Space

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About Space

"Space" is a song by American musician Prince from his 1994 album Come. The B-side of the single is actually the album track. The A-side is the Universal Love Radio Remix of "Space", with completely new lyrics. In the album version of "Space" Prince sings about being obsessed with a lover and wanting to take their love higher comparing to the likes of space whereas the Universal Love Remix features a rap from Prince at the end which is lyrically similar to his smash hit "When Doves Cry" with a new bridge saying "All the pain that a human has to go through, in a planet that's so bitter and cold / Universal love awaits you, baby all you got to say is that you really, really, really wanna go / And we're outta here".  


Year:
1994
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T-minus sixty seconds and counting
Arm light on
Switching command to internal
Switching command to internal
[Missile..Internal..]

Affirmative
Ready
Check 
Affirmative
Affirmative

Space

I never been one to hide my feelings
Baby, you blow my mind
I painted your face upon my ceiling
I stare at it all the time

I imagine myself inside your bedroom
Oh I imagine myself in your sky
(You) you are the reason there's bass in my boom
(Oh you) you are the reason I'm high

If you and I were just ten feet closer
Then I'd make you understand
That everything I want to do to your body, baby
I would do to your head 
Then you'd be hip to the deep rush
Deeper than the boom of the bass
With every other flick of the pink plush
The closer we get to the space (The closer we get to the space)

(The space)
(The space)
(The space)
Don't you want to go? (The space)
Where the souls go (The space)
Where the tears flow (The space)
Where the love grows
Do you want to go?

I never been one for this thing obsession
But just keep your eye on my hips
The circles they may be my confession
Just say the word and I'll strip

I've had dreams of us cuddling on the planet mars
Then when I wake up, I'm all covered in sex
With eyes that fall somewhere between rubies and stars
Don't look at me baby or I'll flex

If you and I were just ten feet closer
Then I'd make you understand
That everything I want to do to your body, baby
I would do to your head
Then you'd be hip to the deep rush
Deeper than the boom of the bass
With every other flick of the pink plush
The closer we get to the space 

(The space)
Go (The space)
Flow (The space)
Grow
Do you want to go?
(The space)
Where the souls go (The space)
Where the tears flow (The space)
Where the love grows
Do you want to go?

Bass

T-minus sixty seconds and counting
Arm light on
The space, the space, the space, the space
Switching command to internal
Switching command to internal
[Missile..]
Affirmative
Ready
Ready
Check
Check
Affirmative

The space, the space, the space, the space
The space, the space, the space, the space
Closer we get to the space
The space, the space, the space, the space

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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10 facts about this song

Composition and Lyrics
"Space" is a song by American musician Prince. The lyrics contain a play on words, with Prince using "space" as a metaphor for a break in a relationship. The word "space" is used in two ways - literal and metaphorical.
Album Details
The song is from the album "Come," which was released in 1994. It is the eleventh full-length studio album by Prince. "Space" is one of the best-known tracks from the album.
Charts and Sales
The song was a minor hit in the United States, reaching number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Space," directed by Sotera Tschetter, was notable for its unusual, futuristic imagery. It was one of the few Prince videos that did not feature Prince himself.
Remixes and Versions
"Space" is known for its different versions. In addition to the album version, two other official versions are available: The "Universal Love Remix" and the "Funky Stuff Remix". These versions were released as B-sides and on Maxi Singles.
Musical Style
The musical style of "Space" is generally categorized as funk, however, it also contains elements of other genres like soul and R&B.
Performance
Prince performed "Space" live on several occasions, both during his "Interactive" promotional gigs and on TV shows, interestingly he rarely performed this song live after 1966.
Collaboration and Production
The song was produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince. His skill of playing multiple instruments is especially evident in this track.
Unusual Technique
"Space" uses a special recording technique known as reverse reverb, also known as reverse echo or reverse regeneration. This gives the song a unique, spacey sound effect.
Critical Reception
"Space" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its lyrical metaphors and funky sound, while others commented on its somewhat overproduced nature.

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