1999
Prince
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{Don't worry, I won't hurt you I only want you to have some fun} I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray But when I woke up this mornin', could've sworn it was judgment day The sky was all purple, there were people runnin' everywhere Tryin' to run from the destruction, you know I didn't even care Say say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time So tonite I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine I was dreamin' when I wrote this, so sue me if I go too fast But life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last War is all around us, my mind says prepare to fight So if I gotta die I'm gonna listen to my body tonite Yeah hey, they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time So tonite I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine Yeah, yeah, hey People, let me tell you somethin' If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door, oww I got a lion in my pocket and baby he's ready to roar, yeah hey Everybody's got a bomb, we could all die any day, oh But before I let that happen, I'll dance my life away, oh ho They say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time (We're runnin' out of time) So tonite I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine (We gonna, we gonna, oh) Say it one more time Two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time (No, no) So tonite I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine (We gonna, we gonna) Alright, nineteen ninety-nine You say it, nineteen ninety-nine Mmm nineteen ninety-nine (Oww, nineteen ninety-nine) Don't stop it, don't stop it, say it one more time Two thousand zero zero party over, oops out of time (Yeah, yeah) So tonite I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine (We gonna, we gonna, whoa) Yeah, nineteen ninety-nine Don't you wanna go? (Nineteen ninety-nine) Don't you wanna go? (Nineteen ninety-nine) We could all die any day (Nineteen ninety-nine) I don't wanna die, I'd rather dance my life away (Nineteen ninety-nine) Listen to what I'm tryin' to say Everybody, everybody say party Come on now, you say it party That's right, everybody say party Can't run from revelation, no (Party) Sing it for your nation, y'all (Party) (Ow!) Dreamin' when you're singin', baby (Party) Say the telephone a ringin', mama, now (Party) Come on, come on, you say (Party) Everybody, two times (Party) (Ow!) Work it down to the ground, I'm sayin' (Party) Oh baby, say it again (Ooh hoo hoo) (Party) Oh, shake your body, baby! (Party) That's right, come on, sing the song (Party) Ah aah ha (Party) That's right (Party) Got a lion in my pocket mama, say (Party) Ah, and he's ready to roar (Party) Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb? Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"1999" was released as a single on September 24, 1982, from Prince's album of the same name. It stands as one of the most important milestones in his career.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1983, and number one on the Hot Black Singles Chart.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2004, "1999" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its impactful contribution to the landscape of music.
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Album Essentials"1999" is not just the title track of Prince's fifth album, it was also the LP’s lead single that helped make the album his first to be certified multi-platinum.
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Apocalyptic ThemeDespite the upbeat and danceable tune, the lyrics of "1999" tell of an approaching apocalypse, ending with a countdown to nuclear explosion.
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Re-Release"1999" was re-released in 1998 to promote Prince's album "1999 - The New Master," and it again re-charted in the US and UK, peaking at number 40 and 10 respectively.
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Music VideoThe video of "1999" is notable as one of Prince's early efforts in constructing a visual identity to go with his music, featuring key elements of his funky and flamboyant style.
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Musical StyleThe song is driven by an iconic synthesizer riff, characterized by Prince's groundbreaking use of drum machines and electronic instruments.
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Background VocalsIn the song, vocals are shared by Prince and his bandmates of the time—Dez Dickerson, Jill Jones, and Vanity 6 members Brenda Bennett and Lisa Coleman.
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Farewell PerformancePrince's final performance of "1999" was on April 14, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia, a week before he passed away.
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TributeAfter Prince's death, many artists covered "1999" in tribute, including Phish, Bruce Springsteen, and Green Day.
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Pop CultureEven as the year 1999 passed, the song remains relevant, often being played at parties and events to denote celebration and revelry.
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Memorable LyricsOne of the most iconic lyrics of the song—"They say two thousand zero zero party over, oops out of time"—refers to the millennium computer bug.
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Enduring PopularityAfter Prince's entire catalog was made available to stream in 2017, "1999" saw a massive increase in streams, and it remains one of Prince's most popular tracks on streaming platforms.
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