Breakfast Can Wait

Prince

About Breakfast Can Wait

"Breakfast Can Wait" is a song by American recording artist Prince. The single was released on February 5, 2013 on his website 3rdEyeGirl.com and was re-released on 3rdEyeTunes.com on August 17, 2013. The accompanying artwork for the single features comedian Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince and serving pancakes from a 2004 sketch that aired as part of an episode of Chappelle's Show. In June 2014, Chappelle appeared on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and discussed the use of his image on Prince's single: "That's a Prince judo move right there. … You make fun of Prince in a sketch and he'll just use you in his album cover. … What am I going to do — sue him for using a picture of me dressed up like him? … That's checkmate right there."A remix EP, titled The Breakfast Experience, followed on October 24, 2013 on iTunes and on Amazon the next day. It was made available on 3rdEyeTunes.com on November 5, 2013. The song is included on Prince's thirty-fourth studio album, Art Official Age, which was released on September 30, 2014. 


Year:
2014
3:54
432 
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Hey baby, where you going?
No please don’t rush off so soon
If you leave me like this
What I’m gonna do

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!

Grits and gravy, cheese eggs and jam
Can't 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
Loud, yeah, quite
I ain’t tryin’ to make you blush
I just think you’re great
Ain’t no need to rush
Breakfast can wait

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!

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

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!

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

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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

Unique Release
"Breakfast Can Wait" was initially released through Prince's website, 3rdeyegirl.com, indicating the artist's innovative ways of music distribution.
Exceptional Album
The song features in Prince's thirty-third studio album, "Art Official Age," which was released simultaneously with another Prince album, marking one of the rare occasions of double-album releases by one artist on the same day.
Creative Artwork
The cover artwork for "Breakfast Can Wait" features comic personality Dave Chappelle, dressed as Prince, which is a still image from a skit on the "Chappelle's Show."
Artistic Vision
Prince himself directed the music video for "Breakfast Can Wait," showcasing his all-rounded talent.
Acclaimed Reception
The lyrics of "Breakfast Can Wait" were praised for delivering the fun and flirty side of Prince that fans love, which further contributed to the song's success.
Charitable Initiatives
A portion of the song's proceeds was donated to the operational budget of YesWeCode, a national initiative aimed at teaching 100,000 low-opportunity youths to become high-level computer coders.
Song Duration
Clocking at 3 minutes 54 seconds, "Breakfast Can Wait" is reminiscent of Prince's funky and lavish musical style.
Versatile Roles
With Prince's ability to play numerous instruments, he contributed to most of the instrumental sections in the song "Breakfast Can Wait".
Unique Promotion
The promotion for "Breakfast Can Wait" involved the use of social media platforms like Twitter, which was quite unconventional for Prince, given his known avoidance of such platforms.
Discrepant Release
Although "Breakfast Can Wait" was part of the album "Art Official Age," it was released a year ahead of the album's full publication in 2014. The single came out in 2013, showcasing Prince's unconventional approach to his music release strategies.

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