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 Episode 134: 200 Balloons →

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! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2022/06/30/batdance-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Hey Duckie, let's stick the 7-inch … Continue reading Episode 133: Batdance →

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 Episode 132: Scandalous →

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 Episode 131: Lemon Crush →

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 Episode 130: Trust →

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 Episode 129: Vicki Waiting →

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 Episode 128: Partyman →

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 Episode 127: The Arms of Orion →

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 Episode 126: Electric Chair →

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 Episode 125: The Future →