Erotic City
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Ah, ah, ah, ah Erotic City Erotic City All of my purple life I've been looking for a dame That would want to be my wife That was my intention, babe If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can f*ck until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me Every time I comb my hair Thoughts of you get in my eyes You're a sinner, I don't care I just want your creamy thighs If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can f*ck until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me All of my hang-ups are gone How I wish you felt the same We can f*ck until the dawn ('til the dawn) (until the dawn) How I wish you were my dame (baby, won't you call my name?) If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can f*ck until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me Uh, whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa-whoa Baby, you're so creamy If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can funk until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone ('til the dawn) Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time (you and me) Some time, some time, some time, Erotic City If we cannot make babies, maybe we can make some time Thoughts of pretty you and me, Erotic City come alive We can funk until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone (Come alive) Erotic City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me We can funk until the dawn, making love 'til cherry's gone Erotic City Ah, ah, ah, ah, Erotic City
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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6 facts about this song
Release Facts"Erotic City" was released by Prince in 1984 as the B-side to his single "Let's Go Crazy."
- Despite being a B-side, it got significant airplay and is one of Prince’s most popular songs.
- The song has never been included on any of Prince's greatest hits compilations.
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Composition FactsThe song is known for its sexual themes and explicit lyrics.
- "Erotic City" is a funk song, heavily relying on synthesizers and drum machines.
- The song also features a duet with Sheila E, a frequent collaborator with Prince.
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Performance Facts"Erotic City" was frequently used as an opening song during Prince’s concerts.
- It was a part of concert setlists long after its release, due to its popularity among fans.
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Controversy FactsThe song was the cause of controversy due to its explicit lyrics. Many believed the lyric was "We can funk until dawn", but Prince confirmed the lyric is "We can fuck until the dawn."
- This lyric led to the song being banned on some radio stations.
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Chart FactsDespite just being a B-side, "Erotic City" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in November 1984.
- The song also reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart in 1990 when it was released as a single in United Kingdom.
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Influence FactsIt’s frequently cited as one of the greatest B-sides of all time.
- The song has been covered by various artists and bands, including George Clinton who collaborated with Prince several times.
- Samples of the song have been used in several other artists’ works, like Beck's "Debra" and TLC's "Quickie."
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