Prince Charming
Adam & The Ants, Adam and the Ants, Adam Ant
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Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Silk or leather or a feather Respect yourself and all of those around you Silk or leather or a feather Respect yourself and all of those around you Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of Don't you ever, don't you ever Stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards Don't you ever, don't you ever Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of Prince Charming Prince Charming Ridicule is nothing to be scared of
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Written by: Adam Ant, Marco Pirroni
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Prince Charming" falls under the genre of new wave/post-punk, a genre that became extremely popular during the late 70s and 80s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed great success in the UK, landing at number one on the UK Singles Chart in September 1981.
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Album Placement"Prince Charming" is the title track of Adam Ant's third album, released in 1981.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Prince Charming" is well-known for its extravagant production, featuring Adam Ant in a variety of cinematic, fairytale-themed scenarios.
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Message of the SongThe lyrics of "Prince Charming" are believed to discourage stereotyping and urge listeners to be themselves. It includes phrases like "don't you ever lower yourself, forgetting all your standards".
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Song Duration"Prince Charming" is relatively short, with a running time of three minutes and seventeen seconds.
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CollaborationAdam Ant co-wrote the song with his long-time musical partner, Marco Pirroni.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's catchphrase "ridicule is nothing to be scared of" has been referenced in various popular culture platforms.
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Public ReceptionDespite topping the charts, the song has received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciate its unique, rebellious spirit, while others find it less favorable compared to Adam Ant's other work.
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Live PerformancesAdam Ant continues to perform "Prince Charming" in his concerts, and it remains a crowd favorite.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by artists like the band Blue Aeroplanes in 1987.
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Selling PointsThe song was promoted with an elaborate production campaign involving a theatrical, lavish music video, making it stand out among other songs of the era.
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Song Structure"Prince Charming" features Airy synthesizers and tribal drum patterns which are characteristic of Adam Ant's distinctive 'Burundi Beat' sound.
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