world looked strange and surreal
There were people runnin' everywhere
People were scared and panicking
Tryin' to run from the destruction
Trying to escape from the chaos
You know I didn't even care
I didn't let the chaos bother me
'Cause they say two thousand zero zero
Because people believe the year 2000 will be the end of the world
Party over, oops out of time
The end of the world means no more parties
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
I'm going to live it up before the world ends
So sue me if I go too fast
Don't blame me for living life to the fullest
But life is just a party
Life is meant to be enjoyed
And parties weren't meant to last
Good times don't last forever
War is all around us
The world is in chaos and conflict
My mind says prepare to fight
I'm mentally preparing for the worst
So if I gotta die
If I have to die in this chaos
I'm gonna listen to my body tonight
I'm going to enjoy life while I still can
Yeah, they say two thousand zero zero
People are afraid of the year 2000
Lemme tell ya somethin'
Listen up, I have something important to say
If you didn't come to party
If you're not here to have a good time
Don't bother knockin' on my door
Don't come to me looking for fun
I got a lion in my pocket
I'm full of energy and ready to have a good time
And baby he's ready to roar, yeah yeah
I'm ready to let loose and have fun
Everybody's got a bomb
Everyone has their own personal problems
We could all die here today, uhh
We could all die at any moment
But before I'll let that happen
But I'm not going to let fear control me
I'll dance my life away, oh
I'll enjoy every moment to the fullest
We're runnin' outta time
We don't have much time left
1999
The year this song was written
Don't ya want to go
Don't you want to have a good time
We could all die here today
We could all die at any moment
I don't want to die
I don't want to live in fear
I'd rather dance my life away
I'd rather enjoy life and have fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@carrie5123
I remember first hearing this in 1982 thinking that 1999 was so far off. Here it is 2024 already. It's amazing how fast time goes. Still a great song after all these years.
@seanodwyer4322
ahh 65 and still remember been a vulnerable toddler
@bridypow1947
Facts 🎉
@alisalurje6939
Sending u much ❤ from Sweden
@marcellogrispino4171
Congratulations to fuck chiefs super bowl championz champions league of the world.
@breigesheppard8339
I am 68 but still absolutely love this music 70 + 80 pity we can’t go back 🥲🥲🥲🍀
@BuddyWhOo5689
Who’s listening to this in 2024?
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to Prince 1999 mid March 2024 St. Patrick’s Day
3:07
@user-go7iq4qb6d
Today on the bus not clearly because the speakers only with the bus driver all i remember was party like its 1995 or something so here i am
@dschutt-ht5us
Я!