I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man

Prince

About I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man

"I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" is a song written and recorded by American musician Prince. It was released as the final single from his ninth studio album Sign o' the Times (1987). It has since been covered by numerous artists.


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2006
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It was only last June
When her old man ran away
She couldn't stop crying
'Cause she knew he was gone to stay

It was ten thirty-five on a lonely Friday night
She was standin' by the bar,
She was lookin' alright, yeah

I asked if she wanted to dance
And she said all she wanted was a good man
And wanted to know
If I thought I was qualified, yeah

And I said, baby don't waste your time
I know what's on your mind
I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I could never take the place of your man

It hurt me so bad when she told me 
With tears in her eyes (tears in her eyes)
He was all she ever had
And now she wanted to die

He left her with a baby
And another one on the way, yeah
She couldn't stop cryin'
'Cause she knew he was gone to stay

She asked me if we could be friends
And I said, oh, honey baby that's a dead end
You know and I know
That we wouldn't be satisfied
No

And I said, baby don't waste your time
I know what's on your mind
You wouldn't be satisfied (wouldn't be satisfied)
With a one night stand (uh, uh, uh)

And I could never take the place of your man, oh
Yeah, yeah, the place of your man (uh, uh, uh)
One, two

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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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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" by Prince was released as the fourth single from his ninth studio album, "Sign o’ the Times" in 1987.
Chart Success
The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Prince's biggest hits in both countries.
Songwriting Creativity
Although Prince was known for his sexually charged lyrics, this song is notable for its narrative about a man who declines the romantic advances of a woman in distress because he could not replace her lost love.
Long-Term Creation
Prince actually wrote and recorded a demo of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" in 1979, almost a decade before its official release.
First Live Performance
The song was first performed live at a concert in Utrecht during the Sign o’ the Times Tour in 1987.
Music Video
The official music video of the song features scenes from Prince's concert film "Sign o' The Times," making it a popular feature on MTV during that time.
Unique Genre Combination
The song features a unique blend of pop, rock, and blues elements which is a hallmark of Prince's diverse musical style.
Album Success
The album "Sign o’ the Times" on which the song appears is regarded as one of Prince's best works, and it was nominated for the Album of the Year at the 1988 Grammy Awards.
Covers & Remakes
The song has since been covered by several artists, including Eels, Goo Goo Dolls, and Jordan Knight, showcasing its enduring appeal.
Posthumous Recognition
In 2021, a previously unreleased full-length, 1979 recording of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" was issued in a deluxe reissue of "Sign o' The Times," documenting the track’s evolution from its origins.

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