7

New Power Generation, Prince & the New Power Generation, Prince

About 7

"7" is a song by Prince and The New Power Generation, from the 1992 Love Symbol Album. It was released in late 1992 as the third single from the album, and became the most successful in the United States. It features a sample of the 1967 Otis Redding and Carla Thomas duet, "Tramp". "7" is composed of heavy drums and bass in an acoustic style. It has a distinct Middle Eastern theme, and an opera-like chorus which features Prince's multi-tracked vocals. The lyrics have religious and apocalyptic themes. The song is ambiguous and can be interpreted in many ways, as the "7" mentioned in the chorus of the song refers to the Seven Deadly Sins. The song received positive reviews and peaked within the top forty of many of its major markets. 


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1993
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All seven and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savior-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare

I am yours now and you are mine
And together we'll love through all
Space and time, so don't cry
One day all seven will die

All seven and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare

I am yours now and you are mine
And together we'll love through all
Space and time, so don't cry
One day all seven will die

And I saw an angel come down unto me
In her hand she holds the very key
Words of compassion, words of peace
And in the distance an army's marching feet (one, two, three, four, one, two, three, four)
But behold, we will watch them fall

And we lay down on the sand of the sea
And before us animosity will stand and decree
That we speak not of love only blasphemy
And in the distance, six others will curse me
But that's alright (that's alright)
For I will watch them fall (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven)

All seven and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare

I am yours now and you are mine
And together we'll love through all
Space and time, so don't cry
One day all seven will die

(Just how old)

And we will see a plague and a river of blood
And every evil soul will surely die in spite of
And seven tears, but do not fear
Four in the distance, twelve souls from now
You and me will still be here  we will still be here

There will be a new city with streets of gold
The young so educated they never grow old
And a, there will be no death four with every breath
A voice of many colors sings a song
That's so bold
Sing it while we watch them fall

All seven and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare

I am yours now and you are mine
And together we'll love through all
Space and time, so don't cry
One day all seven will die

(Just how old)

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Lowell Fulsom, Jimmy Mccracklin

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"7" is a song by the iconic American musician Prince. It was released in November 1992 as the third single from his 14th studio album, "Love Symbol Album", with his band, The New Power Generation.
Song Interpretation
Many interpret the song "7" as representing the seven deadly sins. Prince himself never confirmed or denied these interpretations.
Chart Performance
The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the third single from the "Love Symbol Album" to reach the top ten.
Cultural Significance
The number seven is often considered a mystical or magical number, and it has significant religious and cultural interpretation, showing Prince's fascination with numerology, spirituality, and mystic aspects in many of his works.
Video Depiction
The music video for "7" depicts Prince and his backup band performing the song in Egypt. The video combines performance footage with scenes of Prince adopting various historical and religious personas.
Song Lyrics
The song is about Prince and his abolition of past wrongs, acknowledging false leaders and idols, and forming a better world.
Live Performances
Since its release, the song has been played in various Prince’s live performances and often used to close his concerts.
Unique Sound
"7" is known for its unique mixing of rococo style string arrangements, a catchy pop hook, middle-eastern twang, and elements of psychedelic rock.
B-side
The B-side of "7" is an acoustic version of the song titled "2 Whom It May Concern".
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several artists, including American jazz pianist Joe Davidian and saxophonist Michael Lington.
Movie Appearance
"7" was used in an episode of the popular American TV Show "Beverly Hills, 90210".
Certifications
Despite its moderate success in the United States, the song achieved more success internationally, becoming a top 30 hit in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

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