Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast

On episode 172 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to “The Dance Electric,” a song that Prince gave his friend and former bandmate, Andre Cymone. This Purple Rain Deluxe inclusion tells us that “it’s almost time to go.” Not exactly the uplifting message for a dance track, but is there more to the song than that? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 171 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Leslie Ballard and I divide and conquer this medley from the Purple Rain Deluxe. “Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden” has a storied past, having come from an infamous birthday show at First Ave in 1984 and likely recorded for other projects but never released as standalone songs. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 170 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by new guest, CydneeC, to chat about the 1984 recording of “Love & Sex,” not to be confused with another unrelated song with the same title recorded a couple of years later. Prince wants to get freaky in the Upper Room. Will God allow it? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 169 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly discuss the Purple Rain vault track, “Father’s Song” on this Father’s Day. If your dad is in your life, let them know you care before it’s too late. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 168 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’m joined by Kevin Evans to chat about the emotionally charged ballad that almost made it into the Purple Rain film, “Electric Intercourse.” Did Prince make the right choice to write and record a new song for this slot in the movie? Let’s discuss how the lyrics give us insight into the right choice. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 167 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’m talking about something furry, cuddly, and fat – “Velvet Kitty Cat” from the Purple Rain Deluxe release. This innuendo-laden vault track likely intended for Vanity 6, gets petted and dissected. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 166 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome a new guest, India M, to the show to chat about the metaphor-laden “Katrina’s Paper Dolls,” released as a vault track from the Purple Rain Deluxe. If you’d like to follow any of India’s projects, check out her links here. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 165 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to the edgier, grittier version of “Extraloveable” from Prince’s early ’80s vault. How do this version’s lyrics compare to the song’s released version 30 years later? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 164 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I break down the strange relationship Prince describes in “Teacher, Teacher.” Does Prince’s stripped-down ’82 version hold more emotional weight than Wendy & Lisa’s sunnier ’85 version? Listen to our thoughts and join in on the discussion. Be sure to follow Julian’s Twitter feed @1JulianBLong. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!  

On episode 163 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to an unreleased vault track, “Lust U Always.” A song with a controversial legacy and a polarizing opinion that many feel should stay in the vault forever. Do you agree? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 162 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by Jack Riedy to discuss the overall themes of the 1999 and Purple Rain era vault track “Possessed,” as well as the subtle but important performance, musical and lyrical differences between the ’82 and ’84 versions. Jack’s writing and podcast appearances can be found at jackriedy.com. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 161 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss two more songs from the excellent 1999 Super Deluxe, “Don’t Let Him Fool Ya” and “Do Yourself a Favor.” Both are pretty straightforward, funky songs, and Prince’s Jamie Starr persona makes a memorable appearance on one of them. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 160 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to yet another rockabilly-new wave mash-up of Prince’s during the early ’80s, “No Call U,” which can be found on the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 159 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Christy Norman from The Mountains and the Sea Podcast joins me in discussing the cryptic, beautiful and emotional “Moonbeam Levels,” which can be found on both the 1999 Super Deluxe and the 4Ever compilation. The Mountains and the Sea Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Their Facebook page can be found below. The Mountains and the Sea – A Prince Podcast | Facebook Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 158 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig deep into my northern European ancestry in an attempt to relate to the northern Midwest accent Prince uses for the chorus to “Yah, You Know” off the 1999 Super Deluxe release. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 157 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta and I talk about Prince’s unreleased gem, “Purple Music,” from 2019’s 1999 Super Deluxe. This widely bootlegged vault track is one of the crowning achievements from these sessions despite never getting an official release. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg You can find Eloy’s Prince’s Friend YouTube videos here. If you want to check out the video I made for the Prince’s Friend channel, the link for that video is below. Finally, Eloy’s music as Strays of the World, including their new song “Like Glass,” can be found right here. The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 156 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig into the reggae-lite lyrics of Prince’s regretful “If It’ll Make U Happy” from the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 155 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly talk about the sweet, inoffensive Rockabilly track “You’re All I Want” from the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 154 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we work it like a radio and “Turn It Up” for this 1999-era vault track and discuss the radio metaphors used & the potential reasons why it was scrapped. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 153 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to “Rearrange” my brain around this 1999-era vault track that served as the basis for “Lady Cab Driver.” The lyrics for these two songs are nothing alike, but “Rearrange” does remind me of Prince’s earlier work. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 152 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to make heads or tails of the not very explicit except for the song title, “Vagina.” A garage rock anomaly about a “half-boy, half-girl” that has mesmerized our narrator. Did we get what we wanted with this vault track? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 151 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the upward mobility mantra and conservative idiom, “Money Don’t Grow On Trees,” a vault track from late 1981 released on the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 150 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Arthur Turnbull from The Music Snobs Podcast returns to the show to chat about another of Prince’s 1981 vault recordings, “Strange Way.” We dig into the context around the songwriting and who he had in mind when writing the lyrics. Episodes of The Music Snobs podcast can be found through the website: THE MUSIC SNOBS Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

Prince opened each show on the Controversy tour by playing an acapella gospel hymn, “The Second Coming,” over the PA system for concert attendees. What is this song actually about, though? On episode 149 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the spirituality found within this short but effective track. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 148 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the unreleased companion to Dirty Mind’s “Gotta Broken Heart Again,” “Broken.” Prince still isn’t over being dumped, but at least he knows how to throw an awesome old-fashioned rave-up to celebrate his woes. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 147 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Micah Simpson from the Purple Underground YouTube Channel joins me in discussing the Dirty Mind/Controversy era vault track, “She’s Just a Baby.” We discuss who is the often-cited inspiration for this song as well as carefully navigate the age gap issue that this song addresses. The Purple Underground: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqLUdQB1wPVB0cEu7p_AvQ Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 146 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I head to Prince’s home studio in Orono, MN, where Prince recorded much of his Dirty Mind LP and a couple of unreleased gems, “Lisa” and “Rough.” Was “Lisa” written about his new keyboardist, Lisa Coleman? Was “Rough” intended for the first Time album? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 145 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I travel back to July 1979, Boulder, Colorado, to talk about the pseudo-side band project, The Rebels. Prince and his new touring band take time away from Minneapolis to write and record new music that never saw the light of day. I focus the episode on four Prince-penned tracks, “Hard to Get,” “If I Love You Tonight,” “The Loser,” and “You.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 144 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover an enjoyable disco banger, believed to have been recorded in 1979, “Kiss Me Quick.” Prince sings from a female perspective, possibly the first time he used pronouns to fit a prospective singer other than himself. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 143 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’m talking about five songs pulled from Prince’s vault recorded in late 1978 or early 1979 at his France Avenue home in Edina, MN. “Donna” and “Nadara” (or Nadera or Nadeara) are sensitive ballads written about mysterious (to us at least) women. “Baby, Baby, Baby” and “Down a Long Lonely Road” are sketches of songs without much substance. “Miss You” is a short but sweet melancholy ballad of lament. Some of these songs are more fully fleshed out than others, but all are worth a listen or two. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

The convoluted recording history of “Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me?” takes front and center on episode 142 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. Besides who Prince offered this song to and how many times he recorded it over the span of 10 years, there are some lyrics worth discussing as well. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

Prince lets his freak flag fly on “Neurotic Lover’s Bedroom,” the song he recorded after receiving a drum machine as a gift from his new manager. On episode 141 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’ll be diving into the depravity alone, no spotter on standby, to help me navigate the kinky side of Prince’s teenage mind. Let’s rock! Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

After the New York City setback in 1976, Prince hired a manager and returned to the studio. Two songs recorded in 1977 that were never officially released by him, “Make It Through the Storm” and “We Can Work It Out,” are the focus of episode 140 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. With lyrics by Chris Moon, “Make It Through the Storm” doesn’t get the complete breakdown treatment, but the story behind the Prince-penned “We Can Work It Out” makes for an amusing narrative for his earliest record label interactions. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

I take a step back in time on episode 139 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I’ve journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home in Minneapolis, a recent high school graduate making home demos and practicing his craft. Part two of these rough around the edges home demo episodes will cover “Leaving For New York,” “Nightingale,” and “Rock Me, Lover.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

I take a step back in time on episode 138 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I’ve journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home in Minneapolis, a recent high school graduate making home demos and practicing his craft. Part one of these rough around the edges home demo episodes will cover “Don’t You Wanna Ride” and “I Spend My Time Loving You.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On episode 137 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Ernie Wyles & I declare that the 80s are over, and the time has come for us to discuss the lyrics to The Scandalous Sex Suite B-side, “Sex.” Do the lyrics live up to our deviant expectations for a song with this simple yet scandalous title? Check out the episode and find out! Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 136 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts & I talk through the lyrics to “I Love U In Me,” a B-side from the Batman era. This quiet storm ballad replaces Prince’s commonly used innuendos and metaphors with frank sexual language. We also ponder the intent of a strange analogy he uses for the chorus. Dr. Betts’ published works, Refuse to Disappear, Break the Habit, and Arc & Hue, can be purchased using the below links. Refuse To Disappear – Word Works Books Trio House Press Arc & Hue – MahoganyBooks Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 135 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers & I talk about the lyrics to Prince’s sex-pest anthem, “Feel U Up.” This long-gestating track dates back to late 1981 and was intended for the abandoned 1986 Camille project before finally finding a home as the B-side to Batman’s “Partyman.” Aisha and Jill Jones’ podcast, State of Things with Aisha and Jill, can be found on The Dr. Vibe Show website and on YouTube and Facebook – links below. YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/Thedrvibeshow Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thedrvibeshow Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 134 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we discuss the “Batdance” B-side, initially intended for the film but replaced at the last minute. While it has clear literal connections to the Batman scene it was intended for, did Prince sprinkle his spiritual leanings towards the end? I, and my guest for this episode, Angel Monique, believe it’s possible. It’s party time, ya’ll, so get your house in order and fly with us for the episode on “200 Balloons.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!  

On Episode 133 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Prince scholar, author, and #PrinceTwitterThread co-founder, Edgar Kruize and I gush over “Batdance,” the chaotic, sample-heavy, #1 dance/pop hit from the Batman soundtrack. For a song with barely any lyrics, we somehow manage to discuss a lot more. Get the funk up! Edgar’s YouTube channel can be found here: (1) PurplePicks.net – YouTube Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!  

On Episode 132 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Chris Lacy joins me to talk about one of Prince’s most effective sexy-time ballads, “Scandalous,” from the Batman soundtrack. This quiet storm of seduction (thanks for the killer phrase, Chris) is a top-tier baby-making song from the man who has a whole subgenre of slow-jams of this kind. Chris’s music articles can be found here: muckrack.com/chris-lacy-1/articles Chris’s Batman article can be found here: Revisiting Prince’s ‘Batman’ (1989) | Retrospective Tribute | by Chris Lacy | Medium Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 131 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Kevin Evans and I try to make sense of the cryptic and possibly double-entendre-filled Batman track, “Lemon Crush.” Is our interpretation train of thought for the lyrics framed by our gender? That’s for the listener to decide; however, Prince may have had several influences in mind when coming up with the lyrics to this upbeat song. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 130 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome Roy Turner (@TrickyKid2 on Twitter) of Tricky Kid Media on iHeart Radio back to the show to talk with me about what Prince is trying to tell us on “Trust” from the Batman soundtrack. Prince has a few relevant questions for his prospective romantic partners, and we want to get to the heart of the matter. Check out Roy’s latest Prince-related project, The Story of Jill Jones & Prince on YouTube as well as all of the other podcasts on Prince: The Encore. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 129 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I attempt to make sense of a song that Prince wrote for a budding ingenue but repurposed for the Batman soundtrack, “Vicki Waiting.” We toss around ideas of what the lyrics could have been in its original incarnation and debate whether this is a Bruce Wayne song at its heart or if it’s more suitable as a Joker song. The wait is over. Be sure to check out Julian’s project, Storytime with Julian (@StorytimeJulian on Twitter & Instagram), a twice-weekly content series dedicated to sharing and spotlighting Black short fiction. Facebook & YouTube links are below. https://www.facebook.com/StorytimeWithJulian https://www.youtube.com/c/StorytimeWithJulian/featured Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 128 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) joins the show to talk about “Partyman” from the Batman soundtrack. We talk about Richard’s history with comics, our assessment of the song’s lyrics as they pertain to it being a song sung by the Joker, and touch briefly on the fantastic music video & placement in the film. Podcast: Amari Communications – YouTube Music | Richard Cole (bandcamp.com) Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 127 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I look to the stars for inspiration as we discuss the Prince and Sheena Easton duet, “The Arms of Orion” from Batman. This love ballad relies heavily on astrological metaphors, so join us in the Sea of Tranquility and stay for the playful keyboard outro. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 126 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick returns to the show to chat with me about the sexy, dangerous, and rockin’ “Electric Chair.” This Batman track gets into some sci-fi thought police territory as a song about the sin of lustful thoughts. Plus, it’s sung from the perspective of the Joker, so there’s a whole extra dynamic at play. Absolve your guilt with us and check out the episode. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 125 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Joe Andrews joins me to talk about the opening song from the Batman album, “The Future.” Prince’s dystopian vision, sung from the perspective of the Dark Knight himself, sets the tone for the project with its stark electronic drum beat and foreboding synths. “I’ve seen the future, and it will be.” Music | Joseph Andrews (soundcloud.com) Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 124 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) and I break down the bawdy Camille track, “Scarlet Pussy.” The B-side to “I Wish U Heaven” couldn’t be further away from the themes presented on the A-side, but that’s ok. At the end of the day, it’s still Prince, no matter what he called himself in this song. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

On Episode 123 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) pays the pod another visit to talk about “Escape.” This “Glam Slam” B-side acts as a spiritual successor to its A-side while offering up musical & lyrical treats that are unique to this composition. Free yo mind from this rat race and escape with us! Podcast: Amari Communications – YouTube Music | Richard Cole (bandcamp.com) Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found @PressRewindPod on Twitter & Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below. https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod https://www.youtube.com/c/PressRewindPrinceLyricsPodcast The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!