Little Red Corvette
Prince
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I guess I should of known By the way you parked your car sideways That it wouldn't last See you're the kinda person That believes in makin' out once Love 'em and leave 'em fast I guess I must be dumb 'Cause you had a pocket full of horses Trojan and some of them used But it was Saturday night I guess that makes it all right And you say what have I got to lose? And honey I say Little red Corvette Baby you're much too fast Little red Corvette You need a love that's gonna last I guess I should of closed my eyes When you drove me to the place Where your horses run free 'Cause I felt a little ill When I saw all the pictures Of the jockeys that were there before me Believe it or not I started to worry I wondered if I had enough class But it was Saturday night I guess that makes it all right And you say, "Baby, have you got enough gas?" Oh yeah Little red Corvette Baby you're much to fast, yes you are Little red Corvette You need to find a love that's gonna last, ah huh A body like yours (A body like yours) Oughta be in jail (Oughta be in jail) 'Cause it's on the verge of bein' obscene ('Cause it's on the verge of bein' obscene) Move over baby (Move over baby) Gimme the keys (Gimme the keys) I'm gonna try to tame your little red love machine (I'm gonna try to tame your little red love machine) Little red Corvette Baby you're much to fast Little red Corvette You need to find a love that's gonna last Little red Corvette Honey you got to slow down (Got to slow down) Little red Corvette 'Cause if you don't you gonna run your Little red Corvette right in the ground (Little red Corvette) Right down to the ground (Honey you got to slow down) you, you, you got to Slow down (Little red Corvette) you're movin' much too fast (Too fast) you need to find a love that's gonna last Girl, you got an ass like I never seen And the ride, I say the ride is so smooth You must be a limousine Baby you're much to fast Little red Corvette You need a love, you need a love that's That's gonna last (Little red Corvette) Babe you got to slow down (you got to slow down) Little red Corvette 'Cause if you don't, 'cause if you don't, You gonna run your body right into the ground (Right into the ground) Right into the ground (Right into the ground) Right into the ground (Right into the ground) Little red Corvette
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Little Red Corvette" was released by the American musician Prince in 1983.
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CompositionThe song was written and produced by Prince himself, proving his extraordinary ability as a songwriter.
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Album"Little Red Corvette" is from Prince's album named "1999," which is his fifth studio album.
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Genre of Music"Little Red Corvette" is a mixture of pop, rock, and funk genres, blending the styles seamlessly.
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First Top Ten HitThis song was Prince's first top-ten hit in the U.S, marking him as a popular music icon.
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Music Video"Little Red Corvette" was one of the first two videos by a black artist played in heavy rotation on MTV, the other being Michael Jackson.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "Little Red Corvette" use car imagery as a metaphor for a sexual relationship.
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Billboard Charts“Little Red Corvette” reached the No.6 position on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Prince's most successful songs.
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Recording ProcessPrince recorded the song at the Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, a creative space known for its unique production output.
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Song DurationThe song is just under 5 minutes long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the "1999" album.
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Ranking"Little Red Corvette" was ranked number 108 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, showcasing its lasting impact and popularity, including Sara Bareilles and Mike Zito.
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Grammy Nomination"Little Red Corvette" was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 26th Grammy Awards.
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Iconic StatusThe car used in the song's associated music video, a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS, has since become iconic and synonymous with the song.
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PromotionThe song was re-promoted with promotional videos in 2013 to mark its 30th anniversary.
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