Dirty Mind
Prince
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There's something about you, baby It happens all the time Whenever I'm around you, baby I get a dirty mind It doesn't matter where we are It doesn't matter who's around It doesn't matter I just want to lay ya down In my daddy's car It's you I really want to drive But you never go too far I may not be your kind of man I may not be your style But honey all I want to do Is just love you for a little while If you got the time I'll give you some money To buy a dirty mind Don't misunderstand me I never fool around But honey you got me on my knees Won't you please let me lay ya down (down, down, down) I really get a dirty mind (mind, mind, mind) Whenever you're around It happens to me every time (time, time, time) You just gotta let me lay ya Gotta let me lay ya, lay ya You just gotta let me lay ya Gotta let me lay ya down In my daddy's car It's you I really want to drive Underneath the stars I really get a dirty mind Whenever you're around I don't want to hurt you, baby I only want to lay you down
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Written by: Matthew Robert Fink, Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Dirty Mind" is a song by American musician Prince from his third studio album of the same name, which was released in 1980.
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Experimental SoundThe song is representative of Prince's shift from disco to a new wave funk and pop rock sound. It captures a punk edge, which was a significantly different musical style for Prince.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "Dirty Mind" are known for their sexually explicit content, embodying the erotic nuances that became a hallmark of Prince's music.
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Album ImpactThe "Dirty Mind" album helped establish Prince's image as an artist unafraid to challenge societal and musical norms. The album cover even showed Prince in a provocative pose wearing a trench coat and bikini briefs.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the album, was praised by critics for its groundbreaking fusion of genres. The raw sound of "Dirty Mind" was seen as a refreshing change in the pop music landscape of the time.
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Live Performances"Dirty Mind" was frequently included in Prince's live concert setlists. Notably, he performed it at his first appearance at Saturday Night Live in 1981.
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InfluenceThe album "Dirty Mind" has been seen as a major influence on contemporary artists, with the song itself being a standout representation of Prince's innovative style.
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No Music VideoUnlike many of Prince's other popular tracks, "Dirty Mind" never had an official music video.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Dirty Mind", including the title track, earned Prince his first Grammy nomination. It was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1981.
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Cultural Impact"Dirty Mind", with its vibrant synthesis of rock, funk, and new wave, displayed Prince’s genre-blurring genius, thereby shaping the sound of pop music in the 1980s.
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