Dirty Mind

Prince

About Dirty Mind

"Dirty Mind" is the follow-up single in the U. S., and title track to Prince's third album, released in 1980. The song is built around a keyboard riff created by Doctor Fink, which dominates the song. The demo-like song lacks a chorus, and is a stark departure of the smooth R&B sound of Prince's first two albums. The lyrics concern sexual thoughts, which are fairly representative of the other songs from the album. The single's B-side is the ballad "When We're Dancing Close and Slow", from the previous year's Prince. "Dirty Mind" reached number sixty-five on the soul chart. Along with the tracks "Uptown" and "Head", "Dirty Mind" reached number five on the dance chart. 


Year:
1993
3:49
92 

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There's something about you, baby
It happens all the time
Whenever I'm around you, baby
I get a dirty mind
It doesn't matter where we are
It doesn't matter who's around
It doesn't matter 
I just want to lay ya down
In my daddy's car
It's you I really want to drive
But you never go too far
I may not be your kind of man
I may not be your style
But honey all I want to do
Is just love you for a little while

If you got the time
I'll give you some money
To buy a dirty mind
Don't misunderstand me
I never fool around 
But honey you got me on my knees
Won't you please let me lay ya down (down, down, down)

I really get a dirty mind (mind, mind, mind)
Whenever you're around
It happens to me every time (time, time, time)

You just gotta let me lay ya
Gotta let me lay ya, lay ya
You just gotta let me lay ya
Gotta let me lay ya down

In my daddy's car
It's you I really want to drive
Underneath the stars 
I really get a dirty mind
Whenever you're around

I don't want to hurt you, baby
I only want to lay you down

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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: Matthew Robert Fink, Prince Rogers Nelson

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Dirty Mind" is a song by American musician Prince from his third studio album of the same name, which was released in 1980.
Experimental Sound
The song is representative of Prince's shift from disco to a new wave funk and pop rock sound. It captures a punk edge, which was a significantly different musical style for Prince.
Song Content
The lyrics of "Dirty Mind" are known for their sexually explicit content, embodying the erotic nuances that became a hallmark of Prince's music.
Album Impact
The "Dirty Mind" album helped establish Prince's image as an artist unafraid to challenge societal and musical norms. The album cover even showed Prince in a provocative pose wearing a trench coat and bikini briefs.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the album, was praised by critics for its groundbreaking fusion of genres. The raw sound of "Dirty Mind" was seen as a refreshing change in the pop music landscape of the time.
Live Performances
"Dirty Mind" was frequently included in Prince's live concert setlists. Notably, he performed it at his first appearance at Saturday Night Live in 1981.
Influence
The album "Dirty Mind" has been seen as a major influence on contemporary artists, with the song itself being a standout representation of Prince's innovative style.
No Music Video
Unlike many of Prince's other popular tracks, "Dirty Mind" never had an official music video.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Dirty Mind", including the title track, earned Prince his first Grammy nomination. It was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1981.
Cultural Impact
"Dirty Mind", with its vibrant synthesis of rock, funk, and new wave, displayed Prince’s genre-blurring genius, thereby shaping the sound of pop music in the 1980s.

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