Holly Rock
Prince
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Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock Say it! (Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock) Somebody There's a way to say it Good God! Uh, hit me again now Uh Come on over, baby, and take the puck A funky little thing called holly rock It might be a dance, it might be a song It might have you rockin', baby, all night long Anybody want the holly rock Take a little pick, you just can't stop It's bad, good God Guaranteed to turn you out All the little brothers, gather 'round I'm gonna show you what the holly rock's about (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) God (Holly rock) aha Sheila E's my name, holly rock's my game I'm funky as I wanna be Lyin' up a hundred, I swear to God I rock 'em 'til they just can't see Mass appeal, a little girl's smile I make you happy, baby, all the while 'Cause I'm bad, good God And if you got a big enough stick, uh Come on over, baby, to the holly rock Don't you wanna learn a new trick? (Holly rock) (Holly rock) uh, Lord (Holly rock) good God (Holly rock) somebody! Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock, say it! (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) uh Rock, rock, holly rock Everybody wanna holly rock, you say it! (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) Look-y here Sheila E's my name, holly rock's my game I'm funky as I wanna be Lyin' up a hundred, I swear to God I rock 'em 'til they just can't see 'Cause I'm bad, good God Funkier than a wicked witch I'll pet your kitty, your lil' dog too Don't you wanna be my bitch? (Holly rock) (Holly rock) uh huh, Lord (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) what? (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) I can't hear ya, say it! (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) good Lord, sing it! Rock, rock, holly rock (Holly rock) (Holly rock) my toy box (Holly rock) (Holly rock) bring it back (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) you say (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) I can't hear you, sing it (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) uh, oh (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) Time, Annie? Good God Eddie blow your horn, uh Somebody, somebody, sing (Holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock, sing it!) (Holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Holly rock) good God! (Holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock) (Holly rock) take the puck, a funky little thing called holly rock (Holly rock) somebody (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Uh, who's gonna funk with that, shake ya ass) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) there's a way ya gotta say that, poise Bom, bom bom That's cool, take me home Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock, sing it! (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) sing that Good God, let me hear it My toybox I'm not bullshittin' Stef? Yes Uh (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) (Holly rock) Everybody stop on the 1 Good God! (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) (Rock, rock, holly rock everybody wanna holly rock) Everybody stop on the 1 Holly rock! Now try to dance to that!
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Holly Rock" was initially released in 1985 as part of the soundtrack for the film “Krush Groove."
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Performed by Another ArtistEven though Prince wrote and produced the song, it was initially performed by Sheila E.
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Prince VersionPrince's own version of "Holly Rock" was not released until 2019 as part of the “Originals” album, which is a compilation of songs he wrote for other artists.
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Album SuccessThe “Originals” album, where "Holly Rock" was included, debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song Genre"Holly Rock" is noted for embodying Prince's wide-ranging genre influences, including funk, rock, and hip-hop.
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InstrumentsPrince played all of the instruments on "Holly Rock."
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RecordingThe song was recorded at the renowned Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Holly Rock" reference Hollywood, reckoned as the "Holly Rock," which speaks of the fast-paced, seemingly glamorous lifestyle.
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Posthumous ReleasePrince’s version of "Holly Rock" was released posthumously, following his death in 2016.
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Available FormatsThe "Originals" album, including "Holly Rock," was initially only available on the streaming platform, Tidal. But it was later released on CD, vinyl and other streaming platforms.
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Music VideoThe animated video for "Holly Rock" was also released posthumously in 2019, directed by animator Ivan Dixon.
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Lifespan of Original VersionThe version of "Holly Rock" performed by Sheila E. reached No. 11 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and remained there for a total of 14 weeks.
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