Breakfast Can Wait
Prince
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Hey baby, where you going? No please don’t rush off so soon If you leave me like this What I’m gonna do Finally my eyes are open I dream about you all night long The only thing that I’ve been hoping for Is before you to go to work babe, we get it on I ain’t tryin’ to make you blush But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you’re great I know you’re late, but I need another taste Breakfast can wait! Grits and gravy, cheese eggs and jam Can't nobody cook it like you girl No ma’am! This here early morning, need something else on my plate I think I want another bite of you Breakfast can wait! Breakfast can wait You really put it on me You shut it down last night I thought the police was gonna come Loud, yeah, quite I ain’t tryin’ to make you blush I just think you’re great Ain’t no need to rush Breakfast can wait Finally my eyes are open I dream about you all night long The only thing that I’ve been hoping for Is before you to go to work babe, we get it on I ain’t tryin’ to make you blush But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you’re great I know you’re late, but I need another taste Breakfast can wait! Hotcakes smothered in honey (Wait a minute) I’m gon’ have to pass Fresh cup of coffee, no, no I’d rather have you in my glass Only thing’s that gonna sweeten my tongue Only thing that’s gonna last now Is another bite of you babe Breakfast can wait Finally my eyes are open I dream about you all night long The only thing that I’ve been hoping for Is before you to go to work babe, we get it on I ain’t tryin’ to make you blush But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you’re great I know you’re late, but I need another taste Breakfast can wait! Breakfast can wait! Can’t stop even if the ṗolice come Breakfast can wait! I got a double time, kick drum Breakfast, breakfast You can’t leave a black man in this state Breakfast can wait! Oh no Breakfast, breakfast can wait! Come here baby, let me put you on my plate Hey now Breakfast can wait! Better call your job yeah Breakfast can wait! Tell ‘em you gon’ be late Breakfast can wait! Yeah, yeah, yeah Prince is in charge now Nice one Breakfast can wait! Breakfast can wait! Breakfast can wait! You’re the only thing I need Breakfast can wait! Sweetness in my tongue Breakfast can wait! Come here baby, let me show you where I’m from Breakfast can wait! Yeah Breakfast can wait! Oh, you know you might need to pray for me You might need to come again Breakfast can wait! Oh yeah-yeah
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Unique Release"Breakfast Can Wait" was initially released through Prince's website, 3rdeyegirl.com, indicating the artist's innovative ways of music distribution.
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Exceptional AlbumThe song features in Prince's thirty-third studio album, "Art Official Age," which was released simultaneously with another Prince album, marking one of the rare occasions of double-album releases by one artist on the same day.
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Creative ArtworkThe cover artwork for "Breakfast Can Wait" features comic personality Dave Chappelle, dressed as Prince, which is a still image from a skit on the "Chappelle's Show."
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Artistic VisionPrince himself directed the music video for "Breakfast Can Wait," showcasing his all-rounded talent.
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Acclaimed ReceptionThe lyrics of "Breakfast Can Wait" were praised for delivering the fun and flirty side of Prince that fans love, which further contributed to the song's success.
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Charitable InitiativesA portion of the song's proceeds was donated to the operational budget of YesWeCode, a national initiative aimed at teaching 100,000 low-opportunity youths to become high-level computer coders.
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Song DurationClocking at 3 minutes 54 seconds, "Breakfast Can Wait" is reminiscent of Prince's funky and lavish musical style.
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Versatile RolesWith Prince's ability to play numerous instruments, he contributed to most of the instrumental sections in the song "Breakfast Can Wait".
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Unique PromotionThe promotion for "Breakfast Can Wait" involved the use of social media platforms like Twitter, which was quite unconventional for Prince, given his known avoidance of such platforms.
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Discrepant ReleaseAlthough "Breakfast Can Wait" was part of the album "Art Official Age," it was released a year ahead of the album's full publication in 2014. The single came out in 2013, showcasing Prince's unconventional approach to his music release strategies.
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