International Lover

Prince

About International Lover

"International Lover" is a song by American musician Prince from the album 1999. It was the song for which he received his first Grammy Award nomination.


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May I have this dance?

Darlin', it appears to me
That you could use a date tonight
A body that'll do you right
Tell me, am I qualified?
(I say) baby
I know it's hard to believe
But this body here is free tonight
Your very own first class flight
My plane's parked right outside, baby
Don't you want to go for a ride? (yeah)

I'm an international lover, yeah that's right
Let me take you 'round the world
I'll buy you diamonds and pearls
Only if you're good girl

Darlin', I know it's been a long time
Since you've been satisfied
I can tell by the look in your eyes
You need it real bad (real bad), you need it so bad, so bad (real bad)
Baby, maybe if you're good girl
I'll introduce you to my ride
Don't you want to come inside?
C'mon baby, I won't fly to fast, I've got so yeah yeah 

(International lover)
That's right baby 
Let me take you 'round the world, yeah yeah
(I'll buy you diamonds and pearls)
I will buy you diamonds and pearls, baby 
Gotta be good, you gotta be good, yeah, yeah, please (only if you're good girl)

Good evening
This is your pilot Prince speaking
You are flying aboard the Seduction 747
And this plane is fully equipped with anything your body desires

If for any reason there is a loss in cabin pressure
I will automatically drop down to apply more
To activate the flow of excitement
Extinguish all clothing materials and pull my body close to yours
Place my lips over your mouth, and kiss, kiss, normally
In the event there is over excitement
Your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device

Uh-uh, la, la, la, la, la, la uh-uh
We ask that you please observe the no letting go sign
I anticipate a few turbulence along the way

We are now making our final approach to satisfaction
Please bring your lips, your arms, your hips 
Into the upright and locked position
For landing, can you feel it? 
Can you feel it?
Uh, yeah

(Let me take it around)
(Let it all hang out)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Welcome to Satisfaction
Please remain awake until the aircraft has come to a complete stop
Thank you for flying Prince International
Remember, next time you fly, fly the International Lover

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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15 facts about this song

Song Classification
"International Lover" is a classic pop-rock song with elements of funk and R&B. The song features heavily synthesizers, a staple of 80s pop music.
Artist Contribution
Prince not only wrote and composed but also produced the song.
Album Information
The song features in the famous "1999" album by Prince, released in October 1982.
Grammy Nomination
"International Lover" was nominated for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in 1984.
Lyrics Style
The lyrics of the song are double-entendre where Prince compares himself to a pilot of a fantasy flight and the woman being the passenger.
Song Length
The song is one of Prince's longer tracks, with a run-time of over six minutes.
Vocal Range
The song highlights Prince's falsetto vocal range and his often sensual, intimate lyrical style.
Creative Output
The song "International Lover", like many Prince songs, was recorded at Prince's home studio in Minnesota, showcasing Prince's preference for his own familiar recording environment.
Original Vinyl Release
On the original vinyl release of the "1999" album, "International Lover" was the fourth and final song on Side 4.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, "International Lover" wasn't frequently played in Prince's live concerts.
Recreative Adaptation
The live version of the song that he did perform occasionally was often more extended and improvisational compared to the studio version.
Track Placement
"International Lover" is the last (eleventh) track on the album '1999'. The song concludes the album on a sensual, romantic note.
Song Inspiration
The song demonstrated Prince's ability to create theatrical and imaginative lyrics. It was inspired by the soul and funk music of the late '70s and early '80s.
Breathy Whispers
Prince's use of breathy whispers and sensual moans throughout the song have become part of his signature style.
The 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
The 1999 Super Deluxe Edition, released in 2019, included a live version of "International Lover".

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