Girls & Boys
Prince
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Girls and boys He only knew her for a little while, But he had grown accustomed to her style She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen He did to, they were meant to be They loved to kiss on the steps of versailles It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly I love you baby, I love you so much, Maybe we can stay in touch Meet me in another world, space and joy, Vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys He gave her all the love that anyone can, But she was promised to another man He tried so hard not to go insane Birds do fly, looks like rain I love you baby, I love you so much, Maybe we can stay in touch Meet me in another world, space and joy, Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys Life is precious baby, love is so rare I can take the breakup if you say that you care He had to run away, his pride was to strong It started raining, baby, the birds were gone (I love you baby, I love you so much) Maybe (maybe we can stay in touch) Meet me in another world (meet me in another world, space and joy) Vous êtes très belle (vous êtes très belle, mama) Girls and boys (girls and boys) (I love you baby, I love you so much) I want you, babe Maybe we can stay in touch) Maybe we can play today (meet me in another world, space and joy) Vous êtes très belle (vous etes tres belle, mama) Girls and boys (girls and boys) Vous étiez de l'autre côté de la salle Vous dansiez si fort Je sentais votre parfum Votre sourire me dit que nous devrions nous parler Sur la piste de danse, baby Fais cet appel pour moi, oh, oui, baby Sexe et repos, baby, résistez pas Je sais, c'est vrai que vous aimerez ça Baby, ah, oh Je vous enlacerai avec mes jambes, baby Pendant des heures je vais vous étonner, baby Fleur dans votre bain, amour dans vos draps Faire l'amour, faire l'amour Nous nous rencontrerons, bon, bon? I love you baby, I love you so much Maybe we can stay in touch Meet me in another world, space and joy, Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys (I love you baby) I want you baby (I love you so much) I want you so much (maybe we can stay in touch) Maybe, maybe we can stay in touch (meet me in another world, space and joy) Another world, space (vous etes tres belle) Lips, face (mama, girls and boys) Happiness in it's uncut form Is the feeling that I get, you're warm, warm Happy's what I get when we do what we do Happiness, mama, is being with you Good lord Meet me somewhere after dawn Lord uh I love you baby, I love you so much Maybe we can stay in touch I love you baby, I love you so much Vous êtes with it, stay in touch (Maybe we can stay in touch) so like I saw you from across the room, and (Maybe we can stay in touch) honey, you danced so hard I smelled your perfume (Maybe we can stay in touch) and the look on your lips said that a, (Maybe we can stay in touch) we could talk some more on this dance floor baby Hear the words I'm saying feel the sex I'm laying (I love you baby, I love you so much) Naughty's what I want to be with you tonight (maybe we can stay in touch) Tonight (Meet me in another world, space and joy) Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys Vous êtes très belle, mama, girls and boys Girls and boys
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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15 facts about this song
Released Date"Girls & Boys" was released on July 22, 1986.
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Album AppearanceIt was the second soundtrack album from Prince's eighth studio album "Parade," which generally served as the soundtrack to his film "Under the Cherry Moon."
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Song InspirationPrince credits his inspiration from the French film titled "Under the Cherry Moon," where he played a lead role alongside Kristin Scott Thomas.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Girls & Boys" reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart but did not chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe song has a music video that features scenes taken from the film "Under the Cherry Moon."
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Song CompositionThis song is characterized by Prince's falsetto vocals, funk-based guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics that address sexual themes.
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LengthIts length varies from a 5:30 album version to a 5:58 12-inch single version.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the single featured a song called "Under the Cherry Moon," which was also a title of Prince's film.
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CollaborationThe song was composed and produced by Prince, but also features background vocals from his protégée and girlfriend, Susannah Melvoin.
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Art CoverThe cover for the Southampton gig features Prince with Melvoin and singer/dancer Cat Glover.
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LanguageThis song, like many others in "Parade," incorporates French lyrics, fitting into the film's French Riviera setting. "Girls & Boys" includes the line, "Life is precious baby, love is so rare."
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Prince's Only UK Top 20 Hit"Girls & Boys" actually ended up being Prince’s last single to go Top 20 in the UK during his lifetime.
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Featured InstrumentalThe use of horn arrangements by Eric Leeds and Atlanta Bliss gives the song a distinctive sound.
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Live PerformancesPrince performed "Girls & Boys" during several of his tours, such as the Parade Tour (1986), Hit n Run Tour (2000), and Musicology Live 2004ever.
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Dual Version ReleaseThe song was released twice in the UK, once in Europe, and once in Japan.
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