God
Prince & the Revolution, Prince
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Ooh, aah-ooh Brr, aah, ooh-ooh Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo! Eeeeeee! Oh In the beginning There was God He made the earth And the heavens He gave us light To rule the day And another light To rule the night The Lord, thy God Made, He made the seas He made the fruit upon the trees When He saw When He saw that it was good He made a man He made a man, only He could, only He could God made you God made me, too He made us all Made us all equally Now you say God made you God made me He made us all equally Aah! Aah! Yeah-yeah-yeah Wake up, children Dance the dance electric There isn't much time Who screamed? Was it you?
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Creation"God" by Prince is actually the shortened title of the song. The full title is "God (Love Theme from 'Purple Rain')".
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Album InfoThe song is included in one of Prince’s most iconic albums, "Purple Rain". This album was released in 1984 and was categorized as the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name, in which Prince was the star.
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B-side"God" is the B-side of the "Purple Rain" single. The single was released by Warner Bros. Records in September 1984.
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InspirationsThe song shares a theme of religious faith, reinforcing Prince's interest in spiritual themes throughout his music.
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MelodyUnlike the dance-pop sound that Prince was known for during that period, "God" is a slow, gospel-like tune with a simple melody.
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UniquenessThere are two versions of "God". One is a slow, gospel version that was released on the "Purple Rain" single, and the other is an instrumental version that was heard in the "Purple Rain" film. This is unique as most songs do not have two vastly different versions.
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Musical InstrumentsThe song, in its non-instrumental version, is primarily performed in a falsetto voice with Prince accompanied by a piano.
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Lyrical ThemeIn the song, Prince expresses his belief that God is Love and he is God. The song's lyrics are filled with introspective musings about love and God, demonstrating Prince’s knack for deep and meaningful lyrics.
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Cover ArtThe single cover for "Purple Rain/God" features Prince’s name atop of a backdrop of flowers. This contrasts sharply with the darker, more serious tone of "God".
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a B-side to "Purple Rain", "God" charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 181 in November 1984.
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Live Performances"God" has been performed live by Prince and The Revolution during the Purple Rain Tour in 1984-85.
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LegacyThe song is a testament to Prince’s versatility as an artist, showcasing his ability to integrate spirituality into his music. After his passing in 2016, the song has been listened to and analyzed by fans worldwide, contributing to the continued legacy of Prince.
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