It's About That Walk
Prince
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{crowd noise} Mmm-mmm! Oooh-wee! Fellas would you look at that thing Have you ever...? You just got back from Paris You probably went to buy some clothes You're on your way to Nell's in New York Gonna meet who? Heaven knows But it ain't about where you're comin' It ain't about where you go It ain't about who you've been with Cause it ain't about who you know It's about that walk - can we talk about it? It's about that walk - I want to shout about it Oooh-wee! Your ass like a fine cut diamond Mounted on to legs of stone The prison I could do some time in If I ever got that ass alone But for now I'll just keep my shirt on Cause I ain't about losin' cool [Cause it] ain't about losin' sleep, for that matter Baby, that nothin' that I do It's about that walk - I want to talk about it It's about that walk - I want to shout about it Oh-wee Oh yeah baby [Anything else let me do that work, shake it] (Ooh) Mmm, mmm-mmm! Fellas have you ever...? It ain't about where you're comin' It ain't about where you go It ain't about who you've been with Cause [...] who you know It's about that walk, yeah - I want to talk about it Baby, baby, baby about the walk - ooh shout about it, shout about it Oooh-wee! Oh Lord, Lord Girl you know you got the walk Girl you know I got the talk Run Lord I mercy... Eyh! Keep playing Ugh! Vegas on a see Ooh-[wha-wha...] Remember 'bout that ending? On the one Ugh!
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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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12 facts about this song
Album Details"It's About That Walk" is a song by the American music icon Prince. The track is part of his 24th studio album "The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale" released in 1999.
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Creation PeriodThe song was reportedly recorded around late 1986 which is ten years before the album was officially released.
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Music Style"It's About That Walk" is characterized by its catchy melody and infectious rhythm, showcasing elements of funk, pop, and soul - genres that Prince was widely known for blending in his music.
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Songwriting GeniusAs with many of his songs, Prince played all the instruments and sang all the vocals on "It's About That Walk."
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics hold an unspoken depth relating to Prince’s perceptions on love, showcasing the clever and sensual artistry in his songwriting.
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Album ControversyThe album "The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale" contains songs written and recorded by Prince throughout his career, but were unused. Prince, reportedly was not involved in the selection or sequencing of the album, leading to some controversy and discontent from the artist.
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Album ReceptionDespite Prince's lack of involvement, the album which houses "It's About That Walk" peaked at Number 85 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Prince's enduring popularity.
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Initial PurposeSome sources suggest that "It's About That Walk" was initially intended for Mazarati, a band that Prince was associated with. However, it ended up staying within Prince’s domain.
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MisconceptionsContrary to popular belief, the song is not about a particular person or a specific experience; it's more about the concept of attraction and love itself - a theme that Prince often explored in his work.
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Artistic UtilityThe song is a prime example of Prince's ability to successfully incorporate a variety of instruments, including guitar, drums, and keyboard synthesizers, to create his unique sound. His combined use of different musical elements contributes to the charm of "It's About That Walk."
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Limited Live PerformancesInterestingly, there are no known instances where Prince performed "It's About That Walk" live at any of his concerts.
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Unreleased VersionsAccording to some Prince biographers and music historians, there exist alternative and extended versions of "It's About That Walk." However, these versions have never been officially released to the public.
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