5 Women

Prince

About 5 Women

"5 Women" is a song recorded by American musician Prince. It was released as the second promotional single from his twenty-second studio album The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999). It was issued in 1999 as a CD single, exclusively in Germany, receiving radio airplay in addition to the CD. Prince solely wrote and produced it, while a series of individuals provided various instrumentation for the track. Unlike Prince's previous material, "5 Women" primarily takes influence from blues music, instead of his traditional funk material. Joe Cocker, an English musician, released the track under "Five Women" for his 1991 studio album Night Calls before Prince released his version of it. 


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1999
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It took five women to getcha off of my mind 
It took five months, a plenty good wasted time 
But it just took five minutes when I saw your face again 
To fall in love all over, I guess with you I'll never win 

March was a cold one in more ways than one 
Went down to the nightclub lookin' for the sun 
Lookin' for a light that could brighten up a day 
That's been darker than a hole since you went away 

April usually brings showers 
This time it was a hurtin' kind 
This woman said she wanted my baby 
I told her I'd have to be deaf, dumb, and blind 
To fall in love with someone that I barely knew 
The baby would never really have a father 
Cause I still, 'cause I still, 'cause I still, still, still, huh 
Be stuck on you 

It took five women to getcha off of my mind 
Get off my mind, baby 
Fallin' in love all over...you I'll never win 

May was her name, she was jumpin' 
Jumpin' from plane to plane 
Actress or model or somethin' 
Can't even remember her first name 

June brought an Easter bunny 
Needless to say, hmph, that girl was late 
Told a made-up story to a busy-body of our only date 
What a sketch! 

July was a heartbreak, extraordinary 
Said I met this woman whose kiss was somethin' scary 
It felt so much, so much like yours 
But it only made me, made me want you more 
She's gone, she's gone but you're still here 
I want you very...huh, it's you I fear 

But it took five women to get you off my mind 
It took five months, five months, a plenty good wasted time 
But it just took five minutes and I saw your face again 
I fell in love all over with you, I guess I'll never win 
(I'll never win)

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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

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11 facts about this song

Album
"5 Women" is a track from Prince's "The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale" album. This album, released in 1999, was recorded from 1985 to 1994. The album features tracks that were leftover or discarded from other projects over the years.
Song Creation
Though the album was released in 1999, "5 Women" was actually recorded around January 1986. This makes it one of the earlier unreleased tracks on this posthumous album.
Lyrics
Prince wrote and composed the song. The lyrics of the song delve into the heartache and sorrow caused by five different women who have left him heartbroken.
Cover Versions
American musician Joe Cocker performed a cover version of "5 Women" on his 1992 album, "Night Calls." It was because of this cover that the song is credited as being written in 1992 despite being recorded earlier.
Song Length
At a length of 5 minutes and 13 seconds, "5 Women" is one of Prince's longer tracks.
Musical Style
The song features Prince's signature combination of pop, soul, R&B elements. The keyboard and saxophone contributions give the song a somewhat jazzy feel.
Recording Location
"5 Women" was recorded at Prince's famous home and recording studio, Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Vault Release
The song was one of several unreleased tracks kept in Prince's infamous "vault", a literal bank vault in his Paisley Park home where he kept hundreds of unreleased songs.
Single Release
Although not released as a single, "5 Women" has resonated with fans due to its melodic instrumentation and poignant lyrics.
Vocal Range
As with many Prince tracks, "5 Women" showcases his impressive vocal range, with him utilizing both his natural and falsetto registers.
Posthumous Release
Although Prince died in 2016, the song "5 Women" is still being discovered by new fans thanks to posthumous album releases and a renewed interest in his expansive back catalogue.

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