I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man
Prince
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It was only last June When her old man ran away She couldn't stop crying 'Cause she knew he was gone to stay It was ten thirty-five on a lonely Friday night She was standin' by the bar, She was lookin' alright, yeah I asked if she wanted to dance And she said all she wanted was a good man And wanted to know If I thought I was qualified, yeah And I said, baby don't waste your time I know what's on your mind I may be qualified for a one night stand But I could never take the place of your man It hurt me so bad when she told me With tears in her eyes (tears in her eyes) He was all she ever had And now she wanted to die He left her with a baby And another one on the way, yeah She couldn't stop cryin' 'Cause she knew he was gone to stay She asked me if we could be friends And I said, oh, honey baby that's a dead end You know and I know That we wouldn't be satisfied No And I said, baby don't waste your time I know what's on your mind You wouldn't be satisfied (wouldn't be satisfied) With a one night stand (uh, uh, uh) And I could never take the place of your man, oh Yeah, yeah, the place of your man (uh, uh, uh) One, two
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" by Prince was released as the fourth single from his ninth studio album, "Sign o’ the Times" in 1987.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Prince's biggest hits in both countries.
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Songwriting CreativityAlthough Prince was known for his sexually charged lyrics, this song is notable for its narrative about a man who declines the romantic advances of a woman in distress because he could not replace her lost love.
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Long-Term CreationPrince actually wrote and recorded a demo of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" in 1979, almost a decade before its official release.
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First Live PerformanceThe song was first performed live at a concert in Utrecht during the Sign o’ the Times Tour in 1987.
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Music VideoThe official music video of the song features scenes from Prince's concert film "Sign o' The Times," making it a popular feature on MTV during that time.
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Unique Genre CombinationThe song features a unique blend of pop, rock, and blues elements which is a hallmark of Prince's diverse musical style.
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Album SuccessThe album "Sign o’ the Times" on which the song appears is regarded as one of Prince's best works, and it was nominated for the Album of the Year at the 1988 Grammy Awards.
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Covers & RemakesThe song has since been covered by several artists, including Eels, Goo Goo Dolls, and Jordan Knight, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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Posthumous RecognitionIn 2021, a previously unreleased full-length, 1979 recording of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" was issued in a deluxe reissue of "Sign o' The Times," documenting the track’s evolution from its origins.
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