My Name Is Prince
Prince
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(I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (Prince) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) (Prince) (I wanna be your lover) (Partyup) (Controversy) My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only I did not come 2 funk around 'Tll I get your daughter I won't leave this town In the beginning God made the sea But on the 7th day he made me He was tryin' to rest y'all when He heard the sound Sound like a guitar cold gettin' down I tried to bust a high note, but I bust a string My God was worried 'til he heard me sing My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only - hurt me (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Hurt me (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) My name is Prince and I am funky When it come to funk I am a junky I know from righteous I know from sin I got 2 sides and they both friends Don't try 2 clock 'em, they're much too fast If you try to stop 'em they kick that ass Without a pistol, without a gun When you hear my music you'll be havin' fun That's when I gottcha that's when you mine To tell the truth, tell me what's my line? My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only - hurt me (You can't stop Prince) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Funky fresh 4 the 90's (Do that, do that, somebody) (Prince) My name is Prince, I don't wanna be king 'cause I've seen the top and it's just a dream Big cars and women and fancy clothes Will save your face but it won't save your soul I'm here to tell you that there's a better way Would our Lord be happy if He came 2 day? I ain't sayin' I'm better, no better than you But if you want 2 play with me, you better learn the rules My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only (You can't stop Prince) I did not come 2 funk around (You can't stop Prince) 'Till I get your daughter I won't leave this town I won't leave this town I won't leave this town I won't leave this - leave this - leave this My name is Prince and I am funky (You can't stop Prince) My name is Prince the one and only (You can't stop Prince) Funky fresh 4 the 90's (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) (Do that, do that, somebody) Hurt me (Do that, do that, some....) The funkier I be The funkier I get, oh shit Lickety split on the lyric A new jack in the pulpit Watch it deacon, your track is leakin' What is this you're seekin'? The syncopated rhymes are at their peak When you jumped on my D.I.C.K. That's the one thing that I don't play The jock strap was 2 big 4 you anyway You're just a simpleton I'll bust you like a pimple, son My star is 2 bright Boy, I'll sink you like the ship Poseidon Adventure You're bumpin' dentures 2 be cocksure There must be more coming from Your mouth than manure. So with a flow and a spray, I say hey You must become a prince before you're king anyway (Do that, do that somebody) (Do that, do that somebody) It's time I get ig-nig-nig-nig-nig-nig-n-ignorant Def be the beat that I'm rockin' Yo so, come get a hit And put your thinking cap on You've been forewarned I call upon the inner forces that I've got brewin' In my cauldron. That means my nugget... Sometimes I'm rugged The style I posses be havin' The other brothers buggin' and this is 4 those who oppose And propose 2 overexpose disclose Pose a threat 2 my brother Like any other man makin' a stand I'll be damned if I let you play this hand I'm the blackjack dealer and the cards are stacked What do you expect 2 win when you're used to playing craps? (Do that, do that somebody) Hell yeah, let's get this under the hmm... (Do that, do that somebody) "Damn." It's gettin' tricky I mean it's a sticky situation 2 resurrect a groove with feeling And give it this much affection Passion flows and who knows What lurks in the gallows of my mind I put my foot in the ass of Jim Crow 12 inches of non-stop sole I'm on a roll with P, and it's time for the show So do that, do that somebody Wave your hands in the air This is a motherfucking party While you're laying back I'm on the attack paddywhack Give yourself a bone This is my house and I'm prone 2 layin' some chrome upside some motherfuckers dome And I'm out... My name is Prince and I am funky My name is Prince the one and only My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince My name is Prince
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Anthony Mosley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"My Name Is Prince" was released as the second single from Prince's 14th studio album, "Love Symbol Album," in 1992.
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Production DetailsThis song was written and produced by Prince together with his bandmate from New Power Generation, Levi Seacer, Jr.
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Chart PerformanceThis song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for nine weeks. In the UK, it reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "My Name Is Prince," which was directed by Piers Ashworth, featured Prince and his band, The New Power Generation. The video pictures Prince ruling a dystopian world with his music.
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Signature Song"My Name Is Prince" is considered one of Prince's trademark songs as it's where he boldly affirms his royal status in the musical world.
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Unique Musical ElementsThis track is known for its blend of funk, rap, and rock styles, coupled with Prince's signature falsetto and typically risqué lyrics.
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Tour Performance"My Name Is Prince" was a regular on the setlist during Prince's Act I and Act II tours in 1993.
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Rap VersesThis song features one of the rare instances where Prince rapped himself, rather than having associated rapper, Tony M., which was more common in his works from this era.
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LengthThe album version of this song is 10 minutes and 6 seconds long making it one of Prince's longer compositions.
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Cultural ReferencesDuring the song, Prince refers to himself as "Christopher Tracy," a character he played in his movie "Under The Cherry Moon".
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