Strange Relationship
Prince & the New Power Generation, Prince
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I guess you know me well, I don't like winter But I seem to get a kick out of doing you cold Oh, what the hell, you always surrender What's this strange relationship that we hold on to? Baby I just can't stand to see you happy More than that I hate to see you sad Honey if you left me I just might do something rash What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship) I came and took your love, I took your body I took all the self respect you ever had I took you for a ride and baby I'm sorry The more you love me sugar, the more it makes me mad Baby I just can't stand to see you happy More than that I hate to see you sad Honey if you left me I just might do something rash What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship) Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo Isn't it a shame this ain't a movie Then you could rewrite my every line I'll take all the blame, yo baby I'm sorry But I didn't like the way you where, so I had to make you mine Baby I just can't stand to see you happy More than that I hate to see you sad Honey if you left me I just might do something rash What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship) Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo My strange relationship Can't live with you, can't live without you Oh that's all about, Do you know? (doo, doo, doo, doo) (Strange relationship) I think you and I got a What's this strange relationship? What's this strange relationship? Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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11 facts about this song
Track Origin"Strange Relationship" is a song by Prince, the famous American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. It is a track from his ninth studio album "Sign o' the Times," released in 1987.
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Extended Creation TimeThough it appeared in his 1987 album, Prince began writing and recording the song as early as 1982, suggesting a long five-year journey of development.
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Multiple RevisionsThe song underwent several revisions throughout its evolution. Prince recorded the original version in 1982, and it was intended for an album with Vanity 6, a female vocal trio, which was eventually disbanded.
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CollaborationWendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, who were members of Prince's band, The Revolution, had a significant impact on the final version of the song. In one of the re-recorded versions, they inserted samples from a harmonium (an Indian instrument) and a sitar.
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Album Position and Length"Strange Relationship" is listed as the seventh track on the "Sign o' the Times" album. The song extends to a length of nearly four minutes - 3:55 to be exact.
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StyleThe song blends elements of pop, rock, and funk, making it a representative work of Prince's genre-bending style.
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Single ReleaseIn Australia, "Strange Relationship" was released as a 7" vinyl single in 1987.
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Cover VersionsPost Prince's death, several artists have covered "Strange Relationship". Notably, American singer Dhani Harrison performed the song at the "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince" event in 2020.
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Live PerformancesThe song was regularly included in concert setlists during Prince's "Sign o' the Times Tour" in 1987.
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Legacy"Strange Relationship" is considered one of the standout tracks on "Sign o' the Times." It showcases the innovative and complex nature of Prince’s musicianship.
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LyricsThe song speaks of romantic angst and apparently tells a story of a tortured love affair, venting the frustration of a love that's been taken for granted.
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