Thieves in the Temple
Prince
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Love come quick Love come in a hurry There are thieves in the temple tonight They don't care where they kick Just as long as they hurt you There are thieves in the temple tonight Love if you're there come save me From all this cold despair I can hang when you're around But I'll surely die If you're not there Love come quick Love come in a hurry There are thieves in the temple tonight I feel like I'm looking for my soul (Soul) Like a poor man looking for gold (Gold) There are thieves in the temple tonight Voices from the sky say rely on your best friend to pull you through But even if I wanted to I couldn't really truly 'cause my only friend is you Come on There are thieves in the temple tonight Kicking me in my heart, tearing me all apart (Tearing me, tearing me, tearing me all apart) 'Cause me and you could have been a work of art Thieves in the temple Baby don't you know I'm holding on The best that I can Love please help me be The better man Better than the thieves in the temple In the temple tonight Oh, thieves in the temple (Tonight) tonight Hurt me Love come quick Love come in a hurry There are thieves in the temple tonight Thieves in the temple You said you loved me! (Thieves in the temple) You said I was your friend! (Thieves in the temple) You were supposed to take care of me! (Love come quick) {Thieves in the Temple} You lie! Love come (Lie!) in a hurry (Lie!) Thieves in the temple tonight
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Thieves in the Temple" was released as a single on July 17, 1990. The song became a hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B chart in the USA.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of Prince's soundtrack album "Graffiti Bridge" for the film of the same name which was also directed by him.
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Music Video FeatureThe music video for the song is heavily influenced by West Side Story and features Prince and The Time's keyboardist, Tommy Barbarella.
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Song's Theme"Thieves in the Temple" discusses betrayal and dishonesty, presumably inspired by some of the disloyalties and contradictions Prince was dealing with in his life at the time.
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Unique Song StructureDespite its commercial success, the song has a somewhat unconventional structure and dark, complex melody compared to many of Prince's other hits.
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Notable RemixesThe remix version of the song is significantly longer than the album version and contains a harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder.
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Prince's PerformancePrince showcased his multi-instrumentalist skills in "Thieves in the Temple," playing the drums, keyboard, guitar, and other instruments.
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Mixed ReviewCritics gave the song mixed reviews, with some applauding Prince's genre-blending abilities, while others were less impressed by its more experimental elements.
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Nominated AwardThe song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 33rd Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Cultural ImpactThe track has been covered and sampled by several artists, showcasing its lasting impression on pop culture.
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