Let's Pretend We're Married
Prince & the Revolution, Prince
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Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours To help me forget the girl that just walked out my door Funny but it seems that you're alone like me If you are go, let's come see what we can see Oh, darlin' if you're free four a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours) If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right I won't stop until the morning light Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah All the hippies sing together Excuse me but I need your chemistry Don't you want to be my fantasy? My girl's gone and she don't care at all And if she did, so what? C'mon baby, let's B-B-ball Oh, little darlin' if you're free four a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours) If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years) Or hours, oh, let's pretend we're married and go all night There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right I won't stop until the morning light Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah All the hippies sing together Let's just pretend we're married, tonight Excuse me but I need a mouth like yours To help me forget the girl that just walked out my door Let's pretend we're married and do it all night I won't stop until the morning light Let's pretend we're married and go all night Oh, little darlin' if you're free for a couple of hours (free for a couple of hours) If you ain't busy for the next seven years (next seven years) Oh darlin', let's pretend we're married and go all night There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right I won't stop until the morning light Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah All the hippies sing together Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah All about it Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah All the hippies sing together Ooh-eee-sha-sha-koo-koo-yeah, yeah-yeah My girl's gone and she don't care at all And if she did, so what, c'mon baby, let's ball I want to f*ck you so bad it hurts, it hurts, it hurts I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to f*ck you Yeah, I want to, I want to, I want to want to, I want to f*ck you Look here Marsha, I'm not sayin' this just to be nasty I sincerely want to f*ck the taste out of your mouth Can you relate? My girl's gone and she don't care at all And if she did, I wouldn't care, let's ball (Whatever you heard about me is true) (I change the rules and do what I want to do) (I'm in love with God, he's the only way) ('Cause you and I know we gotta die some day) (If you think I'm crazy, you're probably right) (But I'm gonna have fun every motherfuckin' night) (If you like to fight, you're a double-drag fool) (I'm goin' to another life, how 'bout you?)
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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15 facts about this song
Album"Let's Pretend We're Married" is the fourth track on Prince's 1982 album, "1999."
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Song LengthThe album version of the song is quite long for a pop record; it lasts over seven minutes.
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Genre ClassificationLike much of Prince's work, the song combines several styles, notably funk, pop, and R&B.
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Music VideoThere's no official music video for the song, however, it was performed live in the film "Prince and The Revolution: Live," a concert film by Prince and The Revolution.
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Alien EncountersThe closing part of the song is notable for featuring sounds that can be interpreted as resembling extraterrestrial communications. This has been interpreted in many ways, including as a testimony to Prince's interest in space and spirituality.
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Profanity Usage"Let's Pretend We're Married" is also notable for its use of explicit language, which was quite daring for a pop song in the early 1980s.
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B-Side TrackThe song "Irresistible Bitch" was initially released as the B-Side to the "Let's Pretend We're Married" single.
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Chart PositionDespite its controversial lyrics, the song reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Let's Pretend We're Married," including Tina Turner during her 1985 Private Dancer Tour.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Let's Pretend We're Married" can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but many see it as a commentary on love and relationships, with Prince enjoying his freedom and sexual expressiveness in a marriage-like relationship.
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Live PerformanceThe song was a staple at Prince's live performances throughout his career. He often used it as an opening song.
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Album ArtworkIn the album artwork for "1999," "Let's Pretend We're Married" appears to be crying, indicating perhaps the emotional intensity of the song.
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Musical InfluenceThe song is strongly influenced by the Minneapolis sound, a specific kind of funk music that Prince was instrumental in developing.
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Songwriting and ProductionAs with most of his songs, Prince is credited as the sole songwriter and producer of "Let's Pretend We're Married."
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Release Date"Let's Pretend We're Married" was released as a single on November 15, 1983, nearly one year after the release of the "1999" album.
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