I Would Die 4 U
Prince
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I'm not a woman I'm not a man I am something that you'll never understand I'll never beat you I'll never lie And if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by 'Cause you, I would die for you, yeah Darling if you want me to You, I would die for you I'm not your lover I'm not your friend I am something that you'll never comprehend No need to worry No need to cry I'm your messiah and you're the reason why 'Cause you, I would die for you, yeah Darling if you want me to You, I would die for you You're just a sinner I am told Be your fire when you're cold Make you happy when you're sad Make you good when you are bad I'm not a human I am a dove I'm your conscious I am love All I really need is to know that You believe Yeah, I would die for you, yeah Darling if you want me to You, I would die for you Yeah, say one more time You, I would die for you Darling if you want me to You, I would die for you Two, three, four you I would die for you I would die for you You, I would die for you You, I would die for you
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"I Would Die 4 U" is a song by American musician Prince and is the fourth single from his 1984 album, "Purple Rain."
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Chart performanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching the number eight spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Performance ElementDavid Fricke from Rolling Stone compared Prince's vocals in "I Would Die 4 U" to a "Holy Mother cooing Earth, Wind and Fire-style promise of salvation", noting its spiritual undertone.
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Song InterpretationDespite its upbeat pop sound, some critics interpreted the song as being about Jesus Christ, with Prince representing himself as Christ-like. This interpretation stems from the lyrics, "I'm not a woman, I'm not a man, I am something that you’ll never comprehend."
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Musical ArrangementThe song’s groove is built around a simplistic keyboard line, with a strong emphasis on minimalism, removing any excess instrumentation.
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Memorable PerformanceThe song gained more fame after Prince’s iconic performance in the film “Purple Rain,” where its energetic rendition became a concert staple and favorite among Prince's fans.
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Record ProductionThe song was produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince himself, showcasing his talent and versatility as an artist.
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Live VersionA live version of "I Would Die 4 U" along with a song named "Baby I'm a Star" was released in the UK to promote the "Purple Rain" film. The combination was a top 10 hit in the UK.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Would Die 4 U" features footage from the movie "Purple Rain," aligning the song closely with the film for many fans.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being one of the less-prominent singles from the album, "I Would Die 4 U" has grown in esteem over the years. It's now considered a fan favorite and an iconic 80s pop song.
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