Batdance

Prince

About Batdance

"Batdance" is a song by American musician Prince, from the 1989 Batman soundtrack. Helped by the film's popularity, the song reached number one in the US, becoming Prince's fourth American number-one single.


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2018
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"Oh, I got a live one here!"
Get the funk up!
Batman
Get the funk up!
Batman
Get the funk up!
"Go, go, go with a smile!"
Bat dance
Do it
Keep bustin'

("do it") [repeats]
I've seen the future and it will be
I've seen the future and it will be
Batman, batman
I've seen the future and it will be
Batman (house, do it, house)
"And where, and where, is the Batman?"

Do it, do it
Let's do it, let's do it
Do it, do it, do it, do it

"Stop the press"
"Stop the press, who is that?"
"Vicky Vale", "Vicky Vale"
"I like"
Batman, batman, batman
"oh - that's nice"
"Hi, Bruce Wayne"
"I've tried to avoid all this, but I can't"
"I just gotta know, are we gonna try to love each other?"
"Stop the press, who is that?"
"Vicky Vale"
"She's great, isn't she?"

Oh yeah, oh yeah
I want to bust that body
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah
I want to bust that body right
"I'd like to"
Oh yeah, oh yeah
"But he's out there right now"
I want to bust that body
Oh yeah, oh yeah to night

"Well, Miss Vale"
"Ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light?"
"I always ask that of all my pray."
"I just like the sound of it."
(screams)

"I've got to go to work"
Batman
"I've got to go to work"
Batman
If a man is considered guilty
Work!
For what goes on in his mind
Work!
Then gimme the electric chair
Work!
For all my future crimes-oh
Work!
Electric chair

Hey ducky, let me stick the 7-inch
In the computer
Ha, ha, ha
Hey, we got the power
Oh, we got the soul
Hey, we got to sho'nuff get off
To make the devil go, go

"this town needs an enema!"

"I'm gonna kill you"
Power
"I'm not gonna kill you"
Soul
"I'm gonna kill you"
Power
"I'm not gonna kill you"
Soul
Let's do it
"I'm batman"
Batman
Don't stop dancin'
"I'm batman"
Batman
Don't stop dancin'
Do it, do it, do it, do it
Batman, batman, batman
Don't stop, don't stop
Let's do it
Don't stop dancin'
Let's do it, batman
Let's do it, batman
Don't stop dancin'
Don't stop dancin'
No, damn it! turn the music back up!
You son of a bitch!

"Have you ever heard of the healing power of laughter?"

Who's gonna stop 200 balloons?
Nobody!
Batman
Stop!

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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

Release Date
The song "Batdance" by Prince was released on June 8, 1989.
Soundtrack Contribution
It was recorded for the soundtrack of the 1989 film "Batman," directed by Tim Burton.
Commercial Success
"Batdance" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the artist's fourth number-one hit.
Unique Fusion
The song is a mix of funk, dance, and rock with sound bites from the "Batman" film interspersed throughout, making a unique listening experience.
Special Music Video
The music video directed by Albert Magnoli featured Prince appearing as three characters: himself, The Joker (Gemini), and Batman, asserting his creative genius.
Chart Performance
Apart from the US, the song also topped the charts in Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK, showcasing Prince's global appeal.
The B-side
The B-side of the single is "200 Balloons," also from the Batman soundtrack and less commercially known than "Batdance".
Lyricless Track
Interestingly, "Batdance," unlike most of Prince's songs, does not feature any identifiable lyrics but samples of dialogue from the film.
Multi-layered Composition
The song, in its complexity, combines elements of several songs and features alterations between major and minor keys, highlighting Prince's musical brilliance.
Controversial Reception
Despite its commercial success, "Batdance" received mixed reviews from critics and is often considered one of Prince's most polarizing songs.
Multiple Versions
There are other versions of the song, including "The Batmix" and "Vicki Vale Mix," showcasing different aspects of the tune.
Unique Singing Alias
For the song and the related album, Prince used a unique alias named Gemini, a character who was half-Joker and half-Batman, reflecting his creative freedom and commitment to the Batman project.
Grammy Nomination
Although it didn't win, "Batdance" earned Prince a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, acknowledging his unique performance style.
Film Influence
This song is seen as a synthesis of the two main characters in Batman, further tying it to the film and making it a noteworthy element of the Batman franchise.
Last Chart-topper
"Batdance" was the last song by Prince to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 before his death in 2016.

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