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“Prince Songs and Juxtapositions… (In progress] discussed on WUR beginning with October 16, 2016 show”
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…and please visit the: Prince "The Rainbow Children" page… This page includes interview-excerpts with Prince, "One Song"p our December 25, 2016 discussion… and hosts his Rainbow Children songs / story, this work on (this page also includes a Dec. 20, 2016 conversation with my son. Look for future conversations to come.)
The pdf of the "Prince and Proudhon" series of shows download: “Prince and Proudhon… "Raise Up Love - 2” (pdf file)
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My son's beats (below Prince songs) are also posted as “anti-coercion commercials” on YouTube. Art by Wassily Kandinsky (except in “Future Freedom” which presents “Freedom Sun” by David Sterenberg) and original music and beats by Thandiwe Satterwhite. They can be found at: “Nascence Anti-coercion Commercials”
Outro song for Our October 16, 2016 Show:
[“07 Dead On It.mp3”:]
“Dead On It” by Prince: “Riding in my Thunderbird on the freeway… I turned on my radio 2 hear some music play… I got a silly rapper talking silly shit instead… And the only good rapper is one that's dead on it… Uh, Dead on it… Shall we go back? (Yeah!)… Let's go… Negros from Brooklyn play the bass pretty good… But the ones from Minneapolis play it like it oughta should… A magnum fro is better when u got a poof on it… And the 2 and fro is funky when the grease is dead on it… (Funky dead on it)… uh, dead (on it) on it… Shall we go back? Let's go… They dead on it, wow… See the rapper's problem usually stem from being tone deaf… Pack the house then try 2 sing,… there won't be no one left (ha ha) (on it)… Parking lot's on fire, brothers peelin' out of the town… They say in disgust, they singin' their guts… Rappin' done let us down (down down)… u got 2 be dead… on it… Dead on it… (dead)… All the sisters like it when u lick 'em on the knees… Don't believe me? (no)… Try it once then stop, they'll be begging… Please, please, please (please, please, please)… Shoo be doo wa, dead on it… What does that have 2 do with the funk?… Nothing, but who's paying the bills?… If u don't wanna lick my knees, I'm sho' your mama will… Uh, cuz we, cuz we, cuz we dead on it…” (Prince, “Dead On It”, The Black Album (1994)]
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Outro song for Our October 23, 2016 Show:
[“08 1000 X's & O's.mp3”:]
“1000 X's and O’s” by Prince: “U work so hard… U really do… Eye don’t think that anyone can work as hard as U… Eye got a 1000 hugs and kisses… When U get back home… Baby…” (Prince, “1000 X's and O’s”, Hit N Run: Phaze One (2015)]
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For Our October 30, 2016 Show:
[“05 Colonized Mind.mp3”:]
“Colonized Mind” by Prince: “Upload: the evolution principal… U c a rock on the shore and say… "it's always been there"… Download: no responsibility… Do what you want nobody cares… Upload: the master race idea… Genetically disposed 2 rule the world… Download: a future full of isolated… Full of isolated boys and girls… Upload: a 2-party system… The lesser of 2 dangers… Illusion of choice… Download: a veiled form of fascism… Nothing really ever changes… U never had a voice… If you look, ur sure gonna find… Thruout mankind's history… A colonized mind… The one in power makes law… Under which the colonized fall… [And this is Kropotkin's point… very to the point… – P.S.] But without god it's just the blind leading the blind… Upload: a joint venture record deal… It's just another way 4 the man 2 steal… While he's sticking you with the bill… Download: the temporary acquisition of fleeting fame and fortune… Nothing 2 leave in ur will… Upload: a child with no father… Download: no respect 4 authority… Upload: a child with no mother… Download: a hard time showing love… If you look, ur sure gonna find… Thruout mankind's history… A colonized mind… The one in power makes laws… Under which the colonized fall… But without god… It's just the blind leading the blind…” (Prince, "Colonized Mind", Lotus Flower, 2009)]
[“08 1+1+1 is 3.mp3”:]
“1+1+1 is 3” by Prince… from “The Rainbow Children”
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For Our November 6, 2016 Show:
[“05 Just Like U (monologue).mp3”:]
“'Just Like U' Monologue” by Prince: “'If I could just get a picture of you and Michael Jackson together Prince… I could retire Prince… [Please?]'…” (Prince, "Just Like U", Indigo Nights, 2007)]
[“04 One of Us.mp3”:]
“One Of Us” by Prince: “What if God was one of us?… Just a slave like one of us?… Just a stranger on the bus… Tryin' 2 make His way home… If God had a face, what would it look like… And would U wanna see it… If seeing meant that U would have 2 believe in things like heaven… And Jesus and the saints and all the prophets?… Yeah, yeah, God is great… Yeah, yeah, God is good… Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!…” (Prince, "One Of Us", Emancipation, 1996)]
[“11 Dreamer.mp3”:]
“Dreamer” by Prince: “Eye was born & raised on the same plantation… In the united states of the red, white and blue… Eye never knew that eye was different… Til dr. king was on the balcony… Lying in a bloody pool… Expected so much more from a loving society… A truthful xplanation but you know what?… Eye got another conspiracy… If it was just a dream… call me… Call me a dreamer 2… With more rewards & accolades… Than anyone b4 or after… 21st century, oh what a shame… That race still matters… A race 2 what and where we going?… We r in the same boat… But eye'm the only one rowin… Last time eye checked you were sleepin'… …but you can call me a dreamer 2… Peanut butter logic served on a bed of lies… Don't go down 2 easy… When you see ur father cryin'… Have you ever clutched the steering wheel… Of ur car 2 tight?… Prayin' that the police sirens… Pass you by at night?… While the helicopter circles… & the theory's getting deep… Thing they're spraying chemicals over the city… While we sleep?… From now on eye'm staying awake… So you can call me a dreamer 2… Wake up wake up…” (Prince, “Dreamer”, Lotus Flower, 2009)]
[“09 Deconstruction.mp3”:]
“Deconstruction” by Prince… Part 9 of “The Rainbow Children”: “One after the other, the Banished Ones fled as they watched from the distance the destruction of the Digital Garden. With no more fruit 2 bear from its trees, the Haze was finally broken. With the rains came the awareness that NEVER AGAIN WOULD ANYONE EVER LAY CLAIM 2 THE TREASURES OF THE RAINBOW CHILDREN! As though awakened from a dream, the Muse opened her eyes. this time as Queen.”
[“13 Baby Love _ featuring Shelby J.mp3”:]
“Baby Love” by Prince: “Oh Baby Love… Early in the morning…” [Prince, “Baby Love”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
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“Act Of God” by Prince: “But I got news for you… Freedom ain't free… They lock you in a cell if you try to be… But the ones who say no, make history… Call it an act of God… (Act Of God)… Tax dollars build a plane drop a bomb… Supposedly to keep us all safe from Saddam… Bringing bad news to another woman… Call it an Act of God… But I got news for you… Freedom ain't free… They lock you in a cell if you try to be… But the ones who say no, make history… Call it an act of God… (Act Of God)… Funny how nobody's holy books are the same… Everybody's God got a different name… The day that it's over is the end of the game… And they call it an act of God… Hey, it will be all over when the people are free… Free to be who and what they want to be… Wherever we go it's up to you and me… Call it an act of God… We so tired said we through with fear… There never was no hell or boogie man here… If he was seen look he was in your mirror… Call it an act of God… Call it whatcha want except an act of God [x3]…” (Prince, "Act of God", 20Ten, 2010)]
[“02 Race.mp3”:]
“Race” by Prince: “Lie down, fair 1, and come away… Till the rain is over and gone… G-G-Gimme the beat now (Face the music)… Lead line (Face the music)… If the air is a little thick in this room 2nite… I reckon it's the result of an onslaught of separatist rookies… Overcome by this colorful sight… Talkin' so fast that even they… Talkin' so fast that even they… Don't know what they mean… Of all the things that base a rhyme… How is it that U everytime… Regurgitate the racist lines that keep us apart?… Thank God this ain't Monopoly… U'd make us all go back 2 start… Race… In the space I mark human (Face the music)… Race… Face the music… We all bones when we dead… Race… In the space I mark human (Face the music)… Cut me, cut U… Both the blood is red… I gotcha… D-d-down with H-I-S-T-O-R-Y and all this BS propagandi… Keepin U from me and me from U as we grow… I don't wanna know (I don't wanna know)… Why those before us hated each other… I'd rather believe they never did… I'd rather believe (I'd rather, I'd rather believe)… That there's hope 4 a kid… And if he imitates the best… I guess that's what I'll try 2 be… And I will let the rest dissolve with my guitar underneath the sea… Race… (Face Face Face Face Face)… Face the music (Face the music)… Face the music… Race… In the space I mark human (Face the music)… Race… Face the music… We all bones when we dead… Race… In the space I mark human… (Face the music)… Cut me, cut U… Both the blood is red… Get it?… Race… Got it… Race… (Face-F-Face the music)… Race… Race…” [Prince, "Race", Come, 1994]
[“01 Loose!.mp3”:]
“Loose” by Prince: “(Loose!) Everybody wants 2 know what's wrong with U… (Loose!)… They see U actin' like a crazy fool… (Loose!) When the music hits U don't know what 2 do… Push your way up 2 the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do… Loose!… (Loose!)… Fuckin' 'do Loose! (Loose!)… (Loose!) Bangin' gangs, slangin' wangs and rock… (Loose!) Won't gain U nothin' but an angry cop… (Loose!) Get your education first then buy a pair of shoes… Push your way up 2 the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do… Loose!… (Loose!)… Guitar solo… (Loose!)… (Loose!) How the hell U gonna tell me what 2 do?… (Loose!) I got the clothes, I got the bank and the crew… (Loose!) If U look real close, I even got your garden tool… Push your way up 2 the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do… Loose!… (Loose!)… C'mon everybody… Loose!… (Loose!)” [Prince, “Loose”, Come, 1994]
[“10 Wedding Feast.mp3”:]
“Wedding Feast” by Prince… Part 10 of “The Rainbow Children”: ““Brother dear brother, I came as quickly as I could… The Digital Haze is broken,The Banished Ones r gone 4 good, gone 4 good”… Now there must b a wedding… Now there must b a feast… A feast, a feast… A smorgasbord at least… A brunch, a munch… Of cake if just a piece… Not just a vat of chitlins… Or turkey meat u c… We r what we eat… So we must eat a leaf… We'll dine under a tree… Unless it snows!”
[“15 Strange But True.mp3”:]
“Strange But True” by Prince: “…And I got your package… But when I tried 2 write back I bailed… See, trying 2 express the future, sometimes language fails… And over this time I've learned… My life force is increased by knowing U… Every door that closes, another one opens… Strange but true… Strange but true… No regrets because I forget the unfamiliar faces… Those petty lies and alibis, just golddiggas chasing… Dreams of sovereignty, they tried to come between U and me… A curse therein set forth a chain of events… That only freed me when I remembered… Where I was and who I am… The only Prince that will ever rule this holy land… All understand and all standunder this affirmation now… By the power invested in me by God… All negativity bows… Strange but true, let's see what U can do… U may have lost me, but I found myself… The ones who love me without condition - this is my wealth… And with these words I will win… Repeat them over and over again… All understand and all standunder this affirmation now… By the power invested in me by God… All negativity bows… All negativity bows… All negativity bows… Strange but true, let's see what U can do…” (Prince, "Strange But True", Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999)]
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Prince Songs For Our November 20, 2016 Show:
[“08 HardRockLover.mp3”:]
“HardRockLover” by Prince: “She walked into the party… And dared me to live up to her dreams… We 'bout to get it started… Turn my guitar up so I can make this woman scream!” [Prince, “HardRockLover”, HitnRun Phaze One, 2015]
[“09 Whole Lotta Love.mp3”:]
“Whole Lotta Love” by Prince: “We have a whole lotta love…” [Prince, "Whole Lotta Love", Indigo Nights, 2007]
[“11 Indigo Nights.mp3”:]
“Indigo Nights” by Prince: “London knows how to party” [Prince, “Indigo Nights”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
[09 I Will.mp3”:]
“I Will” by Prince: “I will walk this road, I will, I will… It's gonna be hard but I know, I will, I will… People come and they'll go, but I'll still, I still… Face up to the truth and just grow, I will, I will… I will fight this fight, I will, I will… I will sleep 2night, I will, I will… Ive been down before, but I still, I still… Remember what I came 4, I will, I will… I will get 2 U, I will, I will… And then I'll help U get thru, I will, I will… U've preyed on many a fool, until, until… No one cared about U, but I will, I will…” [Prince, “I Will”, Chaos and Disorder, 1996]
[“11 She Loves Me 4 Me.mp3”:]
“She Loves Me 4 Me” by Prince… Part 11 of “The Rainbow Children”: “This one I can b what I wanna b… I don't have 2 live up 2 no one's fantasy… I could write another 300 melodies… 2 her it's just 3, cuz this one.… She Loves Me 4 Me… With this one I don't even have 2 comb my hair… I can wear what I want 2… Or nothing she don't care… I don't even have 2 take her on the rollercoaster c… Cuz this one, this one, She Loves Me 4 Me… In the morning,… When I rise and c her eyes… Look deep in2 mine… I find a better place… This one I can tell all my secrets 2… I don't need 2 make her swear she would never tell anywho… Besides I'm the only one she ever really wants 2 c… Cuz this one, honestly, She Loves Me 4 Me… When the night falls… And she calls… I run 2 her side… Cuz she got the ride that I like 2 ride… I like to ride it… This one I can take over my momma's house… And I don't have 2 worry what goes in and out her mouth… All she needs is just a little gratuity… She don't like no beef, she just loves me 4 me… she just loves me 4 me… This one, This one, She Loves Me 4 Me…” [Prince, “She Loves Me 4 Me”, Rainbow Children, 2001]
[“12 Baby Knows.mp3”:]
“Baby Knows” by Prince: “(Baby knows) - This funky joint in the city… (Baby knows) - Where the freaks come out 2 play… (Baby knows) - Venezuelan, black and pretty… (Baby knows) - The kind that make U wanna pay, yeah… (Baby knows) - She got the long dark legs… (Baby knows) - She got the butt that go round… (Baby knows) - This kind of poochie make u beg… (Baby knows) - Turn a dog into a hound… (Baby knows) - She tell me what I wanna hear… (Baby knows) - She stroke me up and never down… (Baby knows) - Whispering sexiness in my ear… (Baby knows) - I'm just a junkie 4 the sound… (Baby knows) - She make U call your boys… (Baby knows) - In a pow-wow 2 scope a plan… (Baby knows) - How 2 ditch her man in a trunk of a lexus… A perplexing hex this witch has flexed… (Baby knows) - She got the long dark legs… (Baby knows) - She got the butt that go round… (Baby knows) - This kind of poochie make u beg… (Baby knows) - Turn a dog into a hound… Oh, baby - oh, baby… Baby… (Baby knows) - She knows how 2 make U feel… (Baby knows) - Like your stuff ain't brown 2nite… (Baby knows) - And her perfume… it smells like the weekend… (Baby knows) - This funky joint way down in the city… (Baby knows) - Where the girls sing along 2 the hip-hop all nite long… (Baby knows) - White girls, black girls, latinas - oh so pretty… (Baby knows) - Don’t make me give U this ring, baby… Oh, oh, oh… (Baby knows) - She got the long dark legs… (Baby knows) - She got the butt that go round… (Baby knows) - This kind of poochie make u beg… (Baby knows) - Turn a dog into a hound… Ow, Ow… Yeah… Baby knows… She got the long dark legs - (Baby knows)… She got the butt that go round (Round and round)… This kind of poochie make u beg - (Baby knows)… “Give me your number and Eye’ll call U”… “U didn’t just turn me down?…” (Prince, “Baby Knows”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999)]
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Prince Songs For Our November 27, 2016 Show:
[“01 Wow.mp3”:]
“Wow” by Prince and ThirdEyeGirl: “Like a bee to some honey; a moth to a flame… We've got an addiction and we got him to blame… We never saw it coming 'cause he made no claim… 'til now… You can call it the unexpected or you can call it… wow!…” [Prince and ThirdEyeGirl, “Wow”, PlectrumElectrum, 2014]
[“12 …Back 2 The Lotus.mp3”:]
“…Back 2 The Lotus” by Prince: “From a lotus flower… from my inner… corner of my… from within the clouds… animal of your seed… the forms are……” [Prince, “…Back 2 The Lotus”, Lotusflow3r, 2009]
[“01 It.mp3”:]
“It” by Prince: “I think about IT baby all the time, all right… IT feels so good IT must be a crime, all right… I wanna do IT baby every day, all right… In a bed, on the stairs, anywhere, all right… I wanna do IT baby all the time, all right… Cuz when we do IT girl, IT's so divine, all right… I could be guilty 4 my honesty, all right… But I've got 2 tell U what U mean 2 me, all right (all right)… With U I swear, I'm a maniac, all right… U see IT ain't no joke, just a natural fact, all right… I wanna do IT baby all the time, all right… Cuz when we do IT girl, IT's so divine, all right…” [Prince, “It”, Sign O' The Times, 1987]
[“04 Anna Stesia.mp3”:]
“Anna Stesia” by Prince: “Have you ever been so lonely that you felt like you were the only one in this world… Have you ever wanted to play with someone so much you'd take anyone… boy or girl… Anna Stesia come to me… talk to me… ravish me… liberate my mind… tell me what you think of me… praise me… craze me… out this space and time… Between white and black… night and day… Black night… seemed like the only way… so I danced… Music… nothing great… no way to differentiate… I took a chance… Maybe… maybe… maybe… I could learn to love… I mean the right way… I mean the only way… Perhaps… you could show me baby… Maybe… maybe… maybe… I could learn to love… if I was just closer to somethin'… (Closer…) (Closer to your higher self?…) I don't know… (Closer…) (Closer to heaven?…) Maybe… (Closer to God…) Save me Jesus… I been a fool… how could I forget that you are the rule… you are my God… I am your child… from now on… for you… I shall be wild!… I shall be quick… I shall be strong… I'll tell your story… no matter how long… No matter… no matter… no matter… for you… We're just a play in your master plan… now my lord I understand… (Understand…) Love is God… God is Love… Girls and boys… Love God above… Love is God… God is Love… Girls and Boys… Love God above… Love is God… God is Love… Anna Stesia come to me… talk to me… ravish me… liberate my mind… tell me what you think of me… praise me… craze me… out this space and time… Love is God… God is Love… Girls and Boys… Love God above…” [Prince, “Anna Stesia”, Lovesexy, 1988]
[“15 And God Created Woman.mp3”:]
“And God Created Woman” by Prince: “In a deep sleep I fell… And the music starts 2 swell… One of my ribs He took and it shall be… Bone of my bones (bone of my bones)… And God created woman… And we were naked and did not care… There's a time 2 take and a time 2 share… 2 in love, all around and all aware… Flesh of my flesh (flesh of my flesh)… And God created woman… Temptation sweet and so much (sweet and so much)… Surely die if neither one of us shall ye touch (shall ye touch)… Then again we could die from the rush (rush)… Heart of my heart (heart of my heart)… And God created woman (woman)… Woman… My-my-my-my-my-my woman… In my darkest hour I find… Many serpents who have lied (lies)… Given half the chance still I'd run 2 your side (run 2 your side)… Love of my love (love of my love)… And God created woman (woman)… And if I never see u again… It's alright 4 I am guilty of no sin… They can have u, I'll have your love in the end… Soul of my soul (soul of my soul)… And God created woman…” [Prince, “And God Created Woman”, Symbol, 1992]
[“16 Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do.mp3”:]
“Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do” by Prince: “Oh-ooh… Wherever U go, whatever U do… Ooh please, remember that I'll always be there 4 U… U don't have 2 call, U don't have 2 say… Just think about me and I'll be on my way… I don't have 2 worry, I'm sure U'll be fine… Cuz if U stay happy, then what's your's is mine… Wherever U go, whatever U do… Remember that I'll always be there 4 U… (Ooh Baby)… Wherever U R, think of your dreams… Ooh please, remember life ain't always what it seems… 4 each rainy day (rainy day)… That comes your way… The sun will come shining and U'll be okay… Keep on smiling - every girl and boy… Remember when U were children U had toys… Wherever U R, think of your dreams… Remember that dreams become the life U lead… Whatever U play, it's okay 2 lose… Ooh sometimes (sometimes…)… As long as U learn from every game U choose… If one thing is sure, U'll always endure… If U try your best at everything U do… Say what U mean and mean what U say… The price 4 a broken heart's 2 much 2 pay… And nothing is worth it, if U don't have 2 try… The higher the stakes - the higher the sky… Wherever U go, whatever U do… Please remember… Remember that I'll always be there 4 U…” [Prince, “Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“12 Family Name.mp3”:]
“Family Name” by Prince… Chapter 12 of “The Rainbow Children”: “Welcome. U have just accessed the Akashic Records Genetic Information Division. This program is required 4 those wishing 2 obtain a marriage blessing from The Kingdom. When u wish 2 begin this program, place ur right hand on the scanner and tightly clench up ur buttcheeks as u might feel a slight electrical shock. Please select the race history u desire. U have selected African-American. This is your history: First of all, the term "black and white" is a fallacy. It simply is another way of saying "this or that". Let's examine the term "this or that" in its ultimate form which is: "this" means the truth or "that which is resistant 2 it. When a minority realizes its similarities on a higher level - not just "black"- but PEOPLE OF COLOR, and higher still "INDIGENOUS", and even higher still, "FROM THE TRIBE OF.", and yet higher- the "RAINBOW CHILDREN". When this understanding comes, the so-called minority becomes a majority in the wink of an eye. This action will cause a Reaction or Resistance. The source of this Resistance must b banished as it is in direct conflict with the initial action. It cannot be assimilated, 4 its very nature is resistance. In other words, ONE CANNOT SERVE 2 MASTERS. U r either "this" or "that" which is not "this"…” [Prince, “Family Name”, Rainbow Children, 2001]
[“02 Girls And Boys.mp3”:]
“Girls And Boys” by Prince: “He only knew her 4 a little while… but he had grown accustomed 2 her style… She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen… He did 2, they were meant 2 be… They loved 2 kiss on the steps of Versailles… It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly… I love u baby, I love u so much,… maybe we can stay in touch… Meet me in another world, space and joy,… vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys… He gave her all the love that anyone can,… but she was promised 2 another man… He tried so hard not 2 go insane… Birds do fly, looks like rain… I love u baby, I love u so much, Maybe we can stay in touch… Meet me in another world, space and joy,… vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys…”…” [Prince, “Girls And Boys”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
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Prince Songs For Our December 4, 2016 Show:
[“06 Tangerine.mp3”:]
“Tangerine” by Prince: “Some days I feel tangerine… Some days I feel blue… Some days I just wanna black out… Everything I felt for U… Even though I take your picture… Everywhere I go… I use it for a coaster and drink the overflow… Some days I make a lot of money… And give it all away… 2 take my mind off the tangerine colour… Of your negligee… Beggars can't be choosy… If they don't know how 2 serve… U got a different phone number… and a lot of nerve… Some days I feel tangerine… Some days I miss U, 2…” [Prince, “Tangerine”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“07 There Is Lonely.mp3”:]
“There Is Lonely” by Prince: “Is it me or did the room just get darker?… Is it me or did I just lay down and die?… Is this a dream or did the world just crumble at my very feet?… How in heaven will I ever be alright?… There is lonely and there is lonely… And then there is how I feel right now… Perhaps only Cain when he'd slain his brother… Could ever come close 2 knowing how… yeah… There is lonely and there is lonely… And then there is how I feel right now… Perhaps only Cain when he'd slain his brother… Could ever come close 2 knowing how… There is lonely and there is lonely… And then there is how I feel right now…” [Prince, “There Is Lonely”, The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale, 1999]
[“03 Blue Light.mp3”:]
“Blue Light” by Prince: “Oh well, here we are again… Lookin' 4 something 2 get us in the mood… I tell each and every one of my friends… That the love we make is really pretty rude… But they don't believe me cuz it's written all over my face… Like Evian and the deep blue sea… U and me got different taste… U like it in the dark but I like a… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then cuddle up 2 me So tight… Just u and me All night… Alright… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then everything will be Alright… Oh, Blue light… U say u wish I was shy… I always take a simple thing and push it way 2 far… But baby, that's the problem with u and I… U say not in public but I say in the car… Say, we need to get wild again like it was when we first met… Close your eyes and count 2 ten and when u open 'em - I'll be standing naked with nothing but a smile on… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then cuddle up 2 me So tight… Just u and me All night… Alright… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then everything will be Alright… Oh, Blue light… I'll be 117… U'll be still sayin' "Baby not 2 nite"… It's easy 2 see us on the cover of a magazine… "Double heart attack, couple both die in a fight"… Oh Baby! I don't wanna cross that road cuz I love u 2 much… I'd do anything just 2 heat up your cold touch… Anything I would do, but up until u tell me 2… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then cuddle up 2 me So tight… Just u and me All night… Alright… Blue light… Can u turn on a Blue light… Then everything will be Alright… Oh, Blue light…” [Prince, “Blue Light”, Symbol, 1992]
[“10 On The Couch.mp3”:]
“On The Couch” by Prince: “Come on baby… ooh, ooh, ooh… Don't make me sleep on the couch… No… No… No… Love jones is on the TV again, baby… Ooh, I wanna go down south - yeah… Come on baby… Come on baby… Its undignified to sleep alone… O yes it is… That's what all the people ain't got nobody do… U know they do… Talkin' (talkin') on the telephone… Don't make me crash… Don't U do it baby… (Don't U do it, uh-uh)… Don't make me sleep without ur kiss… O darlin'… without ur kiss (Don't U make me do it)… Tossin' and a-turnin'… Every inch of me yearnin'… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Don't u make me… Suffer like this… I know, I know, I know, I know that… We agreed to be married (U know I know)… Shouldn'ta let me unzip ur dress… Y'd U do it, baby (Y'd u do it) O yeah… confess u tease… unless u please… Don't make me sleep on the couch…” [Prince, “On The Couch”, Musicology, 2004]
[“11 Man'O'War.mp3”:]
“Man O' War” by Prince: “Why U screaming?… U know I'm not a man of war… Break the gold chain that I gave U… Throw it down on the floor… Instead of this 7 page letter… I wish I had peace of mind… My friends tell me: "U should go get her"… But loving U, loving U, loving U… Is a waste of time… Oh yes it is, a waste of time - ooh… I need 2 get out of this city… I need 2 get U out of my head… I need 2 get away from the words that U said 2 me… Why U screaming? (ooh)… U know I'm not a man of war… How could U think that I… Could put something inside of someone… That I put inside U, inside U?… Even if I tried 2 (Tried 2), tried 2 (Tried 2)… I couldn't cuz I still smell like the last time that we… Loving U, loving U, loving U… Is a waste of time (a waste of time)… Oh, yes it is… Loving U - a waste of time (ooh-oh)… I need 2 feel wanted again… I need 2 feel love is alive, yeah… I need 2 hear U say… That U ain't looking 4 another reason 2 make me cry… Why U screaming? (ooh)… U know I'm not a man of war… I've been trying 2 make U happy, baby… Ever since we were sophomores… (But loving U, loving U, loving U)… Is a waste of time, oh yes it is… Oh, is a waste of time, waste of time, waste of time… If there's no future… Then there is no past… And all we've got is right now… Let's make it last… Make it last, make it last (ooh)… Why U screaming?… U know I'm not a man of war… Break the gold chain (Break the gold chain that I gave U)… Throw it down on the floor - oh baby… Instead of this 7 page letter… I wish I had peace of mind… My friends tell me: "U should go get her"… But loving U, loving U, loving U… loving U's… …a waste of time (A waste of time)… Oh, is a waste of time - yeah… I need 2 get out of this city… I need 2 get U out of my head… I need 2… I need 2 get away from the words that U said 2 me… I need 2… I need 2 feel wanted again… Oh, I need 2 hear no sin… Hear me… (But loving U, loving U, loving U)… Why U screaming?… U know I'm not a man of war… Break the gold chain that I gave U… Throw it down on the floor - oh baby… Instead of this 7 page letter… I wish I had peace of mind… My friends tell me: "U should go get her"… But loving U, loving U, loving U… Is a waste of time… U know I'm not a man of war…” [Prince, “Man O' War”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“06 Feel Good, Feel Better, Feel Wonderful.mp3”:]
“Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful” by Prince: “Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful… Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful… Hey!… Eye could tell by the color of ur… (? field…) U thought this game was over (? appeal)… U tried 2 do me like my good brother Steve… But eye got another funky… Trick up my sleeve… Eye expect you need a freak on you a little bit more… But you get nothin but well-wishes… & flowers galore… Eye mean no harm… Eye still got ur back… U can come and drink my wine… As a matter of fact… Just feel better, feel good, feel wonderful… Eye don't know what you thought… When you spit in my face… But this dimension ain't the time… Or the place… Eye don't know who told you u could… Stand next 2 me… But eye got a guitar that could… Part the sea… Don't mean no disrespect… Eye ain't tryin' 2 brag… But that might b the same one that… Tapped on the crag… And he brought 4th water… That quenched ur thirst… And we'll keep feeding ya… But first things first!… Feel better, feel good, feel wonderful… If you think about how much time it took… 4 you 2 try 2 get a page in my book… Eye feel so good right now… Eye just can't recall… What the __ eye was thinking when eye… Threw you the ball… It hit 3 bystanders after you touched it… Now they wanna sue me but they love me 2 much… Cuz they know eye wish them heaven and all of its gold… Same 2 u, come on let's groove 2 the purple rock 'n roll… Feel better, feel good, feel wonderful… Better than good, better than good… U know you should feel wonderful… Keep ur mind in the vertical motion… Always looking up… Feel better, feel good, feel wonderfulFeel better, feel good, feel wonderful…” [Prince, “Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful”, Lotusflow3r, 2009]
[“13 The Everlasting Now.mp3”:]
“The Everlasting Now”… Chapter 13 of “The Rainbow Children” by Prince: “I knew this dude… He was very cool… He used 2 rule… Until he went 2 school… Not a normal school… That breeds a fool… But the one that teaches… Men aren't fit to rule… That's when he took his pearly crown… He raised it up and spun it 'round… And tossed in2 the deep blue underground… No longer led by the ways of man… He looked 4 the kingdom deep within… That's when the drums in his head began 2 pound… Don't let nobody bring u down… Accurate knowledge of Christ and the Father… Will bring the Everlasting Now… Join the party, make a sound… Share the truth, preach the good news… Don't let nobody bring u down… The Everlasting Now… Now turn the page, at an early age… This brutha on stage, he was all the rage… Taught an integrated world 2 sing… The color u are don't mean a thing… Everybody's a star all the everyday people sang… He changed the funk, put it in a bag… Then he changed the colors of the flag… But u can't teach a dog new tricks if his tail don't wag… Don't no matter how much money u made… All the cars u got and all the women u laid… You mess with the flag… 2 them u're still a spade… Don't let nobody bring u down… Accurate knowledge of Christ and the Father… Will bring the Everlasting Now… Join the party, make a sound… Share the truth, preach the good news… Don't let nobody bring u down… The Everlasting Now… See this girl in her make-believe world… Plastic boobs and clip-on curls… 'Round the pole see her big butt twirl… These r the dreams that do unfurl… Never everlasting… Don't let anybody bring u down… The Everlasting Now… Now watch that girl in her make-believe world… Plastic boobs and clip-on curls… 'Round the pole see her big butt twirl… Electric beaches skin do bake… Vanilla fudge and wedding cake… If we should die b4 u wake… U got any last requests 2 make?… The Everlasting Now… The Everlasting Now… The Everlasting Now… Johnny B. Well… bring the beat… Now… From this day forward 'til times indefinite, those who love Christ r the ones who benefit. All the players' ice melted in2 one platinum chain and in a downward spiral it dripped down the drain. "U know, this is funky but I just wish he'd play like he used 2, old scragglyhead son-of… (Ooof)." Don't let nobody bring u down… Accurate knowledge of Christ and the Father… Will bring the Everlasting Now… Join the party, come on make a sound… Share the truth, preach the good news… Don't let nobody bring u down… The Everlasting Now… (Tear it up!… We ain't through… Still stinkin'… Break… On the 4… Psych…)” [Prince, “The Everlasting Now”, The Rainbow Children, 2001]
[“06 Love.mp3”:]
“Love” by Prince: “Stop telling me what U want me 2 hear… Stop telling me what U want me 2 fear… Stop trippin' on something U overheard… Love is winning without a word… Stop giving me Ur “wish list”… Love is free from all this… Like a bird flyin' over the hilltops… Love is like the sky, U know it never stops… From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks… Love is whatever… whatever… U want it 2 b… Love is not a game U can play on the floor… U gotta stop keepin' score… If U wanna, If U want 2 play me like U did b4… U better stop and walk out the door… U can skate around the issue if U like… But who's gonna get U high in the middle of the night?… Like a bird flyin' over the hilltops… Love is like the sky, U know it never stops… From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks… Love is whatever… whatever… U want it 2 b… I c U standing with Ur back on the wall… U better, better get Ur hands up and clap if that's all… And uh, if U don't wanna get Urs, then let me get mine… See, ain't gonna b no drama 'cause we have a good time… What's the point of giving me ultimatums?… Smiling at my friends when U really hate 'em… Trying 2 convince me that eye should 2… What's the point?… Stop worryin' about what people say… When it ain't gonna stop them anyway… Love can do anything if U try… Come on… Spread Ur wings… Let's fly, fly so high… Flyin' over the hilltops… Love is like the sky, U know it never stops… From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks… Love is whatever… whatever… whatever… Whatever U want it 2 B…” [Prince, “Love”, 3121, 2006]
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Prince Songs For Our December 11, 2016 Show:
[“01 I No.mp3”:]
“I No” by Prince: “Rain is wet, and sugar is sweet… Clap your hands, and stomp your feet… Everybody, everybody knows… When love calls, U gotta go… Welcome 2 the New Power Generation… The reason my voice is so clear… Is there's no smack in my brain… Hundalasiliah… Ha na na-sha na na na na na na… I know there is a heaven, I know there is a hell… Listen 2 me people, I got a story to tell… I know there was confusion lightnin' all around me… That's when I called his name don't U know he found me… No! Is what Spooky Electric say, it is not OK… I know love is the only way till my dying day… No - til my dying day I'll be OK… Cuz Lovesexy is the one til my day is done… Hundalasiliah… I know there is a devil because he talks so loud… He makes U do things that your friends do, hang out with the crowd… But my Lord he is so quiet when He calls your name… When U hear it your heart will thunder… U will want 2 hear it every day… No! (people) Is what Spooky Electric say (everbody say)… But don't U know that I know… Love is the only way, til my dying day… No – Til my dying day I'll be OK… Cuz Lovesexy is the one til my day is done… Hundalasiliah… Alright y'all, everybody in the house (serve it up, Frankie)… Here's what I want U 2 do… Raise your hand up, straight in the air… Swing it 2 the right, savoir faire… Up on the 2, swing on the 4… Everybody on the dancefloor… Sha-ho, sha-ho, sha-ho, sha-ho… Sha-ho, sha-ho, sha-ho, sha-ho… Y'all ain't got it together… Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead… Raise your hand up, straight in the air… (let's get it up, let's get it up)… Yeah… Say no… (say no) No - if U can't find your way - everybody say… (say no) No – if U're afraid, everybody ain't got it made… (Say no) - if U want a drug other than the God above… No – if U need a drink every single day… Blow that devil away!… Say yes… Yes - if U want this feeling called love… (come on 'ya, say)… Yes - if U want it now raise your hand 2 the man above… (Yes) Up on the 2, swing right on the 4… We want everybody 2 open this door!… Say no - if U don't wanna live life under the gun… (I know) We know a better way 2 have some fun… (I know) I know - there is a heaven and a hell… I know there is a heaven and a hell… [song breaks down into a crowd noise…]” [Prince, “I No”, Lovesexy, 1988]
[“16 3 Chains O' Gold.mp3”:]
“3 Chains O' Gold” by Prince: “If I don't think about the fact that she left me… If I don't see the pearls fall from the sky… If I don't hear the accusations of blasphemy… If I don't feel the tears in my eyes… This is the best day of my life… U say u'll call me and then and then u don't… I'll want 2 kiss u and then I won't… We both do nothing and call it love… Is this love?… Is this love?… This morning I wanted a cup of coffee… But I didn't have any cream… Last night I wanted some inspiration… But I didn't have any dreams… Coupled with the fact that u belong 2 another… Whose name is self-righteousness… So evil girl, if one of us has a date… With the undertaker, which one will it be?… U can cry 4 ever, but u'll get no sympathy… This is the best day of my life… I've got 3 chains o' gold… And they will shine 4 ever… They are the nucleus of my soul… Melt down, no, they will never… I've got 3 chains o' gold… And they will shine 4 ever… They are the nucleus of my soul… Melt down, no, they will never… Give back the chains - if you don't you will die… Nothing should come between you and I… I've got 3 chains o' gold… And they will shine 4 ever… If one of us has 2 go… U will go before me… If one of us has 2 go (3 chains o' gold…) U will go before me… (3 chains o' gold…) U will go before me, baby (they will shine 4 ever…) Cuz I sho 'nuff say u will… (3 chains o' gold) (u will go before me…) (u will go before me…) (u will go before me…) (u will go before me…) I've got 3 chains o' gold… They gonna shine… Forever, forever, forever… (3 chains o' gold…)…” [Prince, “3 Chains O' Gold”, Love Symbol, 1992]
[“10 Strays Of The World.mp3”:]
“Strays Of The World” by Prince: “Come now all ye strays of the world, there's a place 4 U… In Love's kingdom, boys and girls, all are welcome 2… Strays of the world, strays of the world… La la la la la… Surrender all ye sad of heart, 2day hold back no tears… The past is gone when we can start conquering our fears… Strays of the world, strays of the world… La la la la la… Strays of the world, strays of the world… All ye boys and girls, all around the world… Are welcome 2 come on in, come on in… Strays of the world, strays of the world… (Strays of the world…) Fear not all ye lonely ones, Love will find us soon… This will kiss the risin' sun and make love 2 the moon… Strays of the world (Come on, come on…) Come on, strays of the world (Come on, come on…) Come on in (Come on…) The door is open (Open up that door…) Hey yeah! (Hey yes, hey yes…) Let me hear U say "Yeah!" (Hey yes…) Let me hear U say "Yeah!" (Hey yes…) Strays of the whole world… Strays, strays, strays of the world… Come…” [Prince, “Strays Of The World”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“04 What's My Name.mp3”:]
“What's My Name” by Prince: “Take my name, I don't need it… Nothing stays the same anyway… Take my fame, I can't use it… My girlfriend calls me lame, the game was over yesterday… Tell me, what's my name?… Tell me, what's my name?… What's my name?… Take this bass, I can't play it… It only makes me wish 4 the way it used 2 be… U could slap my face, but I got 2 say it… U never would have drank my coffee if I had never served U cream… Now tell me, what's your name?… Tell me, what's your name?… What's your name?… What's your name?… Come on!… Do U dream in color or do U discriminate?… Do U love others, do U love or do U hate?… Do U worship fire or do U worship a dove?… Do U live a liar or do U live 4 love?… What's your name?… What's my name?… What's your name?……” [Prince, “What's My Name”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“02 Sweet Baby.mp3”:]
“Sweet Baby” by Prince: “Now don't u cry… Everybody gets their heart broke… Sweet baby, sometime… So he left u for another fool… Yes, a fool… 4 lovin' him from the start… Ask yourself what's more important… Him or the broken pieces of your heart sweet baby… Stand tall, (tall)… Sweet baby, (baby)… Don't u fall… U ain't the only one gettin' beat down… It happens 2 us all… The road u choose 2 walk in this life (the road u choose 2 walk in this life)… Is one that leads into the next… So sweet baby, stand tall (sweet baby, stand tall)… Stand tall (sweet baby)… Sweet baby, hold your tears back now… Better days gonna come your way soon, oh yeah sweet baby… Someway, somehow… (sweet baby)… Sweet baby… Walk faster, sweet baby… Don't let those bad boys catch u now… Those things that they will have u do… U been done known better, oh, and how… How can u sleep knowing that u and a fool… Sing in the same key… Walk faster sweet baby (walk faster)… Strive 2 be the very best that u can be (strive) (sweet baby)… Sweet baby… Oh, sweet baby… Sweet baby, hold your tears back now… Better days gonna come your way soon… Oh yeah, sweet baby, someway, somehow… (sweet baby)… Sweet baby… Better days gonna come your way, yeah… Sweet baby…” [Prince, “Sweet Baby”, Love Symbol, 1992]
[“11 Dear Mr. Man.mp3”:]
“Dear Mr. Man” by Prince: “What's wrong with the world 2day?… Things just got 2 get better… Show me what the leaders say… Maybe we should write a letter… Said Dear Mr. Man, we don't understand… Why poor people keep struggling but U don't lend a helping hand… Matthew 5:5 say "The meek shall inherit the earth"… We wanna b down that way… but U been trippin since the day of your birth… Who said that 2 kill is a sin… Then started every single war that Ur people been in?… Who said that water is a precious commodity… Then dropped a big old black oil slick in the deep blue sea?… Who told me, Mr. Man, that working round the clock… would buy me a big housed in the hood… Cigarette ads on every block… Who told me, Mr. Man, that Eye got a right 2 moan?… How about this bog old hole in the ozone?… What's wrong with the world 2day… Things just got 2 get better… Dear Mr. Man, we don't understand… Maybe we should write a letter… Listen, Ain't no sense in voting - same song with a different name… Might not b in the back of the bus but it sure feel just the same… Ain't nothing fair about welfare… Ain't no assistance in AIDS… We ain't that affirmative about your actions until the people get paid… Ur thousand years r up… Now U got 2 share the land… Section 1 - the 14th amendment says "No state shall deprive any person of life,… liberty, or property, without due process of law"… Mr. Man, we want 2 end this letter with 3 words… We tired a-y'all… Tired… tired… sick and tired of being tired…” [Prince, “Dear Mr. Man”, Musicology, 2004]
[“10 Saviour.mp3”:]
“Saviour” by Prince: “Ooh… How did I ever come this far without you baby?… What was I thinking?… What was I trying to be?… You're my destiny… I can see we're like two petals from the same flower baby… We're like two branches from the same tree… Whenever I look in your eyes… I can see a paradise… You're my saviour… you're all I'll ever need…” [Prince, “Saviour”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“14 Last December.mp3”:]
“Last December” by Prince: “If ur Last December came… What would u do?… Would anybody remember… 2 remember u?… Did u stand tall?… Or did u fall?… Did u give ur all?… Did u ever find a reason… Y u had 2 die?… Or did u just plan on leaving… Without wondering y?… Was it everything it seemed?… Or did it feel like a dream?… Did u feel redeemed?… In the name of the Father… In the name of the Son… We need 2 come 2gether… Come 2gether as one… Did u love somebody… But got no love in return?… Did u understand the real meaning of love?… That it just is and never yearns?… When the truth arrives… Will u b lost on the other side?… Will u still b alive?… In the name of the Father… In the name of the Son… We need 2 come 2gether… Come 2gether as one… In ur life did u just give a little… Or did u give all that u had?… Were us just somewhere in the middle?… Not 2 good, not 2 bad?… In the name of the Father… In the name of the Son… We need 2 come 2gether… Come 2gether as ONE…” [Prince, “Last December”, The Rainbow Children, 2001]
[“04 Face Down.mp3”:]
“Face Down” by Prince: “(Dead like Elvis…) Check, check, 1 2, check… U know what he's sayin'?… Face down! (Dead like Elvis) [x2]… Somebody once told him that he wouldn't take Prince through the ringer… Let him go down as a washed-up singer… Ain't that a bitch?… Thinkin' all along that he wanted 2 be rich… Never respected the root of all evil and he still don't 2 this day, huh… Bury him face down, let the motherfuckers kiss a ass, OK?… Face down! (Dead like Elvis…) [x2]… Told 'em he wanted 2 sing a song about a black child goin' buck wild… And they just laughed in his face… Talk 2 your lawyer but U got no case… What U need 2 do is keep your place… Next time U pull a card, it better be a ace motherfucker… Or U can lay face down (Face down!)… 1 2… (Dead like Elvis…) Face down! 1 2… (Dead like Elvis…) Horn [x2]… Bass [x2]… Him and her meaning who I'm singin' about… And his psychoanalyst kinda saw the catalyst… As the devil with the blue jeans on, huh… Ain't it kinda funny when U see the dawn?… Sign the name they gave ya… But when them motherfuckers turn around ass up, U're what?… Face down! (Dead like Elvis…) 1 2… Face down! New Power Generation in the house, bury 'em all… (Dead like Elvis…) Face down! (Dead like Elvis…) Hey, oh Lord… Face down!… Orchestra [x3]… Face down!… (Dead like Elvis…) Orchestra… Face down!… (Dead like Elvis…) It's in his will, I read it… He shot 2 kill, he said it… 4 those who know the number and don't call… Huh, fuck all y'all… Face down! (Dead… dead… dead… like Elvis…) [x3] Face down” [Prince, “Face Down”, Emancipation, 1996]
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Prince Songs For What was to be Our December 18, 2016 show which is now our Jan. 1, 2017 Show on “Bill Gates' Raids UC-System Coffers to Sink Nikola Tesla”:
…please visit the: Prince "The Rainbow Children" page for our December 25, 2016 show… For text of the story and our discussion please download the pdf: The Rainbow Children, by Prince (pdf file).
[“14 Shy.mp3”:]
“Shy” by Prince: “After a month of just bein' alone he said, "I wonder what L.A.'s thinkin'"… Streets he roamed in search of a poem amongst the wild and drinkin'… When he sees cool dark skin in hot virgin white… The search was over at least 4 2night… When she co-signed and then told him she was… Shy - Cool dark skin in hot virgin white… Shy - Lips say won't but her body say might… Shy - Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night… Oh baby (Shy)… After a look much louder than words she said, "I passed my initiation… A friend of mine, he got killed and in retaliation… I shot the boy ("Pop! Pop!"), huh, twice in the head… No regrets, no sorrow - I'm goin' back 2morrow 2 make sure he's dead… Cuz if I don't, they'll call me a chicken, but U can call me…" Shy - Cool dark skin in hot virgin white… Shy - Lips say won't but her body say might… Shy - Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night… Shy… Shy - Lips say no but the body say might… Looks like we're gonna take the long way home… Looks like we're gonna take the long way home… Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night… The girl was rough, but he called her bluff… And he told her not 2 know was better… Fact or fiction he wondered… And that's when the rain and thunder got wetter… And at the top of the page he wrote… Shy - Cool dark skin in hot virgin white… Shy - Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night… Shy - Cool dark skin in hot virgin white… Shy - Lips say won't but her body say might… Shy - Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night… (Oh, say it now, yeah)… (Shy, shy!)… (Shy)… Ooh baby, don't U wanna be alone 2night?… Shy - Yeah (Oh yes)… Shy (Shy)… Shy - Looks like we're gonna take the long way home 2night…” [Prince, “Shy”, Gold Experience, 1995]
[“11 Comeback.mp3”:]
“Comeback” by Prince: “Walking up the stairs… Just the afternoon… Sweet wind blew… Not a moment 2 soon… I cried when I realized… That sweet wind was U… Spirits come and spirits go… Some stick around 4 the aftershow… Don't have 2 say I miss U (don't have 2 say I miss U)… Cause I think U already know… If U ever lose someone… Dear 2 U… Never say the words ‘they're gone’… They'll come back, yeah… They'll come back, yeah yeah… They'll come back… Tears go here… Tears go here… Tears go here… Tears go here…” [Prince, “Comeback”, The Truth, 1998]
[“01 P Control.mp3”:]
“P Control” by Prince: “Nuestra presentacion especial comenzara en breve… (Our special presentation will start shortly)… Pero antes un mensaje de nuestros auspiciadores… (But first a message from our sponsors)… Uh, yeah… Uh… Good mornin' ladies and gentlemen ("What hotel number is she in?")… Boys and motherfuckin' girls ("319, 319" "Cool")… This is your captain with no name speakin'… And I'm here 2 rock your world… With a tale that will soon be classic… About a woman U already know… No prostitute she, but the mayor of your brain… Pussy Control (Are U ready?)… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Our story begins in a schoolyard… A little girl skipping rope with her friends… A tisket, a tasket, no lunch in her basket… Just school books 4 the fight she would be in… One day over this hoodie… She got beat 4 some clothes and her rep… With her chin up, she scolded "All y'all's molded… When I'm rich, on your neck I will step"… And step she did 2 the straight A's… Then college, the master degree… She hired the heifers that jumped her… And made everyone of them work 4 free?… No! Why?… So what if my sisters are triflin'?… They just don't know… She said "Mama didn't tell 'em what she told me… 'Girl, U need Pussy Control'" (Are U ready?)… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… [Verse 2] Pussy got bank in her pockets… Before she got dick in her drawers… If brother didn't have good and plenty of his own… In love Pussy never did fall… And this fool named Trick wanna stick her… Uh, talkin' more Schick than a Bic… 'Bout how he gonna make Pussy a star… If she come and sing a lick on his hit… Pussy said "Nigga, U crazy if U don't know… Every woman in the world ain't a freak… U can go platinum 4 times… Still couldn't make what I make in a week… So push up on somebody wanna hear that… Cuz this somebody here don't wanna know… Boy, U better act like U understand… When U roll with Pussy Control" (Are U ready?)… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Breakdown… (Are U ready 4 the best Pussy U ever felt?) [x2]… With one more verse 2 the story… I need another piece of your ear… I wanna hip U all 2 the reason… I'm known as the player of the year… Cuz I met this girl named Pussy… At the Club International Balls… She was rollin' 4-deep… 3 sisters and a weepy-eyed white girl drivin' her haul… I pulled up right beside her… And my electric top went down… I said "Motherfucker, I know your reputation… And I'm astounded that U're here… I fear U're lonely and U want 2 know… A 12 o'clock straight up nigga… That don't give a shit that U're Pussy Control… Well I'm that nigga, at least I wanna be… But it's gonna be hard as hell… 2 keep my mind off a body… That would make every rich man… Want 2 sell, sell, sell (75, we need another.. 85, 85 here, sold!…) Can I tell U what I'm thinkin' that U already know?… U need a motherfucker that respects your name"… Now say it, Pussy Control (Are U ready?)… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… Aaah, Pussy Control, oh… And the moral of this motherfucker is… Ladies, make 'em act like they know… U are, was, and always will be Pussy Control (Are U ready?)… Peace and be wild (Aaah, Pussy Control)… Say what, huh? (Oh)… Oh no, don't U think about callin' her a ho (Are U ready?)… U juvenile delinquent… Best sit your ass down… Talkin' about Pussy Control… Huh, can U dig it?… Aaah, Pussy Control (Are U ready?)… Oh (Are U ready?)… Aaah, Pussy Control (Are U ready?) Oh (Are U ready?)…” [Prince, “P Control”, Gold Experience, 1995]
[“08 Walk Don't Walk.mp3”:]
“Walk Don't Walk” by Prince: “Walk on their side of the street?… Don't walk where it feels the best?… Walk away from people u meet?… Don't talk 2 strangers… Unless they walk the way u want them 2?… Don't walk unless the others do?… I said walk, like u could use a ride?… Don't walk with a confident stride… Then people will walk over u… Don't talk until they tell u 2?… Don't talk if it's against the rules?… Just walk away and be a fool?… That's what they wantcha 2 do… Yeah, that's what they want u 2 do… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… Don't talk if it's against the rules?… Just walk away and be a fool?… That's what they wantcha 2 do… So u got 2 walk like u wanna make it!… Don't walk like u just can't take it… Go on and walk on any side you like!… Don't walk wherever they tell u 2 - psyche!… The sun will shine upon u one day… If u're always walkin' your way… The sun will shine upon u one day… If u're always walkin' your way… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… Sha-la-la-la-la… (tellin' me now, just walkin')… Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')… I'm talkin' 2 the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')… Alright… Walk - don't walk… Talk - don't talk… Walk - don't walk… Talk - don't talk… Walk - don't walk… Talk - don't talk…” [Prince, “Walk Don't Walk”, Diamonds and Pearls, 1991]
[“02 Sexuality.mp3”:]
“Sexuality” by Prince: “Stand up everybody, this is your life… Let me take u to another world, let me take u tonight… U don't need no money, u don't need no clothes… The Second Coming, anything goes… Sexuality is all u'll ever need… Sexuality - let your body be free… C'mon everybody, yeah, this is your life… I'm talking about a revolution we gotta organize… We don't need no segregation, we don't need no race… New age revelation, I think we got a case… I'm OK as long as u are here with me… Sexuality is all we ever need… Reproduction of a new breed - Leaders, Stand Up, Organize… Reproduction of a new breed - Leaders, Stand Up, Organize… Reproduction of a new breed - Leaders, Stand Up, Organize… Everybody… We live in a world overrun by tourists… Tourists - 89 flowers on their back… inventors of the Accu-jack… They look at life through a pocket camera… What? No flash again?… They're all a bunch of double drags who teach their kids that Love is bad… Half of the staff of their brain is on vacation… Mama, are u listening?… We need a new breed - Leaders, Stand Up, Organize… Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read… Or else all they'll know how to do is cuss, fight and breed… No child is bad from the beginning… they only imitate their atmosphere… If they're in the company of tourists, alcohol and US history… What's to be expected is 3 minus 3.… absolutely nothing… Stand Up, Organize… We need a new breed… Leaders, Stand Up, Organize… I wanna be in the new breed, Stand up, Organize… Sexuality is all I'll ever need… Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free… Sexuality is all I'll ever need… Sexuality, I'm gonna let my body be free… Sexuality…” [Prince, “Sexuality”, Controversy, 1981]
[“06 Breakfast Can Wait.mp3”:]
“Breakfast Can Wait” by Prince: “Hey baby, where you going?… No please don't rush off so soon… If you leave me like this… What I'm gonna do… [Chorus:] Finally my eyes are open… I dream about you all night long… The only thing that I've been hoping for… is before you to go to work babe, we get it on… I ain't tryin' to make you blush,… But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you're great… I know you're late, but I need another taste,… Breakfast can wait!… [Verse 1:] Grits and gravy, cheese eggs and jam… Can nobody cook it like you girl… No ma'am!… This here early morning, need something else on my plate… I think I want another bite of you… Breakfast can wait!… Breakfast can wait… You really put it on me… You shut it down last night… I thought the police was gonna come (last night)… Loud, yeah, cryin'… Yeah, I ain't tryin' to make you blush… I just think you're great… Ain't no need to rush,… Breakfast can wait… [Chorus:] Finally my eyes are open… I dream about you all night long… The only thing that I've been hoping for… is before you to go to work babe, we get it on… I ain't tryin' to make you blush,… But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you're great… I know you're late, but I need another taste,… Breakfast can wait!… [Verse 2:] Hotcakes smothered in honey… (wait a minute)… I'm gon' have to pass… Fresh cup of coffee, no, no… I'd rather have you in my glass… Only thing's that gonna sweeten my tongue… Only thing that's gonna last now… Is another bite of you babe… Breakfast can wait… [Chorus:] Finally my eyes are open… I dream about you all night long… The only thing that I've been hoping for… Is before you to go to work babe, we get it on… I ain't tryin' to make you blush,… But I just wanted to tell ya, I think you're great… I know you're late, but I need another taste,… Breakfast can wait!… Breakfast can wait!… [Verse 3:] Can't stop even if the ṗolice come… Breakfast can wait!… I got a double time, kick drum… Breakfast, breakfast… You can't leave a black man in this state… Breakfast can wait!… Oh no… Breakfast, breakfast can wait!… Come here baby, let me put you on my plate… Hey now… Breakfast can wait!… Better call your job yeah… Breakfast can wait!… Tell 'em you gon' be late… Breakfast can wait!… Yeah, yeah, yeah… Prince is in charge now… Nice one… Breakfast can wait!… Breakfast can wait!… Breakfast can wait!… You're the only thing I need… Breakfast can wait!… Sweetness in my tongue… Breakfast can wait!… Come here baby, let me show you where I'm from… Breakfast can wait!… Yeah… Breakfast can wait!… Oh, you know you might need to pray for me… You might need to come again… Breakfast can wait!… Oh yeah-yeah…” [Prince, “Breakfast Can Wait”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“05 We March.mp3”:]
“We March” by Prince: “Uno para todos, y todos para uno [One 4 all and all 4 one]… March, we march… (Whoa) [x6 in BG]… March, we march… If this is the same avenue my ancestors fought 2 liberate… How come I can't buy a piece of it even if my credit's straight?… If all the water's dirty and I wanna lay the pipe, my dammy… The river that I drink from, will it be the same as your mammy?… Now's the time 2 find a rhyme (Yeah)… That's got a reason and frees the mind (Yeah)… From angry thoughts, the racist kind (Yeah)… If we all wanna a change then come on get in line… Next time we march (Whoa)… We're kickin' down the door… Next time we march (Whoa)… All is what we're marchin' 4… If this is the same sister that U cannot stop calling a bitch (Bitch)… It will be the same one that will leave your broke ass in a ditch (Ditch)… If U can't find a better reason 2 call this woman otherwise… Then don't cry, U made the bed in which U lie… Now's the time 2 find a rhyme (Yeah)… That's got a reason and frees the mind (Yeah)… From angry thoughts, the racist kind (Yeah)… If we all wanna a change then come on get in line… Next time we march (Whoa)… We're kickin' down the door… Next time we march (Whoa)… All is what we're marchin' 4… (Whoa) [x4 in BG]… March, we march (Come on)… March, we march… Yes we do!… Dig… Now we clarify 4ever, in other words as long as it takes… We ain't got no use 4 ice cream without the cake (Umm)… We ain't got no time 4 excuses, the promised land belongs 2 all… We can march in peace but U best watch your back if another leader falls… March, we march… [Feet stompin'!]… March, we march… He said it, she said it and I say… Now's the time (now's the time) 2 find a rhyme (Yeah)… That's got a reason (Yeah) and frees the mind (free your mind)… From angry thoughts, the racist kind (Yeah)… If we all wanna a change then come on get in line (Get in line!)… Next time we march (Whoa)… We're kickin' down the door… Next time we march (Hey yeah) (Whoa)… All is what were marchin' 4 (Whooaa)… Next time we march (Oh yeah) (Whoa)… Kickin' down the door… Next time we march (Hey yeah) (Whoa)… All is what were marchin' 4… The fun don't stop the bacon… That's when the money gonna stop the shakin'… I know that next time we march, yeah…” [Prince, “We March”, Gold Experience, 1995]
[“03 Release It_ed.mp3”:]
“Release It” by Prince, performed by Morris Day and The Time: “Yo Stella, if u think I'm afraid of u… Grace, if u so much as think I can't do the do… Girl, if u dream I came to jerk around… U better wake up and release it… This is my town… Party people in the crib get hyped… Let's get this party funking right, come on, yeah, come on… Release it, listen 2 me now, release it yeah… Come, come, come on, release it… Who's crib is this? My crib… Who's wine u drinking? Mine… Who asked your ugly ass what time it was? Nobody… Cuz we doing fine… Take it all off. Bass. I need the funk in my face… I can't stand tight asses in my place… Let's get hyped y'all. Release it… Oh stella, I know u came alone… 'cause ain't just any man qualified 2 take u home… Me? No I'm not a man. Jerome? He's an adventure… Oh! Somebody slap me… I don't know… Party people in the crib get hyped… Party people in the crib get hyped… Release it. Yes.… (yeah) Release it. (yeah)… Jerome? Yo.… When this solo's through, Jerome? Morris?… Find me a stella to rap 2. Yes. (yeah) (yeah)… Who's beat is this? My beat… Who's horns are these blowing? Mine… Who asked us how to catch a groove? Nobody… We’re doin’ just fine… Who's Stella is this? My stella… Who's Stella is this? My stella… Then what's she doing over here with me?… Then what's she doing over here with me?… Who told u that women like men with no money?… Release it, boy. Go on stella, dance… Say man, back up, give me some room… Release it…” [Prince, “Release It”, featuring Morris Day and the Time from Graffiti Bridge (1990 film and CD)]
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Prince Songs For Our January 8, 2017 Show:
[“18 Gold.mp3”:]
“Gold” by Prince: “There's a mountain & it's mighty high… You cannot see the top unless you fly… And there's a molehill of proven ground… There ain't no where 2 go if you hang around… Everybody wants 2 sell what's already been sold… Everybody wants 2 tell what's already been told… What's the use of money if you ain't gonna break the mold?… Even at the center of fire there is cold… All that glitters ain't gold… All that glitters ain't gold, mmm… There's an ocean of despair… There are people livin' there… They're unhappy each and every day… But hell is not fashion so what you tryin' 2 say?… Everybody wants 2 sell what's already been sold… Everybody wants 2 tell what's already been told… What's the use of money if you ain't gonna break the mold?… Even at the center of fire there is cold… All that glitters ain't gold, no no… All that glitters ain't gold, no no… There's a lady, 99 years old… If she led a good life, heaven takes her soul… Now that's a theory and if you don't wanna know… Step aside and make a way 4 those who want 2 go… Everybody wants 2 sell what's already been sold (Sold)… Everybody wants 2 tell what's already been told (Told)… What's the use of bein' young if you ain't gonna get old? (Old)… Even at the center of fire there is cold (Cold)… All that glitters (glitters) ain't gold, no no no no no… All that glitters ain't gold… Alright… All that glitters, all that glitters, all that glitters… ain't gold… Na na na na na na na (Gold [x4])… Na na na na na na na (Gold [x4])… Gold, gold, gold… All that glitters ain't gold, gold, gold… All that glitters ain't gold, gold, gold (Na na na na na na na)… [repeat]… You are now an official member of the New Power Generation… Welcome 2 The Dawn… All that glitters ain't gold (Gold) [repeat & loop]…” [Prince, “Gold”, The Gold Experience, 1995]
[“01 The Truth.mp3”:]
“The Truth” by Prince: “What if half the things ever said… Turned out 2 be a lie… How will U know the Truth?… If U were given all the answers… And U stopped 2 wonder why… But how will U know the Truth?… Everybody's got a right to love… Everybody's got a right to lie… But the choice U make ain't no piece of cake… It ain't no MF piece of pie… [clock ticks]… What If time's only reason?… Was to give us all somethin' 2 fear?… And if so y'all, the end of the journey's so clear… The question is, What did U stand 4?… The questtion is, Who did U save?… When it gets right down to-wait a minute… When it gets right down to the nitty of the gritty… When it gets right down to it did U take more than U gave… Everybody got a right to love… Everybody got a right to lie… But the choice U make aint no piece of cake… It ain't no MFMF [O(+> screams the following] piece of pie… [computer blips]… Mmmm oh… Gotta (Gonna?) tell the truth y'all… Gotta tell the truth… Gotta tell the truth y'all… Gotta tell the truth… Gotta tell the truth y'all… Gotta tell the truth… If there was just one day… That everybody tell the truth… We'd all trade bank accounts & move back to Neptune…” [Prince, “The Truth”, The Truth, 1998]
[“14 The One.mp3”:]
“The One” by Prince: “Mr. Mike Phillips. Just for me… the sexy people just… snap your fingers… oo… if you're looking for a man who'll walk away from responsibility… I ain't the one… if you're looking for a brother that'll treat you like anything but a natural queen… I ain't the one… if you're looking for a man that'll sweep you off your tired… weary feet… take you anywhere you want to go baby… buy you anything you want to eat… make love to you child… each and every day of the week… look no further… I am the one… O yes… O yes… O yes… Somebody clap your hands tonight… Let me talk… Listen… If you're looking for a man… take his money and keep it all to himself… I ain't the one… No… If you're looking for a man who will have twenty women and confuse it with his wealth… I ain't the one… O no… If you're looking for a man… Who'll share with the mirror… buy you half the town… treat your every little step baby… like you were walking on holy ground… Look no further… Yeah… Yeah… I am the one… Mr. Maceo Parker show your love to London… Yeah… Respect… Ladies and Gentlemen… Renato Neto…” [Prince, “The One”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
[“08 Ol' Skool Company.mp3”:]
“Ol' Skool Company” by Prince: “Oo… this is my song… [Chorus]… Every once in awhile… U need some ol' skool company… Somebody that appreciates a sexy groove… And a old school melody… When god his son and the love of family… Ruled in the community… The songs you sing… Lift you up 2 heaven… A heaven we can believe in… Everybody's talkin' about hard times… Like it just started yesterday… People eye know they've been strugglin'… At least it seems that way… Fat cats on wall street… They got a bailout… While somebody else got 2 wait… 700 billion but my old neighborhood… Ain't nothing changed but the date… [Chorus]… Ain't nothing ever come from complaining… Xcept a bitter heart, that's true… Follow along and you gon wanna do… Something b4 the next chorus is thru… The songs we sing… They used 2 mean somethin… Now every other one is just mean… Rather than reminisce eye'm telling you this… It's time 4 a brand new scene… [Chorus]… Everybody's sinkin' in the quicksand… Created by the keeper of time… Cast aside by using ancient tricks… That changes ur state of mind… They got you catering the whims of the flesh… B4 you get ur paper right… Call me old fashioned… But back in the day… There wasn't no shorties in sight… 1st come job then come marriage b4 shorty… Come out with the baby carriage call me… Old fashioned just clap yo hands just clap yo hands… Radio used 2 b local untouched by the man… Songs we used 2 sing used 2 mean something… Now they just bland like the drummer… Where's the real drummer? michael b.… Mint condition, morris day… Jellybean wishin' sheila e and brother john, sometimes me… 'til dawn… If the white house is black… We gotta take the radio back… Power 2 the people… Power 2 the people… Put this thing on repeat go back 2 one… And just move ur feet tell ur friends prince and… The mplsound we can't be beat…” [Prince, “Ol' Skool Company”, Mplsound, 2009]
[“09 Like A Mack.mp3”:]
“Like A Mack” by Prince: “That’s why I never let a man pick out my clothes… [Prince:]… Roll up in the town early afternoon (hey hey hey)… Looking for the pimp dress make you swoon (hey hey hey)… Found a little number and a fancy brassiere (hey hey hey)… Lookin' like a mack all up in here (lookin' like a mack all up in here)… [Chorus -Prince:]… sho black posse and the girls are hot… Pick one come and show me what you got… Everything or nothing if you want a lot of what's cookin'… She's lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin' like a mack, like a mack… [Curly Fryz:]… Whatcha lookin' at me? Oh!… Stead of lookin' like who? Whoa!… Drop it down then I pick it up slow… We run the town, city, states and the globe… Tryin' holla, I’m like, “What? No!”… Plus he lookin' like eww, gross!… I’m on the wave can you keep up with my flow… My music bang, you can feel it in your soul… And I rolled up in the town early afternoon… On the block lookin' hot like it's early June… At the top shinin' bright something like the moon… Can you picture us with my lyrics bumpin' my cartoons… With my ace cuz we're queens so we never get carded… Kill the scene then we leave call it “dearly departed”… Tryin' to dip but we can't cuz we came bombarded… You already know we coming the hardest… [Chorus - Curly Fryz:]… Cam light flashing and my click is hot… Pick one come and show me what you got… Everything or nothing if you want a lot of what's cookin… Cuz she lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', ow… [Prince:] Look at little Willy walking down this way… Only bring a blonde on a good day… Not another autograph, cue the DJ… Everybody dance when I say… Pro black fashion and the girls are hot… Dancin' with each other cuz the boys are not… Tryin' to trade numbers for the drinks they bought… But, whatcha supposed to think in a club full of thots… [Chorus - Prince:]… Pro black fashion and the girls are hot… Pick one, come and show me what you got… Everything or nothing if you wanna lot of what's cookin'… Cuz she lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', like a mack… [Curly Fryz:]… Here’s my crew dressed in all black like we mobbin'… Pockets got the mumps so you know we never starvin'… Noddin' and bobbin' our heads to the beat… You see how we rockin' shows, go and get up out your seats… Life is like a movie when we step up on the stage… I got fifty different styles that I got up on display… We gon' make the party jump so you know we're here to stay… Stackin' paper up while y'all on the same page, come on… [Chorus - Curly Fryz:]… Cam light flashin’ ‘and my click is hot (hey)… Pick one come and show me what you got (come on)… Everything or nothing if you wanna lot of what’s cookin’… Cuz she lookin’, lookin’, lookin’, lookin’, lookin’, ow… [Prince:]… Tryin' to trade numbers for the drinks they bought (hey hey hey)… Drinks they bought, dri-drinks they bought (hey hey hey)… whatcha tryin' to think in a club full of thots… Hey hey hey, hey hey hey… Club full of thots… club full of thots… Club… Hey hey hey, hey hey hey… She's lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', like a mack… Lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin', lookin'…” [Prince, “Like A Mack”, Hit n Run Phaze One, 2015]
[“07 Million $ Show.mp3”:]
“Million $ Show” by Prince: “Don't worry, I won't hurt you, I only want you to have some… Dearly Beloved… we are gathered here today to get through this thing called… 'Show'… [Chorus:]… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This is something that you never seen before… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This the kinda music make you lose control… [x2]… If you're ready come on let's go… You heard the news on the internet… About the tickets you got to get… Your favorite band comin' to your town… What was lost but now was found… Tell serena first come first serve… What we mean is who got the nerve… Standing outside people singing in line… Love is out the question when you outta your mind… [Chorus:]… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This is something that you never seen before… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This the kinda music make you lose control… Don't listen to the music… Sayin' fear the fro… You got the $ so you go, go, go… Miss it for the world - only be insane… They're coming thru the snow… The sleet or the rain… Oh the rain… the rain… the rain… Miss it for the world - only insane… [Chorus:]… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This is something that you never seen before… Welcome To the Mill… Million $ Show… This the kinda music make you lose control… [x2]… If you're ready come on let's go… Only the haters ever complain… Can't hear jack in the back of my plane… Turn the music up so they diss in vain… Turn the music up so they diss in vain… Turn the music up!…” [Prince, “Million $ Show”, Hit n Run Phaze One, 2015]
[“04 4Ever.mp3”:]
“4Ever” by Prince: “If eye never get 2 hold ur hand… If eye never get 2 b ur man… That's ok cuz eye've got other plans… Right now, right now… If eye never get 2 kiss ur lips… If eye never get 2 feel ur hips… Close 2 me… That's ok eye ain't gonna trip… Not now no how… Cuz eye'vv for… 4ever… Eternity is just one kiss away… So they say… The opera, jill scott or the fair… Cyprus, if eye never get 2 take you swimming there… If you never know how much eye care… Eye swear… It's not fair… If eye never get 2 make you laugh… If we never get 2 take a bubble bath… See Eye don't wanna part with you… Not 2night… If you gonna b a part of my past… Eye just want 4ever… Eternity is just one kiss away… So many things… We can do in the new world… Eye can b ur future lover… U can b my future girl… If eye never get 2 c ur smile… Underneath the white veil… Walkin' up the aisle… Eye just might go crazy… Eye might go wild… So stop lookin at me like that… Unless you wanna 2 bite that… 4ever… Eternity is just one kiss away… A million 2morrows… Is better than one day… 4ever…” [Prince, “4Ever”, Lotusflow3r, 2009]
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Prince Songs For Our January 15, 2017 Show:
[“02 New Power Generation.mp3”:]
“New Power Generation” by Prince: “Pardon me 4 living, but this is my world 2… I can't help that what's cool to us might be strange to u… Pardon me 4 breathing, can we borrow some of your air?… The problem with u and your kind is that u don't know love is there… Lay down your funky weapon, come join us on the floor… Making love and music's the only things we're fighting 4.… We r the new power generation, we want 2 change the world.… The only thing that's in our way is u.… Your old fashioned music, your old ideas,… We're sick and tired of u telling us what 2 do.… Pardon me 4 thinking, but there's something under my hair… I bet u thought the lights were on but noone's living there… U think that if u tell enough lies they will see the truth?… I hope they bury your old ideas the same time they bury u… Lay down your funky weapon, come join us on the floor… Making love and music's the only things we're fighting 4.… We r the new power generation, we want 2 change the world.… The only thing that's in our way is u.… Your old fashioned music, your old ideas,… We're sick and tired of u telling us what 2 do… We r the new, We r the new, We r the new,… Making love and music… New power, we stand… Pardon us for caring, we didn't know it was against the rules (shout it out)… If we only want to love one another… Then tell me now who's the fool (tell me, tell me)… No father, no mother, no sister, no brother, nobody can make me stop… Said if u didn't come 2 party child, I think u better get up offa my block.… Lay down your funky weapon, come join us on the floor… Making love and music's the only things we're fighting 4.… We r the new power generation, we want 2 change the world.… The only thing that's in our way is u.… Your old fashioned music, your old ideas,… We're sick and tired of u telling us what 2 do.… Why don't u just be happy, baby.… [chorus repeated with this sung over it]… Go on and get up offa my block… Get up offa my block, because… Love is there if you'd just open up 2 it.… If you'd just believe your whole world would change… New power generation, you've got to rearrange. We've got… We r the new power generation, you've gotta give up all the fight… We gotta try 2 love one another, baby. we r the new power generation… We r the new power generation.… We r the new power generation…” [Prince, “New Power Generation”, from the film and CD Graffiti Bridge, 1990]
[“05 Right The Wrong.mp3”:]
“Right The Wrong” by Prince: “Right the wrong… Hear the song… Before long U won't hear nothin' but the crackle of flames… Right the wrong… Hear the song… Would u rather die knowing that u did or keep living in shame?… Right the wrong… 2, 3, uh… 1, 2, 1-2, come on… (Right the wrong baby)… Far be it from me to say… It seem like we could stop the flow of snow in the sky today… But I guess the weather man he likes the rain… Ain't that insane… Now sing…Right the wrong… Hear the song… Before long U won't hear nothin' but the crackle of flames… Right the wrong… Hear the song… Would u rather die knowing that u did or keep living in shame?… (Come on, come on, come on)… Did you hear me baby?… Right the wrong… I'm 6 feet in the grave… I'm 6 feet in the grave… (right right, right right) … Right the wrong… Ashes to ashes, dust to dust (right the wrong right the wrong)… This young man with a talented soul (right the wrong right the wrong)… Died when he wanted 2 (right the wrong right the wrong) light the life that lives… (right the wrong right the wrong)… So he shall not be pitied… Nor shall the guilty be forgiven… Until they find it in their hearts to… Right the wrong…” [Prince, “Right The Wrong”, Chaos and Disorder, 1996]
[“01 Baltimore.mp3”:]
“Baltimore” by Prince: “[Eryn Allen Kane:] Baltimore… [Prince:] Nobody got in nobody's way… So I guess you could say it was a good day… At least a little better than the day in Baltimore… Does anybody hear us pray… For Michael Brown or Freddie Gray?… Peace is more than the absence of war… Absence of war… [Prince & Eryn Allen Kane:] Are we gonna see another bloody day?… We're tired of the cryin' and people dyin'… Let's take all the guns away… [Prince:] Absence of war, you and me… Maybe we can finally say… Enough is enough, it's time for love… It's time to hear… It's time to hear the guitar play, guitar play… Baltimore… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… [Prince & Eryn Allen Kane:] We're gonna see another bloody day… We're tired of the cryin' and people dyin'… Let's take all the guns away… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace… If there ain't no justice then there ain't no peace…” [Prince, “Baltimore”, Hit n Run Phaze Two, 2015]
[“01 Around The World In A Day.mp3”:]
“Around The World In A Day” by Prince: “Open your heart, open your mind… A train is leaving all day… A wonderful trip through our time… And laughter is all U pay… Around the world in a day… Around the world in a day… Now dig… Loneliness already knows U… There ain't no reason 2 stay… Come here and take my hand, I'll show U… I think I know a better way, y'all… Around the world in a day… (listen 2 me, babe)… Around the world in a day… (all the babies sing it now)… Ooh-la-la… Ooh-la-la-la-la-la-la… No-sha-sha… No shouting… No shouting… No - no shouting… The little 1 will escort U… 2 places within your mind… The former is red, white, and blue… The ladder is purple, come on and climb… Around the world in a day… Around the world in a day… Come on, sing… Around the world in a day… Say papa, I think I wanna dance… (summer she is sweet)… Around the world in a day… Around the world in a day… All the little babies, sing around the world… Around the world in a day… A government of love and music boundless in its unifying power… A nation of alms, the production, sharing ideas, a shower of flowers…” [Prince, “Around The World In A Day”, Around The World In A Day, 1985]
[“05 Dance On.mp3”:]
“Dance On” by Prince: “Oh, pick it up!… There's a bass guitar in this… Grenade Launcher roars in a television sky… Tell me how many young brothers must die… Dance on, dance on… Dance on, dance on… Little Talk Johnny blew the big score… The gang nailed his feet 2 a wooden floor… Nuclear Ban never stays in tune… They all know the words but the music is doomed… Everybody… Dance on, dance on… Dance on, dance on… Pick it up… Dance on, dance on… Dance on, dance on… Dance on, dance on… A bass guitar in spider webs, longing 4 the funk… Uzi gun takes his place in a wagon trunk… (get off me, punk, U ain't sexy)… Stealin' ladies purses then settin' them a'flame… M&M killers playin' Mickey Mouse games… Lord have mercy… Dance on, dance on (Dance on)… Dance on, dance on (Dance on)… It's time 4 new education… The former rules don't apply… We need a power structure that breeds production… Instead of jacks who vandalize… Detroit - what's happenin'?… What color is your money today? [this is sung in a round]… Get your money straight… Everybody dance on…” [Prince, “Dance On”, Lovesexy, 1988]
[“06 Lavaux.mp3”:]
“Lavaux” by Prince: “Take me to the vineyards of Lavaux… Wanna see the mountains where the waters flow… Life back home depresses me, just another form of slavery… The cost of freedom is anything but free… I don't care if they are covered with snow… I don't care if the road is narrow, if it is I'll know… It was always meant to be, still in love I must believe… Whatever path I choose will lead me home… Lead me home, Lavaux… Take me to the streets of Portugal… That might be my destiny to see the waterfall… Tears or rain, they're all the same… The only way to win this game… To let everybody play and share the ball… There ain't nobody got no chains on me… I'm flying higher than any mountain, deeper than any sea… A paradox is box's key, I'm the why in mystery… You're gonna unlock the secrets if you please… Come take me to an assembly in New York… To speak of the brand new everlasting wonder war… To win or lose is so absurd… And the only casualty is the word, the word… Revolution time has come today… 'Cause it took a black face to see the same decay… Like the chocolate of Vavey, in the sun they'll melt away… As for me, I'll laugh and go to the mountains where the waters flow… Back to the vineyards of Lavaux… Lavaux… Lavaux… Lavaux… Lavaux…” [Prince, “Lavaux”, 20Ten, 2010]
[“04 Sticky Like Glue.mp3”:]
“Sticky Like Glue” by Prince: “Wheels go down… There but I'm loving another dream of you… All night long… Out of town… I had to go but now I need a cup of some… Black and strong… Beside me… I was used to waking up with you here… Now you're gone… Why oh why… Didn't you hurry along with me this time?… Right or wrong… As a matter of fact, I can't stop thinking about you, baby… When we're together, everything is cool… Beautiful, lover, friend… I'll never leave you again… You and me, we're sticky like glue… Bright blue eyes… Staring down into mine saying, "Good morning,… How are you?"… I can't lie… Waking up in a plane without a warning… Ain't too cool… Cast ashore… Without a paddle and no more excuses… We just drown… What's the score?… If you're still willing to lose then… Come around… As a matter of fact, I just can't live without you, baby… I'm wondering if you feel the same way, too… I'm hugging this pillow tight… The way we did last night… The sweat of each other sticky like glue… Sticky, sticky… 1,2… That was the coolest movie ever… The one we saw last night… The closer you got to me, the less we saw, alright… The scene you remember most is none of 'em… That ain't a boast, girl… I'm just in front of them others… I am a gracious host… Everybody under me, make a toast… As a matter of fact, I can't stop thinking about you, baby… When we're together, everything is cool… Beautiful, lover, friend… I'll never leave you again… You and me, we're sticky like glue… Break down… I got something I wanna say to you, baby… You might wanna dig me later… I think you better dig me now… Listen… I can't get to sleep unless your body is right here next to me… It's crazy, baby… I know it's dysfunctional, but I just can't see myself with another girl… Oh, what in the world is wrong with me?… Tell me what to do… Is it me or you?… We fight so much, and then we're through… It might come as a shock to you… But I still love you. Yes, I do… Don't you think I ain't when I am… One more thing and then I'm out… You get us wet with your pride… Then you hang us both outside to cry cry… What's that sound?… Said it must be raining raining tears tears tears… But you need to try… Please, please don't cry… Cause I ain't going nowhere…” [Prince, “Sticky Like Glue”, 20Ten, 2010]
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Prince Songs For Our January 22, 2017 Show:
[“01 My Name Is Prince.mp3”:]
“My Name Is Prince” by Prince: “My name is Prince and I am funky… My name is Prince the one and only… I did not come 2 fuck around… 'Til I get your daughter I won't leave this town… In the beginning God made the sea… But on the 7th day he made me… He was tryin' to rest y'all when He heard the sound… Sound like a guitar cold gettin' down… I tried to bust a high note, but I bust a string… My God was worried 'til he heard me sing… My name is Prince… and I am funky… My name is Prince… the one and only - hurt me… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… Hurt me (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… My name is Prince and I am funky… When it come to funk I am a junky… I know from righteous… I know from sin… I got 2 sides… and they both friends… Don't try 2 clock 'em, they're much too fast… If u try to stop 'em… they kick that ass… Without a pistol, without a gun… When u hear my music… you'll be havin' fun… That's when I gottcha… that's when u mine… To tell the truth, tell me what's my line?… My name is Prince… and I am funky (You can't stop Prince)… My name is Prince… the one and only… (You can't stop Prince) - hurt me… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… Funky fresh 4 the 90's… My name is Prince, I don't wanna be king… Cuz I've seen the top… and it's just a dream… Big cars and women… and fancy clothes… Will save your face… but it won't save your soul… I'm here to tell you… that there's a better way… Would our Lord be happy… if He came 2 day?… I ain't sayin' I'm better, no better than u… But if u want 2 play with me, u better learn the rules… My name is Prince… and I am funky (You can't stop Prince)… My name is Prince… the one and only (You can't stop Prince)… I did not come… 2 fuck around (You can't stop Prince)… 'Till I get your daughter… I won't leave this town… I won't leave this town… I won't leave this town… I won't leave this - leave this - leave this… My name is Prince… and I am funky (You can't stop Prince)… My name is Prince… the one and only (You can't stop Prince)… Funky fresh 4 the 90's (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… (Do that, do that, somebody)… Hurt me (Do that, do that, some…)… The funkier I be… The funkier I get, oh shit… Lickety split on the lyric… A new jack in the pulpit… Watch it deacon, your track is leakin'… What is this u're seekin'?… The syncopated rhymes are at their peak… When you jumped on my D.I.C.K.… That's the one thing that I don't play… The jock strap was 2 big 4 u anyway… U're just a simpleton… I'll bust u like a pimple, son… My star is 2 bright… Boy, I'll sink u like the ship Poseidon Adventure… U're bumpin' dentures 2 be cocksure… There must be more coming from… Your mouth than manure.… So with a flow and a spray, I say hey… U must become a prince before u're king anyway… (Do that, do that somebody)… (Do that, do that somebody)… It's time I get ig-ni-ig-ni-ig-ni-ig-ni-ignorant… Def be the beat that I'm rockin'… Yo… so come get a hit… And put your thinking cap on… U've been forewarned… I call upon the inner forces that I've got brewin'… In my cauldron. That means my nugget… Sometimes I'm rugged… The style I possess be havin'… The other brothers buggin'… and this is 4 those who oppose… And propose 2 overexpose disclose… Pose a threat 2 my brother… Like any other man makin' a stand… I'll be damned if I let u play this hand… I'm the blackjack dealer and the cards are stacked… What do u expect 2 win when u're used to playing craps?… (Do that, do that somebody)… Hell yeah, let's get this under the hmm… (Do that, do that somebody)… It's gettin' tricky… That means a sticky situation… 2 resurrect a groove with feeling… And give it this much affection… Passion flows… who knows… What lurks in the gallows of my mind… I put my foot in the ass of Jim Crow… 12 inches of non-stop sole… I'm on a roll with P, and it's time for the show… So do that, do that somebody… Wave your hands in the air… This is a motherfucking party… While u're laying back I'm on the attack paddywhack… Give yourself a bone… This is my house and I'm prone… 2 layin' some chrome upside some motherfuckers dome… And I'm out… My name is Prince and I am funky… My name is Prince the one and only… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… My name is Prince… (“Yo man…” “What?” “She came…” “Where?”)” [Prince, “My Name Is Prince”, Symbol, 1992]
[“01 Planet Earth.mp3”:]
“Planet Earth” by Prince: Imagine holding Planet Earth… In the palm of your hand… With no regard for your place of birth… Or claim to any land… The only thing between us now is the truth we understand… If Planet Earth was in the palm of your hand… 50 years from now what will they say about us here?… Did we care for the water and the fragile atmosphere?… There are only 2 kinds of folk… And the difference they make… The ones that give… And the ones that take… [Chorus:] Just like the countless bodies… That revolve around the sun… Planet Earth must now come into balance with the one,… That caused it all to be… Then we'll see His kingdom come,… So shall it be written, so shall it be sung… Imagine you could rid the Earth… Of anyone you choose… Which ones would you need the most… And which ones would you lose?… Do we want to judge another… Lest we be judged too?… Careful now… The next one might be you… [Chorus]… Imagine sending your first born… Off to fight a war… With no good reason how it started and what they are fighting for… And if they're blessed to make it home… Will they still be poor?… Pray for peace right now and forever more… [Chorus x2]…” [Prince, “Planet Earth”, Planet Earth, 2007]
[“01 The Future.mp3”:]
“The Future” by Prince: “"I'm not gonna kill you. I want you to do me a favor,… I want you to tell all your friends about me."… "What are you?"… "I'm BATMAN!"… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it works… And if there's life after, we will see… So I can't go like a jerk… Systematic overthrow of the underclass… Hollywood conjures images of the past… New world needs spiritually… That will last… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it works… And if there's life after, we will see… So I can't go like a jerk… Yellow Smiley offers me X… Like he's drinking seven up… I would rather drink 6 razor blades… Razor blades from a paper cup… He can't understand, I say 2 tough… It's just that I've seen the future… And boy it's rough… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it works… And if there's life after, we will see… So U can't go like a jerk… No, no… I've seen the future and it will be… Wait a minute… Pretty pony standing on the avenue… Flashin' a loaded pistol, 2 dumb 2 be true… Somebody told him playin' cops and robbers was cool… Would our rap have been different if we only knew?… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it works… If there's life after, we will see… Don't go out like a jerk… Systematic overthrow of the underclass… Hollywood conjures images of the past… New world needs spiritually… That will last… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… I've seen the future and it will be… "Think about the future"…” [Prince, “The Future”, Batman, 1989]
[“08 When She Comes.mp3”:]
“When She Comes” by Prince: “When she comes… always unexpected… But never rejected surprise… It’s always a shock when he undoes the lock… & she’s there… without a care… When she comes… The house is always a mess… She’s cool nevertheless & here’s why… She remains as we say… a sweet bird of prey… She flies… & she’s satisfied… When she comes… A lemoncello ballet… A psychedelic cabaret in his mind… Without further adieu… he takes off her shoes… & whatever confines… When she comes… A blue bed of roses… she never closes her eyes… 4 his artful technique… deserves a peek… Call it sublime… cuz it happens… When she comes… So oh sweet the taste… The tears that roll down her face… Don’t cry… Tho sad at 1st site… they r filled with delight… 4th of July… When she comes…” [Prince, “When She Comes”, Hit n Run Phaze Two, 2015]
[“04 The Gold Standard.mp3”:]
“The Gold Standard” by Prince: “Shut Ur body down, make it walk around, let me see U walk over and Ur focus just slip… Shut Ur body down, go walk around, let me see U walk over and Ur focus just slip… Shut Ur body down, make it walk around, let me see U walk over and Ur focus just slip… [guitar lick]… U… Everybody get ready 2 move (Go, go, go, go…)… Oh yeah… Everybody, everybody… Come on… Listen… We know what y'all be thinkin', nude is the brand new yawn… Everybody's just drinkin', inhibitions just gone… U don't need 2 be rude, U don't need 2 be wild… Whatever U do, don't compromise and done with style… The gold standard, crazy amazing, upper echelon groove… The gold standard, crazy amazing, turn it up, let Ur body move… U… Get ready to… I'm talkin', talkin' 2 U… Got 2… let Ur body move… We know what y'all be feelin', there used 2 be a time… Music was like a spiritual healing, the body, the soul and mind (Some medicine)… U don't need 2 be rude, U don't need 2 be wild… If what U play take Ur troubles away and make somebody smile… The gold standard, crazy amazing, upper echelon groove… The gold standard, crazy amazing, turn it up, let Ur body move… U… Baby… I'm talkin', I'm talkin' 2 U… Oh yeah… Shut Ur body down, make it walk around, let me see U walk bobbin' and Ur troubles just smooth… 24 carrot hashtag, put Ur phone in Ur bag, ain't nobody got 2 tell U put Ur hands in the air, say "Ow!"… When the beat's 2 much, U need 2 drop that cup, one left and right, hands up, everybody just… Everybody just… Swing Ur hip 2 the left and right, if U know about the "Bus Stop," there's a tight hook… Now everybody just shake… Shake… New power… slide… New power… slide… Ha, ha, ha… Here come the chorus y'all… The gold standard, crazy amazing, upper echelon groove… The gold standard, crazy amazing, turn it up, let Ur body move… Turn it up, let me see that body move… Let me see Ur body move… Turn it up, let me see that body move… Let me see Ur body move… Turn it up, let me see that body move… Body, body… move… Turn it up, let me see that body move… [funky horns and guitar]… Turn it up, let me see that body move… Turn it up, let me see that body move… (Let me)… Turn it up, let me see that body move… (Let me see Ur body, babe)… Turn it up, let me see that body move… That body move (So amazing)… Gon' see that, that body move… (Baby, U're amazing)… That body move… (The gold standard)… Gon' see that, that body move… (Oh baby… Oo)… Hey baby… Oh yeah? Really?… No, that's cool… Bring it here… All the way here, come on… Let me get in there… Good God, mmm… Keep it there… This is exciting, it's different…” [Prince, “The Gold Standard”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“02 Shut This Down.mp3”:]
“Shut This Down” by Prince: “We came to shut this down… We came to shut this down… (Come on…) Everybody knows… This is how it goes… Ain't no playing around… Just keep your eyes on me… If you wanna get pleased… I'm bout to shut this down… My hand is money… My ice is cold… Whatever you holdin'… You better fold… Cuz when we drop this… It's gonna make a sound… All around the world… When we come to town… We come to shut this down… (Down… We come to shut this down…) You looking at me… But you never see… How i got so funky… It's a mystery… Must be genetics… My DNA… Electromagnaticsim… You can't get away… I get you baby… All sweaty and hot… I'm gonna get you where you never get got… Baby… We come to shut this down… (Down… We come to shut this down…) What you waiting for… Get out on the floor… Move your body 'round… (We come to shut this down…) We come to shut this down… If you got the jelly… I got your jam… I don't think you understand, we gonna do this man… Gonna shut this down… We ain't playin around… U gotta that crew… Come on pretty… We gotta do the do… Let me do what we do… We come to shut this down… My hand is money… My ice is cold… Whatever you holdin'… You better fold… Cuz when we drop this… It's gonna make a sound… All around the world… When we come to town… We come to shut this down… Whatchu waiting for… Get out on the floor… Move your body round… Y'all know how we do… This the old school… Straight purple mack baby… (Let's go… Let's go…) [Funky bass…] (Back… back… back… back… back…) (We come to shut this…) “Boy… if you don't sit yo… down… Sit down!… You see grown folks workin… We didn't ask you anything… And I told you I was gonna buy you a whistle too”…” [Prince, “Shut This Down”, HitnRun Phaze One, 2015]
[“05 The Cross.mp3”:]
“The Cross” by Prince: “Black day, stormy night… No love, no hope in sight… Don't cry, he is coming… Don't die without knowing the cross… Ghettos 2 the left of us… Flowers 2 the right… There'll be bread 4 all of us… If we can just bear the cross… Sweet song of salvation… A pregnant mother sings… She lives in starvation… Her children need all that she brings… We all have our problems… Some BIG, some are small… Soon all of our problems… Will be taken by the cross… Black day, stormy night… No love, no hope in sight… Don't cry 4 he is coming… Don't die without knowing the cross… Ghettos 2 the left of us… Flowers 2 the right… There'll be bread 4 all, y'all… If we can just, just bear the cross, yeah… We all have our problems… Some are BIG, some are small… Soon all of our problems, y'all… Will be taken by the cross… The cross… The cross…” [Prince, “The Cross”, Sign O' The Times, 1987]
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Prince Songs For Our January 29, 2017 Show:
[“18 The Sacrifice Of Victor.mp3”:]
“The Sacrifice Of Victor” by Prince: “What is sacrifice?… (We s… we s… we s… we sacrifice)… NPG in mass attack, Sonny, please.… (we sacrifice)… Church if u will, please turn 2 the book of Victor (We s, We s)… We like 2 start at the top if u don't mind… (we sacrifice)… (Don't say it, preacher)… I was born on a blood stained table… Cord wrapped around my neck… Epilectic 'til the age of 7… I was sure heaven marked the deck… (we sacrifice)… I know joy lives 'round the corner… (Joy for sale down on the corner) (we sacrifice)… One day I'll visit her I'm gonna… (Out on my block I'm just a loner} (we sacrifice)… When she tell me everything (tell me)… That's when the angels sing (sacrifice)… That's when the victory is sho 'nuff (sho 'nuff down with the sacrifice)… (we sacrifice)… (help me)… (Don't say it, preacher)… Mama held up her baby 4 protection… From a man with a strap in his hand… Ask the Victor 'bout pain and rejection… U think he don't when he do understand… (we sacrifice)… I know joy lives 'round the corner… (Joy for sale down on the corner) (we sacrifice)… One day I'll visit her I'm gonna… (Out on my block I'm just a loner) (we sacrifice)… When she tell me everything (tell me)… That's when the angels sing (sacrifice)… That's when the victory is sho 'nuff (sho 'nuff down with the sacrifice)… (we sacrifice)… (help me)… (S.A.C.R.I.F.I.C.E)… (we-we-we sacrifice)… (Don't say it preacher)… (sac-sacrifice)… (we-we-we sacrifice)… (we-we-we sacrifice)… (sacrifice… if u turn the page)… (Don't say it, preacher)… 1967 in a bus marked public schools… Rode me and a group of unsuspecting political tools… Our parents wondered what it was like 2 have another color near… So they put their babies together 2 eliminate the fear… We sacrifice yes we did… Fighting one another, (we sacrifice) (don't say it preacher)… All because of color… The angel of hate - she taught me how 2 kick her… If she called me anything but Victor (u mean like nigger?)… If the only thing that tells is father time… Then sacrifice is a mutha sublime - we love it… Listen mutha - we sacrifice… (don't… don't… don't say it preacher)… (we sacrifice)… (Well, well, well, well)… (What is sacrifice?)… Hold yo' text, deacon… Never understood my old friends are laughing… They got high when everything else got wrong (pass the booze up here)… Dr. King was killed and the streets… They started burnin'… When the smoke was cleared, their high was gone… Education got important, so important 2 Victor… A little more important than ripple and weed… Bernadette's a lady, and she told me (what she say?)… "Whatever u do son, a little discipline is what u need,… Is what u need, u need to sacrifice"… (we sacrifice)… I know joy lives 'round the corner… (Joy for sale down on the corner) (we sacrifice)… One day I'll visit her I'm gonna… (Out on my block I'm just a loner) (we sacrifice)… When she tell me everything (tell me)… That's when the angels sing (sacrifice)… That's when the victory is sho 'nuff (sho 'nuff down with the sacrifice)… (we sacrifice)… (what is sacrifice?)… (we sacrifice)… (S.A.C.R.I.F.I.C.E)… (we sacrifice) (joy around the corner)… Hey Wendy, how come we… (we sacrifice)… 'scuse me y'all (we sacrifice)… We don't don't mean 2 take up yo time (joy around the corner)… But we got something… Heavy on our minds (we sacrifice)… Yes, we do (we sacrifice)… Sometimes, u gotta leave the one u love… Somebody, anybody, everybody wave your hand… Around every corner, there's another sacrifice (joy around the corner)… But u got 2 do the best u can y'all (we sacrifice)… Say u got 2 go through it (go through it)… U got 2 go through it y'all (go through it)… High glory, yeah… Sell it, don't tell it, don't tell me myself (joy around the corner)… sacrifice at my feet… Lord I might get tired,… But I, I've got 2 keep on (we sacrifice)… Walkin' down this road, (we sacrifice)… Keep on walkin' down this road (joy around the corner)… When I reach my destination (we sacrifice)… My name will be Victor… Amen” [Prince, “The Sacrifice Of Victor”, Symbol, 1992]
[“04 Still Would Stand All Time.mp3”:]
“Still Would Stand All Time” by Prince: “It's just around the corner, it's just around the block… this love that I've been waiting for, a Love solid as rock… A Love that reaffirms that we R not alone… A Love so bright inside U it glows… and night and day would run together, and all things would b fine… still would stand all hate around us… still would stand all time… still would stand all time… it's not a thousand years away, it's not that far my brother… when men will fight injustice instead of one another… its not that far if we all say yes and only try… then Heaven on Earth we will find… (all time)… (still, still would stand all time)… no one man will be ruler, therefore love must rule us all… dishonesty, anger, fear, jealousy and greed will fall… Love can save us all… Oh, love, Love, oh Love if U would just please give us a sign… Still would stand all time… Heaven, heaven on Earth we all want 2 find (we all want 2 find it)… Still (still) would stand all time… we R not alone people (we're not alone)… tell me can U see the light (can ya see the light)… if U just open your eyes (still would stand all time)… so much U will know, so much U will show… Love, Love, its not that far away if we all say yes and give it a try… (Got ta give it…a try…yes!) still would stand all time (I say still)… (so many times) so may times, i thought i could not make it… (still would stand all time)… life was closing in I just knew, I just knew I couldn't take it… that's when Love opened it's arms, and if U dont go in child… Still would stand all time (still would stand all time)… U better run to the light, leave your past behind… all things will be fine… Still would stand all time…” [Prince, “Still Would Stand All Time”, Graffiti Bridge, 1990]
[“10 Now.mp3”:]
“Now” by Prince: “Now!… (Freaks on the floor) [repeats in BG during chorus)… 1 2, 1 2… Light up another one dude… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… 1 2, 1 2, '94… I'm on the set, freaks on the floor… Don't worry about my name, it's 2 long 2 remember… I could tell U now but we'd be here 'til next September… 3, it be like that, see?… This ain't about the trippers trippin' like they know they be… This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how… This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now!… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… What U wantin' 2 say? (Get funky)… What U wanna play? (Get funky)… 3 4, 3 4, 99… She the new hero cuz she's so divine… Unaffected by the system, she'd rather die… Than write a rap 4 some big booty heifer gettin' by… On that booty, instead of doin' duty… Aspire 2 be higher, I admire so I fire… Cuz it's flyer 2 be hungry than phat… Take it from this sista, y'all take it from that… It's flyer 2 be hungry than phat… The ride up front is better when U've been in the back… That's a fact… This ain't about this y'all, it ain't about that… This ain't about the booty movin' pumpin' the max… This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how… This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now!… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… What U gonna say? (Get funky)… Now U wanna play? (Get funky)… 40, 45, snake's alive… Say one thing, do another, it's time… We chill on that… Nah, I don't need a gat… I'd rather see yourself checkin' ass up 2 bat 4 another swing… Anybody can sing… There's more 2 genius than the word my sister anything I would bring… Or would U rather dine alone?… If U change your mind, U can reach me on your video phone… It's a dime, as in dollars and that's my 2 bloody cents… This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how… This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now!… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… What U come 2 say? (Get funky [x2])… Come on, now how U wanna play? (Get funky [x2])… Band!… (Now)… 67, 67… Freaks dance like they in heaven… DJ don't stop the music, DJ don't stop the music… Fill us with de dope track, lick us, twist us, roll us in your mouth… Light us up and take a hit, light us up and take a hit… Mmm, suck us 'til we're dry… And when we're lookin' like a roach, hit the lights… Before U say goodnight though… Let's make a toast yo… This ain't about this, that, what, where, or how… This about the freaks doing everything they wanna do now!… Now! [x7]… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… Now! (1 2 3 4, come on, come on, freaks on the floor)… (Go go yeah) (Now) (Go go yeah)… (Get funky [x4])… (Freaks on the floor) (Now) [x3]… (Get funky) [x3]… (Now)… Now!…” [Prince, “Now”, The Gold Experience, 1995]
[“01 Compassion.mp3”:]
“Compassion” by Prince: “Get it on… Right on… A zero point approaches… And the field around you drop… Thoughts become reality… And it feels like time has stopped… When all that's on the radio… Is electromagnetic pop… Steady, your teeth are gnashin'… Compassion… Get it on… Compassion… Right on… Love for the greater number… Freezes over and cools… And everyone around you acts… Like a bloody fool… No sanctity to the left of you… No righteousness to the right… The only thing that's left in fashion… Compassion… Get it on… Compassion… Whatever skin you're in… We all need to be friends… All happy again… So much better than nothing… Everybody can win… With a little faith in man… Beginning of an end… Start up a brand new something… When ego, fear, and judgment… Become the rule of law… Watch the polar ice caps… Heat up, melt down, and thaw… When the greedy one forgets… That he's the reason for it all… The only gold that's so worth stashing… Compassion… Get it on, get it on… Compassion… Right on, right on… In the high-seated lawless no love can be found… Nature will rise against nature and get down… Whatever skin you're in… We all need to be friends… All happy again… It's so much better than nothing… Everybody can win… With a little faith in man… Beginning of an end… Start up a brand new something… If you got compassion… Let's get back in fashion… The new international anthem… Whatever skin you're in… We all need to be friends… All happy again… It's so much better than nothing… Everybody can win… With a little faith in man… Beginning of an end… And start up a brand new something… Whatever skin you're in… (Whatever skin you're in)… We all need to be friends… (Black and white and yellow, we can be friends)… All happy again… It's so much better than nothing… Everybody can win… With a little faith in man… Beginning of an end… And start up a brand new something…” [Prince, “Compassion”, 20Ten, 2010]
[“06 Fallinlove2nite.mp3”:]
“Fallinlove2nite” by Prince: “Don’t, don’t you wanna… Fall in love tonight… She said, don’t, don’t you wanna… Fall in love tonight… Special night, my favorite crew… The moon threatened to dance her out of her shoes… In his ear, he was about to hear… An offer that he could not refuse… She said… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna fall in love tonight… (She said)… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna fall in love tonight… She said… Underneath the taffeta… There ain’t no better hiding place… If I see the moon, I’ll just laugh at her… Wanna wake up to your, your pretty face… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna fall in love tonight… (She said)… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna do it till the morning light… She said… We can sleep all day tomorrow… Dream about this fantasy, fantasy… We don’t have to backspin, apologize, or borrow… Uh, ’bout to go hard, y’all ready for me… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna fall in love tonight… (She said)… Don’t, don’t you wanna… Don't you wanna do it till the morning light… [x2]…” [Prince, “Fallinlove2nite”, Hit n Run Phaze One", 2015]
[“02 Guitar.mp3”:]
“Guitar” by Prince: “U're gettin dirty at the club again… I'm usually round Ur waist like a chain but then… I got that call so I jumped in my car… I love U baby… But not like I love my guitar… Uh uh, not like I love my guitar, no… U couldn't do it all by Urself… U had 2 go and get somebody else… Ur high enough to call me… But U can't reach the bar… I love U baby… But not like I love my guitar, no… Not like I love my guitar… Oh, listen… Turn it up… Uh uh… Yeah, now dig… I tried 2 warn U that it's hard 2 B a star… Especially when Ur driving other people's car… I woulda gave U mine, girl, but U took it 2 far… I love U baby… But, just not like I love my guitar… Uh uh, not like I love my guitar… Oh… I know U love me and U wanna B friends… And if U don't at least U need 2 pretend… We're still 2gether even if we don't get that far… I love U baby… But not like I love this guitar… I love U, I love U baby… (Not like I love my guitar)… I love U baby and I wish U well (I wish U well)… I'll write U a letter when I learn how 2 spell… Until that day, U can go to… I love U baby… U know the rest…” [Prince, “Guitar”, Planet Earth”, 2007]
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Prince Songs For Our February 5, 2017 Show:
[“04 Computer Blue.mp3”:]
“Computer Blue” by Prince: “Wendy?… Yes Lisa… Is the water warm enough?… Yes Lisa… Shall we begin?… Yes Lisa… Where is my love life?… Where can it be?… There must be something wrong with the machinery… Where is my love life?… Tell me, tell me… Where has it gone?… Somebody please please tell me what the hell is wrong… Until I find the righteous 1… Computer blue… Until I find the righteous 1… Computer blue…” [Prince, “Computer Blue”, Purple Rain, 1984]
[“01 Le Grind.mp3”:]
“Le Grind” by Prince: “So U found me… Good, I'm glad… This is Prince… The cool of cools… Some of U may not know this… But some of U may know… Some of U may not want 2 know… We r here 2 do service… Please don't try 2 stop us… 4 we come regardless… 4 we r strong as we r intelligent… So come vibe with us… Welcome to the Funk Bible… The new testament… People get ready, nouveau dance here… All the girls and all the boys,… Get close, have no fear, (have no fear)… We're gonna do le grind y'all… Got U where I want U… And girl it's going 2 feel so good, (feel so good)… Up and down, up and down, on the beat y'all… Like a pony would, pony would… Le Grind… All the boys, grab a girl, get down on the floor… This funky beat's gonna show u,… Gonna show u what your hips r made 4… Nouveau grind, come on (people)… People it's much 2 late,… It's much 2 late 2 be shy… London, what does Big Ben say?… (time 2 do the grind)… no hear U say (time 2 do the grind)… Le Grind… Baby, I gotcha where I wantcha,… Now I gotcha where I wantcha, wantcha… Ce soir, [la chantez], all night long (all night long)… Ce soir, [la chantez], all night long (all night long)… [French: "Tonight, sing it"]… Hey pretty mama, with the long hair… Is that your boyfriend?… Ha, I don't care… Cuz' I can do, said I can do… tricks he can never do… Get naked and we'll see the real u… Am I getting thru? (grind)… I gotcha where I wantcha (now)… baby, baby… piano man, put it where it feel good… Grind, grind, grind, grind… Le Grind, grind, Le Grind, grind… This party, this party is gonna last all night… When I give the cue scream, alright?… Party (party)… Party (party)… u say it, party (party)… Clap your hands double time… All the boys say "Yeah Yeah" (Yeah Yeah)… All the girls say "Oh Yeah" (Oh Yeah)… Now all u others say "Hell Yeah" (Hell Yeah)… Too sexy, Grind, Grind… (not yet Bonnie)… Grind, grind, grind, le grind… grind, grind, le grind, oh ya… People, get ready, nouveau dance here… Girls and boys, get close, have no fear… (Grind) Doin' the grind, doin' the grind, in here… (Put it where it feels good)… Hey yeah… I do believe that we've… truly touched on something… nouveau… (Ha ha ha ha ha)… (Ha ha ha ha ha)… Ooowww, c'mon, am I in the right place? (Ha ha ha ha ha)… (don't move) (Ha ha ha ha ha)… Ooh, R u sure baby? R u sure (Ha ha ha ha ha)… I'm in the right place? (Ha ha ha ha ha ha)… (Don't move, don't move)… (grind, grind)… c'mon (grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind)… Girl put it where it feel good… (grind, grind, grind)… not there, not there (grind, grind, grind, grind)… Put it where it feels good (grind, grind, grind, grind)… Slow down (grind)… Slammin'… Le Grind… Up and down, up and down, feels so good… Up and down, up and down, like a pony would… Up and down, up and down, feels so good… Up and down, up and down,… Like a pony would (Like a pony would)… Like a pony would (Like a pony would)… Like a pony would… Le Grind… Uh, slammin'… Grind, grind (serve it up, Frankie)… Slammin'… Put it where it feel good… Grind… People (get ready, people, noveau dance here)… (People, get ready, doin' the grind)… (up in here, up in here)… People, get ready (grind, grind)… ((Frankie, how do u know…))… Le Grind, grind… Grind…” [Prince, “Le Grind”, Black Album, 1994]
[“03 AintTurninRound.mp3”:]
“AintTurninRound” by Prince with 3rdEyeGirl: “Born on the isle of pain… It's easy to find others to blame… We used to be gagged and bound… And we ain't, no we ain't turnin' round… To get to the promised land… You got to go back to understand… Everything comes from sound… All vibrating under the crown… And we ain't, no, we ain't turnin' round… Ran out of patience yesterday for them with no helpin' hands… We came from a people who built everything and farmed the land… Let's stop looking for a reason to die and just sound the alarm… Maybe the hand you're looking for is at the end of your arms… End of your arms, end of your arms…” [Prince with 3rdEyeGirl, “AintTurninRound”, PlectrumElectrum, 2014]
[“07 Animal Kingdom.mp3”:]
“Animal Kingdom” by Prince: “I saw a friend of mine 2day… In an ad sayin' what would do my body good… I told him he was wasting time I say… If God wanted milk in me… The breast I suck would have a line around the hood… No member of the animal kingdom nurses past maturity… No member of the animal kingdom ever did a thing 2 me… It's why I don't eat red meat or white fish… Don't give me no blue cheese… We're all members of the animal kingdom… Leave your brothers and sisters in the sea… Animal, animal kingdom [x2]… Who told us we should eat the swine?… U can bet your final money it damn sure wasn't no friend of mine… What about the clams on the shore?… Souls in progress, here come the fisherman - soul no more… No member of the animal kingdom nurses past maturity… (Nurses past, oh yeah)… No member of the animal kingdom ever did a thing 2 me… (Ever did a damn thing)… So I don't eat no red meat or white fish… Or funky, funky blue cheese… We're all members of the animal kingdom… Leave your brothers and sisters in the sea… Animal, animal kingdom [x3]…” [Prince, “Animal Kingdom”, The Truth, 1998]
[“08 What It Feels Like.mp3”:]
“What It Feels Like” by Prince: “Been a couple hundred hours since he got Ur call… U use 2 treat me like David, but now I feel like Saul… Been making it rain all around the world… What difference does it make when the boy ain't got his girl?… This is what it feels like [x2]… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]… This is what it feels like [x2]… This is what it feels like, babe… Ur name's not David and it sure ain't Saul… Maybe U have no business writing on my wall… Springtime on the Philistines b4 the middle of the fall (Middle of the fall)… Silly rabbit needs 2 stop doin' tricks if U wanna get my call… (If U wanna get my call)… This is what it feels like [x2]… (This is what it feels like, babe)… This is what it feels like, baby… This is what it feels like [x2]… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]… Everybody goes up and down in a lifetime love affair… Makin' up, just to break it up and pullin' each other's hair… What I wouldn't give 2 have U right here next 2 me… Show U want I really feel aboutcha, one kiss and U will see… This is what it feels like… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]… This is what it feels like [x2]… Yeah… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]… The art of seduction, U and me is the right equation… And all U need 2 reach my lovin' is by [?] and a [?]… I can't wait 2 be Ur baby… baby, here I am… just take me… This is what it feels like… This is what it feels like, baby… This is what it feels like [x2]… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]… This is what it feels like… This is what it feels like, babe… This is what it feels like… This is what it feels like, babe… This is what it feels like… This is what it feels like, babe [x2]…” [Prince, “What It Feels Like”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“11 FunkNRoll.mp3”:]
“FunkNRoll” by Prince: “Finally beloved we meet at last… Middle of the here, nevermind the past… Only way to get to where you never been… Is to party like you ain't gonna party again… [Chorus:]… Let's funk, let's roll… Get it turned up, get it out of control… Get into the rhythm it's good for the soul… Let's funk, let's roll… Get it turned up, get it out of control… Come on everybody, let's funknroll… Whether you are coming by bus or train… Shade throwers hating cuz they're going insane… I'm talkin' 'bout the million dollar party to their nickel and dime… Another mother further you're committing no crime… [Chorus]… Only way to last 'til the break of dawn… Is put your phone down now and get your party on… Who you gonna call when it's obvious dear?… Everyone you know is rocking up in here, so let's funk… I don't really care what y'all be doin'… (I don't really care what y'all be doin'…)” [Prince, “FunkNRoll”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“02 Girls And Boys.mp3”:]
“Girls and Boys” by Prince: “He only knew her 4 a little while… but he had grown accustomed 2 her style… She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen… He did 2, they were meant 2 be… They loved 2 kiss on the steps of Versailles… It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly… I love u baby, I love u so much… maybe we can stay in touch… Meet me in another world, space and joy… vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys… He gave her all the love that anyone can… but she was promised 2 another man… He tried so hard not 2 go insane… Birds do fly, looks like rain… I love u baby, I love u so much… Maybe we can stay in touch… Meet me in another world, space and joy… vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys…” [Prince, “Girls and Boys”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
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Prince Songs For Our February 12, 2017 Show:
[“03 Endorphinmachine.mp3”:]
“Endorphinmachine” by Prince: “Ow!… Come on!… Yeah!… C-c-c-c-c-come on!… Would U please look at this mother next 2 me… Frontin' more booty than Peru got keys… Damn, if I don't get that… Wait right there and I'll be right back… Got a new trick in the back of my car… It's kinda like a movie but U're the star… Lights, camera, make a scene… The Endorphinmachine… Go baby… The Endorphinmachine… Yeah, go baby (Go baby)… Tippy, tippy, tin my friend or shall we begin?… Step right up and I'll strap U in… Don't be shy, this won't hurt a bit… Unless of course U don't believe in it… As sure as the dippy dippy wave of my 'do… U'll believe in somethin' before this night is through… Press one 4 the money, press 2 4 the dream… And get ready 4 somethin' that U've never seen… The Endorphinmachine… Go baby… The Endorphinmachine… Go baby (Go baby)… Tommy Barbarella, turn it on… Uh huh, uh huh… Hold up, wait a minute… Ain't no good unless somebody else is in it… U there with the cynical disposition… Perhaps U'd like 2 join us in a mission… Of fishin' 4 logic in a think tank… Unless, of course, U're feelin' like a punk and take the bank… But every now and then there comes a time U must defend… Your right 2 die and live again, live again, live again… Get up, get up, get in… The Endorphinmachine… It's alright, baby (Go Baby)… Don't be shy (The Endorphinmachine)… Yeah, I ain't gonna hurt U… Go baby… Come on, come on (Endorphinmachine)… Well, I told ya (Go baby)… The Endorphinmachine… Go baby, go baby, go, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!… Don't make me!……” [Prince, “Endorphinmachine”, The Gold Experience, 1995]
[“07 When 2 R In Love.mp3”:]
“When 2 R In Love” by Prince: “So fair she looked tonight,… The brightest star appeals to your sex.… Before we do anything,… Let me just talk 2 U.… When 2 R in love… They whisper secrets… Only they 2 can hear… When 2 R in love… When 2 R in love (love)… Their stomachs will pound… Every time the other comes near… When 2 R in love… When 2 R in love… Falling leaves will appear 2 them… Like slow motion rain (slow motion, slow motion)… When 2 R in love… The speed of their hips… Can be faster than a runaway train… Drop, drop, drop, drop, water, water, water… Come bathe with me… Let's drown each other in each others emotions… Bathe with me… Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion… Bathe with me… Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean… Bathe with me… Let's kiss with one synonymous notion… That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo… When the 2 R in love… L.o.v.e. - l.o.v. - can U hear me?… When 2 R in love… Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation… Of penetration (let alone the act)… Let alone the actual act… When 2 R in love… The thought of his tongue in the V of her love… In his mind, this thought it leads the pack… Come bathe with me… Let's drown each other in each others emotions… Bathe with me… Let's cover each other with perfume and lotion… Bathe with me… Let me touch your body 'til your river's an ocean… Bathe with me… Let's kiss with one synonymous notion… That nothing's forbidden and nothing's taboo… When the 2 R in love… (Love) in love - can U hear me?… (hold me)… (yeah)… (just like that)… (don't move)…” [Prince, “When 2 R In Love”, Lovesexy, 1988]
[“08 Mountains.mp3”:]
“Mountains” by Prince: “Once upon a time in a land called Fantasy… 17 mountains stood so high.… The sea surrounded them and together they would be… The only thing that ever made u cry… U said the devil told u that another mountain would appear… Everytime somebody broke your heart… He said the sea would 1 day overflow with all your tears,… And love will always leave u lonely… But I say it's only mountains and the sea… Love will conquer if u just believe (oh yeah)… It's only mountains and the sea… There's nothing greater, u and me… Once upon a time in a haystack of despair,… happiness sometimes hard 2 find. (yeah)… Africa divided, hijack in the air,… it's enough to make you want to lose your mind… But I say it's only mountains and the sea… Love will conquer if u just believe (Oh yeah)… It's only mountains and the sea… There's nothing greater, u and me…” [Prince, “Mountains”, Parade, 1986]
[“01 Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic.mp3”:]
“Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic” by Prince: “Rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave… Rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave… World full of lovers, city full of good times – rave… Don't go undercover, I can get U out of your mind – come on – rave… All you need is a good walk and a brand new position… Then we can spread the real soul, doin' it like a mission (rave) – rave… Oh, rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave… Everybody, rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave… Arrividerci cock poppy, that was hip yesterday – rave… New thing hitting where it feel good, what did U say? – rave… Tell me all… ain't that a bomb? Mack Daddy ain't got no gun - rave… Everybody got a new thing, new fun – scandalous – rave… Ooh, U've got 2 – rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave… Everybody, rave un2 the joy fantastic – rave ooh yeah oh… Come on, sugar… Rave… Take a look inside your mind… Sister got a sizzler on, (know she 2 hot) ooh – know she 2 hot (rave) – rave… Brutha playing an apache scarf… Gaultier - stop (oh-oh)… Ooh, if i had a dollar 4 every time they smiled… I'd sho nuff jump and holla… Cuz I'd sho nuff be rich a while - rave… Everybody rave… (Rave un2 the joy fantastic) - ooh rave [2x]… Ooh…” [Prince, “Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“09 Jughead.mp3”:]
“Jughead” by Prince: “Keep it nice and quiet, keep it nice and quiet… What the hell was that?… (Hey y'all, I thought we bust this new hype before)… All across the land… (New dance commercial take 2)… Rio, Marbella - we gettin' stupid… Ha, Germany, Paris France - we gettin' stupid… Yeah, Stockholm Sweden, we love ya… Let me shed, it's easier said code red… Bust the new groove just hyped 4 the jughead… Bass thumpin' everybody's doin the bumpin'… Oops, I slipped on a move… I think it's time 2 bust somethin'… Sleazy, but cool and easy… ("Is this the right one?")… Yeah - this is 4 the hood… Better keep it greasy… Better yet on a smooth tip… I don't wanna sweat… I want my slimmie 2 get with this… Move your head and shoulders from side 2 side… Take your back foot, and then u let it slide… Yo, in a fade motion, lots of attitude, coast 2 coast… Then u're floatin' homeboys boastin'… U made his skeeze freeze… U've been chosen, P… Ladies and gentlemen, NPG introduces the… Jughead (Jughead)… Yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite… Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead)… Come on, get stupid, get stupid… Kickin' the jughead (jughead)… Oh yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite… Kickin' the jughead, yeah (Doin' the jughead)… Wait a minute, what's he doin'? (get stupid, get stupid)… Well, Mack daddy in the house over there… What u doin' dawg?… ("Gettin' busy G, kickin' the jughead")… Yeah, baby's gettin' busy in my face… Cold housin' a future… Everything has been well placed… This daddy's 2 fly… He bust the jughead as he floats to the other side… U watch the rotation, there's a bit of hesitation… This is some new hype stuff u're facin'… U gotta come with a new git… The J-U-G-H-E-A-D, and I'm flowin' with it… U could say I'm on a roll… NPG and y'all, and we're gettin' bold, oh… Yes - bold steps must be taken… 2 bump a nation their scrutiny is what I'm facin'… As u pump the volume to what I'm sayin'… U'd catch me dead before you catch me… Doin' anything but the… Jughead (Jughead)… Yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite… Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead)… Get stupid, get stupid… Kickin' the jughead (jughead)… Yo, yo, we gettin' funky in the house tonite… Kickin' the jughead, ha ha (Doin' the jughead)… (get stupid, get stupid)… Don't worry if you're lookin' silly… Look over here at me, workin' 4 Willie (check it out man, check it out)… Gettin' busy in the corner (Oh yes, is that Levi?!)… Holdin' my own - u think I'm posin'… I'm just frozen on an upbeat… Clockin' a freak in a low pro… U know - discreet… Baby was laughing… But before a "no" was even said… She's on the dance floor… Next beat kickin' the jughead (jughead)… Yeah - (get funky in the house tonight)… Get funky… Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead)… (come on, come on)… Get stupid, get stupid… Kickin' the jughead (well, jughead)… What's up with that?… (Dis one's mine, T) (get funky in the house tonite)… Huh, I thought so, yeah (jughead)… (get stupid, get stupid)… Yo - Margaya (jughead)… Yeah - we gettin' funky (get funky in the house tonite)… Yeah - say Rio - yeah, (doin' the jughead)… What about New York? - yeah (get stupid, get stupid)… LA? - yeah (well, jughead)… Get funky - yeah (get funky in the house tonite)… Atlanta, G.A. - yeah (doin' the jughead)… We gettin' funky in the house tonight (get stupid, get stupid)… Yeah, homey, kick it just like that (go… yeah)… [X8] (jughead)… Boy, we gettin' international… In the house (gettin' funky in the house tonight)… That's right… We gettin' international… In the house… We want this one 2 go worldwide… Huh, that's right worldwide… Not state-side… Give it up… M… P… L… S… Who turn the mother out?… M… P… L… S… Who turn the mother out?… Oh yeah - That's what I'm sayin' (get funky)… That's what I'm sayin'… That's what I'm sayin'… Who turn the mother out?… (That's what I'm sayin')… Tony, you were excellent (That's what I'm sayin')… What you need is a manager (That's what I'm sayin')… For what?… I can make you… Money minders are like parasites… They pose as wheelers and… Dealers for your rights. And most… Companies say that you need em!… Not me… But I've kicked back, observed, and… I'm honest… Watched 'em bleed 'em… Artists young and old… I can bring you to the top! Where'd this unwritten law come from anyway?… That years after the contract you should… Still be gettin' paid? Boy, I go broke… And hit the skids before I take care of… A rich sucker's kids. Hell,… My contract… A contract ain't no pension plan,… My contract… Years after this my kids are still… Gonna make the grand.… Tony, you… And you laugh at my brother Little Richard… When he says you ain't gave him nothing.… Let's leave him out of this… Hell, that ain't no joke.… His songs are still sellin', that man… Could die broke. So fellow artists,… U need me... Push for yours, and watch for… Mr. Money Minder, as we settle the score.… Tony…” [Prince, “Jughead”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
[“02 Ain't About 2 Stop.mp3”:]
“Ain't About 2 Stop” by Prince: “Closed over, dead done… New day is dawning… And the fun has just begun… On 2 da next… Generation X… Didn't leave me nothing and nobody 2 respect… Lookin' to b proud… Dirty projects hoping hunger in my stomach… Don't exceed my mom's checks… Eye come from north Minny… And Eye never run from any… And Eye ain't about 2 start right now… If ur life is the B-side… My dream is the A… Eye got a rockstar salad crusher can-o-trick-away… Eye come from north Minny… And I never run from many… And I ain't about 2 start right now… Lower class… In the da past… From da bottom up… We gettin' ruff and kickin' a%!… Never fail cuz… C these females still gotta… Lil bit-o-dirt underneath these hundred dollar nails… Latest fashion… Once Eye get da cash in… Nothing is 2 good for Rita… If she got da passion… (Chorus)…” [Prince, “Ain't About 2 Stop”, Hit N Run Phaze One, 2015]
[“13 The Flow.mp3”:]
“The Flow” by Prince: “Contradiction, my prediction is that… Is it really important where I take my naps? (no)… Or who I sleep with? People with a real mind… Will peep this out, (yo, out)… Oops, then there goes your clout… Another fool don't know what she's talkin' about… Like the woman who tried 2 approach and… Attempt 2 roast and even boast about (what)… How she know me when. Damn, here we go again (what he say?)… U never went 2 school as far as I know… And now u're tryin' 2 say that u're writing a bio about me? (kick their ass)… Girl - I hate 2 say this - nigga please (tell 'em)… I go places that u never go… Ask what I'm kickin', I'm kickin' the flow… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W. (wait a minute) (Minneapolis, Minneapolis)… Just like u're supposed 2 do (Minneapolis, Minneapolis)… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W. (wait a minute) (Don't kill me please)… No, no, I ain't gonna kill u man (Just like u're supposed 2 do)… Tony, shoot that piece of shit… Just give me the beat and something 2 flow on… And before long I have 'em bobbin' their jugheads… 2 this funky song… Yeah, we're watching people scatter 2 the dance floor… Slammin' and shakin' their booties… Screamin' yo T, give me more (more)… So more is what I give 'em… NPG rockin' the track… Yo' tell me how we're livin' (livin' large, T) U damn right, that's how it be (I see)… Gotta keep it that way… So that 5-0 can't find me and I'm sneakin'… Up the back of a pack of rats… They thought I was asleep, but I'm sayin'… It ain't all that (No!)… Not with a 9 fadin' my back… I don't hang with the hat pack (Bang!)… I'm runnin' silent - solo black… Sleek neat creepin' gangk peepin'… Known 2 put a damn fool 2 sleep… Who pulls a cheap one (whatcha do?)… That's when I change my speed… And flow on then I start… Slippin' and skippin' and jumpin' around… So much I say bring it on… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W. (wait a minute) (Minneapolis, Minneapolis)… Just like u're supposed 2 do (mpls, mpls) (2 many neighbors)… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W. (wait a minute) (Minneapolis, Minneapolis)… Just like u're supposed 2 do (…speak english…)… (to the bridge)… (2 many neighbors)… (2 many neighbors)… (2 many neighbors)… Ladies and gentleman)… (Ladies and gentleman)… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W.… Just like u're supposed 2 do… (Ladies and gentleman)… Rock 2 the F.L.O.W.… Just like u're supposed 2 do… Rock, rock, rock, rock…” [Prince, “The Flow”, Love Symbol, 1992]
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Prince Songs For Our February 19, 2017 Show:
[“03 Calhoun Square.mp3”:]
“Calhoun Square” by Prince: “(In the notes with the CD Prince writes: “This song was actually about the NPG [New Power Generation] store in Uptown: 'Look across the street…'”) [Prince's instruction to his fellow musicians before the beginning of the song: “Listen to the drummer but you still want to have fun… It shouldn't be 'work'”] I don't like this much 2 drink… I was there… I know right now it's hard 2 think… I don't care… But it's time 4 U and me 2 wonder… Why we're here… Maybe we should roll 2 the rock and rumble… Calhoun Square (Let's roll)… Meet me there… If U dare… Calhoun Square!… It don't matter clothes U're wearin'… Or your hair… If U're freaky, they don't care and… They don't stare (Ain't nobody lookin' at U)… All that matters if U're happy… And if U're there (Are U there?)… Don't U wanna roll 2 the rock and rumble… Calhoun Square? (Don't U wanna? Come on now)… Hey!… Meet me there… If U dare… Calhoun Square!… Walk through veils of many colors… If U dare (Do U dare?)… Jasmine, peach and love 4 others… In the air (It's all in the air)… Don't be shocked 2 see your mother… In the chair (Sit down, baby)… Everybody roll 2 the rock and rumble… Calhoun Square (Oh Lord)… Hey, come on!… Oh Lord [x2]… Hear me now… Calhoun Square, Calhoun Square [x2]… Meet me there… If U dare… Calhoun Square!…” [Prince, “Calhoun Square”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“09 No More Candy 4 U.mp3”:]
“No More Candy 4 U” by Prince: “9 out of 10 mortals agree 2day; 2 much fame causes spiritual decay… 2 all the punx who believe life imitates music… No more candy 4 you we can't hang with you… 2 all the punx who wanna b rock stars and do what they do… There's no future 4 you that's the life of a fool… No more candy, no more candy 4 you we're 2 funky and you can't handle r groove… 2 all the freax in the magazines who never paid no dues… No more candy 4 you u can't sing it's true… 2 all the freax walking in2 walls somebody put a spell on you… No more candy 4 you eye guess the devil got a brand new fool… [Chorus]… 2 all the haterz on the internet somebody's lookin' at you… No more candy 4 you they got ur number now, fool… 2 all the suckerz winning anything and thanking the lord 4 what… They do… No more candy 4 you no more candy 4 you… Eye am 2 funky and you can't handle my groove…” [Prince, “No More Candy 4 U”, Mplsound, 2009]
[“01 3121.mp3”:]
“3121 / D.M.S.R.” by Prince: “Through the gates… knock on the door… put yo clothes in a pile on the floor… Take yo pick from the Japanese robes… and sandals… Drink champagne from a glass with chocolate handles… Don't you wanna come… to 3121?… It's gonna be so much fun… 3121… That where the party be… 3121… You can come if you want to… But you can never leave… Everybody… Get on the floor… Tell me now what you come here for… Girl it aint no use… You might as well get loose… Work that body like you want some mo… Sing everybody… Get on the beat… We gonna show you people how ta… People everywhere… loosen up ur hair… Take a deeper breath and sing along with me… Oo… Alright… Dance… music… sex… romance… I can't hear you say it… Oo… Alright… Dance… music… sex… romance… Look over there… there's another turn-on… Butterflies scared that they're gonna be awake all night long… Dancin' in your belly… like a ballerina… In spite of your efforts to calm them down… Yeah… Don't you wanna come… 3121… It's gonna be so much fun… 3121… That's where the party be y'all… 3121… You can come if you want to… But you can never leave… Everybody… Loosen up… Shake it like you just don't care… Never mind your friend… Girl it ain't no sin… Shake that body 'til the early light… Tell me now if you there… I said everybody… forget the masses… We only want to have some fun… Do whatever we want… Fuck in the middle of a restaurant… Police aint got no gun… Y'all don't haveta run… Everybody say… Dance… music… sex… romance… Everybody say… Oo… Say it again… Dance… music… sex… romance… Don't you wanna come… 3121… It's gonna be so much fun… 3121… That's where the party be people… 3121… You can come if you want to… But you can never leave… It's going down y'all… twenty-one nights in London…” [Prince, “3121 / D.M.S.R.”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
[“03 Clouds.mp3”:]
“Clouds” by Prince: “You should never underestimate the power of… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck… And every time you catch her singin' in the shower… You should go and get a flower… No matter what the hour… Just rub it on her back, rub it on her back, rub it on her back… All over maybe… In this brand new age we do everything… Quick, fast… in a hurry… All of our life's a stage… Everybody stars, reality's so blurry… If you screamed out loud, loud… The top of your voice wouldn't be higher than the crowd (no)… Tattoo-less and proud, yeah… We're getting high on something that doesn't require clouds… No, we don't need no clouds, no… You should never underestimate the power of… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck… And every time you catch her singin' in the shower… You should go and get a flower… Don't matter what the hour… Just rub it on her back, rub it on her back, rub it on her back… All over maybe… I'm gonna give you something baby… But I wonder does it really even matter if it ain't on a stage… If it ain't on a stage… I don't really think it matters in this brand new age… When life's a stage, in this brand new age… How do we engage?… Bullying just for fun… No wonder there's so many guns… Maybe we're better off in space… Mr. Nelson, Mr. Nelson, can you hear my voice?… Sir, we know you're a little bit groggy… And you're probably going to find it hard to speak… But don't try to talk or process too much now… We just want to let you know that the medication you were given… Has put you in a suspended animation for quite some time… Well, in fact, about 45 years… But where you are now… Is a place that doesn't require time… That saying, you are completely safe… And we are here to help you… You should never underestimate the power of… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect… A kiss on the neck… It's in my power to love you… It's in my power to love you up… It's in my power to love you… It's in my power to love you up…” [Prince, “Clouds”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“05 Strollin'.mp3”:]
“Strollin” by Prince: “Close the shop, let's take a drive… Take a break from 9 to 5… It's so great to be alive, oh yeah… We could rent some roller skates… We could skate around the lake… If we don't know how, we'll fake it, oh yeah… Strollin', strollin' we could have fun just strollin'… Rockin', rollin', oh yeah… Let's forget about the time (time)… Let's relax and ease our mind (mind)… We deserve to just feel fine, oh yeah… We could stroll the mezzanine (stroll)… Buy some dirty magazine… Laugh behind it while we're eatin' ice cream (ha ha ha ha)… Strollin', strollin' we could have fun just strollin'… Rockin', rollin' oh yeah… See the man with the blue guitar… Maybe one day he'll be a star… Give him your ice cream and… I'll give him the keys to my car… There's so much hate goin' round… Hard to not let it get you down… Least we can do is make a joyful sound, oh yeah… Strollin', strollin', we could have fun just strollin'… Rockin', rollin', oh yeah… Strollin', strollin'… Rockin', rollin' (we could have fun, we could have fun)… oh yeah (just strollin')…” [Prince, “Strollin’”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
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Prince Songs For Our February 26, 2017 Show:
[“04 Plectrum Electrum.mp3”:]
“PlectrumElectrum” by Prince with 3rdEyeGirl, CD: PlectrumElectrum, 2014
[“03 Until U're In My Arms Again.mp3”:]
“Until U're In My Arms Again” by Prince: “All of my life I've never wanted anyone like I wanted U… Every night I said a prayer 2 God and His angels… I'm sure they knew… The many tears that I'd have 2 cry… If I ever had 2 leave your side… CHORUS: Until U're in my arms again… I know this pain will never end… This broken heart will never mend… Until U're in my arms again… Every mornin' when I awaken, I imagine U sleepin' in your bed… Wrong or right the reason U're taken from my embrace… Well, it's never said… Cuz every day that U don't return… Is another day that my heart just yearns and yearns… That's why… CHORUS… If life remains a mystery… Then there's no reason 2 the rhyme… And U, U'll never know what U mean 2 me till U're mine, all mine… Until U're in my arms again {x3}… (CHORUS) Until U're, until U're, until U're in my arms again!… No, ain't never gonna end… Never gonna mend… Until U're back, right back in my arms again… I'll never see like others see… (I know that U'll come back 2 me)… I know U're gonna come right back 2 me (Come on back 2 me)… And this time U will never leave my arms again… (Never leave my arms again)… Until U're in my arms again {x3}… Come on back, baby… Come on back {x2}… Until U're in my arms again {x2}…” [Prince, “Until U're In My Arms Again”, Newpower Soul, 1998?]
[“12 Reflection.mp3”:]
“Reflection” by Prince: “2 sevens together… Like time, indefinite… Try 2 catch the glass… b4 it falls… Without a frown… Can U turn up the stereo?… Eye wanna play U this old song… it's about love (it's about love…) Can Eye do that?… Did we remember 2 water the plants today?… Eye 4got 2 look up at the moon because… Eye was 2 busy, said Eye was 2 busy… Eye was 2 busy… Looking at you babe… Still it's nice 2 know… That, uh… when bodies wear out… We can get another… What does that 1 thing have 2 do with the other 1?… Eye don't know… Eye was just thinking about my mother… U know what… Turn the stereo back down… Ain't nothing worse than an old worn out love song… Tell me do you like my hair this way… Remember all the way back in the day… When we would compare who's afro was the roundest… Mirrored tiles above the bed… Fishing nets and posters all over the walls… oh yes… Sometimes… Sometimes Eye just wanna go sit out on the stoop… and… Play my guitar… Just watch all the… all the cars go by…” [Prince, “Reflection”, Musicology, 2004]
[“12 Welcome 2 The Dawn (accoustic version).mp3”:]
“Welcome 2 The Dawn” by Prince: “When the things U know are right… are far from what they seem… When the past becomes the future… and time becomes a dream… When the light of God… is the only thing in life that will redeem… Welcome, welcome 2 the dawn… When the voices U hear commands U… 2 entertain the absurd… When U do the action unlocks… the apocalypse of that you've heard of… When the day lies before U… seems the darkest in a word… Welcome, welcome 2 the dawn… Every piece a puzzle and every name a clue… Every charge U make is karma… So be careful what U do… Welcome, welcome 2 the dawn… (Welcome 2 the dawn) (Thank U)…” [Prince, “Welcome 2 The Dawn”, The Truth, 1998]
[“09 Immerson.mp3”:]
“Immersion” Written by Prince and Performed by Bria Valente with Prince: “Come in… Very adept in the art of healing… A voice [bubbled?] to her saying, 'Come in,'… She's lost her words… describing the feeling… Whatever it is… It never ends… No… Uh uh… Very adept in the art of listening… She studied everything she needed to know… Her dreams now turn to the water glistening… And the words 'come in' and 'go'… 'Come in' and 'go'… To a place where time it has no meaning… In space where there are no more walls… Very adept in the art of receiving… She finally got the call… 'Come in'… 'Come in'… 'Go'… Immersion… Very adept in the art of releasing… She let all of her inhibitions go… With the unexpected shock of a bee-sting… She got pulled into the future… And into the New World (into the New World…) Welcome to the place much faster than time… The true reality we're only [beasts?] you'll find… Come in… Come in… Go… Immersion (immersion)… Go……” [Bria Valente with Prince, “Immersion”, Elixer, 2009]
[“04 When U Love Somebody.mp3”:]
“When U Love Somebody” Written by Prince and Performed by Bria Valente with Prince: “I was the one sleepin' all alone… When U were at the party… I was the one waitin' by the phone… When U were with somebody… Now here U come again with your heart in your hands… Confessin' all of your sins, yeah… The same tired line that I've heard a dozen times… But still I've got 2 give in… CHORUS: Cuz when U love somebody… Every now and then it might rain… When U love somebody… With every sun shower there's pain… Whenever something's lost, something's gained… When U love somebody… When U love someone… U were the one lookin' 4 some action… I was just lookin' 4 U… “Who needs love when U got protection”… Quote, unquote your point of view… All my partners say that I need 2 dismiss ya… Until they see U smile (Such a pretty smile)… All them fools are buggin' cuz they just want your lovin'… In the backseat, huh, 4 a little while (But I don't care)… CHORUS: (When U love somebody)… (Might rain)… Yeah, yea… Check me out on the floor… So what, U got me open… Yeah, do your dance… But I'm the one U're dancin' 4… And U know this… Round and round, don't stop it… And U know this, yeah, yeah… Up and down, U got it… Cuz when U love somebody (When U love somebody)… Every now and then it might rain (Now and then it might rain)… When U love somebody… With every sun shower there's pain… (Baby, a little pain, a little pain, yeah)… Whenever something's lost, something's gained… (Every now and then U got 2 think about what U gain) (Think U don't?)… When U love somebody (Yeah) (When U love somebody)… Every now and then it might rain (Might rain)… When U love somebody (Pourin' down, down on me)… With every sun shower there's pain (Come on, wet me rain)… Whenever something's lost, something's gained (Something's gained)… When U love somebody, yeah… When U love somebody [x7]… (So sweet)… (It's complete)… Well (So nice)… (It's paradise)… Round and round, don't stop it… Round and round, don't stop the pounds… Cuz a brutha gettin' down here lately… Freedom agrees with us all, U see… In a state of mind that's weightless… See, on the quantum tip I flipped on the notion… When the Adam split, we got Eve… Duality's now a groupie with a backstage pass… And they ain't gonna leave till they get some… From grace we fall… Referring 2 the objects on the wall… I'd picture my hat, my coat, my balls… Around and round (Round and round) [x2]… Huh, don't stop the pounds (Don't stop the pounds)… Yeah, cuz a brutha gettin' down here lately…” [Prince, “When U Love Somebody”, Newpower Soul, 1998]
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Prince Songs For Our March 5, 2017 Show:
[“02 Da Bang.mp3”:]
“Da Bang” by Prince: “Say I don't mind… What U do 2 me… If U waste my time… Then it's meant 2 be… I called your number (Yes I did)… Like U told me 2… Like a puppet on a string… I'm go'n dance and I'm go'n sing… I will do most anything… If U promise me da bang, bang, bang!… Don't wanna lie… I just wanna do it… But some other guy (Baby)… Has beat me 2 it… If U're in love (Well)… We're 2 of a kind (Yes we are)… What good is your body, baby… Without your mind (Not much)… Like a puppet on a string… I'm go'n dance and I'm go'n sing… I will do most anything… If U promise me da bang, bang, bang!… Hit me, niggas!… So here's the story… I'm here 4 U… Without the boring… Without the cool… When U try 2 fake it (Baby)… And U wanna get through (U know what I'm talkin' about)… Like a puppet on a string… I'm go'n dance and I'm go'n sing… I will do most anything… If U promise me da bang, bang, bang!… Bang, bang, bang!… Yeah! Ooh!…” [Prince, “Da Bang”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“06 The Ride.mp3”:]
“The Ride” by Prince: “If U got the time, baby… I got the ride… If U got the time, baby… I got the ride… Where I wanna go… Keep U satisfied… If U like it real slow, baby… I got days… If U like it real slow… I got days… But if you want some good lovin baby… I know the way… I know the way… If U like 2 be alone… I like 2 watch… If U like 2 be alone, baby… I like 2 watch… But if U want some good lovin', baby… I'll give U all I got… All I got… If U got the time, baby… I got the ride… If U got the time, baby… I got the ride… Where I wanna go, girl… Keep U satisfied… If U got the time, baby… I got the ride (Vegas)…” [Prince, “The Ride”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“02 Boom 1.mp3”:]
“Boom” by Prince: “What if another universe… Complete with sun and moon… An entire galaxy and what's worse… U and eye 2 soon… Find each other xpanding beyond this dirty room… Butterscotch mountains… Son shine… Run ur fingers up and down the… Obelisk in the earth… Down 2 33 rmps where… The primordial gives birth… Or else we lie neck high you and eye… In one another's ooze… Volcano magic… Summer time… Everybody knows what happens… When you worship from afar… The ebb and flow of angels… Dancing around the star… And if the sunrise is still a question… The answer's in the dark… Celibate… Mushroom… Canopy…” [Prince, “Boom”, Lotusflow3r, 2009]
[“08 The Other Side Of The Pillow.mp3”:]
“The Other Side Of The Pillow” by Prince: “Cool as the other side of the pillow… Smooth as another glass of wine, oh yes sir… I'm so glad U're my baby, oh yeah… I'm so glad that U're mine… Bad as Bonny when she ran with Barrow [Clyde], yeah… When U kiss me, feels like I'm committing a crime, oh yeah… U use furniture in new ways, yes you do… I can't find the adjectives enough to say… I'm so glad U're my baby… okay (yeah yeah yeah yeah)… Cool as the other side of the pillow (oh baby)… So smooth there's another glass of wine (bubbly, bubbly)… I'm so glad U're mine, U're my baby (oh yes I am), oh yes I am (oh yes I am)… I'm so glad U're mine… Cool as the other side (U're my baby) of the pillow… Smooth, I wanna drink U all out… How did U learn that trick with the… chair? I don't care… Just as long as U do it again… Cool as the other side, cool as the other side, cool as the other… Cool as the other, cools as the other side… As the other side of the pillow, baby… Cool (cool),… Glass of wine… I'll get tipsy and I… [whistling]… Cool as the other side of the pillow… Cool…” [Prince, “The Other Side Of The Pillow”, The Truth, 1998]
[“06 Automatic.mp3”:]
“Automatic” by Prince: “U ask me if I love U, it's automatic… 'Cuz every time U leave me, I die, that's automatic 2… U ask me 2 forgive U, when U know, I'm just an addict… So stop the music baby, U know,… You're all I wanna do… Hey… A-U-T-O-matic, just tell me what 2 do… A-U-T-O-matic, I'm so in love with U… U ask me if I'll kiss U, it's automatic… And if U cry, me cry, boo-hoo, that's automatic 2… I would never leave U, no matter what U do… Stop the music baby, U know, I'm an automatic fool… Hey… A-U-T-O-matic, just tell me what 2 do (And don't stop)… A-U-T-O-matic, oh, I'm so in love with U… I'll rub your back forever, it's automatic (A-U-T-O-matic)… I'll look 4 a needle in a haystack, that's automatic 2 (A-U-T-O-matic)… I'll go down on U all night long, it's automatic,… (I will, yes I will babe)… And even when I'm right, I'll be wrong,… That's automatic 2 (A-U-T-O-matic)… Hey… (A-U-T-O-matic, just tell me what 2 do)… Tell me what 2 do babe… (A-U-T-O-matic, so in love with U)… Hey… So in love with U, yeah (A-U-T-O-matic, just tell me what 2 do)… Tell me what 2 do babe (A-U-T-O-matic, so in love with U)… Hey… Don't say no man has ever tasted your ice cream… Baby you're the purple star in the night supreme… You'll always be a virgin for no man deserves your love… I only pray that when U dream, I'm the 1 U dream of… I pray that when U dream, U dream of how we kissed… Not with our lips but with our souls… Stop me if I bore U… Why is it that I think we'd be so good in bed?… Can U hear me? Why do I love U so much?… It's strange, I'm more comfortable around U when I'm naked,… Can U hear me?… I wonder if U have any mercy, don't torture me… Stop the music baby, automatic fool… When it comes 2 U I'm automatic baby… There's no 1 else like me… I'm the best you'll ever find… No 1 else could understand U, you're 2 complex… They say nothing's perfect, but they don't know U… That's automatic 2… Can U hear me? (A-U-T-O-matic)… Yes, I'm addicted 2 your pleasure… I'm addicted 2 your pain… It's automatic (A-U-T-O-matic)… Automatically insane… Undress me (A-U-T-O-matic)… (A-U-T-O-matic)… Hey… Fasten your seat belts… Prepare 4 takeoff… (I remember how U kissed me)… (Not with your lips but with your soul)… (With U I'm never bored, talk 2 me some more)… (I can hear U, I'm going 2 have 2 torture U now)…” [Prince, “Automatic”, 1999]
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Prince Songs For Our March 12, 2017 Show:
[“02 Undisputed.mp3”:]
“Undisputed” by Prince: “Get free, yeah!… NPG get rowdy, get rowdy now!… NPG get rowdy, get rowdy now!… Once again I don't follow trends, they just follow me… Just like the Israelites thru the red sea… It might take U some time but U will want 2 see… The undisputed truth and get free (Get free)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Live)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Come on)… (Get free, yeah!)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Go, come on)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Once again)… (Backwards: the incredible)… At the very core of thinking I originate… That's why U'll never know my thinking or my fate… Invisible - unless of course U R my mate… If not, U think U see me - I disintegrate… I disintegrate my thoughts from yours… U can feel me coming outa every one of your pores… Reintegrating where I am understood and adored… "U're just my subject - that's y Ur outta touch"… So what's this claim - out of what?… My dear, I am the touch… Ooo, hear me, feel me… Ooo, hear me, feel me… Come on… NPG (Get funky)… [Love me now…] NPG get rowdy, get rowdy now!… I can give U power (power), I can take it away… I can make U dance, cuz this guitar I play… Heavy rotation (Come on, come on)… Never made my world go 'round… Commercialization, commercialization of the music… Is what brought it down… (Overhere)… (2 the bridge)… My level is now what U must learn 2 rise above… Talk to D'Angelo or better yet - ?uestlove… It might take y'all some time but U will learn 2 see… The undisputed truth and get free… NPG (Get free)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Live)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Come on)… (Get free, yeah!)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now!… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Once again)… (Backwards: The Incredible)… (Get free, yeah!)… NPG (Feel me) get rowdy (Love me), get rowdy now! (Horns)… NPG get rowdy, get rowdy now!… Get funky… […] Funky… NPG - new power (Chuck)… Generation… Free Nation… Free Nation… There's no racism (14)… Free nation (Funky)… Free nation (Funky)… Check it… (Undisputed!)… Come one, come all 2 the download ball, uh… There's no curfew 2 hurt U - no substitutions… School's now in session… Put down the Smith & Wessons… Real renegades don't invite grenades 2 make the grade… This is a brain raid - who rise above the lies… Raise above the days… New ways disguised as a craze… Uh, gotcha back against that status they be thrownin up at us… Back against the wall again… High trees catchin a lot of wind, oh… Last band standing… Gotta knock for overstanding… According 2 planning (NPG get rowdy)… Look up in the sky!… No cable wire… Whoa!… God bless the child… God bless the child… (So funky)… Ha-ha-ha-ha…” [Prince, “Undisputed”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“09 Good Love.mp3”:]
“Good Love” by Prince: “Good love, U got a:… Baby, in the heat of the night… U know what 2 do… Good love, U got a:… Cherry pie, apple kisses… Everything is cool… Technicolor children in Picadilly Square… Whisper words, erotica, when U kiss me there… Gustav Mahler #3 is jamming on the box… I'll have another glass of U, this time on the rocks… 4th of July in every stroke… A symphony of light and sound… Oh, I want 2 die from all the smoke… Fire breaks out when U're around… Good love, U got a: yeah… Baby, in the heat of the night… U know what 2 do… Good love, U got a: yeah… Cherry pie, apple kisses… Everything is cool… It brings a flash 2 my heart just the thought of U… Plethora of euphoria in everything U do… Any place 2 zero, U are number 1… Baby, in the heat of the night, U're my favorite fun… U and I in each others arms (U and I - each others arms)… Here is another world (Here I'm protected)… Here I'm protected from all harm… Only the naked, boy and girl… Good love, yeah!… Baby, in the heat of the night… U know what 2 do… Good love, yeah (Ooh)… Cherry pie, apple kisses… Everything is cool, cool, cool (Cool)… Alright, we go'n say good love… Right here (Good love!)… Yeah… Gustav Mahler #3 jamming on the box… U wanna rock? (Why not?)… (Good love) - Yeah (Yeah, yeah)… Oh baby, in the heat of the night… U know what 2 do, don't cha?… Good love, yeah (Yeah, yeah)… Cherry pie, apple kisses… Everything is cool, cool… Every little funky damn thing is kickin'! (Good love)… Oh my Lord (Oh my Lord)… My Lord (My Lord)… (Good love, yeah)… Baby, U got the, U got the, U got the good love, yeah… In the heat of the night… U know it's alright (Yeah)… Good love, yeah… Good love, honey baby… Good love, yeah yeah yeah (Yeah)… Cherry pie, apple kisses… Everything is cool, everything is cool… Cool… Come on… That's how I like it, come on… [CHORUS] Technicolor junkie in a funky square (Yeah)… Good love talkin' when U kissin' me there (Yeah)… Gustav Mahler jamming on the box (Yeah, yeah)… Teenage junkie got his foot on the rock: get off!… U gotta, U gotta get good love… Good love… U gotta, U gotta get good love… Yeah, good love… Gustav…” [Prince, “Good Love”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“01 Newpower Soul.mp3”:]
“Newpower Soul” by Prince: “2 the darkness - let there be light… 2 the soundman - turn up my voice real tight… 2 the N.P.G. - if U in this mother, scream… Show me how U all get down - 1 2 3, come on… Get freaky, let the head bob {x2}… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul… Get freaky, let the head bob {x2} (Come on, come on)… It'll make U feel much better - come on, baby, let's go!… Every while in a great once there comes 2 town a show… That lives up 2 all your funkspectation no matter how high or low… A reason 2 get your freak on in a way U never freaked before… Newpower Soul lay claim 2 the booty - come on, let's go… (Lemme see U get down)… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob (Come on, come on)… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul… (Lemme see U get down)… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob {x2} (Come on, come on)… It'll make U feel much better - come on, baby, let's go!… Every while in a day twice funky matters in our ear… As long as we keep our love strong, we'll never shed no tears… The brothas be threatenin' 2 jump off buildings, Newpower's what… they fear… Love 4 one another risin', Newpower Soul is here… (Lemme see U get down)… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob (Come on)… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul (Come… 2gether)… (Lemme see U get down)… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob (Come on, come on)… It'll make U feel much better (feel better) - come on, baby, let's go!… Newpower Soul… (We should all) {repeat sample}… Gemini rising on the 7th day… Makin' MAD SEX, UNTIL U'RE IN MY ARMS, OK?… Cuz WHEN U LOVE SOMEBODY like that, it's cool… U gots no need 4 the SHOO-BED-OOH-bed-ooh… The good life, yeah, we'll be livin'… PUSHIN' UP on every FREAK THIS SIDE of heaven… COME ON, come on, shake it, come on… U know I be's THE ONE with the FUNKY MUSIC, hon'… And I'm layin' phat claims 2 the booty… Phat claims 2 the Newpower booty… Keepin' the crowd movin', y'all, is my one and only duty, ooh wee!… With the NEWPOWER SOUL… Right on… We should all… We, we should all… Every while in the day 3 times my brother hit me on the one (Get freaky)… Abuse like that'll either make U funky or make U wanna buy a gun… (We, we should all)… I'd much rather get my freak on and make U if I can… Newpower Soul lay claim 2 the booty - come on girl, let's jam!… Get freaky, let your head bob (Get freaky, let your head bob)… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul (Come… 2gether)… Come on, get your freak on… It'll make U feel much better - come on, baby, let's go!… (Lemme see U get down)… Oh!… Yeah, yeah, yeah… Come on horns, freak on… Yeah (We should all come 2gether)… Right on… Everybody's coming 2 the Newpower Soul… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob (Yeah)… (Lemme see U get down)… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul (Come on)… (2 the Newpower Soul)… Let the head bob… Get freaky, let the head bob (Yeah, well come on)… (Lemme see U get down)… We should all come 2gether 2 the Newpower Soul (Come… 2gether)… Right on… Lemme see U get down… Newpower Soul…” [Prince, “Newpower Soul”, Newpower Soul, 1998]
[“05 Stare.mp3”:]
“Stare” by Prince: “1st things 1st, we like you 2 stare… We used 2 go on stage in r underwear… We changed up… We got a brand new beat… Now we got the sound… That’s poppin' in da street… They all stare… Can Eye help u?… Everybody jam cuz this party goin' ham… Just… stare… can Eye help u?… Ain't nobody stoppin' cuz we got this party poppin’ now… 2nd things 1st… We know u got thirst… But we like it when you're feenin’ for the funk… Until it hurts yo hair… Can u blame me?… Every time u whip it to the beat it make a brother… Just stare… Sista freak me… Nobody got a chance U need to back up… & lemme show u how 2 dance!… Can Eye get a kiss?… Eye pull out at 2… Hurry ma & tell me what u wanna do… Do u wanna… Sexy dancer… U don't want us naked… Cuz u know we couldn't take it… But we like it when u shake it… Baby careful not 2 break it… Don't break it now… Do you wanna… Last things last… Eye need ur number fast… Eye rather let the music talk… While u and me walk in2 the past… In2 the past…” [Prince, “Stare”, HitNRun Phaze Two, 2015]
[“04 3rd Eye.mp3”:]
“3rd Eye” by Prince: “Using a special code he accessed his mind… In search of the reason why… In passion and fashion he began travelin' time… 3rd eye, 3rd eye, 3rd eye… The serpent approves… Then appears between Adam's thighs… And he tries 2 release upon Eve the nectar… The injector tries… He tries, he tries, he tries… So abduction complete… All stand on their feet… Look at one another and cry… What have we done?… Could this be the fun… On the dotted line 4 which I did sign?… Oh yeah… I resign from the notion… That yours was the potion… That I'm supposed 2 die 4… I resign… In self-pity so dark… This shitty and stark… Realization is all that will soothe… Ultimately the only one… That can save U is U… Your God is inside and 4 that God U will do… Whatever it takes… If nothing else is true… The only one that can save U is U, yeah……” [Prince, “3rd Eye”, The Truth, 1998]
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Prince Songs For Our March 19, 2017 Show:
[“01 Can't Stop This Feeling I Got.mp3”:]
“Can't Stop This Feeling I Got” by Prince: “Dear Dad,… Things didn't turn out quite like I wanted them 2… Sometimes I feel like I'm gonna explode… Everybody wanna see u down 4 the count… But that ain't what being a real man's about… The brave and the bold hang around 4 the kill… So the bigger the hole, the bigger we fill it (fill it!)… They can hit us with all they got… But cha know what?… What?… I can't stop this feeling I got… I feel it right down 2 my toes… I can't stop this feeling I got… My body got 2 have it u know… I can't stop this feeling I got… I'll write a letter to the whole world… I can't stop this feeling I got… Every man, woman, boy and girl… Can't stop this feeling I got, I can't stop this feeling I got… I can't stop this feeling I got, I can't stop this feeling I got… I can't stop this feeling I got… U know I can't sleep at night… I can't stop, u know I love it a lot,… I'm talking about an everlasting light.… I can't stop this feeling I got… I get to shaking all in my shoes… I can't stop this feeling I got… The doctor say there's nothing that he can do… Can't stop this feeling I got, can't stop this feeling I got… I can't stop this feeling I got, can't stop this feeling I got… Keep on singing now… Can't stop. try 2 tell me how 2 paint my palace,… That ain't where it's at,… That's like trying 2 tell Columbus that the world is flat.… If the song we're singing truely is the best… Then that my brothers is the ultimate test… All in favor say Aye.… We can change anything at all.… I, I, I can't stop. can't stop.… I'm in a butt kicking mood tonight ya'll… Can't stop. can't stop.… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… Can't stop this feeling I got… (no, no, no, no)… Feeling, feeling, feeling, hey!… Hey, pardon me 4 living, (pardon me 4 living)… But this is my world, (this is my world)… U can't make me change (u can't make me change)… Maybe we all got to rearrange (rearrange)… Our brains (our brains)… Yeah. Only we can change the world… Only we can change the world… Only we can change the world… 1, 2, 1, 2, 3… I can't stop this feeling I got… I can't stop this feeling I got… I can't stop this feeling I got… Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, yeah!… Yeah!…” [Prince, “Can't Stop This Feeling I Got”, Graffiti Bridge, 1990]
[“09 Wall of Berlin.mp3”:]
“Wall Of Berlin” by Prince: “Where am eye?… In a universe of paradoxical design… Reality o merely in the mind… In my head or in some german town… She said “u want a 4 leaf clover… In the round?”… Ain't superstitious… And eye don't believe in luck… But eye heard the thunder… B4 the lightning struck… Couldn't read the writing… Cuz it was so small… But according 2 the document she got on the wall… She gets down like the wall of berlin… Eye come round about a quarter 2 ten… We just met or at least we pretend… It's so fresh knockin' down… The wall of berlin… Where am eye?… A galaxy of monumental delight… Or parallel hologram copyright… The call comes unexpected… Like a mugger in a park… And the sound of the train interrupts the ?… Is that the queen of sheba… Or an alien dream?… The marks on the table say… Somewhere in between… Not one 4 rituals… But one thing eye have found… Everything's better when you come around… She gets down like the wall of berlin… Eye come round about a quarter 2 ten… We just met or at least we pretend… It's so fresh knockin' down… The wall of berlin…” [Prince, “Wall Of Berlin”, Lotusflow3r, 2009]
[“03 The Arms Of Orion.mp3”:]
“The Arms Of Orion” by Prince: “Orion's arms are wide enough 2 hold us both 2gether… Although we're worlds apart, I'd cross the stars 4 U… In the heart of a sleepless moon, I'll be with U 4ever… This is my destiny till my life is through… CHORUS: The Arms of Orion, that's where I wanna be… Since U've been gone… I've been searching 4 a lover in the Sea of Tranquility… Drowning without U here, my dear… When I am lost or feeling lonely, I just look 2 heaven… I find my comfort there… God only knows where U are 2night… God only knows where U are 2night… Maybe time will tell me… Till then I close my eyes, say a prayer 4 U… (Say a prayer 4 U 2)… CHORUS… Orion's heart is bright enough 2 shine on both of us… The constellations never fail 2 light the way 4 love… Orion's arms are wide enough 2 hold us both 2gether… Although we're worlds apart (I'd cross the stars 4 U)… I'd cross the stars 4 U… CHORUS… (Oh)… The Arms of Orion, that's where I wanna be… Since U've been gone I've been drowning (Lost)… In the Sea of Tranquility (Lonely)… Drowning without U here (Baby)… My dear (Drowning without U, oh)… Arms of Orion… That's where I wanna be (Where I…)… That's where I wanna be (The Arms of Orion) [x2]… Since U've been gone, babe… Since U've been gone, I've been drowning (Drowning)… Drowning, drowning without your love… The Arms of Orion (Arms of Orion)…” [Prince, “The Arms Of Orion”, Batman, 1989]
[“01 Art Official Cage.mp3”:]
“Art Official Cage” by Prince: “Welcome home class… U've come a long way… (U've come a long way and heaven knows)… Mine damer og herrer… [Translation: "Ladies and gentlemen"]… Konger og dronninger og alt der imellem… [Translation: "Kings and queens and everything in between"]… Velkommen til timen… [Translation: "Welcome to class"]… Vi er ved at gøre noget, der vil forandre dit liv for evigt… [Translation: "We are about 2 do something that will change Ur life 4ever"]… Cage… Cage… Åbn dette bur!… [Translation: "Open this cage!"]… Come on, let's go… Free the people, come on, let's go… Free the people… Free the people… I woke up in the city in a bit of a rage… Determined 2 free my mind from this art official cage… Thought by thought my teachers taught from an early age… A place in heaven far off in the future… Come on, let's go… Free the people, come on, let's go… Art official, art official cage… Ghettos 2 the left of me, malls 2 the right… Why's my kingdom come only in prayers at night?… What should I expect if I'm not willing 2 fight?… A place in heaven somewhere in the future… Art official, art official… Art official cage… Louder than a bomb since the day of my birth… Got me 2nd class when I got here 1st… Lovely score but how am I supposed 2 know what it's worth… Art official age in the future… Free the people, come on, let's go… Startin' from the top, gettin' higher so… Never goin' back underwater, no… Brand new boogie without the hero… As sure Minneapolis get this snow… I'm goin' up Lady Liberty's dress and blow, blow, blow… Art official, free the people… Art official, art official cage… Cage… Cage… Art official cage… Cage… We need U 2 tell us what U know… Cage… We need U 2 tell us what U know… Let me go!… Art official cage… Art official cage… Art official cage… Art official cage… Cage, cage, cage, age, age, age…” [Prince, “Art Official Cage”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“01 Let's Go Crazy.mp3”:]
“Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince: “So excited… don't know why… Maybe it's cuz… We're all gonna die… And when we do… What's it all 4?… U better live now… Before the grim reaper come knocking on your door… Tell me… Are we gonna let the elevator bring us down… Oh, no let's go!… Let's go crazy… Let's get nuts… Look 4 the purple banana… 'Til they put us in the truck, let's go!… And if the elevator tries 2 bring u down… Go crazy… punch a higher floor……” [Prince, “Let’s Go Crazy”, Purple Rain, 1984]
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Prince Songs For Our March 26, 2017 Show:
[“01 Joy in Repetition.mp3”:]
“Joy In Repetition” by Prince: “He like to frequent this club down up on 36th… Pimps and thangs like 2 hang outside and cuss for kicks… Talking 2 no one in particular, they say “the baddest I am tonight”… 4 letter words are seldom heard with such dignity and bite.… All the poets and the part-time singers always hang inside… Live music from a band plays a song called "Soul Psychodelicide".… The song's a year long and had been playing 4 months when he… Walked into the place.… No one seemed to care, an introverted ‘this-is-it’ look on most of their faces.… Up on the mic repeating 2 words, over and over again… Was this woman he had never noticed before… He lost himself in the… Articulated manner in which she said them.… These 2 words, a little bit behind the beat.… I mean just enough 2 turn u on.… 4 every time she said the words another one of his doubts were gone.… Should he try 2 rap with her? Should he stand and stare?… No one else was watching her, she didn't seem 2 care.… So over and over, she said the words til he could take no more, (no more)… He dragged her from the stage and together they ran through the back door… In the alley over by the curb he said tell me what's your name… She only said the words again and it started to rain (rain, rain, rain)… 2 words falling between the drops and the moans of his condition… Holding someone is truly believing there's joy in repetition.… There's joy in repetition.… There's joy in repetition.… There's joy in repetition.… There's joy in repetition.… She said love me, love me, what she say?… She say love me, love me.… Joy, why don't u love me baby, joy, why can't u love me baby… Joy, come on and love me baby, joy in repetition… Alright, joy in repetition,… Alright, joy in repetition,… Alright, joy in repetition,… Alright, joy, all my wishes add up to one… Love me, joy, Love me, joy, Love me, joy… Love me, Love me, joy, joy, joy in repetition… Joy, joy in repetition,… Joy, joy (love me) in repetition,… Love me, love, joy, joy, joy in repetition… Joy, and I'm gonna say it again, joy, joy, and I'm gonna say it again,… Joy, I'd like 2 go way up high and say, Love me, joy… I'll say Love me, joy… Joy, joy in repetition, joy in repetition… There's joy in repetition…” [Prince, “Joy In Repetition”, One Nite Alone… The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over!, 2002]
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Prince Songs Originally For Our April 2, 2017 Show (Postponed Due To No Internet Stream) Which Became Our April 9, 2017 Show:
[“08 Dolphin.mp3”:]
“Dolphin” by Prince: “How beautiful do the words have 2 be… Before they conquer every heart?… How will U know if I'm even in the right key… If U make me stop before I start?… If I came back as a dolphin… Would U listen 2 me then?… Would U let me be your friend?… Would U let me in?… U can cut off all my fins… But 2 your ways I will not bend… I'll die before I let U tell me how 2 swim… And I'll come back again as a dolphin… Why does my brother have 2 go hungry… When U told him there was food 4 all?… This is the man that stands next 2 the man… That stands 2 catch U when U fall (Oh!)… If I came back as a dolphin… Would U listen 2 me then?… Would U let me be your friend?… Would U let me in?… U can cut off all my fins… But 2 your ways I will not bend… I'll die before I let U tell me how 2 swim… And I'll come back again as a dolphin… If I'm under water, will U find me? (Find me [x4])… Will U shine a light and try 2 guide me?… It's happened before, I've knocked on your door… But U wouldn't let me in… How beautiful do the words have 2 be… Before they conquer every heart? (Oh!)… If I came back as a dolphin… Would U listen 2 me then?… Would U let me be your friend?… Would U let me in?… U can cut off all my fins… But 2 your ways I will not bend… I'll die before I let U tell me how 2 swim… Come back in the end as a dolphin (Oh)… (I'll come back, baby)… (Let me in, let me in) As a dolphin… (Be my friend) Dolphin… (Yeah, yeah)… Dolphin… As a dolphin… As a dolphin… As a dolphin…” [Prince, “Dolphin”, The Gold Experience, 1995]
[“04 Look At Me, Look At U.mp3”:]
“Look At Me, Look At U” by Prince: “Look at me… Tell me what you C… The back & 4th of an earthquake… Or a strong & sturdy tree… Eye ask myself this question… But it's still a mystery… How am Eye gonna… Keep my balance when Eye… Look at U… How can U not know… Standing over there like a Nefertiti… Or the queen Dido… Please don't think 2 ill of me… But it's all that Eye can do… Not to feel myself… When Eye look at U… Modesty aside… Whoever made ya should b praised… Ain't no need 2 hide… Every glass should b raised… Brandy or martini… Kudos overdue… What else is there, really… When Eye… Look at U… Fight it yes — my soul has tried… But when U look at me… All the other women just roll their eyes… But even Ray Charles can c… Stevie Wonder can 2… Thoughts well up & wonder… Thinking about me & U… A dozen fantasies… Call me “won & done” when U… Look at me…” [Prince, “Look At Me, Look At U”, Hit n Run Phaze Two, 2015]
[“04 The One U Wanna C.mp3”:]
“The One U Wanna C” by Prince: “I know I ain't the first to tell ya… I sho bet I won't be the last… I know Ur in a hurry baby… So let me make this fast… [Chorus]… I got a lotta money… I don't wanna spend it on me… I like pretty thangs… U're just as pretty as U can be… So if U ain't busy later… And U want some company… I ain't trying to be a hater… I'm the one, the one, the one U wanna C… Look around U baby… U know U've seen it all before… Every nickle in this club lookin 4 a dime… Nothing less nothing more… 2 tall 2 be talked down 2… 2 over it 2 be put under… Any spell a blind fisherman could cast… That's why I come like thunder to tell U… [Chorus]… U don't need 2 fix ur hair… 4 somebody U don't care 4… U don't need 2 shave Ur legs… If it ain't me that's knocking at Ur door… I know U ain't a concubine… I know U ain't a 1 nite stand… I don't wanna waste Ur time… If U wanna get creamy… I'm the one U wanna C… Oh the one U wanna C baby… [repeat]… Bring a pretty woman to her knees… Coming on U like thunder… Let no man put asunder (Not this time…) I’m the one U wanna C…” [Prince, “The One U Wanna C”, Planet Earth, 2007]
[“07 I Rock, Therefore I am.mp3”:]
“I Rock, Therefore I Am” by Prince: “Uh huh… NPG to the maximum… All the time world wide… 96 sound better… Legendary tune… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am)… I don't need you to tell me I'm in the band ([…] please)… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am)… Right or wrong I sing my song the best I can… I don't need you to tell me what clothes to wear… I don't want suggestions about my hair… If the whole world buys your bullshit I don't care… I'd rather put on something that you won't dare… I rock (Legendary to the maximum) (I rock)… Therefore I am (therefore I am)… I don't need you to tell me I'm in the band (I don't need it) (No)… I rock… Legendary to the maximum… NPG for now and forever… Welcome to mendacity, sign your name… See the world so pretty, wealth and fame… They can put you on the field (Yeah)… But you won't get in the game (Whoa no)… How many suckers knew that before they came (Woo yeah)… Now you know… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am) ([…])… I don't need you to tell me (I don't need it)… I'm in the band (Legendary all the time)… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am) (NPG to the maximum)… Right or wrong I sing my song the best I can (Show 'em)… Therefore I am… All you mean to NPG to the maximum want you to understand somethin'-asta… [Come/When] me say [no/love] me say unto another… Watcha them attack each and every vulture… Or do you wants forget that P-R-O starts via pro… Teachin' things in life you'll never know… What for they dabble they don't understandsa… They caught me comin' from the other Minnesota… My flava will burn their earsa… Awhen it comes to music this sir is no stranger… Is the same kids you compliment… The same ones that you were meant… To rob an education from… In a private school as opposed to one… That yearly spits out another group of fools… Into a system designed to fail… Wait a minute, I just got some e-mail… Somebody selling 12 CDs for a dollar… Make me wanna holler (Yeah)… Alright to the maximum… I don't need you to tell me what clothes to wear… I don't want suggestions about my hair… If the whole world buys your bullshit I don't f'in care… I'd rather put on something that world wouldn't dare cuz… I rock (NPG to the maximum) (I rock)… Therefore I am (therefore I am) (Legendary)… (I don't need) I don't need you to tell me I'm in the band… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am)… (Right or wrong) Right or wrong I sing my song… (Singin' my song the best I can) the best I can… I rock (I rock) therefore I am (therefore I am)… I don't need you to tell me (I don't need)… I'm in the band (I'm in the band)… I rock (years and years)… Therefore I am (original)… Right or wrong I sing my song… (Singin' my song the best I can) the best I can… Clap your hands…” [Prince, “I Rock, Therefore I Am”, Chaos And Disorder, 1996]
[“05 With You.mp3”:]
“With You” by Prince: “I've held your hand so many times… But I still get the feeling I felt the very first time… I've kissed your lips and laid with you… And I cherish every moment we spend in each other's arms… I guess my eyes can only see as far as you… I only want to be with you… We've come so far in so little time… Sometimes I wonder if this is meant to be… Sometimes you are so very kind… That the nights you're not with me I'm scared that you're gonna leave… I guess you could say that I'm just being a fool… But I only want to be with you… I guess you could say that I'm just being a fool… But I always, always want to be with you…” [Prince, “With You”, Prince, 1979]
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Prince Songs For Our April 16, 2017 Show:
[“13 Live 4 Love.mp3”:]
“Live 4 Love” by Prince: “Launch procedure commence… Countdown start… 10,9,8,7,6,5,4… Keep goin'… Acceleration into temporal space continuum now begins… 30,000 feet and still-a-counting (live 4 love)… The attack on my plane is steadily mounting (live 4 love)… They killed my buddy, but I'm supposed to feel nothing (live 4 love)… How can I live 4 love? I'm calling… Live 4 love… Live 4 love - I'm calling… Live 4 love - I'm calling… Live 4 love… Kicked out of my home at 17 (live 4 love) ((get outta here))… A real family,… Now what does that mean (what does that mean) (live 4 love)… Don't nobody know the trouble I've seen (live 4 love)… How can I live 4 love? I'm calling… Live 4 love… Live 4 love… Live 4 love - Calling, I'm calling… Live 4 love… My mission, so they said, was just 2 drop the bombs… Acceleration into temporal space continuum now begins… Just like I got no conscience, just like I got no qualms… Alpha 7, acknowledge… Now what does that mean?… Go Tommy go, go tommy go… Go Tommy go, go tommy go… Go Tommy go, go tommy go… Go Tommy go, go tommy go… So here, my target is approaching… The angel on my shoulder starts coaching… "Live 4 Love, without love u don't live"… Boom - I take a deep breath… Is it boom - life?… Is it boom - death?… (live 4 love)… Maybe I was better off staying in school (live 4 love)… But everybody said flying planes was cool (live 4 love)… It's so easy 4 them 2 say… Cuz they never have to go through… How can I live 4 love? (live 4 love) I'm calling… Live 4 love - I'm calling… Live 4 love - I'm calling… Live 4 love… Live 4 love (live 4 love)… Live 4 love… Live 4 love… Damn, I got hit, but I still complete the mission (live 4 love)… I flash upon my whole life just-a-steady wishin' (live 4 love)… The choice u make is vital… So at the end of my recital… I say - U got 2 live 4 love (live 4 love)… Keep goin'… Live 4 love… Live 4 love (live 4 love)… Live 4 love (live 4 love)… (live 4 love), (live 4 love)… Live (live 4 love)… Live 4 love, without love u don't live… And how u make it is based on what you're givin' back… In fact, only a few of us slip through the cracks… Through generations,… The cards have always been stacked against us (live 4 love)… 2 love each other is a must… If we just trust and cut the fuss… Believe me, unity is a must… Listen everybody, as I spread the word… Everything is hazy when your vision's blurred… I'm kickin' reality in the streets of the city… There's this mentality what goes around comes around… And gangk any clown who ain't down… With the colors that u're sportin' 'round… Listen G, u are supposed 2 be strivin'… 2 be the best that u can be… So stop tryin' 2 dominate and push and shove (live 4 love)… C'mon y'all, we got 2 live 4 love (live 4 love)… (live 4 love),(live 4 love),(live 4 love)…” [Prince, “Live 4 Love”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
[“3-19 4 The Tears In Your Eyes.mp3”:]
“4 The Tears In Your Eyes” by Prince: “Long ago there was a man… Who changed stone 2 bread with one touch of his hand… He made the blind see and the dumb understand… And He died 4 the tears in your eyes (Your eyes)… Many people came from all around… 2 hear this man preach with glorious sound… He spoke of man in harmony and love abound… And He died 4 the tears in your eyes (Your eyes)… He died 4 the tears in your eyes (Your eyes)… CHORUS:… 4 the tears in your eyes if they're tears of sorrow… 4 cents may be all that they're worth… 4 the rising sun each day assures us… The meek shall inherit the earth, the earth… Faith is a word we all should try… In describing the man who willingly died… Believe that your sorrow, hunger, and fears… Is less than the tears in your eyes, your eyes… Your eyes, your eyes… Less than the tears in your eyes (Your eyes)… CHORUS… (Assures us)… (All they're worth)… CHORUS…” [Prince, “4 The Tears In Your Eyes”, The Hits / The ‘B’ Sides]
[“02 Don't Play Me.mp3”:]
“Don’t Play Me” by Prince: “Don't play me… I'm over 30 & I don't smoke weed… I put my ass away & music I've played… aint the type of stereo U're tryin to feed… Don't play me… Don't play me… I use proper English & I'm straight… I'm in the news again for paying dues my friend… And not the type of ganda U prop in my way… Don't play me… Don't play me… I've been to the mountain top & it aint what U say… Don't play me… Don't play me… I'm the wrong color & I play guitar… My only competition is well in the past… Time & time if time existed movin ever so fast… Don't play me… U couldn't play enough of me now… 2 make me feel like a star… Don't play me I already do in my car… Don't play me… Don't be mad at me… The curtain puller in the game… Maybe how U call us Niggers aint the same… It's all good when u know the only fame… Is the light that comes from God & the joy U get to say his name… Don't play me… Don't play me… I've seen to the mountain top & it aint what U say… Don't play me… Already got laid…” [Prince, “Don’t Play Me”, The Truth, 1998]
[“07 Love Like Jazz.mp3”:]
“Love Like Jazz” by Prince: “Hey baby, what's your name?… Do you wanna play a game?… Play it like we don't know when… We'll ever get to play again… Experimental so brand new… The things I wanna do with you… Like a physical kind of blue… Come on baby, let's get to it… I want a lover that can improvise… I need a lover that can make me cry… Baby, I don't care what you… Learned in lovemaking school… You and me we 'bout to jam… Make love like the first woman and man… I don't wanna know ahead of time… The notes you play should be a reaction to mine… Nothing planned or contrived… Then both of us will arrive destination… I wanna feel like I've been hypnotized… If you think you can then let's go for a ride… Love like jazz, love like jazz… Love like jazz, love like jazz…” [Prince, “Love Like Jazz”, Lotus Flow3r, 2009]
[“02 RocknRoll LoveAffair.mp3”:]
“RocknRoll LoveAffair” by Prince: “She believed in fairytales & princes… He believed the voices coming from his stereo… He believed in rocknroll… She left the past & those lily white fences… & headed out 2 hollywood in search of her soul… But she had 2 pay the toll (yes she did)… They were bound 2 find each other… He needed proof, she needed a brother… That’s when stars collide… When there’s space 4 what you want… & ur heart is open wide… Wait a minute… He gave up women 4 the stripes of the road… & learned the meaning of grace… That’s when his cup overflowed… & she said, “hello”… He said “my faith keeps me from willing, but u know that Eye’m am able… & if there’s some room… I’d like 2 sit at ur table”… She said “it’s tight, but Eye think Eye can fit u in”… This kind of love don’t come from a prayer… Ain’t talkin’ rebound born of despair… Yellow sun rising on their bodies in bed…” [Prince, “RocknRoll LoveAffair”, HitnRun Phaze Two, 2015]
[“07 X's Face.mp3”:]
“X's Face” by Prince: “A few months ago,… Or maybe it was years… T’was a heart break,… And so many tears… How’s she gonna make it,… Out here on her own… A body like that,… Should never be alone… A kiss on a stairway,… Another man’s embrace… How was she to know… Just what was taken place… Two busy with the jugular… And how it tastes… To remember what she saw… On the X's face… The X's face… The X's face… Long time ago,… Or maybe yesterday… You and I in chariots,… On our way… To a proper celebration… For what we've learned… That for every battle one,… There are scars and burns… For every broken heart, Another will mend… Who needs enemies,… When you’ve got friends… Every open door,… There's somethin’ in the way… Last time we checked,… It was the X's face… The X's face… Everybody know about… The X's face… Black don't crack… Bass don't age… Go on a take that banana,… Think you’re back in your cage… Oh Lord… The X's face… Go on – take that banana – take it!… Get it – I said you could have it… Go on now…” [Prince, “X's Face”, HitnRun Phaze One, 2015]
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Prince Songs For Our April 23, 2017 Show:
[“06 Round and Round.mp3”:]
“Round And Round” by Prince: “Oh yeah… Round and round and round… Round, round… Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh yeah… Can u tell me where we're going 2?… Can u tell me what it is we really want 2 find? Is the truth really there? Or is it right under our hair? 4 all we know it's been there all the time… I say, nothing comes from dreamers but dreams… I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream… Nothing comes from talkers but sound… We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round… Round and round. We go round and round and round… And what we're looking 4 still isn't found… Can u tell me when we gonna get 2 it… I'm tired of fooling around I said I wanna do it… (go 4 it, get 2 it)… I learned my lesson young, I said if want to have fun (go 4 it)… And when u win say, "I knew it" (go 4 it, get 2 it)… Nothing comes from dreamers but dreams… I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream… Nothing comes from talkers but sound… We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round… Round, round, round, round, round, round… Round and round (get get get get 2 it, go 4 it, get 2 it)… We go round and round and round… And what we're looking 4 still isn't found… 1 day I'll make it in the big city… And I'll be looking 4 a girl who's pretty… 1 day I'll make a play and she will say ok… 'cause I plan 2 be a cool kitty… Round and Round… I say, nothing comes from dreamers but dreams… I say, sitting idle in our boat while everyone else is down the stream… Nothing comes from talkers but sound… We can talk all we want 2, but the world still goes around and round… Round and round. We go round and round and round… And what we're looking 4 still isn't found… Round and round we go. Round and round we go… Round and round and round and round and round and round we go…” [Prince, lead voice in “Round And Round”: Tevin Campbell, Graffiti Bridge, 1990 film and CD]
[“11 Push.mp3”:]
“Push” by Prince: “Step 1… step off to the dance floor… Step 1… step off to the dance floor… Push (hey) ((push up on it))… (good god)… Push - lord (push, yeah) ((push up on it))… Every time u get some… People wanna take it back… They rather see u on the run… Than see u get it like that… Every time they stop u… Change up like a sock… Every time they try 2 clock u… Tick more than they tock… Push I push… Don't let them pull u down, yeah… Push I push… Until u get 2 higher ground… Push… U're never 2 young, never 2 old… Push… Don't stop until u go… Did u ever stop 2 wonder… Why U put another down?… No man should asunder… The joy that another man found… Maybe 'bout the business u was worried… Wasn't ever filed in your name… Maybe the cartridge u was playin'… Don't fit in your video game… Push I push… Don't let them pull u down… Push I push… Until u get 2 higher ground… Push… U're never 2 young, never 2 old, yeah… Push… Don't stop until u go, hey… (alright) I push (push) ((push up on it))… (push) I push (push, push, hey)… (push) (come on and push it now, hey push)… ((push up on it)) (push) I push… Every time u get some push… People wanna take it back p-push… They rather see u on the run push… Than see u get it like that… Every time they stop u… Change up like a sock push… Every time they try 2 clock u push… U gotta tick more than they can tock… Push I push… Don't let them pull u down… Push I push… Until u get 2 higher ground (higher)… Push… U're never 2 young, never 2 old, yeah… Push… Don't stop until u go… (no, don't) (push) I push… (push) I push… (push) I push… (push) I push… Did u ever stop 2 wonder (Did u ever stop 2 wonder) (push)… Yeah – I'm a-push up on it… (push)… (push)… (push, push)… (Tony…) Yo?… (Get on the mike…) I'm a push up on it (get on the microphone)… (Tony…) Yo?… (Get on the mike…) Yeah – I'm a push up on it (get on the mike)… (Tony…) Yo?… (Get on the mike…) Slow down – I'm a push up on it… (Get on the mike…) (get on the mike)…(Get on the mike…)… I push for a beat that is greasy… I'll dis a beat if it teases… Mark this down as I state it… I like my funk concentrated… The pop seem, hmmm, a little overrated… U sure can tell where we're steppin'… There's some grease on the stage… Ooops, I just stepped in it… (push)… Circlin' as we slide… The full stride for the ride… On a watered-down tip… We could never get by (push)… Fellas… (get on the mike)… Check it out, here's what u gotta do (push)… Gotta step in the room with the mood… Never juicin' yourself,… Just a confident attitude (push)… Believe me, u will get busy… Your mouth'll drop open… [As u watch the slimmies funkin'] (push)… But u don't want the one who's jockin'… Cause it's all about the clockin' (push)… Step 1, step off 2 the dance floor (push up on it)… There ya go, y'all, yeah (push)… (1… eno… 1,2,3) (push, push, push)… Push up on it (get on the mike, woman)… (Prince…) (get on the mike) Push up on it… (get on the mike)… (Prince…)… U don't want me on the mike Push up on it… (get on the mike)… No man, u don't want me on the mike (don't stop until u go)… (get on the mike) Push up on it… (push)… It's thunder when I'm on the mike (push) I push… Daddy Pop's in the house… And u're sure 2 like his diamonds (push) I push… Sure 2 like his pearls… I'm good 2 cream every boy and girl… Cuz I'm a stollin',… Steady hip-hop rockin' rollin (push)… A willing and able horny pony… And I'm pumpin' em, I'm pumpin' em, (push)… I'm pump-pump-pump-pump-pumpin' em… From Pakistan 2 Poland (push)… Straight into your town… Snatchin' up kiddies (get on the mike)… Like a circus clown (get on the mike)… (push)… (get on the microphone)… Well, all u people out there, (push)… U'd better be 'ware… Cuz they call me Rosie G… And I just don't care (push)… I like 2 step, all night long… Rappin', hiphopin', and pushin this song… The song gets higher and it sets u on fire (push)… Like the lion in the jungle (get on the mike)… It takes you all higher (push)… My momma said “Girl, u know it ain't cool, (get on…)… Said ya don't wanna play by nobody's rules”… I said "Momma chill out, (push)… And give me a break, cause… I know I got just what it takes" (push)… I said "Momma don't put me under pressure (get on, get on…)… I love u and I think u're fresher – push" (push)… Everybody here we go, come on now,… A-push if ya wanna push… A-come on, a-come on, a-come, a-come p-p-push it, push (push)… (push it) (push)… (push it) (push)…” [Prince, “Push”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
[“04 Cream.mp3”:]
“Cream” by Prince: “This is it… It's time for you to go to the wire… You will hit… 'Cos you got the burnin' desire… It's your time (time)… You got the horn so why don't you blow it?… You are fine (fine)… You're filthy cute and baby you know it… Cream, get on top… Cream, you will cop… Cream, don't you stop… Cream, sh-boogie bop… You're so good… Baby, there ain't nobody better (ain't nobody better)… So you should… Never ever go by the letter (never ever)… You're so cool (cool)… Everything you do is success… Make the rules (rules)… Then break them all 'cos you are the best… Yes you are… Cream, get on top… Cream, you will cop… Cream, don't you stop… Cream, sh-boogie bop… Look up in the air, it's your guitar… Do your dance… Why should you wait any longer?… Take a chance… It could only make you stronger… It's your time (it's your time)… You got the horn so why don't you blow it? (go on and blow it)… You're so fine (you're so fine)… You're filthy cute and baby you know it (you know it)… (And you know it)… (Come on)… Cream, get on top… Cream, you will cop… Cream, don't you ever stop… Cream, sh-boogie bop… Cream… Cream… Cream, sh-boogie bop… Cream… Cream, right there… Cream (don't you stop)… (Cream) Sh-boogie bop… (Boogie)…” [Prince, “Cream”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
[“06 Trust.mp3”:]
“Trust” by Prince: “(W,X,Y,Z)… “Hey, it's the man! Yeah, let's see what's going on!” Trust – who do ya? Trust – what makes U a real lover?… Trust – I put this question to ya… Cuz I want U 2 be with me… Love – U cannot imagine… How much I want 2 give 2 U… Hot – I get so excited… Just thinkin' about all we could do… Dig it now… Another world awaits us… Another power 2 see… Close – don't worry about nobody else… From now on U'll be here with me… Trust – who do ya?… Trust – what makes U a real lover?… Trust – I put this question to ya… Cuz I want U 2 be with me… Money – how much'll make U happy?… U can have it all if it'll suit U right… But nothin', I said nothin' can take the place… Of U and me kickin' it tight, tight!… Come, it's easy… Just let yourself go – don't put up a fight… Sex – it's not that type of party… Girl, we're gettin' higher 2 night… Trust – who do ya?… Trust – what makes U a real lover?… Trust – I put this question to ya… Cuz I want U 2 be with me… “Get 'em! Take the pictures!”… “Gotham's greed!”… Trust… Hot and close, dig it now… Ooh, that feels good… Trust – who do ya?… Trust – what makes U a real lover?… Trust – I put this question to ya… Cuz I want U 2 be with me… Oh, My Lord!… When I'm on I feel good… Trust (good Lord)… When I'm on I feel good… Trust… Who do ya trust if U can't trust God?… Who can U trust – who can ya?… Who do ya trust if U can't trust God?… Who can U trust – who can ya?… Come and see… Trust – who do ya?… Trust – what makes U a real lover?… Trust – I put this question to ya… Cuz I want U 2 be with me… Wait, I want ya with me…” [Prince, “Trust”, Batman, 1989]
[“09 Screwdriver.mp3”:]
“Screwdriver” by Prince: “Everyday when Eye wake up… Gotta make up… Another reason 2 make it last… Miss Mistake Up… If we break up… We’ll smash guitars & shatter glass… But till the day that we do… Eye’m ur driver & u’re my screw… Everywhere that we go now… There's a show now… People pay $ 4 the rock n roll… & the big wow… B4 we bow… U can call me C.C. Crowd Control… But if u don't want 2 it's cool… Eye’m ur driver… Empty car on a fast train… Driving rain… Eye can make u swear that u did some thang… What u don't know… What won't hurt u so… We got a long, long way 2 go… Might as well enjoy the view… Eye’m ur driver & u’re my screw… U said u was… my screw… Sharing stories & cool clothes… And party toes… This is what life is like on the road… Never 2 high… never 2 low… That's the only way 2 go… But right now, without further ado… Eye’m ur driver & u’re my screw… Counter-clockwise, turn u round… All u got 2 do is listen 2 the sound… Music never lies, u know it’s true… Eye ain't even got to u know who… Time we got plenty of… Forever's worth the wait when it comes 2 love… Eye’m ur driver & u’re my screw… Might as well enjoy the view… Eye’m ur driver & u’re my screw…” [Prince, “Screwdriver”, HitnRun Phaze Two, 2015]
[“08 Baby I'm A Star.mp3”:]
“Baby I'm A Star” by Prince: “1, 2, 3… Hey, look me over… Tell me do you like what you see?… Hey, I ain't got no money… But honey, I'm rich on personality… Hey, check it all out… Baby, I know what it's all about… Before the night is through… You will see my point of view… Even if I have to scream and shout… Baby, I'm a star… Might not know it now… Baby, but I are, I'm a star… I don't want to stop, till I reach the top… Sing it, we all are a star… Hey, take a listen… Tell me do you like what you hear?… If this don't turn you on… Just say the word, and I'm gone… Honey, I know… ain't nothin wrong with your ears… Hey, check it all out… Better look now or it just might be too late… If my luck's gonna change tonight… There's gotta be a better life… Take a picture sweetie, I ain't got time to wait… Oh, baby I'm a star… You might not know it now… Baby but I are, I'm a star… I don't want to stop, till I reach the top… Sing it, we all are a star… Everybody say, nothing come too easy… When you got it baby, nothing come too hard… You'll see what I'm all about… If I gotta scream and shout… Baby, baby, baby, baby… Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah… Might not know it now… Baby but I are, I'm a star… I don't want to stop, till I reach the top… Sing it, star… Baby, baby, baby… Oh, baby, I'm a star… Baby, baby, baby… Somebody… We all are a star, yeah… (Baby I'm a star, we all are a star, yeah)… (We all are a star)… We all are a star, yeah, doctor… Baby, baby, baby, baby… Baby, baby, baby, baby… We all are a star…” [Prince, “Baby I'm A Star”, Purple Rain, 1984]
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Prince Songs For Our April 30, 2017 Show:
[“01 Tick, Tick, Bang.mp3”:]
“Tick, Tick, Bang” by Prince: “Ooh, I can't hold it… Ow! Bang, bang, bang… Bang… You, yeah… You're such a big tease, you get me all excited… All excited and then you go home… You're like ice cream… Knew I got to getcha, got to getcha before you're all gone… You're such a bombshell… If I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya… There's no telling how long I'd last… Before I tick, tick bang all over you… Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang all over you… Tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang, bang, tick, bang, bang… You ain't no cheap thrill… Every time you tick I'd rather you bang… But you leave me in a fire sweat… (Leave me in a fire sweat)… You're like a good pill… All I need is to and I'm so into you… You're the best stuff that I could get… You're such a bombshell… If I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya… There's no telling how long I'd last… Before I tick, tick, bang, all over you… All over you, tick, all over you, tick… Ooh, I can't hold it… Ooh, it's getting all over me… Ooh, I can't hold it… Ooh, it's getting all over me… You're such a queen bee… Let me taste your honey, taste your honey… Taste your honey, for it go bad… You're so slippery… Ooh, like this chain around my hip… I want a 24 karat relationship… So baby don't spit me out… Tick, tick, bang, all over you… Tick, tick-a-tick, bang… Ooh, I can't hold it… Ooh, it's getting all over me… You're such a bombshell… If I ever get ya, ever get ya, ever get ya… There's no telling how long I'd last… Before I tick, tick-a-tick, bang, bang, bang, bang, all over you… All over you, bang… All over you, tick, tick, bang… All over you, tick, tick, bang… All over you, tick, tick, bang… All over you, tick, tick, bang… All over, all over, all over, tick, tick, bang…” [Prince, “Tick, Tick, Bang”, from the 1990 album and film Graffiti Bridge…]
[“06 LoveSexy.mp3”:]
“LoveSexy” by Prince: “New power, new power, give it to me… Oh, it needs some bottom in here, lay it on me… New, yeah, hey now, hey now… Everybody on the block say it is the best… The most vital is what they say, more or less… It put my name upon my thigh… It make me dance, it make me cry… And when I touch it, race cars burn rubber in my pants… Oh… This feeling's so good in every single way… I want it morning, noon and night of everyday… And if by chance I cannot have it I can't say… But with it I know heaven's just a kiss away, kiss away… Dig me, now, anyone that's ever touched it… They don't want nothing else, no, they don't… And I got to tell the world… I just can't keep it to myself, no, no… All in life becomes easier… No question is unresolved and I'm not afraid now… Come on and touch it, I know you will love it… With it I know heaven's a butterfly kiss away… This feeling's so good in every single way… I want it morning, noon and night of everyday… And if by chance I cannot have it I can't say… With it I know heaven is a just a kiss away, kiss away… Yeah, lovesexy… No yeah yeah… Did you feel that?… Love, loves… Rain is wet, sugar is sweet… Clap your hands, stomp your feet… Everybody, everybody know… When love calls, you got to go… Lovesexy… Tonight we make love with only words… Girls first, girls first… Okay so like first, I will start by telling you… How smart and intelligent a curve your behind has… And then I can tell you that I can just smell you… And race cars burn rubber in my pants… But I really dig trippin' on the thought of being caught… By somebody with your beauty, style and grace… Baby, I don't care… I would rip out my hair for just tonights with your face… I don't wanna make love to you… I just wanna look at you… I just wanna listen to you… Oh, pretty little whip, you got me drippin'… Drippin' all over the floor, the floor… If I come back as a woman… I want a body like yours, a body like yours… Living rooms? I think you would… I think you wanna play house… Yeah, I think you wanna play house… You don't mind, I think you… I think you want me to f*** inside of you… Yeah, yeah… You want me to sit around your living room… Yeah, you, you want me to walk right down your halls… You want me to swivel in your love seat… Don't you, baby?… You want me to write my name on your walls… You want me to write my name on… We make love with only words… I'll make love to you tomorrow…” [Prince, “LoveSexy”, LoveSexy, 1988]
[“08 Scandalous.mp3”:]
“Scandalous” by Prince: “Come. Closer.… Feel what U've been dyin' 4… Don't be afraid, baby… Touch it and explode… Understand, understand that I love U… But more than that – I want U… Everybody always told me… “Good things come 2 those who wait”… But I've got so much on the menu… I just can't wait, I just can't, I can't wait baby… I can't wait baby… I can wrap my legs around U girl… Cuz sugar, U know U're just the kind of lover… That I've been looking 4… 2 night why don't we skip all the 4 play, mamma… And just get down here on the floor… Scandalous… I'm talkin' about U and me… Marvelous - baby, baby, can't U see… Anything U've ever dreamed of… I'm willing 2 be… 2 night it's gonna be scandalous… Cuz 2 night I'm gonna be your fantasy… My dearest, my dearest… (Whisper) Whisper a question… With my body (body) I'll scream a reply… Anything's acceptable… Just ask me and I'll try it… 2 hell with hesitation… 2 hell with the reasons why… Scandalous… I'm talkin' about U and me… Marvelous - baby, baby, can't U see… Anything U've ever dreamed of… I'm willing 2 be… 2 night it's gonna be scandalous… Cuz 2 night I'm gonna be your fantasy… Baby, baby, baby… Oh girl, the things U make me do!… Genius is the only way 2 describe U… Anything U've ever dreamed of baby… Just ask me - I'll do, I'll do,… I'll do it 4 U baby… Anything at all… Spirits rise and spirits fall… Anything U ever dreamed off, I'm willing 2 be… 2 night is gonna be scandalous… Cuz 2 night I'm, 2 night I'm gonna be your fantasy!… Scandalous… I'm talkin' about U and me… Marvelous - baby, baby, can't U see… Anything U've ever dreamed of… I'm willing 2 be… 2 night it's gonna be scandalous… Cuz 2 night I'm gonna be your fantasy… Scandalous, marvelous…” [Prince, “Scandalous”, Batman, 1989]
[“11 Revelation.mp3”:]
“Revelation” by Prince: “Revelation… Revelation… It's coming back to me now… You and I were meant to be together… and hope… Revelation… Revelation… It seems like you've always been here… Now that you are, stay with me forever my dear… Revelation… Revelation… If ever (if ever), there was ever (there was ever…) Such a thing as time, oo babe (oo babe…) It's useless, so useless to me now… For in your arms is everything, in your arms, everything… An army of haters, one by one… Will do what they will to everyone… But the task at hand until we see the sun… Is to keep doing you until you come, to revelation… (revelation…) Can I play with it now?… It's all coming back to me now, like it was deep in the ocean… I beat my sword into a plow, and shared a heavenly potion… A future queen… Half east, half west, the truth somewhere rests between… Through English glamour casting spell… Though Hebrew, Greek and Roman hell… Higher 2 we overstand… the colour of the Pharoah's hand… (the colour of the Pharoah's hand…)…” [Prince, “Revelation”, HitnRun Phaze Two, 2015]
[“01 I Love U In Me.mp3”:]
“I Love U In Me” by Prince: “She took off her dress and I took a peek… While thunder storm played hide and seek… I begged for a kiss, she gave me seven… Our lips touched and it feel like Heaven… Everything I want is what she does to me… She don't blush 'cause she's so damn free… When she makin' love it's like surgery… And she say, “Ooh, I love u in me”… I promised myself not to come until she does… Then she took me in both hands and a liar I was… No man in this world could ever hope to last… When my baby downshifts and starts pumpin' fast… Everything I want is what she does to me… She don't blush 'cause she's so damn free… When she makin' love it's like surgery… And she say, “Ooh I love u in me”… I love u, I love u in me… Our bodies sink in a pool of sweat… It's the kind of love that u never forget… With you honey, I'm the richest in the world… (So rich)… I don't need money 'cause u're my girl… Everything I want is what she does to me… She don't blush 'cause she's so damn free… When she makin' love it's like surgery… (Surgery)… And she say, “Ooh I love u in me”… I love u in me… Everything I want is what she does to me… She don't blush 'cause she's so damn free… (So free)… When she makin' love it's like surgery… (Yeah)… And she say, “Ooh, I love u in me yeah”… (I love you, yeah)… (Ooh, I love u in me)…” [Prince, “I Love U In Me”, Hits And ‘B’ Sides]
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Prince Songs For Our May 7, 2017 Show:
[“04 Slave.mp3”:]
“Slave” by Prince: “Chorus: Everybody keeps tryin' 2 break my heart… Everybody except 4 me… I just want a chance 2 play the part… The part of someone truly free… Like candle slowly burning, I can feel my world unravel… Hemisphere upon hemisphere lie beneath my soul, soul… My enemies kept it turning, but now they pound the gavel… And judging me accordingly, I know, I know… Chorus… Hey! [x3]… Oh… Burning slowly candle, handle careless they did… Merrily down 3 heartbreak boulevards… Like fashion statements, they lie u be lookin' so good 2night, kid… I do my best 2 party, it's just that everybody keeps tryin' 2 break my heart… (chorus)… Except 4 me (except 4 me)… I just want a chance 2 play… (just wanna be free)… Slowly candle burns, where'd they learn hypnosis?… How'd they keep me under 4 so long?… Break the bread I earn, just keep me far from closest… I need their kind 2 illustrate what's wrong - what's wrong… Well, I'll tell u they just keep tryin' 2 break my heart (chorus)… They just keep tryin' 2 break my heart, ow!… (everybody) [x2]… Chorus… But I can't let u break my heart… (everybody keeps tryin' 2 break my heart)… Slave! (everybody keeps tryin' 2 break my heart)… Slave! slave! (everybody keeps tryin' 2 break my heart)… Slave!…” [Prince, “Slave”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“12 Emanicipation.mp3”:]
“Emancipation” by Prince: “Ever since I was a little baby… I had 2 have double everything… When they tell me that's enough… That's when I wanna fill my cup… 2 the top, johnny, hear me sing… Chorus: Emancipation - free 2 do what I wanna… Emancipation - see u in the purple rain… Emancipation - free 2 do what I wanna… Emancipation - break the chain, break the chain… Ever since that eve did unto adam, alright… What somebody been sho'nuff doin' 2 me (watch it!)… I've been tryin' 2 break the chain… Get my little ass out the game… I'd rather sing with a bit more harmony, oh… Chorus… Johnny please, huh, when I was on my knees… My back was broken and my spirit ill at ease… And now it seems just like the autumn leaves… Your money's turned from green 2 brown and now u best believe… Chorus… (emancipation) [repeat in bg]… Break the chain, oh yeah… Well, sho'nuff… See u in the purple rain… Emancipation - free 2 do what I wanna… Break the… break the… break the chain!… Hey!… Alright!… Hey! [x4]… Emancipation… Free - don't think I ain't!… Emancipation…” [Prince, “Emancipation”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“08 Come On.mp3”:]
“Come On” by Prince: “Lie down… We can do this all night… I know u got a young man… U don't care about me… He's darker than quicksand… He's taller than a tree… What u need is some real lovin'… Instead of these young-ass fools… I got the butter 4 your muffin… Just need the keys 2 the room… Chorus: Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on, baby)… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on, baby)… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on, baby)… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now… We could freeze in London… U could hear me sing (hear me sing)… And if u wanna make love then (come on)… U got 2 wear my ring (put it on, put it on)… Cuz I don't want no mistress (talk 2 her)… I'd much rather be bound (totally open)… Let's find a preacher… So we can get down, down, down… Chorus… Come on… Ha, ha - u and your girlfriend… Y'all 2 of a kind… Just runnin' these knuckleheads… 3 and 4 at a time… Both of u's want babies… But u still actin' wild… The first rule in makin' one… U can't be no child… Instead of hittin' that Remy (hittin' that Remy)… Why don't y'all hit the door? (hit the door)… I'll book us on the red eye… And we'll be good 2 go (good 2 go)… And if every life has got a reason… U can be mine… Perfume in the bath, darlin'… Champagne while we dine… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on, baby)… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on, baby)… Come on, baby (shake it now)… Come on shake it now (come on)… Come on, baby (shake it, shake it, baby)… Come on shake it now… Come on (come on, baby)… Yeah (come on, baby)… 20 days in london… And u ain't gimme no love… Could it be another brotha man… That u're thinking of?… Or could it be your girlfriend… Who never ever been straight… When I ask u – are u hungry? (hungry)… U say u already ate (ooh)… U can play me if u wanna… But u better let me know (let me know, baby)… I don't need 2 play the good licks… If there ain't gonna be no show… I'm better off sleepin' with my guitar… If u ain't gonna sing… Strapped 2 the body… Makin' love 2 the strings… (yeah, baby)… Come on, baby – come on shake it now [x4]… (gimme, gimme good love)… Instead of talkin' about babies (come on)… If we ain't gonna make love… U can't do nothing 4 me, 4 me… (come on, gimme, gimme good love)… Can't do nothing 4 me, baby (come on)… Come on, baby – come on shake it now [x3]… Come on, baby… I got the butter 4 your muffin…” [Prince, “Come On”, Newpower Soul, 1998]
[“18 (Hidden Track) Prettyman.mp3”:]
“Prettyman” by Prince: “Don't hate me, cuz I'm beautiful… Hey now - what's up?… Ah, you know how 2 come over here… Staring at a brother so hard… Say U what?… If U wanna be my baby… Got 2 tell me so… Overconfident lady… Better act like U know… If U wanna be my baby… Come on, take my hand… Tell me that U wanna get with… A prettyman… See me up here dancing… Dancing on the flo'… Got 2 get about doing… a little mo… Way I wear my knickers… Round this booty tight… Make a sucker wanna call me up… Every night… Hey… If U wanna be my baby… Got 2 tell me so… Overconfident lady… Better act like U know… If U wanna be my baby… Come on, take my hand… Tell me that U wanna get with… A prettyman… Everywhere I go… People stop and stare… They just wanna see me swing… This pretty hair… If there ever comes a time… It just won’t grow… Like my brother… I'll buy some mo… Hey!… If U wanna be my baby… Got 2 tell me so (Tell me, tell me)… Overconfident lady (Looka here)… Better act like U know (Do U know)… If U wanna be my baby… Come on, take my hand (Take my hand)… Tell me that U wanna get with… (Say)… A prettyman… If U wanna be my baby (Prettyman)… Prettyman (Prettyman)… Looka here now… In the early morning… When I'm feeling nice (Prettyman)… I walk by the mirror… And kiss it twice (Prettyman)… When it comes to perfume… It's on the shelf… I get it down… If there ain't nobody around… I, I, I smell myself… Hey… Now… Prettyman… Looka here… I ain't thru… (Prettyman)… Say… Wait a minute… Prettyman… Come on band, break down (Prettyman)… I don't care about money… I buy gold by the ounce… Y2K not today… I write a check and the bank bounce… Superbowl used 2 be my nickname… If U ask about love… No money might guarantee… When I'm a beau… Pretty… Man… If U wanna be my baby… Got 2 tell me so… Overconfident lady… Better act like U know… If U wanna be my baby… Come on, take my hand… Tell me that U wanna get with… Such a prettyman… Maceo [Maceo Parker – sax]… Brother – can U blow… Pretty (Prettyman)… […]… Wait – stop – go (Prettyman)… Maceo – can ya… Maceo - can U blow… Hey!… Prettyman (Prettyman)… Oh yeah… Can't scream now - [Hey!]… (Prettyman)… Can't scream now - [Hey!]… (Prettyman)… Hey… [phone rings]… Hello… Who is it? (Prettyman)… Yeah, this the prettyman (Prettyman)… [hangs up]… Princey!…” [Prince, “Prettyman”, Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, 1999]
[“01 Thunder.mp3”:]
“Thunder” by Prince: “Thunder - all thru the night… Promise to see Jesus in the morning light… Take my hand, it'll be alright… C'mon save your soul tonight… Oooo – Thunder… Yeah yeah yeah yeah… Yeah yeah yeah yeah… Love – nobody know just how it was born… Love – first came to me with the radio on… Jumped up in my body with an attitude… Kissed me on the mouth and said “Your leader take me to”… ’Twas like thunder all thru the night… And a promise to see Jesus in the morning light… Love say “Take my hand, it'll be alright… C'mon save your soul tonight”… Love's kiss was running all thru my veins… The bed started shakin’, I don't know who to blame… Me or this flower right in front of my eyes… Is this my sweet savior or the devil in disguise… ’Twas like thunder (oh) all thru the night (all through)… Promise to see Jesus in the morning light… Love say “Take my hand, it'll be alright… C'mon save your soul tonight”… Thunder – hey hey… yeah yeah yeah yeah… (it was truly truly)… Like rain falling on a window pane… Tears came to my eyes when I asked her name… Made me holler when it finally came… Said “Only the children born of me will remain”… ’Twas like thunder all thru the night… And a promise to see Jesus in the morning light (mornin' light)… Love say “Take my hand, it'll be alright… C'mon save your soul tonight”… Thunder… It will be all right (all right)… (it was truly like thunder)… Don't do it like that, do it like this… Oh oh (thunder) oh oh (thunder) oh ohhhhhh… Thunder (thunder)… (thunder)… (it was truly truly like)… Like thunder (thunder) all thru the night (thunder yeah)… Promise to see Jesus in the morning light (it will be all right)… Love say “Take my hand, it'll be alright (it's gonna be alright)… C'mon save your soul tonight”…” [Prince, “Thunder”, Diamonds And Pearls, 1991]
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Prince Songs For Our May 14, 2017 Show:
[“02 Beginning Endlessly.mp3”:]
“Beginning Endlessly” by Prince: “Nevermind the bird feed honey, just tell me your name… You wont have that long if I get my way in this game… My reputation precedes me, call it claim to fame… They know me around the world, you want me just the same… [Chorus:] Why should you be satisfied with just heaven and earth?… When if you look around there's so much more to the universe… Maybe every shining star, is just another part… If you and I could ever open up our dirty hearts… (Oh! Open up baby. Oh. Hey-hey…)… Listen… All of us in minerals and chemicals of space… You carry within your womb… that's how we got to this place… This might be a bit serious, but if it turns you on… Come with me now let's get nice till serious is gone… [Chorus]… (Oh! Come on! Oh! Oh. Get nice.)… Love is much too small a word for what you feel for me… If you ever let me explore your anatomy… You and I lost in each other… prisoners let free… Come on Darlin' let's get down beginning endlessly… (Uh uh. Let's get down! Uh uh. Beginning endlessly… Uh uh. Let's get down! Whooh!)… Come on! You see that I want ya. Ooh wee!… Come on! Can't you see that I want ya. Feel me now!… History is full of praise for another's history… More and more than the one that became before both u and me… Left alone with our devices, whatever will be will be… A brand new story in the making beginning endlessly… (Oh!)… Love is much too small a word for what you feel for me… (Feel for me)… If ever you you let me be, let me be your man… Ooh baby! Understand. I wanna I wanna be your man… (Let’s get down!)… (Come on!)…” [Prince, “Beginning Endlessly”, 20Ten, 2010]
[“03 Future Soul Song.mp3”:]
“Future Soul Song” by Prince: “I had a dream last night… That I was flying for the first time… And in the dream I could pilot my flight… With the thoughts in my mind… Since there wasn't any up or down… Everybody was all around… When we sang, we all sang together… Oh, what a beautiful sound… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… I had a dream last night… That I was singing and the sound of my voice… Seemed to come from every mountain top… Like it had no choice… And when my voice rose, so did the sun… When the trees sang the harmony as one… Every living soul sang the most beautiful… Melody ever sung… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… Before the war the only words and language said… Let there be light… Those that can see it are the ones who believe it… And put up no fight… And in the absence of fear and control… Is the sound of the surrendering soul… Louder than the dogmatic persecution… Sing it like you got that right… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… Ooh, ooh, sha la la la la… This is the future soul song…” [Prince, “Future Soul Song”, 20Ten, 2010]
[“02 Take Me With U.mp3”:]
“Take Me With U” by Prince: “I can't disguise the pounding of my heart… It beats so strong… It's in your eyes… what can I say… They turn me on… I don't care where we go… I don't care what we do… I don't care pretty baby… Just take me with u… Come on and touch the place in me… That's calling out your name… We want each other oh so much… Why must we play this game?… Don't care where we go… I don't care what we do… I don't care pretty baby… Just take me with u… I don't care if we spend the night at your mansion… I don't care if we spend the night on the town… All I want is 2 spend the night together… All I want is 2 spend the night in your arms… To be around u is so-oh right… You're sheer perfection (thank u)… Drive me crazy, drive me all night… Just don't break up the connection… I don't care where we go… I don't care what we do… I don't care pretty baby… Just take me with u… I don't care where we go… I don't care what we do… I don't care pretty baby… Just take me with u… Just take me with u… Oh won't u take me with u… Honey take me with u…” [Prince, “Take Me With U”, Purple Rain, 1984]
[“3-01 Hello.mp3”:]
“Hello” by Prince: “Hello, hello, hello, hello… Hello, hello, hello, hello… I tried to tell them that I didn't want to sing… But I'd gladly write a song instead… They said okay and everything was cool… 'Til a camera tried to get in my bed… Hello, my bed, hello, hello… I was sittin' pretty with a beautiful friend… When this man tries to get in the car… No introduction, No 'How you been?'… Just "Up yours, smile, that's right, you're a star!"… You call 'em bodyguards but I call 'em my friends… I guess I'm used to havin' 'em around… And cameras by nature like rewards… That's the trouble I get when I'm uptown… I'm not afraid to die… (Don't be afraid)… Oh no, there's a better place… ('Cause there's a better place to go)… I eat what I want… (You can eat what you want… Whole wheat toast… (Anything is cool in moderation)… And I'm happy, and that's for sure… We're against hungry children… Our record stands tall… There's just as much hunger here at home… We'll do what we can if y'all try and understand… A flower that has water will grow… And the child misunderstood will go… Hello… Hello… Hello… Hello… Everybody, we're against hungry children… Our record stands tall… There's just as much hunger here at home… We'll do what we can if y'all try and understand… A flower that has water will grow… And the child misunderstood will go… Our record stands tall, you know… Give us time and love will show… Hello… Hello… Hello…” [Prince, “Hello”, The Hits And B-Sides]
[“12 Time.mp3”:]
“Time” by Prince: “This song about time… Say its about time… About time that u… R around… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… Alone with u… I think I'm running out of patience… I think I'm running out of lies… I think its 'bout time I tell the truth… Instead of these alibi's… Well… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… Cuz ure so fine… When I get mine… Baby u can too… No more peace and quiet… I wonder why… A party full of drunken fools… I betcha some will b the rushing tide… Splashin all over u… I don't wanna work another day baby… No no stay with me… I wish u coulda stay with me… Stay with me… I don't think it matters anyway… It don't matter girl… For u I'm as rich as I could be… Baby baby… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… I know u know… Cuz ure so fine… When I get mine… Baby u can too… Sho 'nuff… Sugar well I'm thinking… That u really need 2 b my pet… And let me put u in my little cage… C'mon… Im sick and tired of playing hard to get… With an animal that's half my age… Sugar well well… My heads a little dizzy… My heads spinning 'round and 'round… Another dirty hotel room… Another lonely town… I need some time to rest… I need some time with u… This is what it feels like… I know what I wanna do… This is what it feels like… Gonna lemme tell u one time… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… Cuz ure so fine… When I get mine… Baby u can too… Oh oh I think I need u 2 b my girl… Travel with me around the world… Baby baby… So no paper… This works out fine… But not half as fine… As when I get time… With u… Sugar have u heard… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… Cuz ure so fine… When I get mine… Baby u can too… Keep breakin u down… Down down down… I think its 'bout time… That I got time… Alone with u… Cuz ure so fine… When I get mine… Baby u can too… U, u, u, u… Baby baby u can too… Ooh ooh oh…” [Prince, “Time”, Art Official Age, 2014]
[“2-05 One Nite Alone.mp3”:]
“One Nite Alone” by Prince: “In a pale blue spotlight… A figure spins around and the voice calls out to you… "Baby, do you like the sound?"… The undulating acrobat ready to do your bidding says… "Come, you must let me dress you… But first, I must do a fitting"… Do you like it fast? Do you like it slow?… I know it's better if we make it up as we go… And oh, by the way, tell me now, what's your name?… I'll let it sweeten my tongue just once… And never speak it again… Since this is our little secret… Just once and never speak it again… This is our little secret… Untarnished memory in a pale blue spotlight… Oh, let me hear you scream… If you're ready for one nite alone with me…” [Prince, “One Nite Alone”, One Nite Alone, 2002]
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Prince Songs For Our May 21, 2017 Show:
[“11 Marz.mp3”:]
“Marz” written by Prince: “Lost my job at Mickie D's… For giving away too much food for free… But I couldn't watch another black child go to school… With nothing to eat… Seven of us then took to the streets… Raised by the music, fed by the beat… Seeing how long we could stay out of jail… It's how we… That's how we'd compete… We never own the streets that we kept defending… The money we got we just end up spending… With nothing to save and not a thing for lending… You're never really happy… Just good at pretending… Everybody in the world wants to be a star… Few got what it takes to get that far… If a rocket ship didn't cost more than a car… A brother might move to marz…” [Prince with 3rdEyeGirl, “Marz”, PlectrumElectrum, 2014]
[“03 Strange Relationship.mp3”:]
“Strange Relationship” by Prince: “I guess U know me well, I don't like winter… But I seem 2 get a kick out of doing U cold… Oh, what the hell, U always surrender… What's this strange relationship that we hold on 2?… Maybe I just can't stand 2 see U happy… More than that I hate 2 see U sad… Honey if U left me I just might do something rash… What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)… I came and took your love, I took your body… I took all the self respect U ever had… I took U 4 a ride and baby I'm sorry… The more U love me sugar, the more it makes me mad… Maybe I just can't stand 2 see U happy… More than that I hate 2 see U sad… Honey if U left me I just might do something rash… What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)… Isn't it a shame this ain't a movie… Then U could rewrite my every line… I'll take all the blame, yo baby I'm sorry… But I didn't like the way U where, so I had 2 make U mine… Maybe I just can't stand 2 see U happy… More than that I hate 2 see U sad… Honey if U left me I just might do something rash… What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)… Mmmmm, my strange relationship… Can't live with U, can't live without U… What’s that all about… Do U know? (strange relationship)… I think U and I got a (strange relationship)… What's this strange relationship?…” [Prince, “Strange Relationship”, Sign O’ The Times, 1987]
[“03 Song Of The Heart.mp3”:]
“Song Of The Heart” by Prince: “I don't care what the people say… this is my life… OK?… I don't care what the people say… this is my face… OK?… U might make a different song, yes that's right it's true… That don't make anybody more or less as good as u… If u can feel the music that's all u really need… To turn this party all the way out… Good time guaranteed… Everybody get up… Clap your hands and dance 2 the beat… Whatever u do little darlin' it's cool baby baby with me… Just get up out your seat… And wave a flag because everybody plays a part… One world united singing the song of the heart… Look… everybody makes mistakes… Oh yeah, not one or two (right!)… But that don't make the dirty little things they say about u true… (U tell 'em!)… Step aside little babies and watch me do my thing… I don't even need a good reason to do… Listen to me sing… Everybody get up… Clap your hands and show them what u got… Tonight we gonna jam from now until eternity… Don't u stop – make it hot oh!… And wave a flag because everybody plays a part… One world united singing this song of the heart… Come on! Watch me now!… Oh, I don't care what the people say… This is my life… OK?… I just got to like that life… OK?… They can go fly their momma's kite… Hooray! (we got it!)… All right I'm going to tell u one more time… Listen… Unh… One world… One world… One world united… Singing a song… Singing a song… Singing a song of the heart… Feel me? Oh yeah!… Feel me? Keep singing!… U can do u… I do me… Whateva! Get going y'all!… The song of the heart…” [Prince, “Song Of The Heart”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
[“2-13 U Got The Look.mp3”:]
“U Got The Look” by Prince: “Here we are folks… The dream we all dream of… Boy versus girl in the World Series of love… Tell me, have U got the look?… U walked in, I woke up… I never seen a pretty girl… Look so tough, baby… U got that look… Color U peach and black… Color me taken aback… Crucial, I think I wantcha… You've got the look, you've got the hook… U sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book… Your face is jammin'… Your body's heck-a-slammin'… If love is good, let's get 2 rammin'… U got the look, U got the look… Look here… U got the look (U got the look)… U must'a took (U must'a took)… A whole hour just 2 make up your face, baby… Closin' time, ugly lights, everybody's inspected (everybody's inspected)… But U are a natural beauty unaffected (unaffected)… Did I say an hour?… My face is red, I stand corrected (I stand corrected)… You've got the look, you've got the hook… U sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book… Your face is jammin'… Your body's heck-a-slammin'… If love is good, let's get 2 rammin'… U got the look, U got the look… (there's no girl to do)… Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen… The dream we all dream of (oh, please!)… Boy versus girl in the world series of love… Slammin'… U walked in (I walked in)… I woke up (U woke up)… I never seen a pretty girl look so tough' baby (baby)… U got that look, yes U do (yes U do)… Color U peach and black… Color me taken aback, baby… Crucial, I think I wantcha… You've got the look, you've got the hook… U sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book… Your face is jammin'… Your body's heck-a-slammin'… If love is good, let's get 2 rammin' (now)… U got the look, U got the look… Here we are folks… The dream we all dream of… You got the look… You got the look… You got the look… You got the look… You got the look…” [Prince, “U Got The Look”, Sign O’ The Times, 1987]
[“01 Soul Sanctuary.mp3”:]
“Soul Sanctuary” by Prince: “Loving U in silence, knowing that it's right… Under your gaze I ponder this love 2night… Unbothered by the chaos swirling 'round outside… In your arms is where I want 2 live and die… Someplace where your face is all that I see… Where the love we make intoxicates intensively… In a mirror where your sweet reflection used 2 be… There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary… My soul sanctuary… Loving U in silence, neverending kiss… Under your gaze I can peacefully exist… Sanctuary, baby, nothing compares 2 this… In my darkest hour U can be my bliss (Bliss)… All of me I give 2 thee down at your feet… The reassurance in your rhythm speaks 2 me… Over and over your screams are like a prayer… In the dark, U are there (U are there), my soul sanctuary… Ooh, my soul sanctuary… Loving U in passion unmolested in this garden… Mango and nectarine, sweet honeydew, I beg your pardon… My mouth runneth over from ecstasy… It's true (it's true), baby, I love the taste of U… Loving U in silence, knowing that it's right… Under your gaze I ponder this love 2night… Unbothered by the chaos swirling around outside… In your arms is where I wanna live and die… Someplace (someplace) where your face is all that I see (All that I see)… Where the love we make intoxicates intensively (Intensively)… In a mirror (mirror) where your sweet (sweet) reflections used 2 be… There is hope, there is joy, my soul sanctuary… My soul sanctuary… (My, my, my, my, my soul) My soul sanctuary… Oh, my soul sanctuary… Soul sanctuary…” [Prince, “Soul Sanctuary”, Emancipation, 1996]
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Prince Songs For Our May 28, 2017 Show:
[“04 7.mp3”:]
“7” by Prince: “All 7 and we'll watch them fall… They stand in the way of love… And we will smoke them all… With their intellect and their savoir-faire… No one in the whole universe… Will ever compare… I am yours now and u are mine… And together we'll love through… All space and time, so don't cry… One day all 7 will die… I saw an angel come down unto me… And in her hand she held the very key… Words of compassion, words of peace… And in the distance… an army's marching feet… But behold, we will watch them fall… And we lay down on the sand of the sea… And before us animosity will stand and decree… That we speak not of love only blasphemy… And in the distance, 6 others will curse me… But that's alright, (that's alright)… 4 I will watch them fall (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)… All 7 and we'll watch them fall… They stand in the way of love… And we will smoke them all… With their intellect and their savoir-faire… No one in the whole universe… Will ever compare… for… I am yours now and u are mine… And together we'll love through… All space and time, so don't cry… One day all 7 will die… And we will see a plague and a river of blood… And every evil soul will die in spiders… And…, but do not fear… 4 in the distance, 12 souls from now… U and me will still be here – we will still be here… There will be a new city with streets of gold… The young so educated they never grow old… And… there will be no death 4 with every breath… A voice of many colors sings a song… That's so old… Singing while we watch them fall… All 7 and we'll watch them fall… They stand in the way of love… And we will smoke them all… With their intellect and their savoir-faire… No one in the whole universe… Will ever compare… I am yours now and u are mine… And together we'll love through… All space and time, so don't cry… One day all 7 will die…” [Prince, “7”, Love Symbol, 1992]
[“01 Musicology.mp3”:]
“Musicology” by Prince: “Heard about the party now… Just east o' Harlem… Dougie's gonna b there… But u got 2 call him… Even the soldiers… Need a break sometimes… Listen 2 the groove ya'll… Let it unwind ur mind… No intoxication… Unless u c what eye c… Dancin hot n' sweaty… Right in front of me… Call it what u like… I'm gonna call it how it b… This is just another one… Of God's gifts… Musicology… Keep the party movin’… Just like eye told ya… Kick the old school joint… 4 the true funk soldiers… Musicology… Wish eye had a dollar… 4 every time u say… Don't u miss the feeling… Music gave ya… Back in the day?… Let's Groove… September… Earth, Wind and Fire… Hot Pants by James… Sly's gonna take u higher… Minor keys and drugs… Don't make a rollerskate jam… Take ur pick – turntable or a band?… If it ain't Chuck D… or Jam Master Jay… Know what?… They're losin'… 'Cause we got a PhD in… Advanced Body Movin'… Keep the party movin'… Just like eye told ya… Kick the old school joint… 4 the true funk soldiers… Musicology…” [Prince, “Musicology”, Musicology, 2004]
[“04 The Word.mp3”:]
“The Word” by Prince: “What is this new xhaltation… That eye just can't explain?… What r these new inspirations… That eye can't get out my brain?… How am eye gonna sleep with this feeling… Rushing all through my veins?… Get up, come on let's do something… Don't u wanna go get saved?… The night is calling u 2 act… Act upon every urge… U can't get no satisfaction… If u ain't got the courage… Eye don't know what u're afraid of… Eye don't know what u've heard… Get up, come on let's do something… Don't u wanna know the word?… Who's gonna save us when them spiders get next 2 u?… Spinning their sticky webs around what u do… We gotta safeguard against 4ked tongue and the treachery of the wicked 1… Get up, come on let's do something… Don't matter how far u have 2… The truth has got to be told… Don't matter how shiny ur lips… They'll never b streets of gold… They might try 2 get us crazy… Cuz they don't know what eye've heard… We got this new xhaltation… Eye'm talking about the word… Who's gonna save us when them spiders get next to u… Spinning their sticky webs around what u do… We gotta safeguard against 4ked tongue and the treachery of the wicked 1… Get up, come on let's do something… Get up, come on let's do something… No reason to feel this pain… Get up, come on let's do something… Come on, go, let's get saved… Get up, come on let's do something… No reason to feel this pain… Get up, come on let's do something… Come on, go, let's get saved… Get up, come on let's do something… Get up, come on let's do something… Get up, come on let's do something… Get up, come on let's do something… Don't u wanna hear the word?…” [Prince, “The Word”, 3121, 2006]
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Prince Songs For Our June 4, 2017 Show:
[“11 Mr. Happy.mp3”:]
“Mr. Happy” by Prince: ““Microphone check”… Turn off that weak jam, man… Come on, huh… Mr. Happy's here, huh, and we're buggin'… I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right… Oh, I will take care of U… Mr. Happy every day and night, oh… I got some money, I got some juice… But somethin's funny, I ain't got U… I comes 2 party (Yeah), don't wanna be alone… I need somebody – somebody grown… I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right… Oh, I will take care of U… Mr. Happy every day and night, oh… Oh yeah… Sugarbaby, with the curly hair… Dancin' crazy, underwear… Witcha name on it, lookin' fine (“Bought a house next 2 Prince”) (Fine)… Keep smackin' that booty and U'll be mine… I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right… Oh, I will take care of U… Mr. Happy every day and night, oh… Pump it up, pump it up… Brown man, puffin' on a weak jam… Understand this is 80 proof… Guaranteed 2 get your girl loose if she douche… Throw your set up 2 the roof, huh… Third finger down, if U're wild, make a sound… Look at my people gettin' on down (Get down, get down)… Skip the Remy and let me have some Mary Tyler Moore of that new power soul… Comin' from the midwest passin' every test with a fuzztone remote control… I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right… Oh, I will take care of U… Mr. Happy every day and night, oh… I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right… Oh, I will take care of U… Mr. Happy every day and night, oh… (Yeah)… (Come on)… Yeah, one, well… I'll make your love come down like a freakin' elevator… In the middle of the night, body vibratin' like a pager… U play the drink, baby, I'll play the chaser… Do I love U? I can't love U cuz I hate cha… See, U got this bad case of the sad face… Dinner at 8, then intercourse at my place… Keep the drapes open, VCR, the whole bit… I know it sound sick, but baby, let's make a flick… Mr. Happy, babydoll, I came 2 do damage (I will take care of U)… Rock your world, knock your brain 2 another planet… U know my north pole can generate heat… Been thinkin' about me? Hmm, I can see them stains in your sheets… Before the reputation, they all used 2 pass me (I will take care of U)… Yeah?… Now they stop 2 ask me… 4 real?… Straight up, the lifestyle of Mr. Happy… Yeah… Oh, I will take care of U… Whatever U want, I do it right, oh… Mr. Happy every day and night (“Bought a house next 2 Prince”)… (Yeah)…” [Prince, “Mr. Happy”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“04 Life 'O' The Party.mp3”:]
“Life O' The Party” by Prince: “This is the life o' the party… We gonna do it right… So Ur havin' a party?… Goody 4 U… All the beautiful people gonna b there?… Yeah, that's cool… U know Ur gonna have a good time cause U got the news… That the life o' the party is gonna party with U… We're doing our own thing… Until the sun'll come up… Sweet Candy gonna b there… Yeah, it's gonna b rough… She ain't got no off switch… And neither do eye… When U read it in the paper 2morrow… U gonna hang Ur head and cry… [Chorus]… We gonna have us a party… All r welcome 2… We ain't down with nobody… That don't party like we do… Once we get it started… We got 2 go all night… This is the life of the party… We gonna do it right… Why party in your own yard… When U can party in mine?… All the beautiful people gonna b there… Puttin' the "I" in fine… Throw the records out my window… CD's out the door… Might as well give it 2 the milkman… We don't want it no more… Everybody can smell this funk y'all… Down in Altanta GA… Everybody, even Dre and Em, know it's OK… Hey, we don't need any trippin' y'all on this special day… We just callin' 2 let U know… U better not come if U can't stay… [Chorus]… What's it gonna take 2 get Ur booty soakin' wet?… U and me closer baby, that's a bet… Eye'm the life of the party… As long as eye got your body… Shakin like a leaf on a tree… Cutie come dance with me… U and me, we got mad chemistry… Don't it make U wanna holler?… Come with the life of the party, y'all… We're still makin dollars… 25 years 2 life… The judge sentenced me 2 hard labor with a knife… Making cuts 4 y'all… Keeping the party packed and wall 2 wall… Eye don't care what they say… “He don't play the hits no more… plus eye thought he was gay”… But it ain't nothing if it ain't fun… My voice is getting higher… and Eye ain't never had my nose done… That's the other guy… All the purple hippies bang your head on the 1… [Chorus]” [Prince, “Life O' The Party”, Musicology, 2004]
[“09 Mr. Nelson.mp3”:]
“Mr. Nelson” by Prince: “Mister Nelson, mister, mister Nelson… Mister Nelson, mister, mister Nelson… Mister Nelson, mister, mister Nelson… Mister Nelson… We don't need no clouds, we know… Oh, oh, oh, oh… We don't need no clouds, we know… Where you are now… Is in a place that does not require time… Time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time… Mister Nelson… Mister Nelson… Mister Nelson… Mister Nelson… Mister Nelson… Mister Nelson…” [Prince, “Mr. Nelson”, HitnRun Phaze One, 2015]
[“05 Elephants & Flowers.mp3”:]
“Elephants And Flowers” by Prince: “Boy is lonely on a burning hot summer night… he's looking 4 some action, he's looking 4 a fight… he's looking 4 a savior in a city full of fools… maybe he just needs a good talker to give him a good talking 2.… Can we talk baby? Strip down, strip down.… I think I'm gonna fall in love tonight.… Elephants and flowers, hot sweaty light paints a picture red and gold… on a crowd of naked bodies stripped down to their very souls… how can he find a shy angel in a city so bold (so bold)… he can't even find a place 2 dance, this is rock and roll.… Strip down, strip down, elephants and flowers… Is everybody ready? Here we go.… love the one who is love, (love) the one who gives us the power, (power)… the one who made everything, (what?) elephants and flowers (what will he do?)… the one who will listen when all others will not.… there will be peace 4 those who love god a lot.… Elephants and flowers. Strip down. Think I'm gonna fall in love tonight.… When I do, there won't be no more (confusion)… There won't be no more (no tears)… there won't be no more enemies, so that eliminates all the fear… and there won't be no sorrow, (sorrow)… there won't be no pain, (no pain)… there won't be no ball and no chain… strip down, strip down. Elephants and flowers.… Boy is lonely on a burning hot summer night… He's looking 4 an angel to hold him 'til the morning light… Here we go.… love the one who is love, (well) the one who gives us the power, (power)… the one who made everything, (everything) elephants and flowers (oh, yeah)… the one who will listen when all others will not. (all others will not)… there will be peace 4 those who love god a lot. Here we go. love the one who is love, (love) the one who gives us the power, (power)… the one who made everything, (what?) elephants and flowers (what will he do?)… the one who will listen when all others will not.… there will be peace 4 those who love god a lot.” [Prince, “Elephants And Flowers”, from the film and CD: Graffiti Bridge, 1990]
From June 4, 2017 show:
Of course I thought of all the people murdered with this EMF-weapon precisely because they had resources… and were not beholden to 'power' in any way… they could not be controlled… so… yes… we all need each other's help… it is not about money… it is indeed about 'power'…
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Prince Songs For Our June 11, 2017 Show:
[“01 Days Of Wild.mp3”:]
“Days Of Wild” by Prince: “Welcome 2 the Dawn… U've just accessed the Wild Experience… (Hold, hold, hold onto your wigs!)… Break down! Huh, this is a bust (Hold onto your wigs!)… All U sorry motherfuckers up against the wall… If U don't play, bite the dust… Cuz in a couple of simple fuckin' phrases… I'm gonna hip U 2 the fuckin' plays of… The brand new mad style – y'all say!… (These are the days of wild)… Hell yeah!… (Hold onto your wigs!) [x2]… Pop guns and weed? Brother please!… We're 2 wise 4 nonsense… The other 90's was better suited 4 that biz… Back when Dick was fuckin' Liz… Before soda pop had fizz… Don't blame it on your jockstrap full of jizz… Mentality so insane… I got a Tech-9 2 and it's called my brain… Shoot another brother? Not 2day… Death from envy is the only way… I can tear shit up y'all, that's my style… These are the days of wild – put 'em up!… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… Hooker, bitch and ho, I don't think so… I only knew one and never told her though… I thought about it many times (Diss me?)… That's the kind of shit 2 make U check your mind… Is your blood type the type that flows?… Is your blood type the type just stereo?… A woman every day should be thanked… Not disrespected, not raped or spanked… And if a woman ever said I did… She's a motherfuckin' liar and I'm a set-up kid… I'ma tear shit up y'all, that's my style… These are the days of wild!… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… Oh oh oh, by the way, I play bass guitar!… (Wild)… These are the days [x2]… (Wild)… These are the days of wild… Tennis shoes and caps, now that's phat… Up until the day another wanna laugh behind your back… Sayin' we all look the same… God bless America, home of the brave… I'd rather dress 2 make a woman stare… I'm puttin' on somethin' that another won't dare… It's a freezer burn compared 2 cool… If U still got loot, then who's the fool?… Everybody wanna take the stand… Mind your own motherfucker, let a man be a man… I'ma tear shit up y'all, that's my style… These are the days of wild - put'em up!… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… Keep that shit goin', break it down!… Wait a min… wa… wait, wait… Yeah, right there, don't move (Right there)… Justin, turn the lights off… Stop the cameras, turn the lights off… Looky here… Minneapolis, can U do me a favor?… I need 2 hear your voices 2night… I wanna check my choir… I want everybody in this whole building… "Free the slave"… Can U say that?… Let me hear ya - "Free the slave"… Come on, everybody (Free the slave)… 2 funky, say it (Free the slave)… U keep the 4 and it be 2 good, come on (Free the slave)… I can't hear ya! (Free the slave)… Ah hell yeah, gimme the beat, let me hear ya (Free the slave)… Minneapolis in the house, now say it (Free the slave)… Rock 'n' roll's alive 2night y'all, let me hear ya, uh (Free the slave)… Everybody got a little slave in 'em 2night, say it (Free the slave)… Come on band, come on band, all y'all say it! (Free the slave)… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Wild) [x4]… Break it down, oh… Minneapolis… Lordy, Lordy, uh, hell yeah… (Free the slave - play that muthafuckin' bass!) [crowd chants]… On the 1, Tommy, go!… (Wild)… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Free the slave) These are the days, these are the days [x4]… Come on band… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… (Hold onto your wigs!)… These are the days of wild… On the 1, yeah!… Welcome 2 the Dawn… U've just accessed…” [Prince, “Days Of Wild”, Crystal Ball, 1998]
[“11 The Dance.mp3”:]
“The Dance” by Prince: “I don't wanna give you my love… Cause I don't wanna lose my mind… I don't wanna give you my love… Cause if I do it's gonna be the last time… I never want to feel this way again… If I can't be a lover… I don't wanna be your friend, no… I don't wanna be friends, no… I don't wanna hold you're hand… Cause I just wanna follow you everywhere… I don't wanna see you dance… I don't even really want to take the chance… Of fallin' in love with you baby… Cause if you ever said beautiful words to me… If I wanna be your fantasy, yes… I wanna dance… Yes… Oh, baby… I don't wanna give you my love… I don't wanna go too fast… Cause if I do you just might stay… You just might stay… I guess I have a lonely dance… The longer that I feel this way… I never want to feel this way again… If I can't be a lover… I don't wanna be your friend… I don't wanna be friends, no… I just want this to end… I don't wanna give you my love… Cause I don't wanna lose my mind… Go home, baby… You know you can't handle this…” [Prince, “The Dance”, 3121, 2006]
[“05 When The Lights Go Down.mp3”:]
“When The Lights Go Down” by Prince: “Another Friday night… Another tired line… Baby, U sure look good,… Hey baby, what's your sign?… How many ask 4 your number… Before they even know your name?… How many out there tired of playing… This silly o-old time game?… Hey, and when the lights go down… And it's just U 2… It's when U and your lover, yeah… Do what U wanna do… That's when U feel the heat… Hotter than July… That's when U and your baby, baby, baby… When your baby get a ride… Yeah, when your baby get a ride… How can U tell him no… When he loves U so?… Buy U anything… Anything U want… His eyes all aglow… He'll know Ur good 2 go… Duh-dun… Duh-dun… Duh-dun… In front of a restaurant, yeah… Girl, U better know… Really, until U do it couple o' times in a row… It's just the same… It's just a game… Go back to do whatever, sleep outside your door… When the lights go down, yeah… And it's just U 2… That's when U hear the sounds… Of what true lovers do, yeah… And when U feel the heat, yo… Hotter than July… That's when U and your baby… When your baby get a ride… Yeah, hey, and when your baby get a ride now… Then when your baby get a ride… That's when your baby get a ride… That's when your baby play with U tonight…” [Prince, “When The Lights Go Down”, The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale, 1999]
[“06 Push It Up.mp3”:]
“Push It Up” by Prince: “(Push it up! Push it up!)… Put your hands up come on (Push it up!)… Huh yeah, this is it, this is it (Push it up!)… This is it… I think they got 2 get ready 4 this one here come on!… (Ooh, everybody's here) Say what?… (This is the jam of the year)… Huh, what did I hear? (Push it up! Push it up!)… Uh, wasn't quite clear… (Ooh, everybody's here) Say what?… (This is the jam of the year)… Oh, huh – I hear ya, huh (Push it up! Push it up!) Come on, uh… If U're ever down draggin' on the ground… Face twisted with a funky frown… Let me turn U on 2 somethin' that I found… 2 make U feel good, feel good… Negativity like gravity… Gotcha fallin' fast from reality… U gotta get up, put up, move up… And just do what U should, U should… Realize that U are somebody… Come on, y'all, and join the party… Everybody grab a body… And feel good, U should… CHORUS: Push it up – push it up – push it up – push it up… (Ooh, everybody's here – this is the jam of the year)… (Push it up! Push it up!)… Push it up – push it up – push it up – push it up… (Ooh, everybody's here – this is the jam of the year)… (Push it up! Push it up!)… Push it up, push it up 2 the sky… U don't have 2 have a plane 2 fly… If U listen 2 the truth and not the lie… Stop cryin', cryin'… In harmony, can't U see… Every color all in the same key… And that's the way Jah wants us 2 be… Start tryin', a-tryin'… Realize that U are somebody… Come on, y'all, and join the party… Everybody grab a body… And feel good, U should… CHORUS: Come on – wake up your body, wake up your body… Wake up your body and move it around come on… Yeah, huh… Where the party at in here, y'all?… Where the party goin' down in here? Uh… Now I wanna know who's ready 2 show me… Get on down with the one and only party ambassador… Flip styles like a spatula mac-tacula… More Legend than a new Acura… Body tone stone while I rap 2 her… Capture her thinkin' I'm a mac 2 her… Just because I'm attracted 2 her… But the fact of the matter is the dance floor's phatter… The crowd's on fire as we push it up higher… Push it up! – come on, y'all… Push it up! – put your hands in the air… Push it up! – come on, y'all… Push it up! – while The Artist turn it up, come – uh!… Yeah, huh… Break it on down (Push it, push it up!)… Huh… This is the jam, this is the jam, this is the jam of the year [x2}… Push it up [x12]… Everybody grab a body, everybody push it up [x2]… On and on till the early morn' - push it up… Push it up [x7]…” [Prince, “Push It Up”, Newpower Soul, 1998]
[“03 Home.mp3”:]
“Home” Sung by Bria Valente… Written by Prince: “Came down to find you here celebrating all alone… Traveling in a caravan of ice tears… I come to claim you all for my own… Of course you’re scared the first time I appear 'cuz many seek your throne… there's no need to worry… No need to fear… You just feel at home home home home home home home home at home… Home… I came down to find you up in arms… A house full of thieves and liars… Rest this heart so easily charmed… gon' end up in a bed of fire… Of course you’re scared the first time I…, just let me help tap on that door… There's no need to run from your one and only desire… I come to bring peace to your home home home Home home home home home your home… I came down to finally hear you say at last you’re finally satisfied… There was never any other that could ever be your lover… And truly get inside… Touch the core… We all live for… Everlasting paradise you see… In your life there are many houses, but now you finally got a home home home home home home home a Home… Ok… I only wanna cleanse your feet with iciest tears and make you feel at home… I only wanna cleanse your feet with iciest tears and make you feel at home… Home home home home home home home home home…” [Prince and Bria Valente, “Home”, Elixer, 2009]
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Prince Songs For Our June 18, 2017 Show:
[“170618timeofprophesy.mp3”:]
“Prince… reminds us… “this is the time of prophesy…”
[“10 Alphabet Street.mp3”:]
“Alphabet Street” by Prince: “No!… I'm going down 2 Alphabet Street… I'm gonna crown the first girl that I meet… I'm gonna talk so sexy… She'll want me from my head 2 my feet… Yeah, yeah, yeah… Yes she will… Yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah)… Yeah, yeah, yeah… I'm gonna drive my daddy's Thunderbird (my thunderbird)… A white rad ride, '66 ('67) so glam it's absurd… I'm gonna put her in the back seat… And drive her 2… Tennessee… Yeah, yeah, yeah… Yeah, yeah, yeah, Tennessee… Yeah, yeah, yeah, drive her… Excuse me, baby… I don't mean 2 be rude… But tonight… I'm just not in the mood… So if you don't mind (Yeah, yeah, yeah)… I would like to… watch… Yeah, yeah, yeah… can I?… Yeah, yeah, yeah… Yeah, yeah, yeah (Can I, can I, can I, can I)… We're going down, down, down, if that's the only way… 2 make this cruel, cruel world hear what we've got to say… Put the right letters together and make a better day…” [Prince, “Alphabet Street”, Indigo Nights, 2007]
[“04 When We're Dancing Close And Slow.mp3”:]
“When We're Dancing Close And Slow” by Prince: “When we're dancing close and slow… I never want to let you go, no, no… I feel your warm embrace… The softness of your face… Tell me, baby, are we here alone?… When we're kissing long and hard… I can almost taste the thoughts within your mind… Sex-related fantasy is all that my mind can see… Baby, that's honestly the way I feel… When we're dancing close and slow… I'm not afraid to let my feelings show… I want to come inside of you… I want to hold you when we're through… Can't you feel my love touching you?…” [Prince, “When We're Dancing Close And Slow”, Prince, 1979]
[“03 Pheromone.mp3”:]
“Pheromone” by Prince: “Come… Lie down beneath my shadow… Lie down beneath my shadow with great delight… And your feel will be sweet 2 me… Come… My left hand under your head,… While my right embraces time… Therein, my virgin, love's wine… L is 4 lust… O is 4 obsession… V is 4 the vast way u envelop my soul… This is crazy, this is crazy… I could die from the pheromone… I can see the castle… I can see the throne… I can see the beloved and she's not alone… But it's cool like that… Cuz I'll be diggin' her just the same… I can see the curtain wrestled from the wall… I can see her hands tied… I can see it all… He pulls a gat… This is how they play the game… And I'm 'round the back… Cuz curiosity it knows no shame… Pheromone, rush over me like an ocean… Pheromone, controllin' my every motion… Pheromone, I'm helpless as a pet… Pheromone, when your body's wet… I can feel the tension through the crack in the door… He begs 4 love, while she's disgusted more… And I'm on fire, cause I never seen her nude before… I wanna save her (save her)… I want 2 watch (watch)… All my vital signs go up a couple of notches… When he unties her and she runs 2 the open door… He trips and grinds her (grinds her)… Right there all on the floor (on the floor)… She so close I can touch her (touch her)… Pheromone, rush over me like an ocean… Pheromone, controllin' my every motion… Pheromone, I'm helpless as a pet… Pheromone, when your body's wet (body's wet, body's wet, body's wet)… Her eyes are closed but there's no penetration… He just makes her point the pistol 2 his nose… While he masturbates and now I see a tear… Heading down towards her smile… What happens next it all depends upon your style… (Oh, this is crazy baby)… Pheromone, (Pheromone) rush over me like an ocean… Pheromone, (Pheromone) controllin' my every motion… Pheromone, I'm helpless as a pet… Pheromone, (Pheromone) when your body's wet (body's wet)… Pheromone, rush over me like an ocean… Pheromone, controllin' my every motion… I don't really wanna go crazy but I'm helpless as a pet… When I see your naked body's wet (when your body's wet, body's wet)… (Pheromone) When I see your naked body's wet… (Pheromone) When I see your naked body's wet (body's wet, body's wet)… (Pheromone) But I'm helpless as a pet… (Pheromone) When I see you’re naked… Baby, when your body's wet (body's wet, body's wet)… Pheromone… Pheromone… Pheromone… Pheromone…” [Prince, “Pheromone”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“2-12 Nothing Compares 2 U.mp3”:]
“Nothing Compares To You” by Prince: “It's been seven hours and thirteen days… Since u took your love away… I go out every night and sleep all day… Since u took your love away… Since u been gone I can do whatever I want… I can see whomever I choose… I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant… But nothing… I said nothing can take away these blues,… 'Cause nothing compares… Nothing compares 2 u… It's been so lonely without u here… I'm like a bird without a song… Nothing can stop this lonely tears from fallin'… Tell me baby where did I go wrong… I can put my arms around every girl I see… But they'd only remind me of you… I went to the doctor guess what he told me… Guess what he told me… He said boy u'd better try to have fun… No matter what u do… But he's a fool… 'Cause nothing compares… Nothing compares 2 u… All the flowers that u planted mama… In the back-yard… All died when u went away… I know that living with me baby was sometimes hard… But I'm willing to give it another try… 'Cause nothing compares… Nothing compares 2 u…” [Prince, “Nothing Compares To You”, The Hits]
[“02 I Wanna B Ur Lover.mp3”:]
“I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince: “I ain't got no money… I ain't like those other guys you hang around… And it's kinda funny… But they always seem to let you down… And I get discouraged… 'cause I never see you anymore… And I need your love, babe yeah… That's all I'm living for, yeah… I didn't wanna pressure you, baby… But all I ever wanted to do… I wanna be your lover… I wanna be the only one that makes you come running… I wanna be your lover… I wanna turn you on, turn you out, all night long, make you shout… Oh, lover! Yeah… I wanna be the only one you come for… I wanna be your brother… I wanna be your mother and your sister, too… There ain't no other… That can do the things that I'll do to you… And I get discouraged… 'cause you treat me just like a child… And they say I'm so shy, yeah… But with you I just go wild!… I didn't wanna pressure you, baby. No!… But all I ever wanted to do… I wanna be your lover… I wanna be the only one that makes you come running… I wanna be your lover… I wanna turn you on, turn you out, all night long make you shout… Oh, lover! Yeah… I wanna be the only one you come for, yeah…” [Prince, “I Wanna Be Your Lover”, One Nite Alone, 2002]
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[“170620samuraicriticalmass.mp3”:]
[From June 18, 2017 show…] “Don’tcha wanna be a samurai?…”
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Prince Songs For Our June 25, 2017 Show:
[“04 The Question of U.mp3”:]
“The Question Of U” by Prince: “So what is the answer 2 the question of u… What do I look 4, what shall I do?… Which way do I turn when I'm feeling lost?… If I sell my soul, now what will it cost?… Must I become naked? No image at all?… Shall I remain upright? Or get down and crawl?… All of the questions in my life will be answered… When I decide which road 2 choose… What is the answer 2 the question of u?… U.…” [Prince, “The Question Of U”, Graffiti Bridge, 1990 album and film]
[“06 Dreamin' About U.mp3”:]
“Dreamin' About U” by Prince: “If the wind blew every petal from your precious red rose… Would U be afraid of what U'd find inside?… When I'm alone in my room… I can't stop dreaming about U, dreaming about U… When I'm alone in my room… I can't stop dreaming about U, dreaming about U… And every time I do what I need 2 do… I can't stop dreaming about U, dreaming about U… Revolving around every word that is spoken… Like the planets around the sun… I want U… Your tongue is a great persuader… Yeah, U got me sold… And when I'm alone in my room just watching a rose… I dream about U, I dream about U… When I'm alone in my room, yeah… I can't stop dreaming about U… When I'm alone in my room, baby, baby… I can't stop dreaming about U, dreaming about U… And every time I do what I need 2 do… I can't stop dreaming about U, dreaming about U… When my sane twin reigns… Claiming your aim is 2 maim my subconscious into being with U… I dream about U… Betting on the notion that if my lustier twin prevails… Like the ruins of Rome, I'll lie helpless at your feet… Yeah, when I'm alone… I dream about U, I dream about U… I dream about U, baby… When I'm alone in my room… I dream about U, my baby… I dream about U, U, U… (And here we stand)… And here we stand amidst your core (U)… Like the petals on this rose I adore (U)… The inside (The inside)… If the inside is kind… Kind in a sense that one would come from all… And the wish that U wish will come true if U call… But if not, (U will fall) U will fall… And I'll still be alone (Just dreaming about U)… With this ball in my stomach just dreaming …about U (Dreaming about U)…” [Prince, “Dreamin' About U”, Emancipation, 1996]
[“170622thequestionoftheinfiniteeye.mp3”:]
[From June 18, 2017 show…] “‘Power’ wants to supplant the Infinite Eye…”
[“170625wemarchforfreedom.mp3”:]
Prince: “I think a lot about something that is going to unite us all…” – Prince bridges our differences…
[“10 Black Muse.mp3”:]
“Black Muse” by Prince: “Black Muse can eye talk to you… What eye got to share is mighty good news… A brand new day is dawning… But you and me know what to do… (so much work to do)… Black Muse we've been so abused… Our mothers were good-looking and our fathers were too… But if they don't stay together… We can't walk no better in these shoes… (Black Muse)… Long ago 2 men held one of us down… Another took a whippin' and made a terrible sound… Baby watched her father falling down to the ground… That was you and me.… Black Muse can eye share with you… Just came this morning and it's mighty good news… They tipped the hour glass… Now everything is past… It's true.… They gave the world back to you and me… The faces on the mountains and a dirty sea… A trillion dollar bill and no currency… Still we are we… Black Muse we gonna make it thru… Surely people that created rhythm and blues… Rock and roll and jazz… So you know we're built to last… It's cool… it's cool… it's cool… (Black Muse)… A new day is dawning… Black Muse… A new day is dawning… Black Muse… Now that eye got your attention… Eye think its 'bout time eye mention… The reason why eye wrote this song… Like a UFO sighting… From my heart eye am writing… The next close encounter… Tell me how long… Will it be on land or near the water… Will it produce a son or a black moon daughter… Or a pillow cover with all our tears… 1000 light years away from here… (1000 light years from here)… No yesterday or tomorrow… A better remedy for sorrow… Or why the 5th held forever will make you cry… Don't know why… 1000 light years from here… (1000 light years from here)… 2 unbroken circles joined together make a butterfly… Little darling… don't you wanna try? (yeah I wanna try)… There ain't nothing better than looking for me (for me too)… Seeing you (seeing me)… Seeing you in the mirror… 1000 light years away from here… Why do we always seem so far away?… Don't you know that eye really wanna be with you night and day… I'm running out of ways to say how… So eye think I'll just close for now… ” [Prince, “Black Muse”, Hit N Run Phaze Two, 2015]
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Prince Songs For Our July 2, 2017 Show:
[“170627theabandonmentofprince.mp3”:]
[From June 11, 2017 show…] “The abandonment of Prince… in… call it what it is… Auschwitz…”
[“12 Big City.mp3”:]
“Big City” by Prince: “Alright you polaroids, let's go!… Mhh we're in the big city… Uh, come on!… Wherever we are… it's a big city… Dirty little hotel room… or working on a farm… If everybody's a star, to me you're the most pretty… I'm in the big city, the big city, the big city… When I'm in your arms… Bright Lights… a sea of faces… Something tells me this is gonna be fun… Tonight's the night… And of all the places… That I'm going to fall in love, it's got to be this one… There'll never be anybody happier than this… Let's make a vow and seal it with a kiss… (Uh, yeah)… Wherever we are… it's a big city… Dirty little hotel room… or working on a farm… If everybody's a star, to me you're the most pretty… I'm in the big city, the big city, the big city… When I'm in your arms… It's our time – we're in line for the big break… Everything is looking up… when you're this low to the ground… It's our time… Everybody's on the take… Let's get a big brush… and paint this town… The night is young… Much younger than we are… Let's kiss the night… Away in a fast car… Wherever we are… it's a big city… Dirty little hotel room… or working on a farm… If everybody's a star, to me you're the most pretty… I'm in the big city, the big city, the big city… When I'm in your arms… Everybody's getting money instead of getting saved… Not you and me honey… we already gave… Just as long as eye got you don't care come what may… (Well she's in the big city)… I just came to tell y'all… From the darkest desperation… to the highest bliss… Power to the ones aware… There's nothing bigger than this!… Big city uh, where's my guitar?… What's going on? Everything good… Wherever we are it's a big city… Dirty little hotel room… or working on a farm… If everybody's a star, to me you're the most pretty… I'm in the big city, the big city, the big city… When I'm in your arms… The big city… so pretty… Oh yeah… Taking back the land… That's it…” [Prince, “Big City”, Hit N Run Phaze Two, 2015]
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Prince Juxtapositions Beginning With Our July 2, 2017 Show:
[“170627theabandonmentofprince.mp3”:]
[#1 From June 11, 2017 show…] “The abandonment of Prince… in… call it what it is… Auschwitz…”
[“170625thesensuousnessofprincesthought.mp3”:]
[#2 From June 25, 2017 show…] “The sensuousness of Prince’s thought…”
[“170702truelawsofourmoralnature.mp3”:]
[#3 From July 2, 2017 show…] “The true laws of our moral nature…”
[“170702letsgetclearonwhatwewant.mp3”:]
[#4 From July 2, 2017 show…] “Lets get clear on what we want…”
[“170702princecametoprovepowerofinfiniteinus.mp3”:]
[#5 From July 2, 2017 show…] “Prince came to prove the power of the infinite in us…”
[“170430princeharmonizesourdifferences.mp3”:]
[#6 From April 30, 2017 show…] “Prince harmonizes our differences…”
[“170625nikolatriestoendwar.mp3”:]
[#7 From June 25, 2017 show…] “Nikola Tesla tries to end war…”
[“170709dontchawannafallinlove.mp3”:]
[#8 From July 9, 2017 show…] “Dontcha wanna fall in love?…”
[“170709weareoneinsyncwiththeearth.mp3”:]
[#9 From July 9, 2017 show…] “We are one in sync with the earth…”
[“170709childrenmadeslavesexplainsmoralevil.mp3”:]
[#10 From July 9, 2017 show…] “Children made slaves explains moral evil…”
[“170709tocounterpowersclaimofuswemustclaimtheinfinite.mp3”:]
[#11 From July 9, 2017 show…] “To counter the false appropriation by ‘power’ of our bodies… we must lay claim to the Infinite…”
[“170709ruleofmoralevilwouldkillourinherentgoodfellowship.mp3”:]
[#12 From July 9, 2017 show…] “The rule of moral evil would kill our inherent good fellowship…”
[On July 17, 2017 at just before 3 AM and for about an hour and a half subsequent I was blocked from uploading and accessing my web pages… The following “P.J.” from yesterday’s show was what I was attempting to upload…]
[“170716thetortureofprinceforthirtyfiveyears.mp3”:]
[#13 From July 16, 2017 show…] “Prince's story is the story in concentrate of our fight for possession of our bodies…”
[“170716thateconomicsisaconisprovenbynikola.mp3”:]
[#14 From July 16, 2017 show…] “Tell me what’s mine…” “We owe Nikola Tesla for all the comforts derived from electrical force: that ‘economics’ is a con is proven by Nikola…”
[“170716thestateexiststoseparateusfromjustice.mp3”:]
[#15 From July 16, 2017 show…] “The state exists to separate us from justice…”
[“170716freedomneedsnoenergytomaintain.mp3”:]
[#16 From July 16, 2017 show…] “Freedom needs no energy to maintain…”
[“170716theuniversalmotionthatresultswhenthecosmicbalanceisupset.mp3”:]
[#17 From July 16, 2017 show…] “The universal motion that results when the cosmic balance is upset…”
[“170723oursharedhistorybindsuslikeentangledphotons.mp3”:]
[#18 From July 23, 2017 show…] “Our shared history binds us like entangled photons…”
[“170723silencingwithliesnikolateslaandthenobelprize.mp3”:]
[#19 From July 23, 2017 show…] “Silencing with lies: Nikola Tesla and the Nobel prize…”
[“170723insomanywaysprincechangedmyanalysis.mp3”:]
[#20 From July 23, 2017 show…] “In so many ways Prince changed my analysis…”
[“170723whendronescangointorturemadeautomatic.mp3”:]
[#21 From July 23, 2017 show…] “When go-between drones target a hit for EMF… torture or death is made ‘automatic’…”
[“170723thedigitalgardenmeansthepanopticspaces.mp3”:]
[#22 From July 23, 2017 show…] “By ‘the digital garden’ Prince means the Panoptic spaces ‘power’ would herd us to and monitor us in…”
[“170723princesettlesquestionsonprophecyandtime.mp3”:]
[#23 From July 23, 2017 show…] “I think we will find that Prince… with Nikola… will settle many questions about prophecy and time…”
[“170723powerreliesontheemfweaponforallitsneeds.mp3”:]
[#24 From July 23, 2017 show…] “‘Power’ relies on the EMF-weapon for all of its elimination-of-dissent and population-‘management’ ‘needs’…”
[“170730ourbiologicalpurposemustgiveusourinstructions.mp3”:]
[#25 From July 30, 2017 show…] “Our biological purpose must give us our instructions…”
[“170730obeymeyourtrueselfernest.mp3”:]
[#26 From July 30, 2017 show…] “Obey me… your true self… Ernest…”
[“170730lettheeconomymakethemwork.mp3”:]
[#27 From July 30, 2017 show…] “Let 'the economy'… that is to say… 'Scarcity'… make them work…”
[“170730thecoercedworksystemrunsagainstourevolution.mp3”:]
[#28 From July 30, 2017 show…] “The coerced work system – 'workers' as functionaries of whoever commands them – runs against our evolution…”
[“170730whoiswhowhenpowertargetsyou.mp3”:]
[#29 From July 30, 2017 show…] “Who is who when ‘power’ targets you?…”
[“170730alicecallsitthemaindivideofclass.mp3”:]
[#30 From July 30, 2017 show…] “Alice calls it: the main divide of class…”
[“170806margaretprotectsnikolatesla.mp3”:]
[#31 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “Margaret Cheney protects Nikola Tesla…”
[“170806nikolasmeansstolenyetwillbringfreedom.mp3”:]
[#32 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “Nikola Tesla’s means… though stolen from him… from us… will yet bring us our Freedom…”
[“170806spacewarwithemfisonus.mp3”:]
[#33 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “The Pentagon has a hidden “Space Command”: it’s called EMF… and the war’s on us…”
[“170806pentagonresistsadmittingitsspacebasedemfweapons.mp3”:]
[#34 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “The Pentagon resists admitting its (for domestic-and-all-supremacy-game-use) space-based EMF weapons…”
[“170813ifplanetearthwasinthepalmofyourhand.mp3”:]
[#35 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “If Planet Earth was in the palm of your hand…”
[“170813bearingwitnesstothetortureofprincewithemf.mp3”:]
[#36 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “…bearing witness to the extreme torture of Prince with EMF…”
[“170813wehavearesponsibilitytoeachother.mp3”:]
[#37 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “We have a responsibility to each other to be ‘big’… to ‘show our shine’…” to not “[take] the biggest thing God ever made, the horizon… and [pinch] it in to… a little bit of a thing…”
[“170813butifwehavenorighttoourownbodies.mp3”:]
[#38 From August 6 to 13, 2017 show…] “…but if we have no right to our own bodies…”
[“170820thisiswhatfascismfeelslike.mp3”:]
[#39 From August 20, 2017 show…] “This is what Fascism feels like…”
[“170820princefoundhehadtoshowusweareslaves.mp3”:]
[#40 From August 20, 2017 show…] “Prince learned that he had to show us that we are slaves… which… as Herbert Marcuse… among others… has pointed out… we didn't know…”
[“170820howwillyouthhearthetruththatweareoneinourneedforfreedom.mp3”:]
[#41 From August 20, 2017 show…] “How will youth hear the truth that we are One in our need for freedom… in our longing to inhabit concretely our true lives: the reality of our Infinite being…”
[“170820nikolatelegraphsthepowerofemfblasts.mp3”:]
[#42 From August 20, 2017 show…] “Nikola Tesla telegraphs the power of EMF blasts: Leuren Moret on KPFA years ago… knowing the capability of 'power's space-based weapon… said many suspect it caused the underwater earthquake that led to the death of 200,000 Haitians…”
[“170820princecametohelprestorejustice.mp3”:]
[#43 From August 20, 2017 show…] “Prince came to help return justice – you feel Prince's words in his song ‘The Future’: ‘we need a spirituality that lasts…’”
[“170820princebringsthepracticaldemonstrationoffreedom.mp3”:]
[#44 From August 20, 2017 show…] “Prince brings the practical demonstration of freedom we need – he's so importantly paired with Proudhon… the two of them together are giving us the certainty we need to stand up to the global-statesmen… who are such bullies…”
[“170827whataparakeetteachesaboutfreedom.mp3”:]
[#45 From August 27, 2017 show…] “What a parakeet teaches us about freedom…”
[“170827solvingthemurderofprincebringsourfreedom.mp3”:]
[#46 From August 27, 2017 show…] “Solving the murder of Prince brings our freedom… not only in returning to us Nikola Tesla… exposing what the global-statesmen did with his inventions… but it unites science and religion…”
[“170827thecleartrajectoryofourthoughtsdevelopment.mp3”:]
[#47 From August 27, 2017 show…] “The clear trajectory of our thought's development leads to freedom.…”
[“170827fascismiswhatstatesdo.mp3”:]
[#48 From August 27, 2017 show…] “The institutions of 'class' are all about creating and maintaining the separations it makes that divorce us from our true power…”
[“170827nikolaseesthetorturepropensitiesofstates.mp3”:]
[#49 From August 27, 2017 show…] Nikola sees the torture propensities of states… He warned against “Governments [that] resort to methods of the Spanish Inquisition, which have only proved so disastrous to the wireless art…”
[“170827nikolasflivverinourfuture.mp3”:]
[#50 From August 27, 2017 show…] Nikola’s flivver in our future…”
[“170827nikolaspoweredflightmustbecomeours.mp3”:]
[#51 From August 27, 2017 show…] Nikola’s powered flight must become ours…”
[“170827powerdisappearsjesusintheabsurd.mp3”:]
[#52 From August 27, 2017 show…] “…and from the conflict of the most extravagant opinions upon unanswerable questions and texts which no one understood, was born theology, – which may be defined as the science of the infinitely absurd…” “It is said that the gates of hell will not always prevail, that The Word of God will return, and that one day men will know truth and justice…”
[“170903proudhonsolvesprobofaccumbutnotstateasinstituofhate.mp3”:]
[#53 From September 3, 2017 show…] “Proudhon solves the problem of the accumulation of capital but not the problem of the state as the institutionalization of hate…”
[“170903princesolvestheproblemoffrozenthought.mp3”:]
[#54 From September 3, 2017 show…] “Prince solves the problem of thought frozen as a result of coercion inflicted when we’re infants…”
[“170903proudhonexplainsthelawmustbetruth.mp3”:]
[#55 From September 3, 2017 show…] “Truth is ‘the law’: ‘…what was monarchy? The sovereignty of one man. What is democracy? The sovereignty of… the national majority… in both cases, the sovereignty of man instead of the sovereignty of the law, the sovereignty of the will instead of the sovereignty of the reason; in one word, the passions [violence or force] instead of justice…’”
[“170903nikolapunishedforwowingtheworld.mp3”:]
[#56 From September 3, 2017 show…] “For decades and decades… past his death even… the 'power'-guys continued to sit on his inventions… until Nikola's claims about them could be vindicated…”
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[#57 From September 3, 2017 show…] “How to counter the lies of ‘power’?… What would education based on Freedom look like?…”
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[#58 From September 3, 2017 show…] Proudhon: “Man (naturally a sociable being) naturally follows a chief. Originally, the chief is… the good and wise man…” What the 'class'-system does is attempt to halt our natural process of continuous growth…
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[#59 From September 3, 2017 show…] “Proudhon proves that ‘rule’ is antithetical to human evolution… and so… absurd… it flies in the face of ‘the law’… Truth… Love… of which Freedom is the realization…
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[#60 From September 10, 2017 show…] “The ‘all’ ‘behind things’ we teach by showing…
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[#61 From September 10, 2017 show…] “Kropotkin on economy of energy and integral education…
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[#62 From September 10, 2017 show…] “Our most important lessons… like respect… the earth teaches…
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[#63 From September 10, 2017 show…] “Our aim is to be better builders and singers of our one song…
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[#64 From September 10, 2017 show…] “Spiritual-body-mind food… harmonized… is mad sexy…
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[#65 From September 10, 2017 show…] “‘Power’ feigns disinterest in Nikola Tesla to develop the EMF weapon they stole from him in 1901…”
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[#66 From September 10, 2017 show…] “Fascism is logically deduced from the facts of manufactured ‘Scarcity’… along with increasing accumulation and consolidation of cash (resources…) in fewer and fewer hands…”
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[#67 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Authentic creation requires Honesty and freedom from coercion as the premises of our social relations…”
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[#68 From September 17, 2017 show…] “The truth must dazzle gradually… Or every man be blind…”: There is a single Truth and that Truth is Love… the 'mysteries' are how we strayed from it… our stories… back… our paths… tell it from every angle possible… so that it may gradually be seen…
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[#69 From September 17, 2017 show…] “The insertion of Trump is because they fear our love…
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[#70 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Plato’s Tribe Central ‘man in the middle’ inserts the principles of sadism (reflecting the psychological 'need' to subject others to Authority…) into ‘education’…”
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[#71 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Our One energy goes by many names… We won't worry about that here… or as we work together globally… because its meaning is Unity… Peace (the absence of Coercion…) and Love… Our one feeling of our one energy unites us…”
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[#72 From September 17, 2017 show…] “At his touch… It lifted to its place… ‘Who are you?’… I heard him say ‘I was a carpenter’… There under the bare walls of our labour… Death and life were knotted in one strength… Indivisible as root and sky…”
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[#73 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Christopher Fry teaches us to claim that space away from ‘power’…”
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[#74 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Nikola Tesla explains stream of pulsating electrons developing huge energy…”
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[#75 From September 17, 2017 show…] “Our blossoming is mutual… and need the freedom of all so that each of us may freely find the succor for our gifts we need…”
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[#76 From September 24, 2017 show…] “What does it mean to ‘have faith’…” or: “How can we listen to our bodies when 'the system' is set up to ensure that we can't listen to our bodies?…”
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[#77 From September 24, 2017 show…] “The screams of Prince as the U.S. state experiments with EMF…”
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[#78 From September 24, 2017 show…] “Folks in communications technology… Step up!…”
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[#79 From September 24, 2017 show…] “If we have a common allegiance to Freedom… Love… the Infinite… the Source… there's no 'states' anymore… is that not so?”
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[#80 From September 24, 2017 show…] “The state… to exist… must deconstruct our personalities… The state wants to fill us with the content it wants us to have… wants… as Goering said: ‘The state [to be] everything and [we] nothing…’”
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[#81 From September 24, 2017 show…] “How do we deeply listen?”… not to people telling us what the Source is… but to the Source directly…”
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[#82 From September 24, 2017 show…] “‘We must choose to align our minds with Truth or Lies…’ and: ‘The worst thing you can do is give up your God-given right to choose…’ is at the core of the method… analysis… and strategy… of Prince…”
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[#83 From October 1, 2017 show…] “‘When the ocean comes to you as lover… go in…’ can we plant those words as guidance… for our Independence-Seekers globally – Kurdistan and Catalan particularly – ready to move on beyond the bully-states that have claimed them as subjects…”
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[#84 From October 1, 2017 show…] “Prince provides necessary guidance to counter ‘power’s moves… or:… when does our desire to know the truth lead to self-reflection…”
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[#85 From October 1, 2017 show…] “How do we see the wounds nobody speaks… What needed awakening does the state want to prevent? How do we grasp Prince's 'Choice'… be able to think it through authentically… and not give up our right to choose?”
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[#86 From October 1, 2017 show…] “Prince… and I… learned the hard way that states do not want our bodies to be free… or our brains operating at full capacity… and as we express this authentic power… we are shown that the U.S. state is Fascist…”
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[#87 From October 1, 2017 show…] “The 'power'-guys have involved so many in their torture-and-murder-with-EMF scheme – both as functionaries and targets – that the existence of this weapon is now an open-secret… It falls on us to expose it broadly…”
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[#88 From October 1, 2017 show…] “If 'Knowledge' is what defines us… we're done before begun… 'power' owns it… But if 'the Source' defines us… our possibilities are as expansive as our possession of the Infinite [and Life can come into balance…]”
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[#89 From October 8, 2017 show…] “What if we had that referendum alluded to last week… which asks: “Is our allegiance to Love… or to 'the state'… as they are mutually-exclusive?… Would this not be the thought we need to break the logjam of 'class'-conditioning?”
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[#90 From October 8, 2017 show…] Proudhon: “[In error], we do and suffer evil, until instinct which points us towards good, and reflection which makes us stumble into evil, are replaced by the science of good and evil, which invariably causes us to seek the one and avoid the other.” [That's another way of describing “Prince's Choice: “Choosing to be body-mind-spirit honest…”
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[#91 From October 8, 2017 show…] Let’s list the resources that make each one of us self-sufficient… as… as Socrates’ Dilemma shows us… “the ‘force’ upon our minds of that which feeds us is profound… and authentic judgment rests… on being self-sufficient.”
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[#92 From October 8, 2017 show…] “…Prince knew exactly what the ‘power’-guys would do after they murdered him: rush to craft a lie… I'm not sure what his “Shut This Down”-strategy is… but I've spent enough time with this man to know there is a “Shut This Down”-strategy…”
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[#93 From October 8, 2017 show…] “Nikola Tesla’s high frequency beams of short pulses of energy…”: “…concerning the very great strength of the impulses… one must… recognize how right he was…”
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[#94 On October 17, 2017 from home…] “Fidelity to the sunniness we are…”
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[#95 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “A system of 'class' is about skewing resources to the Few… the result is Imbalance and inefficiency in their generation and use… And then a prophet comes…”
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[#96 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “Until we have access to the truth… it is easy to manipulate us… ‘Power” creates a ‘scarcity’ of love to give them an automatic hook in any one of us – whether to sell us false goods or false folks who can lead us where 'power' wants us to go… in order to maintain their monopolization of 'leadership'… the property and possession of all of us… under conditions of generalized leisure… based on the infrastructure of freedom… The technology exists we just have to design the integration of it…”
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[#97 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “We ignore ‘power’ by giving our Brothers and Sisters something Opposite to ‘power’ to look at… which stimulates thought and prompts questions about the anti-love ‘reality’ ‘power’ makes… which explains why the arts – and that includes social media – are in the crosshairs…”
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[#98 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “We have to be what each other needs to break out of 'the system'… that's 'harmonization'… which Deconstructs 'the system'… a process we naturally engage in when we 'deep-listen' to the Infinite… ‘harken’: ‘listen, hear, attend, understand, internalize, and respond…’”
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[#99 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “We cannot grasp fully Prince's model and story unless his mission is grasped… and what it means that he was given the gift of prophesy… that he prophesied the presence of a soul-mate who shared his purpose… that his three-decades-plus-long reiteration of this 'knowing'… is nothing short of 'miraculous'…”
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[#100 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “So we must be suspicious whenever the 'power'-guys present us with some new 'cancer treatment'… as we know that EMF affects cell growth: both cancer cells and immuno-protective cells… and these ‘power’-guys want ‘All The Money…”
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[#101 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] To Nikola Tesla we owe all we know as ‘progress’… Quote from Nikola re the offer of a medal 30 years late for his invention of AC: “You propose to honor me with a medal which I could pin upon my coat and strut for a vain hour before the members and guests of your Institute. You would bestow an outward semblance of honoring me but you would decorate my body and continue to let starve, for failure to supply recognition, my mind and its creative products…”
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[#102 From October 15_22, 2017 show…] “Behrend's formal testimonial to his old friend was eloquent and sincere: ‘Were we to seize and eliminate from our industrial world the results of Mr. Tesla's work, the wheels of industry would cease to turn… ‘Nature and Nature's laws lay hid in night; God said Let Tesla be, and all was light…’”
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[#103 From October 29, 2017 show…] “Before we can choose Love we have to see hidden-‘power’… and Fascism hides in the ‘coerced-work-system’…”
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[#104 From October 29, 2017 show…] “Our emissaries each showed us a key piece of the puzzle of why the realization of our basic nature of Good… of Love… keeps getting thwarted – have exposed hidden-‘power’ – and we are processing…”
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[#105 From October 29, 2017 show…] “Seeing hidden-‘power’ means this is a completely fresh moment in the history of ‘class’… and we need social media to expand this conversation…”
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[#106 From October 29, 2017 show…] “Did Prince promote this show knowing discussion is key…”
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[#107 From October 29, 2017 show…] “‘Power’ attempts to demoralize or eliminate from our midst those with the most 'heart'… most Love… What they need from us is the hope we show by being the opposite of ‘power’… using social media to design Freedom…”
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[#108 From October 29, 2017 show…] “‘The self-love of men…’ Important words… ‘Choosing’ is an act of self-love… of allegiance to oneself… it asks us to see ourselves as distinct from ‘the system’… as living things with meaning that far exceeds ‘the state’…”
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[#109 From October 29, 2017 show…] “‘But what about our rage at millennia-long abuse… and why did Prince feel no rage… say “simply ignore them…”? – after an entire adult-lifetime of being tortured…’ the answer lies in our expanded power of reflection… which allows us to understand… once we have the Truth of What Happened…”
November 2, 2017: Juxtapose the images in this thirteen-minute video that my son made… with the power of Prince… and our November 5, 2017 Show discussion: “Oakland Kajukenbo Summer 2017”:
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[#110 From October 29, 2017 show…] “Tesla said that he was deeply religious, although not in the orthodox [sense]…, and gave himself “to the constant enjoyment of believing that the greatest mysteries of our being are still to be fathomed and that… death itself may not be the termination of the wonderful metamorphoses we witness.”
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[#111 From October 29, 2017 show…] “When the strong like Nikola cry.”
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[#112 From November 5, 2017 show…] “I feel such gratitude to Margaret Cheney for preserving the authentic person Nikola Tesla… and for preserving his testimony on how he was able to solve the targeting problem for the EMF weapon and explain the roaring noise I often hear: the problem of the individualization and isolation of the current being transmitted… and the need for a magnifying transmitter…”
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[#113 From November 5, 2017 show…] “Catalonia independence starts a conversation that in this moment cannot end but in Freedom… it is for the integrity and autonomy of the individual human being – and this autonomy and integrity must be secured for humanity to develop…”
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[#114 From November 5, 2017 show…] “We see this act (the piping of the same refrain of 'management of the people'…) in the Big-Bad-Daddy Trump (placed on the scene by the 'power'-guys as 'power'-obsessed bullies will do… by means of extra-legal deceptions involving drones… data-manipulation… and the creation of 'the news'…) to show us how much we need the ‘competently functioning state’…”
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[#115 From November 5, 2017 show…] “Is it necessary to see the Global Fascist Installation for us to see ourselves as gifts from the Infinite (to which we therefore give our allegiance?…) and can the martial arts be like Prince: help children keep the Infinite…”
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[#116 From November 5, 2017 show…] “The autonomy and integrity of the individual human being must be secured for humanity to develop… we said… So who or what can secure it?… provide a disinterested guardianship over it… if not the entire world?… set free…: we know what to do… we just have to figure out how to do it… and it only takes a critical mass…”
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[#117 From November 5, 2017 show…] “At times I'm filled with sadness and long for that which is not – just as intensely as I did when a young girl and I listened to the waves of the sea, which is still unknown, and still beating about me… I think I would be happier if I knew something about you. You, who are unconscious of everything but your work and who have no human needs. This is not what I want to say and so I am Faithfully yours, K.J.”
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[#118 From November 12, 2017 show…] “…the significance of no effective 'Left'… or effective opposition… to the global-statesmen?… the significance of not seeing hidden-‘power’: there has been no global process of all of us working together to design the Freedom-alternative to this system based on coercion… no discussion of Nikola Tesla… the theft of his EMF-weapon in 1901… and how he has provided the material basis for global human freedom… because freedom requires freedom from necessity… right?…”
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[#119 From November 12, 2017 show…] “The understanding that 'power' hides… and that our Freedom is calling… means that the stories they feed and feed and feed: the constant reiteration of ‘deep divides between us' as the cause of our unhappiness at the limits imposed on our lives… We've discussed here 'power's m.o. with threats: It focuses in on those who assert ownership of their souls… their true selves… and this means… largely… artists…”
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[#120 From November 12, 2017 show…] “Consider how easy it is for the global-statesmen… planning for centuries to determine the future… amassing resources to do it… armed with Plato for legitimization… and the techniques of poisonous pedagogy to ensure their mission endures across the generations… teaching their children to believe that establishing the Republic is a noble ambition… So these artists we love doing their mea culpas… please know they were surrounded with agents… who's who must wait for out future…”
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[#121 From November 12, 2017 show…] “What we are seeing… is that their construction of 'reality' on lies is paper-thin… and easily collapses when Truth tests it…”
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[#122 From November 12, 2017 show…] “Now in his mid-sixties, Tesla was almost always hard up. At times strange illnesses troubled him. The businesses he had worked so hard to build up in Chicago were dwindling away… The global-statesmen (U.S.-branch) had him penned in a pretty tight space in terms of movement to realize his gifts… which 'power' was continuously pushing back against… It's pretty hideous…”
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[#123 From November 12, 2017 show…] “And don't it just make you want to vomit… watching how 'they' scour the world for some 'undiscovered Nikola'… with his unprecedented gifts from the Infinite… while the one-and-only was stripped… maligned… abused… and 'treated' with his own EMF-weapon…”
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[#124 From November 12, 2017 show…] “Lenin’s stroke and Stalin’s list of ailments [fatigue… joint pain… stuffy head…] EMF-suggestive… And we have been discussing the swellings in the body of someone EMF-murdered and advocating for our access to the police photographs of the body of Prince…”
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[#125 From November 12, 2017 show…] “We repeatedly see the importance having the 'right story'… accurately understanding 'power's motives… as otherwise their sadism makes no sense… we don't understand what's happening… and we're incapacitated by all the lies… we have to know what we got to know what we must do…”
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[#126 From November 19, 2017 show…] “That what they have not… that which they possess…” “…poor men looking for gold…” who are desperate both to seem to have what they have not (a fertile… imaginative… and original… process of thought…) and to be what they are not (demonstrably 'superior'… entitled to 'rule'…)
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[#127 From November 19, 2017 show…] “There is no doubt that Louis C.K. was inundated by agents… I want to talk about ‘abuse of power’… ‘listening to the body’… authentically… but I also want to talk about the ‘comedy industry’… because it illustrates the dilemma of all artists in a 'power'-system that has no use for them… if they will not parrot the beliefs with which the global-statesmen want us to be indoctrinated… which if they do disqualifies them as artists…
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[#128 From November 19, 2017 show…] “A significant reason for their extensive surveillance (and for their wanting the data of Facebook… among other reasons for wanting to control social media totally…) is for the 'power'-guys to design effective multi-leveled campaigns of psychological manipulation… psychological manipulation plays a large role in their setting someone (or the people…) up…
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[#129 From November 19, 2017 show…] “The problem at root… as Prince says… is that we don't own our own bodies… and ‘power’ manipulates the rage we feel at our ‘permission’ being stolen… Artists determined to be honest are being set-up… the arenas they work in have been massively infiltrated…
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[#130 From November 19, 2017 show…] “The inventor confided to his young companion that mental anguish, fire, commercial opposition, and other trials had merely fanned his productiveness and that he still felt he could rise highest in the face of great resistance…
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[#131 From November 26, 2017 show…] “So… here we go again… the man must learn to 'control' himself… still… in thrall to all those terrible 'instincts'? still… no one's talking about force and coercion in childrearing… isn't 'control' the very virus itself? The real issue in sexual dynamics… as in establishing global society… is harmonization…
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[#132 From November 26, 2017 show…] Prince: “1999… and the illusion continues… One begs to ask… when will it all end?… Unnatural disasters seemingly happen every week… Train crashes… shootings…” A three-year-old student of kung fu: “why do you want us to fight?…” Göring: “Why, of course, the people don't want war. Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best that he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece? Naturally, the common people don't want war… That is understood…”
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[#133 From November 26, 2017 show…] “We all want to use our minds – that is the axis of the gyre of our spinning lives that unifies – it is the core of our equality… we all want to grow as we're meant… not as the global-statesmen direct… the only question then: 'what gets in the way of it?' – that's real talk designed to cut through all their lies…”
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[#134 From November 26, 2017 show…] Ovid: “Golden was that first age, which, with no one to compel, without a law, of its own will, kept faith and did the right. There was no fear of punishment, no threatening words were to be read on brazen tablets; no suppliant throng gazed fearfully upon its judge's face; but without defenders lived secure…”
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[#135 From November 26, 2017 show…] “It's not by chance the dream of the Golden Age… realized as global unity… keeps recurring… But to get there… we have to back each other… and create a world of associates – there are people out there (Prince… for one… for me…) you need to meet… who have what you need to grow… and vice versa… In Freedom we develop our harmonic relationships consciously…”
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[#136 From November 26, 2017 show…] “I felt impelled to stroke Macak's back. What I saw was a miracle which made me speechless… Macak's back was a sheet of light, and my hand produced a shower of crackling sparks loud enough to be heard all over the place…” His father told him this was caused by electricity… “Is nature a gigantic cat? If so who strokes his back? It can only be God, I concluded.”
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[#137 From December 3, 2017 show…] “When we consider… encouraged by Proudhon… the issue of 'work' and 'leisure' from the perspective of our inherent equality… the effect is seismic: ‘No; there is no real superiority among men, since all talents and capacities are combined never in one individual…’ So we see how 'Coercion'… reverses the natural order of things: balance… mutual aid… interdependence… ”
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[#138 From December 3, 2017 show…] “What makes us happy? Leisure to grow our gifts and find our associates… those with whom our gifts intersect… What gets in the way of it?… The global-statesmen… That's it… They want to direct our energy and we're not here to be directed. Simple as that…”
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[#139 From December 3, 2017 show…] “No matter where I was that pigeon would find me… Then one night as I was lying in my bed in the dark, solving problems, as usual, she flew in through the open window and stood on my desk. I knew she wanted me; she wanted to tell me something important so I got up and went to her… As I looked at her I knew she wanted to tell me… she was dying…”
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[#140 From December 3, 2017 show…] “The young Serb had no idea how it might be done, but instinct told him that the answer already lay somewhere in his mind… ‘The glow retreats, done in the day of toil; It yonder hastes, new fields of life exploring; Ah, that no wing can lift me from the soil, Upon its track to follow, follow soaring!’”
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[#141 From December 3, 2017 show…] “It remained to the genius of Tesla to capture that unruly, unrestrained and hitherto opposing elements in the field of nature and art and to harness them to draw the machines of man…” The impact of Nikola Tesla's AC-system of power generation and distribution is a global impact… its scope and influence was galvanic out the gate…
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[#142 From December 17, 2017 show…] “If we appreciate that our body-route to the Infinite is an expression of God… we appreciate the irrelevance of 'guilt'… as opposed to 'understanding' through deep reflection… This is what Alice is saying… the 'moral add-ons' are 'required' when one has been denied access to one's own 'self'… the ability to think for oneself… and how wrong it is to interrupt this process in the child…
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[#143 From December 17, 2017 show…] “It is when happy babies turn glum that you know… overwhelmed with the fear of losing all they hold dear… the joy for which they'd come… that their ship of Empathy – as opposed to the performance of it which 'experts' in 'child development' like the ones the article cites seem to want – poised to catch the wind… is sunk…”
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[#144 From December 17, 2017 show…] “Do we see the problem now? We say… ‘Authentic Education Taught By Prince’ – what we mean by it is: ‘Breaking the Spell of Millennia of Subservience’ – and by saying that Prince solved the problem of 'power' suppressing the human spirit… I mean… as Nikola is Pegasus… Prince is Sun… We follow the Sun – Granted… to fully grasp his method we have to have Alice Miller and Proudhon… and Nikola Tesla – and now we have them…”
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[#145 From December 17, 2017 show…] “‘Breaking News!’: It is not true… that ruse the global-statesmen use that “There Isn't Enough”… What does the single individual need to be materially free?… Earthships… and other such building-block resources for self-sufficiency as this… the problem has always been… as Proudhon and Erich Fromm have said… that we don't believe in each other… because 'power' has ever sown the seeds of Division between us… Hence we need Prince's method…”
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[#146 From December 17, 2017 show…] “Knowing what we are inherently – that our nature is joy and to have fun – means we can understand our dilemma of unhappiness authentically… and appreciate our good fortune in arriving in a time when the solution has been found and we simply need to realize it… Planning individual Abundance makes rich the nation – whatever we join is joined with consciousness that we are individually self-sufficient…”
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[#147 From December 17, 2017 show…] “Is it clear that we need time… a.k.a. possession of our own lives?… Is it clear that Proudhon is correct?… that “there is no real superiority among men, since all talents and capacities are combined never in one individual…” Nikola could not realize his full gift because the power to do so was stolen from him… because of the misbegotten 'class'-system… And this is true for every single one of us…”
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[#148 From December 17, 2017 show…] “But soon Robert was again asking for financial help… again, [Nikola sent a] check… Johnson thanked him and announced that he and Agnes were sailing for Europe… On this trip he met a teenaged actress… [Do we hear the thunderclaps telling us that the global-statesmen's current “Sexual Misconduct Strategy for Eliminating the Inconvenient… Disobedient… or 'No-Longer-Needed'”… like the 'Trump-Tool' itself – and their whole 'Far Right Threat Is Rising' campaign to cover the state's growing de-legitimization – has multiple uses… including cycling out the 'old' and bringing in the 'new-blood'… the 'innocent'… 'young'…”
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[#149 From December 17, 2017 show…] “For years it had been rumored that Tesla had invented a powerful beam, a death ray [the EMF-weapon… although let's own that the term is confusing given it includes taking down airplanes and flooding the body with mucus… its effect dependent on the type of EMF and its frequencies the state is using…] In early 1924 a flurry of news reports from Europe claimed that a death ray had been invented there – first by an Englishman, then by a German, and then a Russian… a newspaper in Colorado proudly retorted that Tesla had invented the first invisible death ray capable of stopping aircraft in flight while he had been experimenting there in 1899…”
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[#150 From December 24, 2017 show…] “‘If Prince is a fish the ancestors sent to show us the Truth and return us to it… the Infinite… 'power' bit… hard…’ ‘How shall they believe in that which they have not seen or heard?… and how shall they hear without a preacher?… and how shall they preach, except they be sent?…’ Now that is very straightforward logic… very 'unsystemly'… breathe deep… we shall need more of it…”
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[#151 From December 24, 2017 show…] “Questions I'd been feeling the urge [which is the body talking] to follow: What Does It Mean That Prince Has the Gift of Prophecy?… Proudhon is right… it is the reality of God… the Infinite… that is not understood… Nikola saw this… So did Prince… They show us the path… we must go down it…”
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[#152 From December 24, 2017 show…] “Our Emissaries from Love show us our Freedom is within reach right now by enough of us turning our eyes to see it… to maintain this 'flow' we should examine the broader political implications of 'power's strategy… plan… to achieve ‘total dominance over the planet’… through suppression of the human spirit: the formation of the “modern bureaucratic state…”
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[#153 From December 24, 2017 show…] ‘Lberalism’ Wallerstein has explained… is the ideology of the global bureaucratic state… formed by the global-statesmen to ‘tame’ the ‘uninformed capricious masses…’ “The problem for the notables [Wallerstein writes…] was how to construct a structure that would seem to be popular and was not, but would nonetheless retain the support of a significant proportion of the ‘people’. That would not be easy. The liberal state was to be the historic solution…”
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[#154 From December 24, 2017 show…] “Bezucha concludes that ‘the French Revolution, in fact, broke the momentum created prior to 1789 and may have retarded the development of a workers’ movement in Lyon’… [This adds support to a comment we made in our September 3, 2017 show that once we're free we'll need an authentic history of the French Revolution…”
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[#155 From December 24, 2017 show…] Wallerstein: “When Louis Napoleon made his coup d'etat on December 2, 1851, the primary objective was to repress the left…” And just thirty years later… 30,000 would be slaughtered in Paris… Thanks to Proudhon and Prince… we've learned that our path to freedom lies through welcoming back the Infinite… the Love… in us…
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[#156 From December 24, 2017 show…] “The figure who is chiefly responsible both for the spectacular growth of Christianity… is Paul… born Saul, in Tarsus (now in Turkey), perhaps a few years after the birth of Jesus, whom he never met. He was a devout student of Judaism… an eager persecutor of the early Christians [when]… on his way to Damascus… a light blinded him, and he fell to the ground. Jesus’ voice asked him, ‘Why are you persecuting me?’”
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[#157 From December 24, 2017 show…] “The wave recedes… returns… recedes… Remember our discussion of the Egyptian God Thoth? We began by quoting Alice: ‘A person who can understand and integrate his anger as part of himself will not become violent…’ We quoted Alice because we were showing the interconnections between ‘thought’ and owning one's spontaneous feelings – the messengers who come to challenge the mis-education of 'class' across millennia and nation all say versions of the same thing…”
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[#158 From December 24, 2017 show…] “So this is the moment of 'healing' (where 'healing' there need be…) – of healing the rifts between us… of renouncing 'class'… of all-of-us coming together across its false divisions… dissolving them… which… as Nikola knew… would have happened long-since if we could but talk to each other… Prince said this too… and Proudhon…”
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[#159 From December 24, 2017 show…] “In our next show we're going to be thinking through the question of whether the notion of 'persecution' by the state for being what we are… along with the paired notion that it is essential that we be what we are… lies at the heart of Jesus’ message… Now this is not how it was taught to me… of course… which omission is key to the state's interventionist strategy of claiming our bodies…”
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[#160 From December 31, 2017 show…] The modern version of wannabe-gods does not want to be seen… is very preoccupied with ‘security’… tolerates no surprises… no unanticipated dissent… and so 'thoughtfully' provides it: “Black Lives Matter”… “Antifa”… “Resist Trump”… “#MeToo”… But what Prince is showing me is that persecution is necessarily a state obsession… as it is in response to our claiming an authentic education: the Truth… that the full weight of the repressive means of the state is placed in our way…
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[#161 From December 31, 2017 show…] “And what causes this separation away from the state and to the Truth… we are asking today… if not seeing that we belong not to the state… but to the 'all-of-it'… and that the state contravenes the purpose we are born with… by seizing our energy to command for its own earth-opposed-not-bestowed purposes… and in so doing reduces us…”
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[#162 From December 31, 2017 show…] “…Even a brief scan of this chapter… reveals a significant concern about agents… whom Paul calls false apostles… He's very scrupulous about 'proving' with the use of witnesses that the words coming out of his mouth are in fact both his words and his mouth…”
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[#163 From December 31, 2017 show…] “Do we have to know for certain that global-politics is theater… in order to turn away from it and begin working with our Brothers and Sisters on a global basis?… but a bit of reflection tells us true: 'rulers' want to maintain their rule… It's really not complicated at all… it's just about 'power'… for millennia… and what it does… it prevents us from using our reason…”
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[#164 From December 31, 2017 show…] “We don't see the electro-magnetism of an EMF assault usually but our bodies feel it… and the Infinite-Positive energy we feel as well… Socrates’ Dilemma seemed an irresolvable problem… our Triumvirate solved it each from a different view: Proudhon showing the wrong road: valuing 'Intellect' (mind) over 'Instinct' (heart)… Alice showing us that children must not be forced… Nikola in showing us that the Infinite is positive science… a 'physical' reality… Prince… putting it all together…”
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[#165 From December 31, 2017 show…] “The Apostle Paul: ‘I beseech you therefore, brethren… be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…’ – what Paul is striving to correct is our broad condition under 'class'… He preferences no nation or faith… This is not about 'religion' in an orthodox sense… That key message that this is not about any particular nation or faith was buried by turning these key insights into 'Christianity'… and thereby creating yet more Division between us…”
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[#166 From January 7, 2018 show…] “…’healthy engagement with this world…’ is a euphemism for the failed strategy [and set-up for disappointment for any hope of a viable alternative to ‘class’…] of ‘fix the state’… a key conclusion (that ‘fix-the-state’ is a failed strategy for the left…) of the lecture-series Antisystemic Movements by Giovanni Arrighi, Terence K. Hopkins, and Immanuel Wallerstein… which we read together from around March, 2014 and into the Spring of 2015…”
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[#167 From January 7, 2018 show…] “What does it mean to ‘have faith’?” I asked my son on the morning of September 18, 2017… But… three months on… the question is now for me more complicated… by the challenge articulated clearly by Paul… the challenge in a sense that Carrere rejects… that is… “how to live by 'faith’…”
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[#168 From January 7, 2018 show…] “The existence of an Infinite causes us to stop and think… doesn't it?… We're suddenly bigger… we suddenly wonder our place in it… when… that is… we're certain… Jesus gave Paul the gift of certainty on this question – these few who know without doubt that we go on are like spokespersons for and from the other side – Prince certainly is this – given us as guides… ‘the perfect will of God’ – what is that?”
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[#169 From January 7, 2018 show…] “'Finding Paul' for me is key to addressing the challenge Prince is asking of us: to choose Life over 'the state'… because this is Paul's challenge to us as well… Paul is all about showing us that it matters… what we are… He requires us… as Prince does… to ask ourselves: ‘Are we going to leave this critical point to 'statesmen'… or 'leaders'… to determine?… or are we going to choose to be responsible for this critical matter ourselves?’”
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[#170 From January 7, 2018 show…] “Love lives wantonly in our flesh… wants only for us Love… and is disinterested… It is only Love that is due our allegiance… So… what does 'protest' mean in the face of state persecution of us when we 'separate to the Truth'… and are determined to be free? All together now globally… pick a day… pick a time… to stay in bed… or party… make love… make music… generate only the Good Vibe… Have so much fun you know… it's just begun…”
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[#171 From January 7, 2018 show…] “As Paul wrote… the 'moral code' of 'rule' has been systematized for over three hundred years in the work of Plato (429 – 347 BC)… and Paul can be viewed as the antidote to Plato's 'relativist'… 'might-makes-right' political playbook… used to 'justify' whatever crimes statesmen feel 'compelled' to commit… Paul has an opposite mission: become the Peace… While Plato tells 'rulers' that it is dangerous to allow the people to think… Paul tells us that it is critical that we use our power of reflection to discover Truth…”
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[#172 From January 14, 2018 show…] “In ‘Blog 42’: ‘You Got City Hands Mr. Hooper: you been countin’ money all your life…’ – I wrote about a book-exchange (sort of) I'd done with a co-cafe-dweller from Ghana… Now here I be… getting EMF-blasted as I type up and read the Epistles of the Apostle Paul… a Turkish man… raised Jewish… who had no intention of helping to found a religion… whose only interest was in establishing the Truth… that Love must live within us…”
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[#173 From January 14, 2018 show…] “I cannot help but wonder how did they did it… Paul and Prince… maintain their indomitable forward-momentum… Both men help us with the emotional side-effects of persecution… For Alice Miller it's straightforward: ‘Feelings?… Express them… Use your art… Understand them… Make them conscious… celebrate them as part of you…’ But these are 'words' only… but we aren't talking about ‘words only’… are we?… ‘Consult your heart and you will feel the presence of the ancestors…’ If we sit with them… they sit with us…”
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[#174 From January 14, 2018 show…] “…words come to us from the ancestors… and we find to our surprise… they have some use for our lives… and we must have empathy… how tedious it must be… to have to work so indirectly… given these insecure abandoned-children-nutcases hound us so when we're living (here’s yet another service demanded of Trump by the 'power'-guys: he's required to play the 'nutcase' to divert us from seeing the real nutcases: them…)”
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[#175 From January 14, 2018 show…] “‘For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised…’ I so appreciate Paul for putting on the table this effect… which I've never heard discussed on the left… of revilement in the eyes of our fellows for confronting the state…”
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[#176 From January 14, 2018 show…] “‘…If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law [of Love] that it is good…’ Paul… in showing us his process of thought… shows us what's missing in us… Our whole lives we've been told what to think… What we're experiencing now globally is a massive 'correction' to a millennia-long process of distorting our basic nature… in which the 'power'-guys… the statesmen… intercept and misdirect our powers of reflection and empathy…”
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[#177 From January 14, 2018 show…] “I'm interested in the conflict Paul is experiencing on multiple levels… His sharing of his honest process of coming to terms with something within himself that he would prefer was not there is extremely relevant to all we 'class'-indoctrinated… and… again… supports the idea of the usefulness of our redefinition of 'sin' as 'the system'-in-us… – all we 'class'-trained can relate… Alice describes the most extreme examples of these “supposed-to-feels” in For Your Own Good: children 'raised religious' who are told they must mime 'politeness'… always smile… ‘be “positive” at all times…’ even… or especially… when one feels exactly the opposite…”
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[#178 From January 21, 2018 show…] “‘Power’ attempts to become what we want… to meet our ‘original need’… to think… to develop our thought… i.e.… it became Christianity (and by the way… is it possible to doubt Paul’s story of the arresting voice and light of Jesus stopping him in his tracks – when he was going about his 'authorized' business… obeying the orders of 'the state' and arresting ‘Followers of The Way’ – and demanding… Jesus did… that he think about his acts?)”
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[#179 From January 21, 2018 show…] “We’ve been denied access to Paul’s experience: reclaiming himself put him at odds with the state… and ‘power’… became ‘Christianity’ in hiding… This strategy only works if they keep the children conned… but… as Proudhon explained… it is within us to defer to Authority that's legitimate… and there is an Authority that's True… and that we want to cleave to… because to align with that means Life continuous… while to align with 'power' means death…”
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[#180 From January 21, 2018 show…] “Paul's assumptions are based on what for us is now a foreign context: the equivalencies between the pursuit of knowledge as the pursuit of righteousness… and the cultural endowment or pride of place of the Israelite in doing this… and that to challenge their elevated rank was… in a sense… challenging the state – in challenging established scholarly Authority… the existence of which the Roman elite could see was needed to legitimate rank… rule… them…”
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[#181 From January 21, 2018 show…] “What we learn from our resistance is hard to hold on to… with Paul's thoughts we have a new angle on this: Spirit continuously trying to reassert itself… while 'power' keeps trying to snuff it out… in order to supplant it as our driving force… In 'power's re-write of Christianity… rank and hierarchy… division and rancor… were inserted at its core of… Gone was 'Love is the law'… 'we are all One'… 'Spirit is Truth'…”
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[#182 From January 21, 2018 show…] “To live one's life with the Whole Thing in mind alters irrevocably what we 'mind'… give our attention to… think about… Just as Paul says… it matters what we pay attention to… if you notice your own soul… it's a totally different experience of living than if you don't… Prince is here to tell us… that we have to choose: either to be fully alive… which means to base our thoughts and acts on that which is True… or choose not to… No slouches… our Sex-umvirate… for in pondering the ride we've already begun it…”
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[#183 From January 28, 2018 show…] “No one told me as a young woman that a global Miniscule Few who lust for rule invent our stories to smooth our inclusion under their boot… No one ever told me that Jesus was a freedom-fighter… and died for his fierce resistance to the 'class'-system… but this is exactly what he was and did… 2000 years ago… saying what we did in a recent show: we cannot continue Hate… we have to separate from 'the state'… turn away from 'rule'… 'power'… the 'works of man'… and see instead… the grace of Love…”
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[#184 From January 28, 2018 show…] “And with our Sisters and Brothers… once it is discussed and we are certain: that there is no scarcity of resources but rather an Earth that is abundant… that all we need to feed and clothe and shelter all of us exists far in excess of need… once this is seen… we see as well that the claim of states to judge and punish (coerce and control) us has no merit… and we organize our day to say this to each other globally…”
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[#185 From January 28, 2018 show…] “Paul: ‘I say then, Hath God cast away his people? [And of course he means Israel… – P.S.] God forbid, For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew… Have [the Israelites] stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the world…’ Let's not forget that Paul is not about founding a religion but rather seeing the Truth established in every faith: with God there are no favorites… We have been maliciously held back… prevented from developing our thought as a global humanity… the 'correction'… which is our transition to Freedom… has now come upon us…”
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[#186 From January 28, 2018 show…] “Prophesy must then be viewed as 'positive'… which does not diminish our suffering at 'power's hands… from its ignorance… There is a joy that comes from our own process of understanding… which is God… the 'All-of-it'… in us… that far supersedes our recollection of the moral evil done by the Dead Ones… the Lost Souls… But they have to be gone… (…we also have to think more about what it means to 'ignore them' in the context of persecution… I love what Garrison Keillor said [I paraphrase]: ‘I am an honest writer of fiction… look for the truth of this in the novel I write about it…’ Well ok…)”
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[#187 From January 28, 2018 show…] “Paul is 'for us' in this moment… for while Paul's 'summary' certainly is: “we all have to come together as One…” – Prince's message in ‘Last December’… and Bob Marley's consistently so as well… for instance in ‘One Love’… we need the context in which to fit it… fertile soil in which to grow it… Well… that's what you… I… and Prince… are doing now: we're 'amending' the soil… turning in the good food… the spiritual food full of nutrients… to make renewed life spring from this dead system…”
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[#188 From January 28, 2018 show…] “There are no thoughts that come to us secure from 'power's covetousness… while we allow their control of us… They are by long habit and training… bandits… and on all our creations… through various means – whether through the arts… Academe… or the economy – they place their names… with the ultimate aim… on 'Creation' itself to place their name…”
for our feb 4, 2018 show
"170604proudhonprovidesthebase_6.mp3”:
From June 4, 2017: “Whoever admits the infallibility of a man becomes thereby incapable of instructing others. Whoever denies his own reason will soon proscribe free thought.…” (From our Waking Up Radio show of June 4, 2017… This quote is found in a footnote on p. 284 of What Is Property?)
February 4, 2018 Show:
#1 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “Jesus… Paul… and Prince… speak to the freedom-fighters…” (“180204jesuspaulandprincespeaktothefreedomfighters_1.mp3”)
#2 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “Paul’s power of reflection negates Plato’s totalitarian state…” (“180204paulspowerofreflectionnegatesplatostotalitarianstate_2.mp3”)
#3 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “To own your power of reflection promotes true gentleness…” (“180204toownyourpowerofreflectionpromotestruegentleness_3.mp3”)
#4 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “The courage of Woody Allen…” (“180204thecourageofwoodyallen_4.mp3”)
#5 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “Enter Prince… and the elevation of affection…” (“180204enterprinceandtheelevationofaffection_5.mp3”)
#6 Post-Juxta From February 4, 2018 Show: “Paul’s method of de-commissioning is to feel deeply in order to think deeply…” (“180204paulsmethodofdecommissioningtofeeldeeplytothink_6.mp3”)
February 11, 2018 Show:
#7 Post-Juxta From February 11, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ becomes ‘power’ by renouncing its gift of reflection…” (“180211powerbecomespowerbyrenouncingitsgiftofreflection_1.mp3”)
#8 Post-Juxta From February 11, 2018 Show: “Children taught they are ‘better than’ do as ‘power’ demands…” (“180211childrentaughttheyarebetterthandoaspowerdemands_2.mp3”)
#s9, 10. and 11 were switched. Please listen to them again.
#9 Post-Juxta From February 11, 2018 Show: “My debt to Prince is enormous…” (“180211mydebttoprinceisenormous_3.mp3”)
#10 Post-Juxta From February 11, 2018 Show: “Prince’s soul can merge with other things…” (“180211princessoulcanmergewithotherthings_4.mp3”)
#11 Post-Juxta From February 11, 2018 Show: “Our service to Love comes from reflection…” (“180211ourservicetolovecomesfromreflection_5.mp3”)
For February 18, 2018 Show:
From April 20, 2014 Show: “‘Let’s consider this from Plato’s beloved Uncle Critias…” text found on the “Miklos Nyiszli's Lessons on Class” page…(“140420critias.mp3”)
February 18, 2018 Show:
#12 Post-Juxta From February 18, 2018 Show: “If we devote our energies to structurally-establishing Love globally… Love has our back…” (“180218livingourgiftsintheserviceoflove_1.mp3”)
#13 Post-Juxta From February 18, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ controls us with fear and isolation…” (“180218powercontrolsuswithfearandisolation_2.mp3”)
#14 Post-Juxta From February 18, 2018 Show: “Our question: …what are the lessons of ‘the lessons of Occupy’?…” (“180218powerseekingknowsnotgodtheinfinite_3.mp3”)
#15 Post-Juxta From February 18, 2018 Show: “Paul’s teaching as political guidance unites us…” (“180218paulsteachingaspoliticalguidancetouniteus_4.mp3”)
#16 Post-Juxta From February 18, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ trying to change our nature is hating on the Infinite…” (“180218tryingtochangeournatureishatingontheinfinite_5.mp3”)
February 25, 2018 Show:
#17 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “I wasn’t conscious of ‘the Missing All of it’ …” (“180225iwasntconsciousofthemissingallofit_1.mp3”)
#18 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “The vast eternal plan for us to understand that this… the earth beneath our feet… is our promised land…” (“180225thevasteternalplanforustounderstand_2.mp3”)
#19 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “Prince… our Holy Spirit… come to realize ‘the perfect will of God’…” (“180225princeourholyspiritcometorealizethewillofgod_3.mp3”)
#20 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “Prince’s Choice means choosing our full life…” (“180225princeschoicemeanschoosingourfulllife_4.mp3”)
#21 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “The way of Love puts us in direct confrontation with the state…” (“180225thewayofloveputsusindirectconflictwiththestate_5.mp3”)
#22 Post-Juxta From February 25, 2018 Show: “Let the rule of Love and thinking it through build our union…” (“180225lettheruleofloveandthinkingitthrubuildourunion_6.mp3”)
March 4, 2018 Show:
#23 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “Know the mind of God through Prince…” (“180304knowthemindofgodthroughprince_1.mp3”)
#24 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “We have front row seats but we are not spectators of this show…” (“180304wehavefrontrowseatsbutwearenotspectators_2.mp3”)
#25 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “Faith in Love as the One…” (“180304faithinloveastheone_3.mp3”)
#26 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “We need the language of spirit to ignore the agents…” (“180304weneedthelanguageofspirittoignoretheagents_4.mp3”)
#27 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “Paul’s decommissioning means self-sufficiency…” (“180304paulsdecommissioningmeansselfsufficiency_5.mp3”)
#28 Post-Juxta From March 4, 2018 Show: “A son over his own house tells us ‘harden not your hearts’…” (“180304asonoverhisownhousetellsushardennotyourhearts_6.mp3”)
March 11, 2018 Show:
#29 Post-Juxta From March 11, 2018 Show: “The global-state is Fascist… What about ‘nation’?…” (“180311theglobalstateisfascistwhataboutnation_1.mp3”)
#30 Post-Juxta From March 11, 2018 Show: “…their Plato’s Tribesmen’s protection racket…” (“180311theirplatostribesmensprotectionracket_2.mp3”)
#31 Post-Juxta From March 11, 2018 Show: “Obedience to Love breaks the hold of obedience to the state…” (“180313obediencetolovebreakstheholdofobediencetothestate_3.mp3”)
#32 Post-Juxta From March 11, 2018 Show: “Christianity uses sex to attempt to conquer Jesus…” (“180313christianityusessextoattempttoconquerjesus_4.mp3”)
#33 Post-Juxta From March 11, 2018 Show: “…the selection of Prince to counter ‘power’s strategy of using sex against us and to nullify Paul’s guidance…” (“180313theselectionofprincetocounterpowerstacticofusingsex_5.mp3”)
March 18, 2018 Show:
#34 Post-Juxta From March 18, 2018 Show: “Planning a Love transformation requires intention…” (“180318planningalovetransformation_1.mp3”)
#35 Post-Juxta From March 18, 2018 Show: “Herod Agrippa II was responsible for the murder of Paul…” (“180318abunchoflittleherods_2.mp3”)
#36 Post-Juxta From March 18, 2018 Show: “Knowing that the global-state is Fascist and uses agents let’s us set aside blame…” (“180318knowingglobalstateusesagentsletsussetasideblame_3.mp3”)
#37 Post-Juxta From March 18, 2018 Show: “Our gifts from Love ‘power’ covets… and then murders us for them…” (“180318ourgiftsfromlovepowercovets_4.mp3”)
#38 Post-Juxta From March 18, 2018 Show: “Prince gave his life so we could be certain there is an Infinite…” (“180318princegavehislifesowecouldbecertainthereisaninfinite_5.mp3”)
March 25, 2018 Show:
#39 Post-Juxta From March 25, 2018 Show: “With Facebook’s data the global-state believes they will be able to mimic prophesy…” (“180325facebooksdatatheglobalstatethinkswillletthemmimicprophesy_1.mp3”)
#40 Post-Juxta From March 25, 2018 Show: “True prophesy proves the existence of the Infinite…” (“180325trueprophesyprovestheexistenceoftheinfinite_2.mp3”)
#41 Post-Juxta From March 25, 2018 Show: “It is unscientific to call true prophesy ‘historicist’…” (“180325itisunscientifictocalltrueprophesyhistoricist_3.mp3”)
#42 Post-Juxta From March 25, 2018 Show: “Our association without coercion proves ‘power’ is not needed…” (“180325ourassociationwithoutcoercionprovespowerisnotneeded_4.mp3”)
#43 Post-Juxta From March 25, 2018 Show: “Tens of millions lost to ‘power’s lust for a secret weapon… We need the guidance of Prince to end ‘power’…” (“180325millionslosttopowersschemingprincesguidanceisourkey_5.mp3”)
April 1, 2018 Show:
#44 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “Prince came to show us the alternative to ‘the system’…” (“180401princecametoshowusthealternativetothesystem_1.mp3”)
#45 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “‘Reasonable service’ is the key to ‘class’-system de-commissioning…” (“180401reasonableserviceisthekeytoclasssystemdecommissioning_2.mp3”)
#46 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “Prince addresses the need for we mis-taught and mis-led to re-experience the Infinite…” (“180401princeaddressestheneedtoreexperiencetheinfinite_3.mp3”)
#47 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “The doctrine of Love is turned into its opposite (Pt. 1): ‘…the conflict between Authority (Plato) and Freedom (Socrates) can be traced throughout the ages…’ (“180401thedoctrineofloveisturnedintoitsoppositept1_4.mp3”)
#48 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “‘In Jamblichus (founder of the Syrian school of Neo-Platonists, living about 300 AD) the individual religious experience is eliminated. Its place is taken by a mystical church with sacraments…” – the doctrine of Love is subverted…” (“180401thedoctrineofloveissubvertedbythesyrianschoolofplatonists_5.mp3”)
#49 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “The theory of the Inquisition is purely Platonic…” (“180401thetheoryoftheinquisitionispurelyplatonic_6.mp3”)
#50 Post-Juxta From April 1, 2018 Show: “The loss of truth in the ‘rulers’ theft of the Infinite…” (“180401thelossoftruthintherulerstheftoftheinfinite_7.mp3”)
April 8, 2018 Show:
#51 Post-Juxta From April 8, 2018 Show: “Nikola Tesla brought the means for us to live as One…” (“180408nikolateslabroughtthemeansforustoliveasone_1.mp3”)
#52 Post-Juxta From April 8, 2018 Show: “EMF-wave pounding my head makes elusive the thread… and Paul’s strategy of emulation…” (“180408emfwavepoundingmyheadmakeselusivethethread_2.mp3”)
#53 Post-Juxta From April 8, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ stays hidden by becoming what we are behind…” (“180408powerstayshiddenbybecomingwhatwearebehind_3.mp3”)
#54 Post-Juxta From April 8, 2018 Show: “When you travel with Prince thought flows in the wake of it…” (“180408whenyoutravelwithprincethoughtflowsinthewakeofit_4.mp3”)
#55 Post-Juxta From April 8, 2018 Show: “We are living the times Paul spoke of when all of us are being brought to the Truth…” (“180408wearelivingthetimespaulspokeofwhenallofusarebeingbroughtto_5.mp3”)
April 15, 2018 Show:
#56 Post-Juxta From April 15, 2018 Show: “The Dalits of India use social media… and Paul’s prophesy of unity…” (“180415thedalitsofindiausesocialmediaandpaulsprophesyofunity_1.mp3”)
#57 Post-Juxta From April 15, 2018 Show: “Moses was Pharaoh in the Second Millennium BC…” (“180415moseswasapharaohinthesecondmillenniumbc_2.mp3”)
#58 Post-Juxta From April 15, 2018 Show: “Wanting to be all-knowing is wanting to supplant the Infinite…” (“180415wantingtobeallknowingiswantingtosupplanttheinfinite_3.mp3”)
#59 Post-Juxta From April 15, 2018 Show: “‘The bringing-in of a better hope’ describes why Prince arrives…” (“180415thebringinginofabetterhopedescribeswhyprincearrives_4.mp3”)
April 22, 2018 Show:
#60 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “Prince alone said ‘We got Fascism’… He was EMF-tortured to death…” (“180422princealonesaidwegotfascismwasemftorturedtodeath_1.mp3”)
#61 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ exists by keeping us ignorant…” (“180422powerexistsbykeepingusignorant_2.mp3”)
#62 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “That which is common to all is the Truth… to discover which is our nature…” (“180422thatwhichiscommontoallisthetruth_3.mp3”)
#63 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “To ‘conform to rule’ means to conform to the rule of the Infinite…” (“180422toconformtorulemeanstoconformtotheruleoftheinfinite_4.mp3”)
#64 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “Caesar keeps the coin… the Infinite keeps us…” (“180422caesarkeepsthecointheinfinitekeepsus_5.mp3”)
#65 Post-Juxta From April 22, 2018 Show: “Prince provides the standard of Love and proof of the Infinite… He shows us…” (“180422princeprovidesthestandardofloveandproofoftheinfinite_6.mp3”)
April 29, 2018 Show:
#66 Post-Juxta From April 29, 2018 Show: “An EMF-wave new to me (suggestions for dealing with…) – and given ‘power’s obsession with hurting Prince… I suspect his in utero infant also became a target…” (“180429emfwavesymptomspowersobsessionwithhurtingprince_1.mp3”)
#67 Post-Juxta From April 29, 2018 Show: “The Way of Love opens the door to seeing what’s going on…” (“180429thewayofloveopensthedoortoseeingwhatsgoingon_2.mp3”)
#68 Post-Juxta From April 29, 2018 Show: “Our bodies are a living sacrifice to Love…” (“180429ourbodiesarealivingsacrificetolove_3.mp3”)
#69 Post-Juxta From April 29, 2018 Show: “‘Faith is the evidence’ of The Promise waiting for all of us…” (“180429faithistheevidenceofthepromisewaitingforallofus_4.mp3”)
May 6, 2018 Show:
#70 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “Prince brings the New Covenant for the New World: everything we do… every thought we think… should take us to… ‘The Choice’ Prince is asking us to make…” (“180506princebringsthenewcovenantforthenewworld_1.mp3”)
#71 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “The social upheaval of ‘class’: ‘rule’ makes us tools to do its Moral Evil…” (“180506theupheavalofclasssorulemakesustoolstodoitsmoralevil_2.mp3”)
#72 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “The bringing-in of an accurate picture of what happened… re-makes us…” (“180506thebringinginofanaccuratepictureofwhathappened_3.mp3”)
#73 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “Facing fear is overcoming that which keeps us from hearing what Love wants…” (“180506facingfearisovercomingthatwhichkeepsusfromhearingwhatlovewants_4.mp3”)
#74 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “Prince’s mother tells the story that when he was a child he came to her and said that an angel told him: ‘you’re not going to be sick anymore’…” (“180506anangelsaidyourenotgoingtobesickanymore_5.mp3”)
#75 Post-Juxta From May 6, 2018 Show: “The law of faith justifies us not science…” (“180506thelawoffaithjustifiesusnotscience_6.mp3”)
May 13, 2018 Show:
#76 Post-Juxta From May 13, 2018 Show: “Prophesy’s gift of freedom for all of us… ‘power’ hates…” (“180513prophesysgiftoffreedomforallofuspowerhates_1.mp3”)
#77 Post-Juxta From May 13, 2018 Show: “Is it prophesy or Reason being expressed?… and… Re Mr. Trump’s soul…” (“180513prophesyorreasonbeingexpressedandtrumpssoulatool_2.mp3”)
#78 Post-Juxta From May 13, 2018 Show: “To ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ question: the state separates us from the prophets…” (“180513tocalvinandhobbesquestionthestateseparatesusfromtheprophets_3.mp3”)
#79 Post-Juxta From May 13, 2018 Show: “We can play with Prince on the other side after we’ve resolved our rage of ‘class’ to Oneness…” (“180513playwithprinceandresolveourrageofclasstooneness_4.mp3”)
May 20, 2018 Show:
#80 Post-Juxta From May 20, 2018 Show: “This EMF-assault is one of several that attack the gastrointestinal tract: I couldn't understand a year ago how Prince ate so little when the muscle-stiffening and contractions and pain of the assault… and the effort of 'clearing'… consumes so much energy… Now the 'power’-guys are showing me yet another of the tortures they inflicted on Prince… allowing me to experience what they did to him… and represent… As Miklos schooled us… behind assaults from the state hide criminal doctors…” (“180520behindemfassaultshidecriminaldoctors_1.mp3”)
#81 Post-Juxta From May 20, 2018 Show: “Prince came to us prepared to be Dr. Feel Love… and was EMF-tortured by the state for over thirty-five years…” (“180520princecamepreparedtobedrfeellovewasemftorturedbythestate_2.mp3”)
#82 Post-Juxta From May 20, 2018 Show: “When we find our way back to Love… we become fellow-citizens with the saints…” (“180520whenwefindourwaybackhomewebecomefellowcitizenswiththesaints_3.mp3”)
#83 Post-Juxta From May 20, 2018 Show: “Vessels of wrath fitted for destruction consume the globe… it’s what they do…” (“180520vesselsofwrathfittedfordestructionconsumetheglobe_4.mp3”)
#84 Post-Juxta From May 20, 2018 Show: “To prove the Truth of faith… a new covenant was given us by Jesus…” (“180520moseslawreplacedbycovenantofjesus_5.mp3”)
May 27, 2018 Show:
#85 Post-Juxta From May 27, 2018 Show: “‘Class’ fits us for wrath… for everlasting death…” (“180527classfitsusforwrathforeverlastingdeath_1.mp3”)
#86 Post-Juxta From May 27, 2018 Show: “The prophets call us… with stimulating thoughts… to attend upon Spirit…” (“180527theprophetscalluswithstimulatingthoughtstoattenduponspirit_2.mp3”)
#87 Post-Juxta From May 27, 2018 Show: “Christianity suppresses the teachings of Jesus and Paul… that Force is made null by Love…” (“180527christianitysuppressestheteachingsofjesusthatforceisnulledbylove_3.mp3”)
#88 Post-Juxta From May 27, 2018 Show: “Love must live in all of us now… so let’s harken to Prince…” (“180527lovemustliveinallofusnowsoletsharkentoprince_4.mp3”)
June 3, 2018 Show:
#89 Post-Juxta From June 3, 2018 Show: “Let’s ask the big questions: ‘Why ‘class’? Why not Love as the premise of our lives?’” (“180603letsaskthebigquestionswhyclasswhynotloveasthepremise_1.mp3”)
#90 Post-Juxta From June 3, 2018 Show: “The state is the only agency invested in our remaining as children (subjects…) dependent… and to them ever-obedient…” (“180603thestateistheonlyagencyinvestedinourremainingaschildren_2.mp3”)
#91 Post-Juxta From June 3, 2018 Show: “Howbeit Paul’s congregants are riven? Do they not deeply listen?” (“180603howbeitpaulscongregantsarerivendotheynotdeeplylisten_3.mp3”)
#92 Post-Juxta From June 3, 2018 Show: “To come into our power we must become servants of Love…” (“180603tocomeintoourpowerwemustbecomeservantsoflove_4.mp3”)
#93 Post-Juxta From June 3, 2018 Show: “‘Body-asleep-mind-awake-floating-up’… reveals… what?… if discussed?” (“180603bodyasleepmindawakefloatinguprevealswhatifdiscussed_5.mp3”)
June 10, 2018 Show:
#94 Post-Juxta From June 10, 2018 Show: “Expressing wrath means seeing it consciously… means thought freed of it…” (“180610expressingwrathmeansseeingitconsciouslymeansthoughtfreedofit_1.mp3”)
#95 Post-Juxta From June 10, 2018 Show: “As Jordan strikes and we sustain… our Future’s made…” (“180610asjordanstrikesandwesustainourfuturesmade_2.mp3”)
#96 Post-Juxta From June 10, 2018 Show: “Adult children with no ‘selves’ bend to the strongest wind…” (“180610adultchildrenwithnoselvesbendtothestrongestwind_3.mp3”)
#97 Post-Juxta From June 10, 2018 Show: “For the edifying of the body of Love… Prince comes to you when bidden…” (“180610fortheedifyingofthebodyofloveprincecomestoyouwhenbidden_4.mp3”)
June 17, 2018 Show:
#98 Post-Juxta From June 17, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ stunts and uses us to maintain its dominance…” (“180617powerstuntsandusesustomaintainitsdominance_1.mp3”)
#99 Post-Juxta From June 17, 2018 Show: “Abdullah trapped by the vessels of wrath… and we must sow love to reap it…” (“180617abdullahtrappedbythevesselsofwrathandwemustsowlovetoreapit_2.mp3”)
#100 Post-Juxta From June 17, 2018 Show: “Prince shows the harmonization that solves Socrates’ Dilemma…” (“180617princeshowstheharmonizationthatsolvessocratesdilemma_3.mp3”)
#101 Post-Juxta From June 17, 2018 Show: “The state exists by inhabiting us… making us its agents…” (“180617thestateexistsbyinhabitingusmakingusitsagents_4.mp3”)
#102 Post-Juxta From June 17, 2018 Show: “No true society… association… can exist without equality… and equality in ownership of our own bodies…” (“180617nosocietycanexistwithoutequalityinownershipofourbodies_5.mp3”)
June 24, 2018 Show:
#103 Post-Juxta From June 24, 2018 Show: “‘Power’ plans globally and rigs ‘reality’…so how do we be anti-system…” (“180624powerplansglobalandrigssohowdowebeantisystem_1.mp3”)
#104 Post-Juxta From June 24, 2018 Show: “What does it mean to us when someone dies for us?…” (“180624whatdoesitmeantouswhensomeonediesforus_2.mp3”)
#105 Post-Juxta From June 24, 2018 Show [the second upload of this was corrupted… this is now corrected…] : “When our bodies are the Love we own… ‘child-rearing’ is overthrown…” (“180624whenourbodiesaretheloveweownchildrearingisoverthrown_3.mp3”)
#106 Post-Juxta From June 24, 2018 Show: “‘Purity of soul’ became the religion-mate for the state…” (“180624purityofsoulbecamethereligionmateforthestate_4.mp3”)
#107 Post-Juxta From June 24, 2018 Show: “‘Reclaiming our bodies’ is our ‘transition-to-freedom’ strategy…” (“180624reclaimingourbodiesisourtransitiontofreedomstrategy_5.mp3”)
July 1, 2018 Show:
#108 Post-Juxta From July 1, 2018 Show: “Nigeria’s divisions are created by ‘power’ to make us dependent…” (“180701nigeriasdivisionscreatedbypowertomakeusdependent_1.mp3”)
#109 Post-Juxta From July 1, 2018 Show: “What gets done in our Freedom is determined by the collective Reason… haters out themselves…” (“180701whatgetsdoneisdeterminedbythecollectivereasonhatersoutthemselves_2.mp3”)
#110 Post-Juxta From July 1, 2018 Show: “Prince was given to us to establish a new covenant…” (“180701princewasgivenustoestablishanewcovenant_3.mp3”)
#111 Post-Juxta From July 1, 2018 Show: “Prince and Bowie: soul-sanctuaries… provide the save space needed to help us recover our spontaneous feelings…” (“180701princeandbowiesoulsanctuariestorecoverspontaneousfeelings_4.mp3”)
#112 Post-Juxta From July 1, 2018 Show: “Paul speaks to us… his best beloved… two thousand years before we come…” (“180701paulspeakstoushisbestbelovedtwothousandyearsbeforewecome_5.mp3”)
July 8, 2018 Show:
#113 Post-Juxta From July 8, 2018 Show: “Paul… representing for Jesus… was the first to give us clearly our strategy for achieving Freedom…” (“180708paulwasthefirsttogiveusourstrategyforachievingfreedom_1.mp3”)
#114 Post-Juxta From July 8, 2018 Show: “Paul speaks of ‘righteousness’ not ‘religion’… e.g.… the Uyghurs courageously meeting state persecution…” (“180708paulspeaksofrighteousnessnotreligionegtheuyghursmeetingstatepersecution_2.mp3”)
#115 Post-Juxta From July 8, 2018 Show: “Profit-rate falls… so ‘power’ makes migrants… but we are brilliant… we help each other…” (“180708profitsfallsopowermakesmigrantsbutwearebrilliantwehelpeachother_3.mp3”)
#116 Post-Juxta From July 8, 2018 Show: “What our bodies want is to be done with the ‘global-statesmen’… and conflict continuous…” (“180708whatourbodieswantistobedonewiththeglobalstatesmenandconflictcontinuous_4.mp3”)
#117 Post-Juxta From July 8, 2018 Show: “The grievances of Prince must now be met… for Balance to complete us…” (“180708thegrievancesofprincemustnowbemetforbalancetocompleteus_5.mp3”)
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“My Son's Beats… Waking Up Radio Spoken Word”
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“Is it really just ‘the state’… that’s robbing our children of their youth… or is it also ‘the state in us’?…”
“We are asserting our common ownership of the earth… and as soon as we make our own bodies part of that goal… as soon as we include our bodies in that goal consciously… we’ll be on our way home… to freedom…”
“Until we have certainty about our gifts… that they are more important than anything… that… when we put our gifts on hold for some ‘greater good’… it doesn’t work… we become miserable and then we have less and less and less to give… it is only by becoming ‘big’ that we have anything worth sharing…”
“…and I know folks are doing that… they’re putting their own gifts first… over jobs… a lot of people are… trying to figure out how to hang on to themselves while doing jobs… I’m just suggesting we take the next step… of organizing around that truth… that it’s not just a few of us who have gifts that we’re trying to hold onto… it’s every human being… and that we have to reach out to each other… so how do we start… is the question…”
“Hannah Arendt had it wrong… it’s not evil that’s ‘banal’… it’s ‘obedience’… of ‘power’…”
“…so we have a responsibility to our posterity… no less than to ourselves… to fight for and achieve the absolute prerequisite for living freely… i.e. living our dreams: freedom-leisure-happiness… based in universal individual freedom… premised on freedom from necessity… material abundance for all… not just for the few…”
“When we give food to an animal… that has a universal meaning in the language of life… it means: ‘I want you to live.’ In the world I want… we don’t lie when we do that. So the only logical… realistic goal for us if we want to determine ourselves… if we want to live our gifts… is the ‘opposite of this… so our challenge now… is to define it…”
“Sisters and Brothers: I think we should talk continuously… perhaps in ‘Meet-Ups’… about the ‘opposite’ of ‘power’…”
“So much of our forward movement to freedom rests on language… on knowing exactly what we’re saying… because we’ve discussed the ‘meanings’ of things together… and have come to ‘certainty’ about them… such that we know exactly what we’re saying when we say it… and therefore… mean it…”
“Why do we accept the limits imposed by ‘power’? Why do we tell ourselves we’re ‘making a dent in the system’ when we’re not even scratching it? And then… why do we tell ourselves making a dent… added to the dents of others… will eventually end it?… when they’re not aimed at the structural underpinnings?…”
“…Returning to the article, ‘Discovering the Water Planet’… ‘each year we kill and discard globally… thirty million metric tons of accidentally-caught marine life….’ Without force in our lives… we would live in harmony… we would ask of the earth only what we needed and give back more… because we give thanks… we have time to…”]
“Why aren’t we saying the goal for all of us to unite behind? What bothers me… is not… at base… money… it’s their control of our lives that bothers me. Money simply tokens this control… measures its degree… but keeping you and me from developing our full human possibilities… when there’s absolutely no need… no reason… beyond lust for supremacy… To do this signals a narcissistic depravity that would bring down all life in its wake… cares not a whit for planetary health… hears no counsel beyond the walls of its poor self… cannot its own… dis-owned self… hear… What is our goal?… if not to release our lives… all life… from this… death grip. I think we have to be concerned at this juncture… when all life is at risk… with the narrowing of goal implied by ‘nationalisms’… of whatever kind…”
…but today I would add: “and choose instead open tribes: generous… cooperative… earth-connected and protective.
“…he put his thought-process on hold. What we haven't sufficiently credited is that… that’s what ‘work’ does… not just what ‘work in the military’ does… that’s what ‘work overall’ does… it puts our thought-process on hold… and when we accept others telling us what our work is… we’re shown the most relevant meaning of George Eliot’s words: ‘our deeds determine us as much as we determine our deeds…”]
“…this train called ‘class’… called ‘just sit back and enjoy the ride and let the big boys… “the important ones” … drive…’ is rolling downhill… and it’s got a speed to it… The story in which they ride our backs… that they call ‘Progress’… was written by ‘power’… who then strangles all other stories… cuts them off at the pass… as Plato instructed… It’s the fact that they had a story… a plan… that made them ‘powerful’… because it meant they had certainty’… and could move forward with conviction… we cannot get free unless we deeply believe… that our happiness is the point… our reason-to-be… our babies come to show us that… and then we give them our backs… it’s time to trust those toothless smiles they give us… trust… the flight and song of birds… the lolling sound of the ‘useless’ waves… It’s time to trust that joy is our birthright… and must always be the core of the new story we write… the story that is ‘the opposite’ of ‘power’… It only takes a few to begin to make this world based in trusting our bodies’ truth… in putting that first… based in letting our joy live. It only takes a few… and others will come to it. It only takes a few…and we are already many… It’s not the earth we must save… it’s ourselves… just put that first… and the earth can take care of herself…”]
“These cons – “people are violent…” “industry is ruthless…” “the security of the nation is threatened…” “‘global warming’ means we need ‘the state’… – are all presented to us as disparate… to encourage and reinforce our fragmentation – and deep confusion – when in truth all are weaves from the single thread of coercion… and all reflect the state’s need to seem legitimate… …and [relatedly…] its need to keep divisions – particularly hierarchical ones (are any not?) – well-sown between us. So certain ‘demographics’ – slotted categories of ‘class’-humans – will be presented as ‘more violent’ than others… while the middle ranks of ‘knowledge workers’ are reassured they don’t abandon their children – oh no… not them – because ‘studies show’ they ‘spend’ more time with their children than did their mothers – as if the hyper-scrutiny and over-management and deep training in hierarchy and ‘class’-service – ‘work’… it’s true… our parents were less dedicated to – as if this heightened surveillance and obedience-training they give their children were… somehow… not abandonment…. Remember that illustration from Alice Miller’s Prisoners of Childhood in which a young vacationing-couple are enjoying ice cream cones… while their toddler cried? Well, that’s what Alice Miller means by – one example at least of – ‘abandonment’. So let us not be duped by the propaganda over the airwaves… which is trying to implant in our minds a very literal meaning for that word. No. ‘Child abandonment’ is a broad category that includes ‘training your children to be obedient’…”]
“I happened upon a journal entry (of 04.02.06) from 8 years ago in which I was pretty much resigned to my captive status… …resigned to not living my gifts… accepting their relinquishment… in exchange for an insecure… tenuous… always conditional ‘security’… and a bit of ‘entertainment’. My body knew I was being lied to… but I couldn’t see a way out of it… because there is no individual solution… not for an individual person… or an individual nation. We are one – all of us – being masticated or managed together… on that shifting plate. I use that metaphor a lot… and the last time I forgot… to attribute… and give thanks: Fame is fickle food… Upon a shifting plate… Whose table once a… Guest but not… The second time is set. Whose crumbs the crows inspect… And with ironic caw… Flap past it to the… Farmer’s corn – Men eat of it and die.” (Emily Dickinson, # 1659)
“During the Great Depression here in the U.S. folks were paid to travel across the South to gather from former captives their memories of captivity (and I hate that word ‘slave’… it assumes facts not in evidence: that there is such a thing. My use of it in my very first blog was to say: “if you apply that concept to one… apply it to everyone … we are all in the same boat…” Trust. We are all in Auschwitz. No matter what nice upholstery they give us for the particular cage we’re stuck in. And it’s simply ‘betrayal’ to pretend otherwise.) What if we started gathering our visions of freedom and good fellowship… and the ‘infrastructure’ that supports it… collecting these visions from each other globally?… information-gathering for founding a free… globally-consciously-interconnecting society… for a purpose that we have made – we-the-people… globally…”]
“There’s a certain amount of trust that is required for us to take that leap into the unknown which is our future… the trust has to do with the fact of knowing that we are earth… and just as we trust that the earth will be there for us each morning when we get up… we have to trust the earth in our own bodies: that is wants to heal… that it wants to be whole… and that as soon as ‘power’ is off our back we can start to grow straight again… trust that. That’s real. That’s true…”
“We have a ‘system’… a few misguided folks who have… over the centuries… constructed a heartless machine that they keep going by misguiding… manipulating… and exploiting our human capacities… our energy – a system that suppresses our natural urge to grow… to grow endlessly… by restricting what we are allowed to think… and keeping us worried about material survival… – and this perpetually-made… insecure… constructed mass of us… is then given false choices in the formal political arena and… by means of this device… the fraudulently-conceived result is trumpeted as our ‘consent’… or our ‘apathy’ and ‘stupidity’. But once the false survival pressure and suppression of our ancestors’ thoughts that work to make us whole again… once that pressure and suppression is gone…Oh the beauty and brilliance that is us will be as if a second sun is rising in the sky… as so it will be… as so it is.”
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“Sisters and Brothers: “There’s fascists a’foot. There be fascists in the woods…” – the world reeks of Hidden Schemes and False Actors… infiltrating… trying to unseat what cannot be unseated: our understanding of the motive forces Behind Things… particularly: the sad need to feel ‘supreme’ that led abandoned children – the would-be ‘global-statesmen’ – to unleash disharmony and misery upon the world. It is a Fearless Youth Energy – willing… to face… to see… what an undue sense of guilt at their forced complicity turned their elders’ eyes from – a Fearless Youth Energy that we’re seeing today: manifesting the ancestors’ call… to correct millennia-long wrongs. They see… what’s happening… and heroes that they are… are stepping up to take that “longest stride of soul”… to a future that’s free. What’s needed is for us to globally plan… plan for building the certainty within the hearts of our brothers and sisters… that we don’t need the statesmen’s ‘management’ of us… which… to say the least… it is incredibly energy-inefficient (as Nikola Tesla told us… a hundred years ago…): to throw away the power and creative energy of the vast… vast… majority… energy that we want to share… cooperatively… guided by our self-created… freely-developing… individualities as they grow… given joyfully… without force – energy that cannot exist under terms of coercion… under compulsion – “…every effort under compulsion requires a sacrifice of life energy…) “How do we transition to freedom?” This key question is the point of all our discussions… all raise the hope that we will join in the birthing… of a new world… beyond class… beyond structurally imposed and enforced stagnation and immaturity for the vast majority… …‘immaturity’ because we are compelled to be dependent… compelled to self-limit… compelled to relinquish our gifts… …and this ‘social arrangement’ cannot continue if we are to honor our commitments to life… to each other… and to a healthy planet.”]
“We have a ‘system’ that subjects us to its scrutiny… and asks, “are you good enough to serve me?” What if we flipped it? How would we make ‘it’ work? (Although in truth there is no ‘it’… only freedom.) Bend ‘it’ to our – each individual’s – will? How would we make ‘it’ provide what we needed… to make each day a masterwork of freedom?…”
“…and I have to say… it has occurred to me more than once… that their fantasy… these Plato’s Tribesmen… is to replace those gods on Mount Olympus… with themselves: the roar of their drones overhead… that are to inspire fear and dread…”
“…all we need to regenerate hopeful energy… is a vision… a view… of a free future… how can we move on as a species if the vast majority are not allowed to develop their gifts?… not allowed… to think…”
“If we stop to consider the matter we’ll see that our diminishment is the point of ‘division’ – beyond its main purpose to contain and control us… – to distinguish who is ‘good’ from who ‘isn’t’… to sift out the obedient… that ‘division’ is key to establish the need for some artificial… mythical belief in the efficacy of ‘hierarchical leadership’… and this ‘style’ of ‘leadership’ is co-signed by illusory notions of ‘excellence’ (perfection)… and that ‘excellence’ is determined by means of educational institutions… which exist to select ‘obedience’… – and that the ‘job’ of this ‘educational result’ (the obedient) is to construct and control ‘popular opinion’… the endorsement of which protects the ideology of ‘democracy’… which forms the warp and weft of ‘rule’. And so this diminishment is made to justify everything… its every horror may be laid at its door: “are they poor?… well… it’s because they’re ‘uneducated’…” “do they tend to dissolution… do they drink… use drugs… disrespect their bodies?… well… what do you expect… they never learned better… we must work harder to ‘help’ them… by building the technological and surveillance infrastructure to ‘identify’ their ‘needs’… so we can drag them into the twenty-first century…” I heard her say: “They don’t want to ‘lead’…” But ‘Mother’ didn’t want to be a fearless evolutionary… till she was… Things change… in our sense of ourselves… as we gain new information… We are all brilliant – and probably all the more so to the degree we know how much we’ve yet to grow…”
“…so we are being set up for conflict… and while we're told via the media that that conflict is white against black… what we know in our own experience is that there is actually a coming together… I mean Barack couldn't have been elected otherwise… around wanting to be free from surveillance… free from this constant assault on our civil liberties… free from the oppressiveness of always having to struggle to survive… but the conflict that we are being set up for… is the police and the people perceiving each other as mutual enemies… which means that minimally we-the-people have to begin countering these moves on 'power's part… to divide us… So… instead of saying 'the police'… when referring to their acts of brutality against us… that we say 'the state' instead… and recognize that the police are paid actors…”
“…It worries me that I very rarely hear said that the main issue is work… that the lever of the wage does in fact convert us into something very like a machine… that says what it is paid to say… does what it is paid to do… and that that means a totalitarian future. If we were to talk about it we would see that when you restrict the ability of people to be free agents… to think and act independently… it means being set up for authoritarian rule… which we are in fact living in… without discussing it…”
“My concerns about our lack of clarity about the word ‘vision’… when applied to the critique of our current social arrangement… is part of a general concern about the lack of clear definitions among those of us who want to end ‘power’s privilege. This concern centers on that sentence we began with: ‘Power’ is global… ‘class’ is totalitarian. What does this tell us about an effective vision? If we agree that the ‘citizen’ – ‘barbarian’ divide… is at the root of all ‘class’ ideologies… then we can see that ‘class’ itself provides the fundamental raison d’etre for the state … and that… therefore… necessarily… there’s built-in inequality… and… if we truly want to be free… then… necessarily… we cannot accept enslavement… or ‘barbarian’-status… for any of us.”
“And how does a common concept of ‘vision’ make a difference when… as we’re seeing in Hong Kong… the state can play its trump-card of physical repression… can employ clandestine military action… and… because it owns the media (as we saw in Egypt… and of course here in the U.S. with the Occupy Movement…) can mobilize the ‘internalized state’ in our sleeping brothers and sisters? Now this has always been our primary challenge… that ‘internalized state’ within all of us… because we are turned over to the system and ‘educated’ by the ‘masters’. It’s very hard to challenge the state…”
“…developing a common global vision of… and activism for… freedom… may be less of a problem than we suppose precisely because – I mean we’ve never done this… we’re going to be talking more about what ‘global action’ means in upcoming shows… but it’s a game-changer… it changes the rhythm of our activism… it’s a new beat… it’s a global beat… it means we reverberate back and forth with each other… it’s ‘call-and-response’… in real time… using instantaneous communication means – it’s a different world from what has ever existed before – it’s just getting past that initial challenge of doing something that we’ve never done before.”
“Is it clear that only fully-developing thought in every one of us is an effective check to concentrated ‘power’… because concentrated ‘power’ only exists by concentrating our energy. Let’s consider again the concept of ‘the nation’ in this light… In Waking Up I defined ‘political power’ as “…the ability to induce others to labor (while exempting yourself…)”and by that definition I think it's clear that if, in fact, 'politics' is about controlling… harnessing… the energy of the people, then it's about a system of class that has been… that there has been a continuous thread called 'class'… which explains why when there seems to be a 'revolution'… there's no fundamental change in the lives of we-the-people… we are still the energy-source for everything… and that it is that… that has to change… for there to be the evolution that we require… that we are responsible to see happen for humanity overall… as a whole… that is our responsibility: to forward all of us… as life… that's what we're here for. As George Eliot said, “what do we live for if not to make life less difficult to each other…” and I would add… that we can only do that fundamentally… by ending ‘power’ – ultimately – because they can manufacture difficulty ad infinitum… It is we-the-people who are going to have to take responsibility for the evolution of humanity itself…”
“What we’re going to be considering is that we are always ready soil for totalitarianism until we decide to confront the mindset of ‘class’ within our own thinking – thinking that we’re all trained in. Almost every day I hear some illustration in people’s speech of this reality… that it’s embedded in us… in our thoughts… people saying, “well, I just want my child to get a good education and get a good job….” How many times do we hear that? How many times did we speak it as parents? “Get a good job… be a good worker….” And we are entering in a time when there is no ability anymore of the earth to crank out enough wealth to capture the hands of enough people to allow the notion of a system based on ‘fair compensation for work’… of… “you give up your autonomy as a human being and we will give you a job”. Well that ‘social contract’, as we call it, can’t continue anymore. ‘Power’ knows that, that’s why they’re rushing, rushing, to plan our future for us… they got the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, the ‘Trans-Atlantic Partnership’… they’re trying to unify the globe… quick! quick! make sure we got nowhere to go… then… when we start getting restless… direct our eyes to: “look! look! we got this U.N.-sponsored… that means it’s all of us globally… at least the big, smart ones… us important ones… we are figuring out… how to keep you guys… eating… given that we can’t give you ‘jobs’ anymore. But, don’t worry, we got it covered.”… Now… not only does that consign – because ‘hierarchy’ is a key ideology that they can never let go of because that would mean letting go of their exclusive privilege… so there’s going to be folks who don’t get to have ‘local self-sufficiency’… it’s not going to be an ‘even’ distribution… it never has been under ‘class’… it never will be… and once again we’re letting our so-called ‘betters’ decide these big questions of who gets to eat… who gets to use a little bit of their gifts… and who doesn’t. So given that this transition is inevitable… what we’re arguing in this space… is that it’s time for us to make the decisions for us…”
“Castles in the Air” is in honor of the people of Hong Kong:
“I learned this, at least…that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will put some things behind, will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him…In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex, and solitude will not be solitude, nor poverty poverty, nor weakness weakness. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” (Henry David Thoreau).”
“Our cage has many sides… but all sides of our containment share a common wall: the lock on our thoughts ‘power’ holds that makes division… rank… hierarchy… authority… ‘the state’… seem legitimate… And today… I’m looking at this angle: ‘clandestine’… that manifests as ‘what is never spoken but which our bodies feel: that all around us seethes… from ‘power’s hidden actors… a festering excrescence… that saps our energy… and poisons our relations with… everything – the earth… our own breathing… our knowledge of ourselves and each other – when nothing is what it claims to be… or what it seems…’”
“So… they have all the cards… they set the terms… they set those terms in opposition to our nature… our biological inheritance of ‘mutual aid’… and then raise before our eyes our violent reaction to it… to these terms of coercion both tangible and tacit… and adding insult to injury the state then sets us up as ‘culprit’… even as it unleashes its violence upon us… ‘coercion’… that term… encompasses all violence... it’s the more accurate one to use… so let’s substitute it… just doing that one thing expands our thinking… ‘coercion’ is in every nook and cranny of our lives… compulsion is in every phrase they train us with… when we start thinking in terms of that – compulsion… coercion… force – we’ll see that there’s no aspect of our lives that isn’t dogged by it…”
“A society that has been crafted for this long… without our discussion… represents severe containment of us. We’ve been caged… so tightly… so thoroughly… that it’s not a surprise… our difficulty organizing at this juncture… our heart has been broken many times… it’s hard to believe in the possibility of global unity… particularly as they use relentlessly their strategy of infiltration and causing disharmony and dissension and despair internally – that’s their key tactic. How do we overcome that?… So it’s no surprise that we have a hard time knowing how to start forming trust again… in order to build the kind of unity we need – we-the-people – and I don’t mean through ‘our’ ‘herders’… the ‘organizations’… that have been licensed specifically for that purpose… to manage us. I mean we-the-people… we-actual-people… have to do this. But the existence of the Internet… the communication means for our global organizing exists now. New terms requires… new hope… new sentiment… new conviction… the building of the certainty that we have finally arrived at the moment for our freedom. It’s ‘Freedom Time’… and we can feel it… but we have to start acting on it.”
“At seems the earth-connected view the world more dynamically: a constant ‘growing’ or ‘unfolding’ in the midst of dense connections. Whereas those tightly held in ‘power’s grip perceive the world in categories that are fixed… fixed in the moment we are looking at them… to remain so for some period indefinite… categories which then determine the possibilities of those stuck in them.… A small example. Maybe ten years ago or so a Venezuelan documentary came out about one of the many initiatives of Hugo Chavez to build the confidence of the people: musical instruments were given to the children… I believe… of Caracas… and they were taught how to play them. One scene showed two children practicing… and one was further along in her claiming of the instrument. And when a sound from her friend’s instrument emerged discordant… they laughed and laughed. The sound was for them a joke… but never the person. It was understood… this is a process… this is what we all go through. That’s a lesson the earth teaches the earth-connected. But a ‘power’-allegiance would put the two in hierarchical rank and judge one to be the ‘lesser’ of the other… and the judgment tends to then become a label… from which others turn as from contagion.”
“And as far as the state ‘protecting’ us goes… a sufficient time to reflect will expose… that the ruthless commodification of life that it sanctions and condones… is making our lives a hell-hole.… Karl Popper said: “We see here that Plato recognizes only one ultimate standard, the interest of the state. Everything that furthers it is good and virtuous and just; everything that threatens it is bad and wicked and unjust. Actions that serve it are moral; actions that endanger it, immoral. In other words, Plato’s moral code is strictly utilitarian; it is a code of collectivist or political utilitarianism. The criterion of morality is the interest of the state. Morality is nothing but political hygiene.” …and Popper’s words ring particularly prescient as we look about us at the accelerated efforts of ‘the state’ to ‘cleanse’ urban areas – of those without homes… of ‘criminality’ – defined broadly in this same ‘utilitarian’ sense Popper is talking about… i.e., that which challenges ‘the state’. When I listened this past Friday (11.01.13) to a discussion of the militarization of the police… how ‘Homeland Security’ has pressured more and more urban areas to create a detailed surveillance grid – ‘domain awareness’… a matrix-map of so-many-square-foot sections for ease of drone-targeting… using a ‘crime-fighting rationale… in which cell-phones are data-collection devices for the state (“information biometrics”)… and the police are encouraged to view their city as a battleground. And as the drones buzz the pleasant propaganda buzz drones in our ears… massaging away our fears… “no, no, no,” we’re told, “this isn’t a police-state you see, gaining greater and greater substance around you daily… police-states are passé… at least for we modern democracies….” No matter, we’re told, that their soothing tones fly in the face of the reality we see building around us daily… cities divided into carefully-plotted matrixes… surveillance cameras everywhere… drones constantly buzzing overhead… while the airwaves are flooded with soothing propaganda…. Let’s give ourselves a good shake, brothers and sisters, and find the means to communicate authentically… locally… not as members of any tribe but the Tribe of Free Beings. Overt Fascism is the fangs… but totalitarianism is the snake itself… and its coils are tightening around us as we speak….”
“Now these were just tossed-off asides… but I’ve often found these ‘asides’ to be the main purpose of the speech – embedded propaganda. He said: • “Youth! You have limited time… you must be productive [activists]!” No… I wouldn’t be sitting in this seat if that were so. • “We must support the drunk!” OK… that was random… clearly suggestive of propaganda… ‘power’ has a lot invested in having its agents use the ruse ‘addictions’… i.e. “I’ve been wounded by ‘the system’…” to distract us from our purpose. • “There is no alternative […where have we heard that before?… – P.S.] we have a void in organizations…” We should have a word – maybe ‘double-dump’ (although that sounds a bit earthy… maybe that makes it a good choice for earth-speak…) – for the multiple-simultaneous-plants-in-a-single-thrust this man favored. And this propaganda is akin to that invitation we discussed earlier… in which young people are lured into betrayal of their brothers and sisters by telling them that “only the most [add desired quality here… ‘clever’… ‘radical’?…] ‘see’… that this tactic is the most [whatever…]; and he is encouraging them to think of the ‘solution’ in terms of building an ‘organization’ [‘party’ perhaps?… hierarchically-structured and disciplined?… ‘power’ would love that…] • “Violence disempowers the system…” Could you show me the analysis on that please? • “We don’t know what we want… yet…” Yes we do… yes we do… we don't want to be forced anymore… We want a world in which we can share our gifts without force… • “…we have to smash the system to have a hole to build a society around…” [Excuse me… we – we- the people – built this stuff… this is our stuff… why would we ‘blow it up’? Our hands built it!] All of which displays (I believe) intentional misunderstanding (and misleading) about what is ‘the system’… ‘the state’… ‘power’…”
We all (under ‘class’) receive deep training in powerlessness as infants… when we see adult distress… and then our own… and then are told… in blows and boredom… in curses and coldness… in false-feeling-expressed… and in obliviousness: “you can do nothing about it…” so we let ourselves go. …I mean… you can actually see this in two-year-olds… you can see them trying to tempt adults back to themselves… back to reality… back to playfulness… back to joy… – and then their on-going perplexity… their on-going question: “Why? Why not? What’s wrong?…” and you can also see… see them give up on it… see them bow… to what feels like the inevitable: powerlessness… trained in us… beginning with our parents… because they have no choice: they have to work. We don’t own ourselves.
“We took time with Galbraith because he was studying ‘power’s track… the slime they drag behind them… showing its global nature… and how ‘governance’ is done clandestine… by applying and withdrawing ‘credit’… we see this whenever large sums are exchanged between large banks and states… or large states to smaller…. or on Galbraith’s and Henry’s scale… by the big global banks setting interest rates… and imposing ‘austerity’ globally… and we know that ‘austerity’ means ‘disciplining the people to accept less and less…’ less and less control over our own lives… less and less earth for our personal use… the absence of leisure for ourselves and our children… the absence of health… less and less safety net… and of course less and less food… especially untainted and fresh…. And this is a global imposition of ‘less’… accomplished ‘simply’ by siphoning ‘money’ (a representation of earth…) out of our communities… by ‘power’s henchmen in government… quite nonchalantly… who sadly or blithely (it little matters…) cite their ‘budget authority’… raise it up high and pound it hard on our heads. The wage work system destroys our empathy… …the surveillance state destroys our trust… each one of us is meant to grow our full gifts… division… coercion… and necessity forestalls their development… the hiding and pretense warps our humanness… and absolutely none of it (not remotely…) brings us happiness.”
The audio-blog (below)… from our July 14, 2013 show… refers to events a year ago… and still in progress…
“– but I do want to re-emphasize the point that we have to be helping Egypt right now… which means helping ourselves…. If we can help Egypt forward this discussion of “how do we achieve our freedom when ‘the state’ has been captured by the ‘global economy’?”… which is just another word for ‘power’…. We have to be talking about this all over the globe… because otherwise we’re going to be duped by these pundits who tell us to ‘fix the state’… and that that’s the way… “let’s just start working on the Constitution…” come on…. And so Egypt is accelerating our thought process on this… because… whoa… I mean it’s breathtaking… two revolutions in the space of a couple years…. So… it’s like: “ok… here’s our revolution… we got rid of the dictator… alright, now let’s have this democracy… ok, no… didn’t work… perhaps ‘democracy’ is a con… hmm….” And so then they went ahead and called the question, right? “We don’t want repackaged tyranny… we want democracy…” and so now… they got nothing else left to give the Egyptian people but… ‘divide-and-conquer’: “Oh well, see, ‘tribalism’ is rearing its ugly head… that’s because, well, we turn against each other because of… blah, blah, blah…. Or… because the world economy is in such a dilapidated state… there’s scarce resources, so we gotta fight each other… blah, blah, blah…” So… this is not Egypt’s problem, this is the problem for global humanity… to see through this con ‘nation-state’… or… what I’m arguing is… because they’ve claimed the lexicon, we’ve got to start developing earth-terms… that cannot be co-opted… and undermined that way… that we cannot let them tell us that ‘leisure’ is ‘having free time’… we cannot let them tell us that ‘freedom’ is anything but ‘freedom from scarcity’… having the possession of our own bodies… being able to do what we want when we wake up in the morning… every single one of us…. We have the means. The earth is extremely generous.”
“Am I being clear enough about the connections between ‘power’ hiding… their employing propaganda – layered hierarchical propaganda to correspond to the various ranks of us they've created – propaganda to help them hide… and stay hidden – and what we on the Left have been accustomed to call ‘the class struggle’…? Is Shakespeare right when he says, “all difficulties are but easy… when they are known…"? If so… we don't yet know… our opponent…”
D-Way: “You had some propaganda props before we get started?” The Raven: “Just one. I caught a snippet of a documentary over the airwaves this week… it was on the insidiousness of racism… and I heard someone say, “…if I want my child to have a good education, I have to, unintentionally, reinforce power disparities and racial divisions….” But what is a 'good education?… In an earlier show we were discussing how hard it is for a young person to challenge conventional thinking… or to go against the crowd…. We said that part of the reason is that they're fresh from an educational system which is set up to convince young people to accept a lifetime of jumping through hoops… which is essentially a lifetime of following instructions and obeying authority at all levels… as Bentham pointed out…. We have a system designed to make us serve the few… while training us to think we serve the many – the 'greater good' – and we have to redesign education… as we free ourselves. We're going to have to design an education that reinforces the key values of the future we want: generalized human freedom.”
From Waking Up Radio show of November 11, 2012:
“And then the issue of ‘drones’ arose… – oh… and by the way… I really believe it is time… long past time… for us to get this phony sense of 'indignation' out of the Left discourse. 'Phony'… because the Left 'Intellect' pretends to be above… and not manifesting… 'the system'…. All of us manifest 'the system' – and we're not going to get to our future freedom by not recognizing… seeing… how it manifests in us… how it reproduces itself in our own participation in it. Until we make these things conscious… and join with our Brothers and Sisters… and stop pretending that while we are ready… the problem is those other unconscious folks who are not… – then we are in fact going to keep spinning our wheels… playing 'power's game… which serves some pundits, I believe, consciously and unconsciously. And then they turned (this was Election Night coverage…) to this issue of ‘drones’… and the way [this pundit] attacked Barack was so virulent… it struck me as extremely self-righteous indignation… and whenever I hear this indignation expressed about the overt and covert violence of nation-states… and of the United States perhaps in particular… I think, “Excuse me… but… what does he think this president is the president of? The Republic for World Peace?” What does this pundit imagine to be the goal of the U.S. state in an international state-system? Whenever I hear all this false outrage of the Left punditry I think of Diane Keaton and Al Pacino walking that road… trailed by the limo… Al essentially saying: “…this is what all nation-states do in their battle for 'supremacy' (“anyhow never second best…”) while Diane sputters her indignation…”
[Now what does Henry propose we-the-people do?…] “The second challenge is to organize a global alliance around this issue. This is more difficult, although steps are already being taken. Global organizations like Tax Justice International, Oxfam GB, Friends of the Earth, Global Witness and Christian Aid are converging on a new global campaign around the issue of havens and offshore tax evasion. They've been enlisting support for this effort from countries like Norway, Chile, Brazil, Spain and France, organizations like the UNDP, the World Bank and even the International Monetary Fund.… This is very exciting…” [Perhaps he should temper his excitement a bit… because… as we’ve been discussing with issues of re-defining ‘work’ and defining ‘happiness’… when ‘power’ is afraid of something… they ‘leap-frog’ jump to the front of it… and try to direct it… That’s a key tactic of control. Get to the front and lead them where you want them to go. And… again… having those resources is very seductive… everybody wants to see their power expanded… so it’s easy to lie to ourselves about it…]
“And even though so many ancestors saw through the cons… and left their precious help… not a one could overcome the structure of class itself…. We have to change the infrastructure… and… never doubt… we all want this… good fellowship… heart… which… if we develop the stances and the practices we need… trumps heartless ‘division’… brings… the upstart Spring. And therein lies the key to a successful strategy when we find false minds are crawling through our movement.… I believe that allegiance to our values can inoculate us from the poisonous bite of agent provocateurs… Last week we said that the structures of class are designed to keep us contained… and that inserting good people in them cannot change them… but there is a second part to that question… which is that the real action of ‘statesmen’ happens behind scenes… and that the forefront is theater… and a third part… which is that the ‘imperialism of rationalism’ erects interior structures in us all.…”
Sisters and Brothers: The word-beats that follow are from the conversation that D-Way and I had during our September 30, 2012 Waking Up Radio show. They are a multi-part series on ‘Moving Forward’:
D-Way: “Then what is my responsibility to my Brothers and Sisters?… and how do my actions [get] in line with the analysis that I have done [confirming that class is totalitarian…] and also: you've talked with people on the street… and you're also seeing a lot of different perspectives… some people feel that they can only manage to do what they have control over… e.g. to be the best person… to effect change within their interactions in the physical world… and is that enough?… [in order] to not be overwhelmed by the overwhelming responsibility [of dealing with] this whole global system that has oppressed [all of us…] their far-reaches of control has suppressed the whole globe… – that is really overwhelming… So… how do we move forward?… those of us who are consciously trying to create a new world – where that system [of class] no longer exists… How do you do that… and still stay sane or feel powerful or feel strong?” The Raven: “I've been thinking about this question too… in the sense of: as you said D-Way… a lot of people both are done with a system of rigid… fixed… class divisions… and… feel powerless to change it… And so this is why I write… this is why I engage in conversations about this… because I don't see anything more important for us to focus on as a species right now. So I ponder what it means for our behavior and our beliefs to be so out of sync… what this means for our souls… what this means for how we are not addressing the problems that are critical for the species in order to heal the planet and ourselves… For instance… most people I talk to both agree that we are in totalitarianism… and yet admit that they don't really do anything about that. And that to me is horrifying. That to me is how Hitler came to 'power'.” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast.]
D-Way: “I'm wondering why… for people out there who you interact with… and they say they feel like they're 'powerless' to do anything to combat the creeping totalitarianism state… that totalitarianism is here… people agree… but feel like they can't do anything about it… so… why do you feel like we can do something about it?… like… what do you say to people who say that to you?… you know?… because it is overwhelming when you think about the level of control and dominance that this system has put over the globe… So why are you hopeful that we can effect that change?” The Raven: “Well I think one way to answer that question is to respond to what we were just listening to prior to this show… When we got within a couple blocks of the station we started hearing the voice of Helen Caldicott… and she was interviewing Colonel Ann Wright… and Ann Wright was bemoaning the fact that can't get people to mobilize around… anything… that there is a scary passivity on the part of us… and a scary hearing loss on the part of both [political] parties… and so they were in effect acknowledging that we don't have an existing democracy… and that the problem was out there somewhere… 'the problem is Barack'… 'the problem is apathy'… the problem is everywhere but that man or woman in the mirror… For instance… [in her identification with the state… and lack of recognition that change comes from below…] being eternally 'surprised' that 'power' acts like 'power'… and then they're always 'surprised' that people have no time to engage in political activism… and they… almost as an aside… they said, "Well… people want to keep their job…" as if that's an aside… and irrelevant… to how we solve this problem… As long as they can control whether we eat or not… as long as we are not questioning the deep underpinnings of a 'class'-system… how in the world can we pull ourselves out of a sense of apathy?” D-Way: “I wanted to… back it up a little bit to the personal responsibility and how you said that people see… in the media… problems like violence or sexual assault… but we rarely want to internalize it… see how we perpetuate the system… but I just wanted to go back and say: it's hard for people to hear… that they are the problem… Are you suggesting that people should think of themselves as a problem?” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast.]
Sisters and Brothers: The word-beat below continues the conversation that D-Way and I had during our September 30, 2012 Waking Up Radio show. This is Part 4 of a multi [probably 10]-part series on ‘Moving Forward’:
D-Way: “That’s where I’m confused with where you’re coming from, Raven… is… when you take responsibility for your Brothers and Sisters what’s the language that you use to describe the relationship that you have with this system?” The Raven: “Well I believe that we… all of us… manifest ‘the system’… I believe it’s important to say ‘the U.S. state’ and not ‘we’ because I think using the word ‘we’ leads to confusion and we absolutely have to start getting clear… developing clarity of thought… When we say ‘we’ meaning ‘the U.S. state’ it could be interpreted in many ways… it could imply a patriotic position… it could imply confusion… it could imply a sense of responsibility that ‘the state’ is in us… as you were suggesting… although… for the most part… when I hear it used that way on the Left… it is used to say: ‘we have to make this state better…’ – it’s the ‘fix-it’ ‘solution’… and I’m arguing that that’s a dead-end… that it isn’t a real solution… that you cannot ‘fix’ a state established to keep us contained and corralled… it’s not designed to [do what the people want…] So… in order to speak clearly… when we mean ‘the actions of the U.S. government’ we should say ‘the actions of the U.S. government’… and when we’re talking about how ‘the state’ gets reproduced on multiple levels… in multiple institutions… that’s a different level of analysis… and then we can start talking about… because I believe we have to start explaining… as we do our analysis… the world we’re living in… it never gets discussed in an open… authentic… way… over the airwaves… and so we have to start doing that for each other… so we have to start explaining how there is a single operating premise in a class system called ‘supremacy’… yes… it is manifested in the military… but it is also manifested in us… in how we relate to our children… and… when we talk about ‘the responsibility of pundits’… and who gets over the airwaves… and who doesn’t… I want to always give thanks for the ancestors… and to remind everybody listening… that there are no new thoughts about how to deal with this ‘class’-system… and it is evidence of the degree of our containment… and the level of totalitarian control of our thoughts… that we are still repeating the same conversations… in fact… at a much much lower level of analysis than our ancestors had figured out hundreds of years ago… For instance… in a book I picked up recently by Petr Kropotkin – it’s a collection of his pamphlets… A hundred and thirty years ago he wrote a pamphlet called ‘An Appeal to the Young’… addressing this issue, D-Way, of ‘well what is our responsibility? – he’s saying to young people: ‘you have a responsibility…’ and then he speaks to young people who want to become doctors… scientists… lawyers… engineers… teachers… and he concludes with artists… And in the one on ‘teachers’ he says (and I thought about this because you work with children, D-Way…) he says… Kropotkin: “And what shall I say to the schoolmaster – not to the man who looks upon his profession as a wearisome business, but to him who, when surrounded by a joyous band of youngsters, feels exhilarated by their cheery looks and in the midst of their happy laughter; to him who tries to plant in their little heads those ideas of humanity which he cherished himself when he was young. Often I see that you are sad, and I know what it is that makes you knit your brows. This very day, your favorite pupil, who is not very well up in Latin, it is true, but who has none the less an excellent heart, recited the story of William Tell with so much vigor! – [“Tell, William, a legendary hero of the liberation of Switzerland from Austrian oppression. He was required to hit with an arrow an apple placed on the head of his son, which he did successfully. The events are placed in the 14th century, but there is no evidence for a historical person of this name, and similar legends are of widespread occurrence.”] – His eyes sparkled; he seemed to wish to stab all tyrants there and then; he gave with such fire the passionate lines of Schiller: ‘Before the slave when he breaks his chain, Before the free man tremble not.’ But when he returned home, his mother, his father, his uncle, sharply rebuked him for want of respect to the minister or the rural policeman. They held forth to him by the hour on ‘prudence, respect for authority, submission to his betters,’ till he put Schiller aside in order to read Self-Help. And then only yesterday you were told that your best pupils have all turned out badly. One does nothing but dream of becoming an officer; another in league with his master robs the workers of their slender wages; and you, who had such hopes of these young people, you now brood over the sad contrast between your ideal and life as it is. You still brood over it. Then I foresee that in two years at the outside, after having suffered disappointment after disappointment, you will lay your favorite authors on the shelf, and you will end by saying that Tell was no doubt a very honest fellow, but after all a trifle cracked; that poetry is a first-rate thing for the fireside, especially when a man has been teaching the rule-of-three all day long, but still poets are always in the clouds and their views have nothing to do with the life of today, nor with the next visit of the inspector of schools…. Or, on the other hand…” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast.]
From Waking Up Radio show of December 21, 2014:
“Immanuel Wallerstein: “What is meant by hegemony in a world-economy is the ability of one state to impose a set of rules on the operation of all other states, such that there is relative order in the world-system.…” Recall: he along with Terence K. Hopkins and Giovanni Arrighi… the three of them together… wrote Antisystemic Movements… when he and his co-authors wrote: “Opposition to oppression is coterminous with the existence of hierarchical social systems. Opposition is permanent, but for the most part latent…” And while it’s certainly true that ‘power’ has ever… since ‘class’s onset… been strenuously endeavoring to shape us… make us… be what it ‘needs’… to accomplish its (variously defined over the ages… but all a specie of the same arrogance…) its ‘greatness’… while certainly this is so… there is a missing factor which only we-the-people can add: our earth-given-knowledge of freedom… which never leaves us. “Opposition will be continuous…” …now that’s straightforward and clear… It’s clearly true… we need no ‘proof’… we know it in our bodies… And yet… …treatises will flow… …there will be oceans of deserts of theories… …there will be endless dissertations on them… And so… clarity was let go… …because the incentives… …were so ‘generous’… Surely… he must know… …that there’s absolutely nothing natural in that ‘order’ he seems to approve… …and that ‘order’ is a pleasant word for ‘force’… …that coercion’s both a fine web… …and a tank that mows us down… This is earth-speak: …we will resist… …we continue to resist… …we will resist some more… So… wither-dry-husk-blown-to-the-wind your phony ‘scientific theories’… …your social algorithms… Get you hence you calculating-cons… …get you gone. How dare you reduce the intricate web of our thought process… …the sighing of our infinite hearts… …to postulates and raw data… …to be polished smooth… How dare you take the mystery and magic of the subtle interweavings of our myriad experiences in multiple translations… …both in fluid memory and real-time… The world of ‘logic-systems’ is an invented world… …elaborate and well-organized… …there’s much to master… …much to digest… …much to offer in placation… …that abyss where was your soul.” [Spoken word is from our December 21, 2014 radio broadcast.]
The following mp3 is not a beat… it is the conclusion of our February 8, 2015 show… following which – after uploading edits and audio for the opening of the show the following morning… later that day – no edits would subsequently 'save'… i.e. I was no longer able to edit the page (“Embracing Global Goals, Scope and Action: Becoming Global Actors… Claiming the ‘All’”). “Embracing Global Goals” is being suppressed precisely because it's right on target… So let's do it!… Let’s go… Let’s claim global goals! (For the other missing audio files from that show please visit the: “Missing Audio Files From… The February 8, 2015 Show from the Embracing Global Goals Page” And please tune in to our February 15, 2015 show.
“National liberation in segments of the capitalist world-economy, and the transformations it has effected in relations of rule and other social relations, have altered the social structuring of the world-historical accumulation process. That much is historically evident and therefore theoretically to be taken into account. [Don't you love that?… that analytical clarity?… I mean… who else… who says they're devising theory even bothers to ensure that it's based in reality these days?… or 'strategy' likewise… or particularly… – P.S.] But it has not eliminated the relational conditions through which the accumulation process operates. And precisely that world-historical elimination, of the relational conditions through which accumulation of capital occurs, is what is entailed in the idea of the class struggle as the pivotal process in the transformation of the capitalist world-economy into a socialist world order. [What happened to that as our goal… hum?… We seem to have lost track of that somewhere along the way… – P.S.] …If, however, we cease to accord strategic primacy to acquiring such state power within the interstate system, far more becomes historically possible and thereby, within the domain of historically realistic alternatives, theoretically possible. It would seem a dubious theoretical tenet to assert that national liberation, in its successive occurrences, is in any way a necessary condition of the revolutionary transformation of the world-economy. It is surely indefensible to claim it as a sufficient condition.”
Our February 15, 2015 show audio-files and text are posted at: “The February 15, 2015 Show , which includes excerpts from John Boswell’s The Kindness of Strangers: The Abandonment of Children in Western Europe from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance… while I determine how best to maintain the momentum of our discussions. It includes the following urging as relates to ‘strategy’, which I hope you will consider deeply:
…and therein lay the success of hidden ‘power’… they operate clandestine… and ‘the media’ is designed to refuse the claims of its victims… and so ‘power’ can stay hidden… “Sweet…” I’m sure they think… a ruse they can use… ad infinitum… Except… despite the historical success of its central strategy… ‘power’ today is wading into uncharted waters… hence the danger of this moment… because surrendering their grandiose fantasies… is not in the mental-makeup… of global-state-statesmen… On ‘the news’ this week I heard that the head of the US Navy is ‘requesting’ use of ‘rail guns’ [if I got that name right…] on their vessels: weapons that use electromagnetic force… it’s not difficult to see… that the ‘same-family-weapons’ that they’ve designed to use against us… when applied clandestine… ends our ability to dissent… Given this ‘historical reality’… I’m putting this question out there: are there means for detecting and documenting the presence of these waves… or pulses… designed to cause harm… to interfere with biological electrical systems… and how can we get this detection means in the hands of folks being targeted? And then… as to the way in – because we need this ‘way in’… to re-claiming our thought process… into a mindset for getting free… of thinking… and taking action… globally – consider this: the Longshoremen have been our staunchest allies globally… over the course of recent ‘class’-history… Let’s plan and organize and call… a one-day Global General Strike in support of them… the Longshoremen… striking all up and down the West Coast US… Global-action is how ‘power’ breaks us… global-action is necessarily the means for our getting free… because the alternative… is the end of dissent… and we must not allow… that descent.
As always… thank you for your patience… Pamela
The Raven: “Then [Kropotkin] says… well, that could be your response… or: “… Or, on the other hand, the dreams of your youth will become the firm convictions of your mature age. You will wish to have wide, human education for all, in school and out of school. And seeing that this is impossible in existing conditions, you will attack the very foundations of bourgeois society. Then discharged as you will be by the board of education, you will leave your school and come among us and be of us…” So… this is ‘authentic talk’… He’s saying that there is no way to ‘fix this’… there simply isn’t. And so he concludes his essay ‘An Appeal to the Young’ by saying: “You stop me at last! ‘What the devil!’ you say. ‘But if abstract science is a luxury and practice of medicine mere chicane; if law spells injustice, and mechanical invention is but a means of robbery; if the school, at variance with the wisdom of the ‘practical man,’ is sure to be overcome, and art without the revolutionary idea can only degenerate, what remains for me to do?’ A vast and most enthralling task, a work in which your action will be in complete harmony with your conscience, an undertaking capable of rousing the noblest and most vigorous natures. What work? I will now tell you. Two courses are open to you. You can either tamper for ever with your conscience and finish one day by saying ‘Humanity can go to the devil as long as I am enjoying every pleasure to the full and so long as the people are foolish enough to let me do so.’ Or else you will join the ranks of the socialists and work with them for the complete transformation of society. Such is the necessary result of the analysis we have made. Such is the logical conclusion at which every intelligent being must arrive provided he judge impartially the things he sees around him, and disregard the sophisms suggested to him by his middle-class education and the interested views of his friends. Having once reached this conclusion, the question which arises is ‘what is to be done?’ The answer is easy. Quit the environment in which you are placed and in which it is customary to speak of the workers as a lot of brutes; go among the people, and the question will solve itself.” So… he wrote these words one hundred and thirty years ago… I’m saying something very similar. What is ‘progress’? I agree with Nikola Tesla… and I agree with Kropotkin… that ‘progress’ happens as we start implementing that advice… of Petr Kropotkin’s… on a world-scale: we go among each other. And… in fact… what Kropotkin also says is that… we must come to a common understanding with our fellows… and form societies… and know that this has to happen across nation… So what we need to know has already been figured out… the question is how do we do it… and in the discussion that we hear from ‘the pundits’… that’s never addressed… See… those who honestly wanted our freedom as human beings… our generalized human freedom… are practical beings. They didn’t shirk their responsibility to address the actual human conditions that we’re living in… and so they came to the logical conclusion (as Kropotkin said…) that you can’t do this in the existing institutions… you can’t… and so what do you do? And [so the question becomes…] do you want your beliefs and your behavior to coincide? [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast. This is Part 5.]
D-Way: “We’re talking today about “responsibility to resist ‘power’”… Very interesting quote by Kropotkin… and I agree the solution is very simple… yet it is… arguably what people are most afraid of: to see each other… to talk to each other… ‘Power’ has done an excellent job of conditioning us… of keeping us atomized in boxes… and that conditioning is very powerful… When you’re hearing these discussions… and you’re hearing: ‘if you do the analysis… we come to the conclusion that ‘the system’ isn’t just these military-… or educational-… or political-… system… or ‘system-of-class-structures’… that the system is inside of us. And when people start to sit with that… and talk about it… it’s not to feel like that that is an attack on an individual being… saying that ‘the problem is you… and you need to fix you’… in fact… we… ” The Raven: “And I actually believe that those who have access to the airwaves… the ‘punditry’… have a really big responsibility to talk in authentic ways because that’s what turns us on… that’s what excites us…” D-Way: “So… why?… obviously those in the media who have a megaphone to numerous people… and who you would think would be grappling with the morality of the times right now – if you do the analysis you have a responsibility – so… why is that authentic conversation… truthful… earth-based… discussions… why are they not happening more on the airwaves?… it seems like times are getting harder – The Raven… you say that the people [you speak with] on the street… more and more… are saying, ‘yeah, we’re in a totalitarian state right now… this is a reality…’ So… why… when you turn on KPFA… even on the progressive media… why are you not hearing an earth-based discussion? I mean… I understand the pressures of trying to keep that conversation under wraps… But… more and more I feel like that would be a hard task to try and control that conversation. And people on the Left… on KPFA and all those worlds… is it just that they’re being tugged by ‘power’?… that they have bosses and can’t say certain things because that would shut down their radio show… or whatever it is that they’re putting out there?… I don’t quite understand why the analysis that I hear on the radio isn’t… ‘streety’… isn’t earth-based… isn’t something that really, truly reflects what is going on? For One… OK… so why aren’t we hearing it on the radio… on the airwaves… and Two… if we’re not… then… let’s do it ourselves… and I think that’s where we’re coming in with what we’re trying to do… is to create the conversation for ourselves… because… if we are the most interesting people… then why are we giving our power… our thought… over to these ‘medias of distraction of thought’?” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast. This is Part 6.]
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“It’s time for us… we-the-global-people… to have our global dialogue between ‘Authority’ and ‘Freedom’…. For millennia… only ‘Authority’ has had a chance to speak… because ‘Freedom’… i.e. honoring self-creation… trusting good fellowship… has been scorned, slandered, derided and demeaned. And this happens before we’re old enough even to speak. Our authentic voices have been silenced and our memory of having had them… erased. Let us have our dialogue. There is a divide. It’s “which-side-are-you-on?” time… those of us who see… that with thought our souls are wrought… and that… in the words of Socrates… “where God is our teacher we all come to think alike…” …we but add to this that ‘God’ has many monikers… and each one means… ‘the earth’. In ancient times there was a goat that fed the infant Zeus without stint… and as reward its horn transformed into an endless abundance. We are that goat… our hands and minds and hearts together form that horn…. For centuries piled high we’ve held that horn out to the ‘statesmen’… the so-called ‘rulers’… and they’ve grown fat and proud… inventing stories of fancy to shroud the gift’s provenance… and pretended to themselves they were the source of it. This hubris has been going on so long… has bent the wealth of all the world to bolster its continuance… this hubris… until… we… the mighty source of all that ‘rule’ pretends to own… have fallen asleep – the grief… at what seems to be a betrayal without end or bottom… has been too much for our conscious minds to bear. But it’s time – we cannot sleep when oceans weep… when the soul of all humanity is falling lost into the deep… the Abyss… our ancestors of heart have prophesied this… of perilous times… when decisions must be made… sides chosen….” [Spoken word is from our June 8, 2014 radio broadcast.]
“He gives a quote from Disraeli that says, “Sensible men never tell…” well I believe that those who want to be rulers of all the rest of us take that advice very seriously… “Sensible men never tell…” What this means… is that there are hidden 'truths' that a very very few keep very close to the chest… they don't want us to know about them… 'us' meaning… 'the people'… and… irrespective… I'm arguing… of what the formal kind of ideology by which these men…primarily… legitimate their 'rule'… whether you call that 'democracy'… 'social democracy'… 'communism'… 'socialism' – whatever it's called… “Sensible men never tell…” [Spoken word is from a September, 2012 conversation.]
“…creative energy seeks its mate… We do this for each other… miracle… grace… call it what you will… it it the energy by which we reclaim our world… My love and gratitude to those who give it… is endless… We but need to realize it in the physical world of our creation… It's as if all the trials… all the lessons… of my life were preparation for this moment… helping me to come to be… to try to be… fit… fit for being company with… one with… a quality of love I didn't know existed… in the arms of which I place myself utterly… But the proof is in the doing.” [Spoken word is from our March 15, 2015 radio broadcast.]
“When the ‘Founding Fathers’ set in the prescriptive… codified history of the nation the people’s right to pursue happiness… they said “the right of ‘the people’…” not of ‘individual persons.’ Jomo Kenyatta… in our February 22, 2015 show… provided a vivid illustration of the process by which the determination of this… the state of our happiness… occurs: the people meet in groupings and discuss it. Meeting in groupings and discussing is how our thought develops itself (and included in this is our communion with the ancestors…) which is why global-state-statesmen – by which term I refer to those in ‘command positions’ who bear – carry around with them at all times – an unequivocal global commitment… to install their vision of ‘Perfection’… the Republic… a vision of rigid… fixed… ‘class’ divisions… in which their ‘rule’ has been made permanent… which is why global-state-statesmen insist on regulating it (…and more and more it's clear to me… that monitoring and regulating our conversations – the state… the quality of… our thinking – is the point [for 'power'] of nations… in a global 'class'-system… in order to keep us from unifying across them… across-nation…) the terms under which we meet in groups and discuss… what we want… for our future. They insist… these Plato’s Tribesmen… following their paterfamilias’ guidance… that each of us possess (are possessed by…) ‘leaders’… which is easily accomplished with a coerced-work system (jobs) in which our lives are atomized… and security non-existent… because scarcity has been manufactured for all of our means of existence – setting us up to battle (compete) with each other for a meager share of them.…” [Spoken word is from our March 15, 2015 radio broadcast.]
““Can there be a broad… popular… movement for 'soul-sufficiency'? But there must be… for us to achieve our freedom. What would it look like? How would we know it?… if not by its goals… if not by its representing for all the world?… i.e., 'soul-sufficiency' necessarily means a design tied to others all over the world… necessarily has a global cast… taking on the challenge of consciously composing… a 'global symphony'… of all our voices…” “Laws for creations, For strong artists and leaders, for fresh broods of teachers and perfect literats for America, For noble savans and coming musicians. All must have reference to the ensemble of the world, and the compact truth of the world, There shall be no subject too pronounced – all works shall illustrate the divine law of indirections. What do you suppose creation is? What do you suppose will satisfy the soul, except to walk free and own no superior? What do you suppose I would intimate to you in a hundred ways, but that man or woman is as good as God? And that there is no God any more divine than Yourself? And that that is what the oldest and newest myths finally mean? And that you or any one must approach creations through such laws?.…” [Spoken word quotes Walt Whitman… and is from our March 29, 2015 radio broadcast.]
[The spoken word of the following wordbeat is from the April 5, 2015 show:
“[Of the processes that stem… from 'capital's ongoing centralization…] the second and third… entail the redefinition of trajectories. For the de-nationalization of domestic labor forces suggests a fundamental change, on the part of the left, as to what “national” means…. To accomplish the reconception will entail a degree and kind of substantive and rhetorical inventiveness not presently in ascendance within prominent movements. And the third, the increasing salience of the gender question, entails… the further generalization, from the pauperization of women to the pauperization of people on a world-scale, that is precisely the change in consciousness the very effectiveness of the organizations in core zones may help to bring about, as part of world-scale movements that bypass and so subvert interstate arrangements.” (We're going to be thinking more about this… the suggestion that you can 'bypass and so subvert interstate arrangements…' and still keep intact the overall centralization of capital processes that are going on – or… in the terms being developed here… maintain the global-state-statesmen… the 'power'-guys… hidden 'power'. And we're also going to be pondering this whole issue of: How do we create a global consciousness of our shared purpose and objectives…) “The Outer – from the Inner… Derives its Magnitude – 'Tis Duke, or Dwarf, according… As is the Central Mood –” [I like the way she puts that… that sort of covers it all… 'the central mood': be that 'dangerous… unhealthy obsession…' or be that… 'life's longing for itself…' (nothing healthier than that…)][Spoken word is from our April 5, 2015 radio broadcast.]
[This is Part 7 of our “Moving Forward” series… revisiting the Waking Up Radio conversation of September 30, 2012:
“…and I think it's important for us to remember that while we have to struggle to the truth… because 'power' has a monopoly on the media… and always has… and in terms of how we can interconnect with each other… they know how critical… at least since Plato they've been very clear… that the power of thought is dangerous… and rulers know this… have known this… and because they can devote their lives to planning… ” “…you said 'the power of thought is dangerous' and I wanted to talk about that for a second… and make a distinction… The way I would phrase it is: 'the power of thought is powerful in conjunction with the sharing of ideas'… that if an individual says, 'I am free… I don't let the system control me…' that that is not an 'earth-based' assessment of what's going on… So: 'power of thought' in conjunction with 'the free-flow exchange of ideas'… with… as Kropotkin put it: 'going to the people'…” “Yes precisely… and in fact that ['going to the people'] is what the media is doing in a very 'efficient' way… because when Helen Caldicott or Col. Ann Wright says something like: 'the military trains people to become violent'… we are all… thinking that at the same time… so… it is a form of collective thinking… we're all thinking together… there isn't the exchange… that's the next step… that's how thought develops… And so the media is a critical piece in terms of speeding up the process… so that's why it has been obvious to 'power' for millennia how important is to control how thoughts get out… what thoughts get out… and particularly in this moment with these accelerated means – the speed with which things can get out – …it's a safe bet that they have been planning for this moment for decades if not centuries… the moment when the planet has been consumed to the degree that it can no longer adequately fund their game of 'supremacy'… and by 'fund' I mean 'fund our energy'… 'fund keeping us bought-off or complacent.' It's a global game of 'supremacy' they play which requires our unconscious complicity… And when you are in the 'end game'… which we are in… it is a very dangerous moment… So you can bet they have been thinking about… 'how do we neutralize the Pacifica Network'… 'how do we make sure that no rogue element advocating a mass movement to end wage work'… which is so incredibly obvious…” “If we talked to one another… and that's where I want to go with this: talking about the fears around responsibility…” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast.]
[This is part of our “Moving Forward” series… revisiting the Waking Up Radio conversation of September 30, 2012:
“…at the very moment when our brothers and sisters in Egypt were using social media to get rid of a dictator… there was a group of young people in southern California who were using it to plan a pillow fight… ” “…Yeah…” [Spoken word is from our September 30, 2012 radio broadcast.]
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[Please listen again to some of our earlier thoughts on 'education':]
Practical solutions… guidance – guidance that reflects the actual circumstances of our lives – is precisely what we’ve been denied… and this is what makes our Good Three’s contribution so important… and no less so Kropotkin’s… whose words… built on here suggests this: that ‘power’ uses ‘education’ (under ‘class’) to provide the ‘objective evidence’ of ‘natural inequality’… and ‘science’ (including Marxist theory…) as the legitimating ideology (full-spectrum propaganda-coverage…) ‘Vetting’ of the media is made automatic by the “‘class’ education project”… and that the ‘education process’ alone ensures that only the thought-parameters established by ‘power’ are allowed to see the light of day… the airwaves… [From our February 22, 2015 show.]
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…the ‘class’-system is based on the assumption of ‘scarcity’(…because… if we think about it… if ‘knowledge’ is scarce… belongs to only a few… that can easily form the mental frame for ‘scarcity’ overall… because if we don't know what to do to preserve our own lives… reproduce ourselves… we are condemned to be slaves to Necessity…) – the belief that ‘there isn’t enough… stuff…’ and that we-the-people are not sufficient… and that we believe this… contrary to reality… because this is the substance of our ‘education’, both official and the unspoken ‘education’ embedded in our social relations… utterly dependent… And so… therefore… we also said… the flip-side of the story “The Elevation of The Few”… is our diminishment… in our own eyes. And truly… with this lens in our possession… the media-display becomes one long parade of illustration… of our conditioning to not see our own abundance. [From our January 25, 2015 show.]
“So all the various ways our numbers are systematically reduced… our numbers available to come to consensus… on the need to discuss what should be the world we live in – how do we make what we want… come to be… Because we in the U.S. have this codified right to 'pursue happiness'… and that is not an individual pursuit… they try when they put out their propaganda to frame it that way and make it seem loony… but… rather… it is in fact our right as a people to come together and collectively discuss: What does it mean… to 'pursue happiness'… if not to realize our inherent gifts… our right to grow our knowledge… as they do!… or as they think they do but as we do authentically… …our right as a people to pursue truth… We have the codified right to come together and discuss how we do that… as a collective… as a people… In a sense I'm asking the same question that our Academe Three are asking: How do we confront the dilemmas facing our ability to move on as a global humanity? How do we do that? Because we are… all of us global humans…living in a moment when the story has to change…” [From our February 1, 2015 show.]
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“…what it’s lusting for is the end of our efforts to even try to be independent… the achievement of their deep longing that we will end all resistance… and become passionately ‘self-regulating’… eagerly offer our allegiance… (Doesn't that sound like the dynamic of the rapist?… Over the ages of 'class'… 'power' is 'power' is 'power'.) [Here's the relevant paragraph from that story of Lucian's that I bungled… called “Lucius the Ass”: “When we got back, we came upon the old woman dangling at the end of a cord from a rock; obviously she had been so terrified of what her masters would do to her for letting the girl get away that she hung herself and strangled to death. The bandits, admiring the crone's consideration for their feelings, cut her down and heaved her over the cliff, cord and all. Then they tied the girl up, left her inside, and sat down to dinner and a long session with the bottle.” (On the back of the collection of his satires it reads: “Lucian, born in Syria in the second century A.D., came to Greece at an early age and mastered its language and literature. He took up law, left it for public speaking, then turned to full-time writing… A master of the vivid scene, Lucian used his pungent style to ridicule the tyrants, prophets, waning gods, and hypocrite philosophers of his own day and the centuries preceding him.” [Selected Satires of Lucian, translated by Lionel Casson]) [From the April 13, 2014 Waking Up Radio show.]
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“Facing fear… raise up love… raise up love… Facing fear… raise up love…” (Thandiwe's word-beat of Kate singing Coleen's song, posted to the November 15, 2015 Waking Up Radio show)
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For our April 17, 2016 show:
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“If the goal of 'power' is to privatize everything… obviously the goal of 'power' is to create scarcity. Period. It's very straight-forward… our reasoning powers lead us to the truth… because it's obvious when you disregard the conditioning… the deep propaganda… and use your own reason… as all of our ancestors have been telling us…” [From the Waking Up Radio show of November 25, 2012]
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But here's the catch that caught Marx's eye: that because there's a 'relative surplus' of us… this surplus of us grows “proportionately to the advances made by capitalist production not because the productiveness of social labour decreases, but because it increases…” […automation… 'electronification' of processes… instantaneous communication and flow of information… which to acquire converted huge amounts of the earth into physical things and money (financialization)… – and as all that 'social labor' increases… 'power' don't need us no more… it stole our substance and now it's time ('power' believes…) to say “bye… see ya… don't need ya…” Alright… so what does 'power' do? Now… Marx could see far but he couldn't see as far as into the diseased souls of these guys… plug in the technology… and you have a lot of room for a lot of misanthropy… a lot of genocide… a lot of blood-flow… a lot of phony-crises… and 'natural disasters'…
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For our August 7, 2016 Show:
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“And so a clearer… and more inclusive and practical (and so more accurate…) version of that De Tocqueville quote I cite in Unpacking ‘Democracy’ – “if you can get ‘the many’ chasing money… it leaves the few who play the higher stakes of ‘power’ freer to pursue their ambition…” – would be: “…if you can get the vast majority stuck in simply surviving (or ‘getting things done’… ‘accomplishment’…) it leaves the infinitesimal few freer to pursue their global game of ‘supremacy’ – the pursuit of ‘Knowledge Infinite.’” Diana Spearman’s book, Modern Dictatorship (excerpts and discussion of which can be found both in Palmers’ Chat – see its Table of Contents – and in Revealing Division – free pdfs available on the 'Tools' page) is helpful for understanding this underlying motive of ‘power’. The philosopher-king-statesmen reason that if they can own / control ‘all’ the ‘Knowledge’ – and particularly the ‘knowledge’ of how to kill us (see the January 26th, 2014 show… on the page: “Miklos Nyiszli’s Lessons On Class”) – then their ‘supremacy’ can never be challenged. It is time to confront Du Bois’ question: what price do we place on freedom?… Are we ready to begin organizing these discussions?” [Spoken word is from the Waking Up Radio Show of January 11, 2015 – (also posted to “My Son’s Beats – Spoken Word)”]
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The Raven: So keep in mind… this is the objective of the 'power'-guys… they've been using that book the Republic for the last two hundred and fifty years… in order to create a world of fixed unchanging 'class' divisions… what Plato wanted and thought could never happen… They want to achieve his vision for him… they think this is an honorable mission that they're on… D-Way: Why did Plato think it couldn't happen? The Raven: Because people want to be free… and that unless you could make the entire world obedient… there's always gonna be people who are free…and who come in and… just like Jesus… just like all prophets of 'class'… they spread sedition in the sense of: “We're born free… look at the ravens… look at the birds… they don't bow down to nobody… what's wrong with you people? We're here to be free… now to kowtow and kiss ass…” Plato knew that… we're born free… that's want we want to be… So… he knew… you have to breed people to accept their position… And then people like Prince come along and write “Slave” on their cheek… what are you going to do with them? So they wanted to breed us obedient… and you can only do that if you control the entire world… Or we're gonna look over and see… “Well look at those Haitians they got their freedom… they don't bow down to nobody…” “Well… we just create an under-ocean earthquake… Two hundred thousand dead… Bam!… Oh Not enough dead?… Let's infect them with cholera…” So you see the ability to kill anybody… secretly… who doesn't obey… is the supreme check on disobedience… D-Way: Trump card.The Raven: Trump card. [(Wordbeat of Part 5 of our No-Stream Fill-in Waking Up Radio show of August 7, 2016]
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