Cinnamon Girl
Prince
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As war drums beat in Babylon Cinnamon girl starts to pray I've never heard a prayer like this 1 Never before that day Tearful words of love for people she had never met before Asking God to grant them mercy in this face of a holy war Cinnamon Girl Cinnamon Girl of mixed heritage Never knew the meaning of color lines Nine one one turned that all around When she got accused of this crime So began the mass illusion, war on terror alibi What's the use when the god of confusion keeps on telling the same lie? Cinnamon Girl Don't cry, don't shed no tears 1 night won't make us feel Cause we know how this movie's ending Cinnamon Girl As war drums beat in Babylon And scorch the blood red sky Militants bomb the foreign gun Both sides truly die Cinnamon girl opens the book she knows will settle all the scores Then she prays after the war that there will not be anymore Cinnamon Girl
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Cinnamon Girl" was released on September 28, 2004, as the second single from Prince’s 2004 album "Musicology".
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Pop-Rock, showcasing an appealing mix of Prince’s distinctive sound elements.
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Chart Ranking"Cinnamon Girl" secured the No. 43 spot on the UK Singles Chart and was more successful in Italy where it reached No. 9.
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Controversial VideoThe music video for "Cinnamon Girl" ignited controversy because it depicted a Middle Eastern girl facing racism and prejudice in a post-9/11 America.
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Celebrity InfluencesRenowned drummer, John Blackwell, known for his contributions to the jazz music industry, played drums in the song.
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AccomplishmentsAlthough it did not rank high on mainstream charts, "Cinnamon Girl" still won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video in 2005.
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Connection to LiteratureThe song title is possibly influenced by the 1969 song "Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young. Some fans theorize that it may also have connections to the eponymous character from the novel "Vineland" by Thomas Pynchon.
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BackgroundThe song provides a social commentary, lyrically exploring the experience and treatment of people of color, especially Middle Eastern individuals, in post-9/11 America.
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Album Recognition"Musicology", the album featuring "Cinnamon Girl", brought Prince back into the mainstream realm. It received two Grammy Awards in 2005.
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Notable Appearance in MediaAn edited variation of "Cinnamon Girl" was included in "The Chocolate Invasion", one of the two online compilation albums by Prince that was initially available on the NPG Music Club, before being sold on iTune.
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