Sometimes It Snows in April
Prince
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Tracy died soon after a long fought civil war, Just after I'd wiped away his last tear I guess he's better off than he was before, A whole lot better off than the fools he left here I used to cry for Tracy because he was my only friend Those kind of cars don't pass you every day I used to cry for Tracy because I wanted to see him again, But sometimes sometimes life ain't always the way Sometimes it snows in April Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad Sometimes I wish life was never ending, And all good things, they say, never last Springtime was always my favorite time of year, A time for lovers holding hands in the rain Now springtime only reminds me of Tracy's tears Always cry for love, never cry for pain He used to say so strong unafraid to die Unafraid of the death that left me hypnotized No, staring at his picture I realized No one could cry the way my Tracy cried Sometimes it snows in April Sometimes I feel so bad Sometimes, sometimes I wish that life was never ending, And all good things, they say, never last I often dream of heaven and I know that Tracy's there I know that he has found another friend Maybe he's found the answer to all the April snow Maybe one day I'll see my Tracy again Sometimes it snows in April Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad Sometimes I wish that life was never ending, But all good things, they say, never last All good things that say, never last And love, it isn't love until it's past
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Sometimes It Snows in April" was released on April 21, 1986, as part of "Parade," Prince's eighth studio album.
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Album AccompanimentThe song is part of the soundtrack taken from the movie, "Under the Cherry Moon," in which Prince starred and directed.
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Songwriting and ProductionIt was co-written and co-produced by Prince alongside long-term collaborators Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, better known as duo Wendy & Lisa.
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Song Structure"Sometimes It Snows in April" is the album’s closing track and it’s noticeably more stripped-down than anything else on Parade, being essentially a ballad performed with just a piano and minimal backing.
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Song MeaningThe song tells the story of Christopher Tracy, Prince's character in "Under the Cherry Moon," and expresses sadness and mourning over his death; in some sense, some fans believe it foretells Prince's own death.
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April SignificancePrince died on April 21, 2016, the same date "Sometimes It Snows in April" was released 30 years earlier, adding a chilling significance to the song.
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Cover VersionsThis heartfelt ballad is not just adored by fans but by other musicians too. Over the years, it has been covered by several artists, including Meshell Ndegeocello and English band Coldplay.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being released as a single, "Sometimes It Snows in April" received wide recognition, particularly gaining momentum in downloads and streams after Prince's death.
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Live PerformancesPrince has performed this song live many times throughout his career, and it has been a favorite among fans due to its emotional depth and intimate setting.
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LegacyToday, "Sometimes It Snows in April" is considered as one of Prince's greatest ballads, and it became especially poignant after his death.
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