Dinner with Delores
Prince
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Dinner with Delores Must be some kind of sin Like a Brontosaurus She was packin' it in The first night we dined And by the next time This girl was eatin' all but the tip And by the stroke of midnight She wanted some more (more) Showin' dirty movies Like some kind of whore But she was wastin' her time Cause there wasn't a line That would make me come 'round her door Dinner with Delores Must be some kind of sin Her bell's just a-broken (bell's just broken) Since 1984 (Dancin') Dancin' like a white girl (white girl) On disco dirty floors Damn, Delores, pick another subject please Introduce the carpet 2 something other than your knees Like a real confession No one could be more made up than you Nothin's left for guessin' What a shame (Boo hoo) Boo hoo (Delores) (Delores) I'd call you a friend But it must be a sin And I've run out of cheeks to turn Dinner with Delores No more That's the end
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Dinner with Delores" was released as part of Prince's 18th studio album, "Chaos and Disorder," on July 9, 1996.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the album being a critical and commercial disappointment, "Dinner with Delores" reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music GenreThe song falls within the funk genre, showcasing Prince's versatility and signature sound.
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SongwritingLike most of his works, Prince was the sole writer of "Dinner with Delores."
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Creations processThe midi programming for the song was done by Kirk Johnson, a drummer, DJ, and director known to have worked extensively with Prince.
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Musical InstrumentsFor "Dinner with Delores," Prince played all the instruments on the recording.
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ImportanceThe song was the first single released from "Chaos and Disorder," distributed in the United Kingdom six weeks prior to the album's release.
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Symbolic Album"Chaos and Disorder," the containing album of "Dinner with Delores," marked the end of Prince's obligations to Warner Bros.
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SpeculationSome fans speculate that the song about a "titillating but unappetizing” meal is either about Prince’s ex-wife, his turbulent relationship with Warner Bros., or a metaphor for his declining musical appetite.
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Song LyricsInterestingly, the lyrics for "Dinner with Delores" contain some of the most vividly pictographic verses ever written by Prince.
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Rare Live Performances"Dinner with Delores" was rarely performed live by Prince. One of his most notable performances of the song was during an appearance on the UK TV program "Later... with Jools Holland" in 1996.
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Maxi Single"Dinner with Delores" was the only track from "Chaos and Disorder" to receive a release as a 'Maxi Single,' which included two additional songs "Right Back Here In My Arms" and "Zannalee".
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