On Episode 8 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover the pensive and slightly depressing, “So Blue” from Prince's debut album For You. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/02/15/prince-lyrics-episode-8-so-blue/ "You meant the world to me, but now you're gone and I'm so blue." The guitar swirls around you as the track begins, grabbing your attention like so … Continue reading Episode 8: So Blue →

On Episode 7 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover one of my personal favorites, the underrated seventh track on For You, “My Love Is Forever.” A hallmark card put to music that brings joy to listeners with its upbeat musical composition. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/02/08/prince-lyrics-episode-7-my-love-is-forever/ "You don't have to worry, my love is forever." … Continue reading Episode 7: My Love is Forever →

On Episode 6 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I take on the heavier subject matter of For You’s sixth track, “Baby.” Prince fools you into thinking the song is only about love before adding a deeper story of a young couple facing some serious choices.  https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/01/30/prince-lyrics-episode-6-baby/ “Baby, what are we going to … Continue reading Episode 6: Baby →

On Episode 5 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I tackle For You’s fifth track, “Just As Long As We're Together.” This fun, funky jam is an excellent opportunity for a young Prince to show off his musical chops, but what about this song's lyrics? https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/01/17/prince-lyrics-episode-5-just-as-long-as-were-together/ “I’ll get the music, baby; you bring … Continue reading Episode 5: Just as Long as We’re Together →

On Episode 4 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I tackle For You’s fourth track, “Crazy You.” Is there some hidden darkness in this short, beautiful, acoustic ballad? Let's discuss! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/01/09/prince-lyrics-episode-4-crazy-you/ “I’m so strung out, thinking about the crazy things you do.” After disco dancing for a couple of sexy, upbeat tracks, Prince … Continue reading Episode 4: Crazy You →

On Episode 3 of the Press Rewind - Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dive into For You's third track and the most well-known song from Prince's debut album, "Soft & Wet.” Prince pushes the envelope, for 1978 at least, by including such a blatant sexual metaphor throughout the song. Also, I totally get the lyrics wrong … Continue reading Episode 3: Soft and Wet →

Episode Summary: On Episode 2 of the Press Rewind - Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dive into the second track, “In Love,” from Prince's debut album. I explore the song’s themes of lust, puppy love, and highlight an early example of Prince using water metaphors to describe female sexuality. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2018/12/19/episode-2-in-love/ “What more do I have to … Continue reading Episode 2: In Love →