Darling Nikki
Prince
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I knew a girl named Nikki I guess you could say she was a sex fiend, I met her in a hotel lobby masturbating with a magazine, She said how'd you like to waste some time and I could not resist when I saw little Nikki grind. She took me to her castle and I just couldn't believe my eyes, She had so many devices everything that money could buy, She said "sign your name on the dotted line." The lights went out and Nikki started to grind. Nikki The castle started spinning or maybe it wa my brain. I can't tell you what she did to me but my body will never be the same. Awe, her lovin will kick your behind, she'll show you no mercy But she'll sure 'nough, sure 'nough show you how to grind Come on Nikki I woke up the next morning, Nikki wasn't there. I looked all over and all I found was a phone number on the stairs It said thank you for a funky time Call me up whenever you want To grind Come back Nikki come back Your darling little prince Want to grind,grind,grind. Sometimes the world's a storm. One day soon the storm will pass And all will be bright and peaceful. Fearlessly bathe in the, Purple rain
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13 facts about this song
Album Feature"Darling Nikki" is a track from Prince's critically acclaimed album, "Purple Rain," which was released in 1984.
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Subject MatterThe song is about a sexual encounter with a woman named Nikki, making it one of Prince's more explicit pieces.
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ControversyThis track has created controversy due to its explicit content, especially a masturbation reference that prompted Tipper Gore to push for parental warning labels on music releases.
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Lyric ChangesFor radio airplay, some of the lyrics of "Darling Nikki" had to be changed or omitted due to its explicit content.
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Grammy InductionDespite its problematic nature, the song still made it to the Grammy Hall of Fame as part of the "Purple Rain" album in 2011.
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Song DimensionThe reverse playing section at the end of "Darling Nikki" is considered a "backward message", a unique technique Prince used on this track.
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Track Location"Darling Nikki" is the fifth track on the album, taking its place in between other popular songs like "When Doves Cry" and "The Beautiful Ones".
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Cover VersionsA variety of artists including Rihanna, Foo Fighters, and Pink have covered 'Darling Nikki'.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often cited as the primary motivation behind the formation of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), an organization that advocated for the labeling of music containing explicit content.
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Cinematic Appearance"Darling Nikki" appears in the film "Purple Rain," adding to the movie's extravagant and dramatic nature.
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Public PerceptionSome viewers perceived this song as a symbol for Prince’s sexual liberation, while others viewed it as a controversial piece of work.
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Incorporation in ToursPrince incorporated "Darling Nikki" in his setlist for various tours, including the Purple Rain Tour in 1984-85, the Parade Tour in 1986, and the One Nite Alone... Tour in 2002.
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CensorshipDue to its explicit content, MTV initially refused to air 'Darling Nikki'.
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