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 … Continue reading Make It Through the Storm/We Can Work It Out: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Sep 04, 2022•28 min
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 … Continue reading Leaving For New York/Nightingale/Rock Me, Lover: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Aug 30, 2022•37 min
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 … Continue reading Don’t You Wanna Ride/I Spend My Time Loving You: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Aug 26, 2022•35 min
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 … Continue reading Sex: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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 … Continue reading I Love U In Me: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Aug 04, 2022•49 min
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 … Continue reading Feel U Up: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Jul 25, 2022•51 min
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 … Continue reading 200 Balloons: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jul 16, 2022•51 min
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: … Continue reading Batdance: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 … Continue reading Scandalous: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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 … Continue reading Lemon Crush: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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 … Continue reading Trust: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 … Continue reading Vicki Waiting: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min
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 … Continue reading Partyman: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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 … Continue reading The Arms of Orion: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Apr 30, 2022•57 min
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 … Continue reading Electric Chair: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 … Continue reading The Future: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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, … Continue reading Scarlet Pussy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Mar 31, 2022•54 min
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 … Continue reading Escape: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On Episode 122 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts joins the podcast for the first time to chat with me about the final track from Lovesexy, “Positivity.” This ode to the power of positive thinking can thwart the creepy-crawly Spooky Electric, uplift those living with poverty & bleak situations while lifting us … Continue reading Positivity: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On Episode 121 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers and I talk about the third and final single from the Lovesexy album, “I Wish U Heaven.” Is Prince acting wistful and nostalgic towards past lovers, friends, and associates? Or is he using it as a high road kiss-off to those who … Continue reading I Wish U Heaven: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Mar 01, 2022•58 min
On Episode 120 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique joined me on Valentine’s Day to talk about a song so nice, Prince released it twice, “When 2 R In Love.” This Lovesexy and Black Album ballad is designed to express a sort of closeness that only two people deeply, madly, in … Continue reading When 2 R In Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On Episode 119 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Erica Thompson (APurpleDayInDecember.com) & I attempt to understand the deeper meanings behind the track “Lovesexy.” As the title track to this very spiritual yet sexy album, there must be more than meets the ear. Car metaphors, house/room/furniture double entendres, a vocal performance from Prince for … Continue reading Lovesexy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On Episode 118 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta & I take a deeper dive into the often ignored Lovesexy song, “Dance On.” Take a little bit of “1999” partying in the face of nuclear annihilation, add some “Sign o’ the Times” ripped from the headlines social topics, and add a dash of “Sexuality” … Continue reading Dance On: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On Episode 117 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Chris Lacy and I discuss the Lovesexy album (and tour) centerpiece, “Anna Stesia.” The song serves a vital role in Prince’s spiritual evolution as an expression of faith. It allows the listener to share in Prince’s joy when he wrote and recorded it, but most importantly, it’s … Continue reading Anna Stesia: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min
On Episode 116 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Prince scholar, author, and #PrinceTwitterThread co-founder, Edgar Kruize and I talk about “Glam Slam” from his Lovesexy album. The song that introduced the name of Prince’s future nightclub also gave us “flicka nipple” and “baby scam,” so you can’t win them all. Check out the Press Rewind discord at … Continue reading Glam Slam: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min
On Episode 115 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I head on down to Tennessee to discuss Prince’s dirty, fun Lovesexy hit, “Alphabet St.” Despite an amateurish-looking music video and racy yet cleverly coded lyrics, this track still became the biggest hit from the album. Not to mention, an appearance … Continue reading Alphabet St.: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On Episode 114 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Arthur Turnbull from The Music Snobs Podcast joins me to talk about the “new year, new you” Prince he presents to us on Lovesexy’s opening track, “Eye No.” Prince is in world-building mode, and he introduces several new words and phrases used for testifying his reconfirmed faith. Episodes of … Continue reading Eye No: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 36 min
On Episode 113 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique and I put on our grown-up hats to discuss Prince’s raunchy ode to uncontrollable tumescence, “Rockhard In a Funky Place.” This Black Album closer is silly, bawdy, and pretty damn fun. Camille is in rare form on this track. Be sure to … Continue reading Rockhard In a Funky Place: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On Episode 112 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I invited Jerry Bonner back to the show to get his Black Album story and to briefly talk about the mostly instrumental track, “2 Nigs United 4 West Compton.” What’s going on at the beginning of this song, and who came up with the song’s title? We … Continue reading 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 02, 2021•36 min
On Episode 111 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) returns to chat with me about the funky, freaky, and little twisted Black Album track, “Superfunkycalifragisexy.” Prince harkens back to familiar themes such as club culture, exploring sexuality/sexual freedom, and buckets of squirrel meat. Yeah, we don’t know who Maurice is either. … Continue reading Superfunkycalifragisexy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Nov 23, 2021•52 min
