On Episode 100 (!!!) of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, writer Zachary Hoskins (princesongs.org) returns to the show to talk about the toxic mess that is "Strange Relationship" from the Sign O' the Times album. Prince's lines cut sharp and deep, but the amount of self-reflection and awareness that comes through in the lyrics shows … Continue reading Episode 100: Strange Relationship →

On Episode 99 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Christy Norman from The Mountains & the Sea and Killer Fun podcasts returns to the show to offer her perspective on the at times romantic, but mostly troubling, and brilliant "If I Was Your Girlfriend" off Sign o' the Times. This BIG IMPORTANT PRINCE … Continue reading Episode 99: If I Was Your Girlfriend →

On Episode 98 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I dive into the heck-a-slammin' hit single from the Sign o' the Times album, "U Got the Look." This fun, silly, pop-rock smash featured Sheena Easton on co-vocals, Sheila E's timbales, and a memorably humorous music video, but what are the … Continue reading Episode 98: U Got the Look →

On Episode 97 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta joins me to talk about the lyrics to the simple on the surface, but actually complex ballad "Forever In My Life." Whether you prefer the original Sign o' the Times album version, the Sign o' the Times Super Deluxe "Early Vocal Run-Through" … Continue reading Episode 97: Forever In My Life →

On Episode 96 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm joined by Prince scholar, author, and #PrinceTwitterThread co-founder, Edgar Kruize, to discuss Sign o' the Times' "Hot Thing." Edgar and I overanalyze the hell out of what is primarily just a thumping dance track with a slammin' beat and great Prince screams.  https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/06/26/hot-thing-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Are your … Continue reading Episode 96: Hot Thing →

On Episode 95 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Farooq Ansari (@anti_social on Twitter) joins me to discuss the romantic throwback ballad, "Slow Love" from the Sign o' the Times album. We also explore the song's fascinating history from its origins as a Carole Davis penned composition and what compelled Prince to include a … Continue reading Episode 95: Slow Love →

On Episode 94 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick and I discuss the real story behind the whimsical, child-like story song, "Starfish and Coffee." Who is Cynthia Rose anyway, and how was Prince able to take a few stories related to him by his girlfriend at the time and turn them … Continue reading Episode 94: Starfish & Coffee →

On Episode 93 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome Roy Turner (@TrickyKid2 on Twitter) of Tricky Kid Media (https://www.facebook.com/TrickyKidRadio/) back to the show to talk with me about the thumping, sexually driven "It" from Sign o' the Times. Is "It" simply about sexual obsession, or is there more to what Prince … Continue reading Episode 93: It →

On Episode 92 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome a new guest, Angel Monique, to chat about one of the greatest story songs in Prince's career, "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker," from Sign O' the Times. We navigate the dream-like stream of consciousness lyrics, debate whether Prince actually knew who Dorothy … Continue reading Episode 92: The Ballad of Dorothy Parker →

On Episode 91 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long returns to help me answer the primary question of the show. Does anybody know about the quake? Yeah! We do! I mean, really, really? Julian certainly helps guide me towards the Southern Baptist traditions that Prince was leaning heavily on as Camille, … Continue reading Episode 91: Housequake →