Guitar
Prince
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You're gettin dirty at the club again I'm usually round your waist like a chain but then I got that call so I jumped in my car [Chorus] I love you baby But not like I love my guitar Not like I love my guitar, no You couldn't do it all by yourself You had to go and get somebody else Your high enough to call me But your can't reach the bar [Chorus] I love you baby But not like I love my guitar, no Not like I love my guitar Oh, listen Turn it up Yeah, now dig I tried to warn you that it's hard to be a star Especially when your driving other people's car I woulda gave you mine, girl, but you took it too far I love you baby But, just not like I love my guitar Not like I love my guitar I know you love me and you wanna be friends And if you don't at least you need to pretend We're still together even if we don't get that far I love you baby But not like I love this guitar I love you, I love you baby (Not like I love my guitar) I love you baby and I wish you well (I wish you well) I'll write a letter when I learn how to spell Until that day, you can go to the... I love you baby...you know the rest
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Guitar" is a song from Prince's album "Planet Earth" which was released in 2007. This was his 32nd studio album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Guitar" did fairly well on the charts. It climbed to the number 39 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his most successful single since "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" in 1994.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "Guitar" reflect Prince's love for his instrument, serving as an ode to the joy he finds in playing music. The song embodies a sense of independence, with Prince declaring that his guitar is all he needs for satisfaction.
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Unique SoundPrince is known for his genre fusion and stylistic versatility which is seen in "Guitar". The song is characterized by its catching rock feel, featuring standout guitar riffs that carry Prince's signature style.
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Live PerformancesPrince heavily incorporated "Guitar" into his live performances during the Planet Earth Tour. The audiences loved it, making it one of the concert's highlights.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Guitar" was the very first to be released from the "Planet Earth" album. The video has a unique animation style, with Prince only appearing in brief snippets of the clip.
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Song Ownership DisputeThis song, along with other tracks from the "Planet Earth" album, was at the center of a legal dispute in 2007. Prince gave away free copies of the album with the British newspaper, "The Mail on Sunday", which angered music retailers and sparked an argument about ownership and distribution rights.
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Cultural ImpactThe catchy lyrics of "Guitar" made the song quite popular, hence it was included in a couple of platforms. The song has notably been featured on the popular music video game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock".
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Fame in United KingdomThe album "Planet Earth" including "Guitar", was highly celebrated in the UK. It debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and the song appeared in many UK radio stations' track listings.
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Recording and ProductionLike most of Prince's work, he was heavily involved in the production of "Guitar". As he played many of the instruments on the track, the song encapsulates his trademark sound.
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