2. The Revolution is an alternative rock band from Gyumri, Armenia.
3. The Revolution is a funky pop/rock group from Holland, winners of the Next Best Band battle for a place at Appelpop Festival 2011.
4. The Revolution was the group around Prince from 1979 until 1986 and included Wendy & Lisa, Bobby Z, Brown Mark, Dr. Fink, Eric Leeds and Susannah Melvoin
5. The Revolution is a one man project by Anton Mannov, based in Copenhagen.
"The music of Anton Mannov may be inspired by the psychedelic revolution of Anton Newcombe, but the original and melodic compositions of this one man revolution is of high standard, the happy rhytm and lazy vocal reminds us how a few chords are more than enough to make excellent music." - Magick Label
Purple Rain
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 The Revolution's song Purple Rain is a poignant ballad about regret, love, and loss. The singer expresses that they never intended to hurt or cause any pain to their lover. They wanted to see them laugh and be happy. However, it seems like their friendship has ended, and they understand that nothing can be done about that now. The line "I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain" is a reference to wanting to see their lover fully immersed in happiness - the purple rain being symbolic of that joy. They then go on to say that times are changing, and it's time to seek new possibilities, and that even though their friend can't seem to find a leader, they will guide them towards happiness - the Purple Rain.
The song Purple Rain was written by Prince and originally performed by his band, The Revolution. The song was ranked number 143 on Rolling Stone's list of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.' Prince wrote the song while he was at his lowest point personally and financially. The song was released on his sixth album, also titled Purple Rain. The album has been certified platinum thirteen times by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song was recorded live in First Avenue, Minneapolis, a nightclub that was significant to Prince's career.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I didn't intend to bring sadness or remorse to your life
I never meant to cause you any pain
I didn't want to hurt you
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I had one simple desire – to witness you smiling
I only wanted to see you
Laughing in the purple rain
My wish was to see you, gleeful, while being surrounded by purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
The color purple has taken over and is falling like rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
I only wished to see you thoroughly enjoying the purple rain, almost bathing in it
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I didn't want a casual or temporary relationship with you
I only wanted to be some kind of friend (hey)
As times changed, I craved any sort of friendship or companionship with you
Baby, I could never steal you from another
I could never take you away from someone else
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
I regret that our friendship had to come to an end
I only wanted to see you
Underneath the purple rain
All I ever longed for was to see you happy and carefree under the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know
I know times are changing
I'm aware that time moves on and things are constantly evolving
It's time we all reach out
For something new, that means you too
It's essential that we all take a step forward towards something unfamiliar, you included
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
You express that you want a guide, but you can't come to a decision
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
I suggest that you stop all confusion and allow me to lead you to the serene purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
If you're aware of the emotions that I'm trying to portray through my music, show me by raising your hand
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
All I desire is to see you content and blissful, relaxing beneath the purifying purple 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!