Radiohead Vs Prince: Creep: (WHO DID IT BETER): Reaction

Tonight we go head to head: OG Vs Cover - Who did it better?
Each video shows the OG, and then we go head to head with the cover.
Alex goes 1st and puts Radiohead Creep Vs Prince Creep.
Who wins?
#radiohead #prince #radioheadcreep #creeplive #radioheadlive #radioheadreaction #radioheadcreeplive #radioheadcreepreaction #princelive #princereaction #princecreep #princecreepreaction #reaction #thamesmen

[@modr0160]

Prince wins hands down. Most talented artist that has ever existed IMO.

[@eriksvideos6022]

Apologies to James Brown and Bruce Springsteen, but Prince was the best live performer of all time.

[@qwertyzxaszc6323]

I love both. Respect to Radiohead for such a enduring song that has inspired so many covers. Respect to Prince for ..being Prince. He Princed the hell out of it!

[@purplelove1933]

Not many sing and play guitar like Prince. I saw him 6 times and every concert left me awestruck. I saw Prince play acoustic electric guitar piano and drums.... how can one person have so much talent He was something else 💜 I have always loved Radioheads Creep but Prince's guitar solo tips it over 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@fabiocavalchi4738]

Prince is a Genius! The Mozart of our time! And on a stage The Best Perfomer Ever! IHe gives to the song a second best Life! RIP Prince I Miss U so much!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here.

[@sdey893]

For me, He was the greatest musician of all times.

[@jsutigers8954]

Prince aka His Royal Badness...... THEE GREATEST GUITARIST of all TIME 💯💥💥💥

[@TheThamesmen]

He really is astounding on all instruments

[@tyroncline5978]

And it’s not that other great guitarists don’t play well. But with Prince it’s the manner in which it is played. This is the difference.

[@gannidema8745]

Radiohead's original was soul piercing...Many a night I would drive around with Creep on repeat. But and I say "but" ADAMANTLY, Prince's rendition pierced the soul. Those solos...Heads must have been exploding at Coachella! Wish I was there.

[@TheThamesmen]

well said... Prince kinda took it his own direction and I love both versions.

[@donkey3187]

The question is, which version was better.

[@laydown6]

@@donkey3187 Prince

[@jegca]

the amazing thing about Prince the live performer is that he would even rearrange his own songs so that his live performances never sounded exactly like the album.

[@TheThamesmen]

His musical talent was off the charts

[@shiny_dreamer]

I think Prince reloaded this song and made it something more beautiful. It's safe to say he owned any cover he did...hands down.

[@wandamanning9198]

Do Prince vs The Temptations doing Just My Imagination. If you think that was a guitar solo by Prince listen to that one and hold onto your hats!!

[@TheThamesmen]

really? I'll check that~~

[@purplelove1933]

I love that cover it's amazing 💜

[@pulsarstargrave256]

The Prince version wasn't so much a cover but an adaptation! Radiohead's song was about self loathing and I can get that from Nirvana! I've only heard bits of Radiohead songs at parties but I prefer bands like Nirvana and Portishead, who may have been influenced by Radiohead for all I know but RH just doesn't grab me! On the other hand, Prince seems to be singing about the disintegration of a relationship and we've all been there more times than we're comfortable with! I prefer the Prince!

[@Power_Fantastic]

Thank u guys, that was freaking amazing .... Prince, my God, he truly was the consummate Musicians' Musician, he made a masterpiece Radiohead song his own and even better!!! Like whaaat???

[@TheThamesmen]

Prince was an absolute genius

[@donkey3187]

Noi, not better...just very differrent. But Radiohead owns that song

[@monicamcdonald6510]

I have a bias as a Prince fan but I just think he brings a sad sexiness to the song … as he often does. Appreciate both but 💜💜💜

[@rebeccadimashdear4ever844]

Prince Electrifying I got the chills!

[@pommie5093]

Wow. Okay, Prince just proved once again how amazingly talented he was. I think he brought something to the song to make it his own-and his guitar, daaaaamn! But...the song still belongs to Radiohead. In my opinion, the way it's performed by Radiohead is more in line with the lyrics and their meaning. But-thank you for this! I had no idea Prince did a cover of this tune and it was a joy to watch!

[@TheThamesmen]

Dang.... I've called Prince on this... but it looks like the votes are going to Radiohead :)✌️

[@donkey3187]

@@TheThamesmenRadiohead owns that song. That being said, Prince had an interesting interpretation of it, and his guitar playing was stellar as always.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@donkey3187 both amazing!

[@sampson3121]

Awesome! The only thing better than both of those performances would be prince playing the solo with Radiohead. Could you imagine? Great vid guys.

[@TheThamesmen]

That WOULD be epic!!

[@donkey3187]

Bingo...radio head with Prince on lead guitar would be the ultimate for this song.

[@mzsmitha]

I like Radiohead's creep but I loved Prince performance of this song and I now prefer his version.

[@TheThamesmen]

I love the whole "Act" of Prince!

[@donkey3187]

lol..liar.

[@rebeccadimashdear4ever844]

Prince hands down!!!!

[@setoile888]

The heart that put Radiohead in his song is unique, the intensity and the soul that THE ONE&ONLY has put in it is just Unforgettable. Both versions are emotional and it's hard to say who's better as it's both brilliant but 4 sure Radiohead has made a masterpiece with this song.

[@leroyrs]

I will always connect this song with Radiohead for sure. So I prefer the originao. But man Prince was amazing. What an artist he was.

[@nolamoneysaver2029]

I love prince solo

[@lifelife2517]

1 vote for prince here

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes....... ONE FOR PRINCE!!!!!

[@chica4530]

I agree, Sometimes people don't want the cover to outweigh the original but Prince made that song his own. I loved his arrangement better.

[@wandamanning9198]

Another one for the Purple Yoda right here💜

[@smh93]

I would love to see you put Jimi Hendrix’s Red House against Prince’s live performance of it from the Rave Un2 the Year 2000 concert film!

[@TheThamesmen]

If you touch any Joni Hendrix your banned on YT!!

[@jeremyandrestevenson2313]

LOVE RADIOHEAD and there creep song and the way thom sings it but PRINCE just smashed it as always with his GOD Like playing and singing and for me I just cant get enough of princes version or keep playing it for big fans of RADIOHEAD friends .

[@TheThamesmen]

Obviously Radiohead or a hugely personal band but that is true of prince as well. The Prince version is sublime but the Radiohead one is great as well

[@nelsoncoelho6470]

Prince is the master . he owned everything and everyone. Period

[@TheThamesmen]

Its a darn tangle of love and music ! Have a great weekend thanks for being here! More NW soon!

[@rauldorticos1858]

Both versions are great. A great song period. Nobody measures up to Prince though when it comes to performing and that includes singing, playing, and the theatrical aspect as well. The second he lets the wild out with Mozart like precision all you can do is tip your hat. He could have actually been a real creep if it wasn’t for all that talent that was given to him. I believe he was actually suffering out there on stage. You can tell he is in pain as he walks. He is limping. Love him to death.

[@leethomas7659]

Radiohead and Talking Heads are my all time fave bands and have been for around 30 yrs but how the hell do you top this!! Dude was a fucking master. The world lost a real one…

[@Rebecca236]

I was there! One of the best nights of my life! Prince4Ever! 💜🎸🤘

[@GhostDrummer]

I came here from the Prince “Play the funky music” video y’all did. I actually haven’t watched that one yet. I got to the two minute mark when y’all mentioned this reaction. I paused and jumped on here right away. My take on the two versions: Radiohead’s version is so raw. Throm’s voice sounds like it’s being ripped right out of his throat. The emotional anguish is in your face every time you hear the song. Couple his voice with the dynamics of the instruments and you can feel his pain in every gut wrenching word. Prince’s version is just that…it’s his. That’s not to say there’s no comparison. The words no longer matter; but that doesn’t make his version emotionless. Prince has the ability to create so many emotions with not just his guitar, but with his entire band. Prince’s cover is more passionate. It’s also raw, but in a completely different way. The music envelopes us as listeners while it cradles our souls.

[@TheThamesmen]

Great comment and analysis. They both amazing versions and interesting to compare the two

[@chjk83ify]

Prince!!

[@jamesrobinson1557]

I don't like to put one version against the other. I'd rather judge rather or not Prince did the song justice? The answer is Hell Yes he did. You can't beat an original song done with so much soul and feeling! Prince had a weapon that he would use to bring many a song to its knees! That damn guitar! I'm a boomer who lives in the Twin Cites. I miss Prince's first concert because my parents wouldn't let me go to North Minneapolis on the bus at night! I made it a point to see every other concert from that point on. Probably over 40 times! I can say that nothing got us more excited then when he picked up the guitar or sat behind the piano! His guitar playing is what takes this song to another level...on another note have you heard people trying to cover Prince's music? Let's just say don't! It may seem like a good idea at the time but just don't...Please and Thank you!

[@jemwand2530]

Radiohead can play their song like Radiohead and it will be fantastic... Prince would/could and did play any song, make it his own and be phenomenal. I think that we have just experienced the Mozart of our generation, the man was simply more talented across a wide spectrum than pretty much anyone could be expected to be.

[@zeitakulobusta9708]

Dear Isis-men....breathtaking eh, Prince absolutely shredding the blues, all that dirt and bends....and those runs...dayymn. And so deliberately, outrageously LOUD in the mix just makes it better...and the swings and swipes and reloads....supremely tight but absolutely loose. No doubt you've checked the RNRHOF by now too ;)

[@larsmaurer6738]

I'm giving this to Prince. If only because he changed the chords (twice as fast) and no one noticed... He got a lot of blue notes because of that. The two solos are outstanding.

[@TheThamesmen]

Prince was exceptional musician. Those who know know!

[@donkey3187]

Nonsense...Radiohead owns that song. Prince did a stellar guitar solo and interesting vocals, but the original is clearly the best.

[@phunkidruma]

I love how you guys have gone down the prince music rabbit hole. There are so many instances on video where prince owns the stage even when he is just singing. You should see his version of spanish castle magic by hendrix... again he made it his own.

[@TheThamesmen]

On our second channel we did a really interesting prints track that was a breakdown of the original recording of purple rain. Brilliant and fascinating. I hope you have seen it

[@phunkidruma]

@@TheThamesmen Yes i saw you breakdown perfectly the essence and the genius of that performance. You are diving deep into the prince pool of muzak!!!

[@russelltaylor561]

I absolutely agree!

[@melvinladson5898]

You guys are right prince was amazing. You have to check out empty room at montre x

[@alexandernevermind7562]

PRINCE, PRINCE, PRINCE ........ of COURSE !!!!!

[@dj9048]

Also check out Postmodern jukebox version with Haley Reinhardt. It is ridiculously good.

[@johnforde7735]

BTW that note that went forever, had three different tones ending on the resolution, but it's a journey, which IMHO is why it evokes the emotion.

[@edwardjohnson9745]

If u love music.. this has nothing to do with saying what's best... just enjoy..one of them has gone and that's the biggest tragedy along with Bowie to happen..2016.. cried so much..it's our music..real music..as Prince kept saying..real music made by real musicians.,.. keep it that way.. music from the heart..not the bank account

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool. Prince was the man. Thanks for being here and subbing. We never take it for granted.

[@gallagc1]

Not sure if anyone has pointed it out, but the prince lyrics flip the characters. He became the angelic figure being admired, whereas thom yorke was the admiring one who didn’t belong. And, the final verse replaced with a doowop like shooby do. Anyone else in agreement?? Also, I agree, 9.1 for the prince version!

[@TheThamesmen]

Well spotted. No idea. Cheers Alex.

[@behavioristbusiness7372]

I don't think he entirely flips them though. He kind of goes back and forth. Plus, he doesn't say "Maybe you're just a creep." He says "Maybe I am just a......" and then replaces creep with his aggressive guitar chord. Someone else said it sounded like a disintegration of a relationship...that might very well be what he was going for.

[@gallagc1]

thanks for breaking it down more completely@@behavioristbusiness7372

[@christinerobinson3819]

I'm looking forward to this...... .didn't know Prince covered this.

[@alexsteadman8013]

Like you guys discussed Prince covered it his way without copying it word for word which is why a lot of people prefer Radiohead which is their choice by right,great review by you both by the way.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Alex.... Be well. Many thanks for being here!

[@melissakhalar1842]

You guys make my day with your fun. I have to be honest and say I can't vote on this one because I don't think I'd be objective. I love Prince and so it's a tie for me.

[@TheThamesmen]

DRAW (SO PRNCE VOTE :)

[@melissakhalar1842]

@@TheThamesmen If you say so but that wasn't my intention.

[@TheThamesmen]

Draw then :)

[@melissakhalar1842]

@@TheThamesmen , Indeed. Now after listening to this I've got " Purple Rain" stuck in my brain. Love Prince but Phish's cover of it makes me happy. I've seen both performed live and in person at concerts I attended in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Again I would be hard pressed to pick one over the other unless I was really hard pressed. Lol. 😅

[@powermanlukecage4864]

Thanks for this. I had never heard Radio Heads version of their song. I loved their version it was soul wrenching with the lyrics and the performance was edgy and raw. Prince made it his song and with the lyric changes it changed the meaning. He undoubtedly owned the stage and commanded the audience with his showmanship and excellent artistry and the guitar solos were breathtaking!! My hat goes off to Prince but for song content I leaning more to Radiohead

[@christinerobinson3819]

Can I suggest Led Zeppelin live from Madison Square Garden doing Stairway to Heaven versus Heart at the Kennedy Centre honours concert

[@TheThamesmen]

Ohhh good choice!!

[@BrindleChase]

Mucho respect to Prince. Awesome take on this legendary song. Personally, I prefer Radiohead's original, but can't say anything remotely negative about Prince's performance. I mean, duh! He slayed it.

[@TheThamesmen]

He did....

[@michaelparks1260]

Prince Rodgers Nelson

[@jontaskmaster1977]

This is a really difficult choice - kind of comparing apples and oranges. I think both are fantastic. The Radiohead original is very emotional, but Prince is exceptional. I'd probably couldn't choose unless I was having a purple day. Can I suggest for original v cover (and also a guilty pleasure) Light My Fire - The Doors v Shirley Bassey. Classy James Bond-esque cover, arranged by the wonderful Johnny Harris. I also love both versions of Walk On By from Isaac Hayes and The Stranglers. Love your sponsor clips. Would like to see a certain fizzy pop advert of yesterday featuring Elvis Costello's dad (hopefully you know which one I mean). Great reactions - really enjoyed this one chaps.

[@TheThamesmen]

Shirley doing light my fire? Will go and check that!! Also fizzy - Is that R Whites?

[@jontaskmaster1977]

@@TheThamesmen Yes - I can see you as a secret lemonade drinker.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@jontaskmaster1977 Keep your eyes open...... Nugget being edited now

[@andrewbranch700]

A fun juxtaposition where Prince is the songwriter is comparing his version of “Darling Nikki” to that of the Foo Fighters.

[@TheThamesmen]

God choice Andrew - I will go and listen to this. Thanks for being here!

[@integratedboxingsystem8827]

Prince... the Genius wins Obviously

[@mistymountainhop71]

I knew this song but had no idea who it was by and I haven't seen either video before so a complete first for me. I liked Prince's version, but the Radiohead version is just pure emotion and I'll watch that one again and again..... so I suppose that one wins for me.

[@TheThamesmen]

RADIOHEAD WINS HERE!!

[@regina6013]

Prince 4ever 💜👍🎸👏💜

[@TheThamesmen]

Yup

[@christinerobinson3819]

Prince excelled but it just wasn't as heart wrenching as Tom Yorke. Definitely preferred Radiohead

[@TheThamesmen]

Another for Radiohead here!! Be well Christine and thanks for watching!

[@KellyRobinsonProfile]

Great show guys!

[@TheThamesmen]

We need a Pod / Thamesmen mash up!

[@skipwilliam5639]

Did Prince ever nail this song.. ALMOST as good as Ann Wilson from Heart doing Stairway to heaven yes i said ALMOST

[@zeitakulobusta9708]

You also can't watch this without going over the story behind it even be on KZbin ;)

[@Kickinthescience]

You should do a who did better between Seals and Crofts-Summer Breeze vs Isley Brothers-Summer Breeze. Make sure it’s the studio versions

[@TheThamesmen]

100% will check this out. Many thanks!

[@glennbrock6560]

This performance really brings those lyrics to life, chillingly beautiful. Such depth of emotion, this song says you are special 9.3, ...wth? HA didnt know boths songs on same vid, Prince doesnt suck 9.0 for the guitar tone.

[@TheThamesmen]

Guitar Tone Glenn..... Glad someones taking nod :)

[@johnforde7735]

I love Prince and this version is amazing. He really has done the song proud. But I still prefer the Radiohead version because it has the emotion and vulnerability that is core to the meaning of the song. Prince is a virtuosso, but this song doesn't really need that, it needs people to identify with the feeling. I keep thinking about Nothing Compares to You and listening to the Prince version (of a song he wrote). It's good, but Sinead O'Connor does a version with emotion.

[@thetruthhurtsu]

I like RH’s version but you would have to be tone deaf if you can’t hear that Prince did it much better.

[@dragonballz4998]

Prince can't win everything lol How about with Creep, keep Thom vocals and Prince guitar hmmm😳 Btw sorry bout the queen mates

[@TheThamesmen]

She had a good innings

[@glennbrock6560]

Love the fanfare intro

[@TheThamesmen]

We will keep switching them around... .which one do you prefer more Glenn? The OG hand hitting the TV or the 1908's fanfare?

[@glennbrock6560]

@@TheThamesmen All of the skits you guys come up with are on point...however I feel as if the tv smack opening is your brand at this point. I did miss it, lol.

[@0862ricky]

Please do a reaction to Prince cover Whole Lotta Love Las Vegas 12/15/2002

[@christhecurator]

Clearly someone said to Prince, have you heard this song, it's pretty good, reminds me of one of yours. Prince replied with no, if it was mine it'd sound like this. There's nothing wrong with showboating but I did feel he lost the heart of the song. Great video though, high standard set for the next time covers comes up!

[@TheThamesmen]

Are you saying Radiohead won..... I am out voted here Chris! Cheers Alex✌️

[@TweedSuit]

I'm sure Radiohead hate that song. It just happened to become massively popular but it was way before they found their 'voice'.

[@TheThamesmen]

remember my manage coming back with the 1/2 reel tape and played it to me in Oxford..... I was like... SHIT I might as well give up!

[@paulprendergast3184]

When someone makes a cover version their own, they have to do something really extraordinary to take it over. A radical change in arrangement or interpretation, introducing different instruments, etc in order to take it over. I mean Prince does a nice job and all but doesn't take ownership, no matter how good his guitar playing was. This song belongs to Radiohead.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good point Paul. There are elements in Prince's I loved but it wasn't emotional.... But it was great guitar work :) We need to add subscribers decision - One for Radiohead here!

[@TheThamesmen]

I'm just learning this. I only had a surface like for him. Watching these vids I am suddenly waking up!

[@Kickinthescience]

If Isley Brothers covered this they would’ve made this song theirs

[@paulprendergast3184]

@@Kickinthescience yeah ok....you're taking a piss, right?

[@paulprendergast3184]

@@leodejongful yeah he is a great performer. Doesn't mean his version is better than the original.

[@jeffmalloy8200]

Check out the version covered by Post Modern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart!

[@nigel-b]

Not taking anything from Prince ... he's an awesome artist in his own right and a legendary guitarist ... but how anyone can say his version of this song is better than Radiohead's is beyond belief ... sure he does a great job ... but especially since he turns the song round to be about someone else ... he kind of misses the whole point of the song ... he doesn't even come close to capturing the raw power of the personally experienced emotions, and the self deprecating feelings of teenage angst and self loathing embodied by Thom Yorke and Radiohead's original.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good point but definitely interesting to compare and contrast. Definitely highlights the musical skills of prince to take such a song and make it his own

[@andreadee1567]

I’m not a fan of every guitar god. This is a good example.

[@rohnnyjotten3985]

Prince sounds too try hard, i don't buy it, Thom sounds the real deal, i believe him, Prince, no. You guys should check out In Rainbows and A Moon Shaped Pool, their 2 best albums IMO, all grown up, years of experiance, musicianship and a couple of oscar nominations for soundtracks under their belt and they just lay it all down. Another OG vrs Cover you could do with a twist on this one would be Radiohead vrs Carly Simon, ironically, Nobody Does It Better. Love your videos and chats, good stuff.

[@TheThamesmen]

RADIOHEAD VOTE HERE. Hola Rohnny..... haven't heard that so cheers.... will check. Be well and thanks for being here!

[@saschaD02]

you may not buy it,because of an idea of Prince' image?...too flamboyant?...so it is not "real" when it is just more sophisticated on more levels.. many of the rock audience have a bit of a problem with taking Prince serious..for them plainness equals honesty...but that's an idea born out of custom and it has more to do with the categorisations of the people... understandable..we,the average people get easier confused by a singularity...everyday life is more relateable... but when it comes to art there may be a distinction between insencere artificiality and a broader effort in expression(truthful art)......^^ you want "different" and challenges- or familiarity?...that may be the question...not "realness".. maybe? ;)

[@rohnnyjotten3985]

@@saschaD02 lol, no, its got absolutely nothing to do with image and flamboyance. If I were to listen to both of these versions audio only, without visuals, or more importantly, without knowing Prince, I'm 100% sure i would feel the same. Its the delivery, Princes version sounds like a quickly arranged cover sung by a man too old to deliver the feeling/message of the track so trys too hard to compensate for that. Thom Yorke has a tremendous voice but you can hear the cracks in pitch/tone purely because emotion has taken over the delivery of his voice, in that moment he does not care if he's pitch perfect or in key, he's simply lost in the words he wrote to express his feelings and he's gonna/has to get it out. Thom Yorke sounds like he HAS to sing this song. Prince just sounds like he wants to sing this song. BTW I quite like Prince ;)

[@saschaD02]

@@rohnnyjotten3985 thx for your particularised answer. I appreciate that.;)

[@markburris9778]

Not my cup of tea. Or maybe I'm just not drunk, enough.

[@TheThamesmen]

Too much blood in your alcohol stream!

[@markburris9778]

@@TheThamesmen Not much of drinker anymore. Tito's on the rocks now and then and communion wine. Good thing I've got plenty of Heroin. Just kidding. No need for the DEA to show up and beat me about the kidneys with batons, causing me to piss blood for weeks, all the time yelling "confess"!!!! Although I had a similar experience in Spain in the late 70's. Can't talk about that. In fact, ignore everything.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha..... Classic. Be well Mark!

[@noalarms4618]

I guess when you’re in love with yourself, as much as Prince was, you can’t bring yourself to sing “I’m a creep”. That’s probably why he switched the perspective and missed the whole point.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi No Alarms... I actually took it that he went completely religious and starts putting religious filters on his work, I think that's why he didn't swear. Who knows.

[@noalarms4618]

@@TheThamesmen Wow, f#ck me sideways! Is “creep” swearing? I need to re-visit my language perimeters.

[@purpleflowers699]

@@noalarms4618 🕊🧖🏽‍♂️🕊Prince’s version is about not knowing who you’re actually dealing with. Just because someone looks nice and says all the right things doesn’t mean that inside that person isn’t a creep. The original is very straight forward, there’s no doubt about it that the young man in that song is a “ Creep “. Prince at times writes songs that don’t easily lay everything to bear for you. He wants you to think for yourself. For example: he sings...🎼Maybe I’m Just A.....🎵? It’s up to you to figure it out and not simply hope for the best. I love them both, for what they are, but I do listen to Prince’s interpretation of Radiohead’s wonderful song more often than I do the original. Prince’s take is more the thinking persons version. More to take in lyrically, plus those out of this world solos. But thank you Radiohead for creating the basics of the song.🕊🧖🏽‍♂️🕊

[@noalarms4618]

@@purpleflowers699 The original is not about a “creep”, its’s about a lack of confidence, low self-esteem. As for Prince, he clearly switches the perceptive onto another, thus ruling himself out of the “creep” label. That is unless he’s singing to a mirror, a perceptive, I suspect, most of his love songs come from.

[@purpleflowers699]

@@noalarms4618 🕊🧖🏽‍♂️🕊There have been plenty of assumptions about what Prince exactly is saying in some of his songs. What I stated earlier is only one of many. Another is the religious interpretation which Prince has used often in many of his songs. Many. Some believe this is a discussion with Satan. Another example: 🎵You Wish U Were Special, So Do I...🎼 You’d have to know a lot more about the scripture to understand exactly what that is saying. You’re assumption that Prince could be saying this to his own reflection, may also be the case, because Prince has wrote about his own insecurities in many songs as well. You do know don’t you that just because someone pays themselves a complement doesn’t mean that deep down they really believe it. Prince often shared his insecurities about his height...which most people know. Not as many know about his shyness, that almost led to the end of his career. See, you can’t tell a book by it’s cover. But people do have a right to be proud of the gift of their talent or in Prince’s case talents. You have to pump up your self-esteem to be able to go out on that stage as often as he did, and deliver the incredible shows that he is world renowned for. Another incredible song of Prince’s, “ 7 “, has started many discussions about the real meaning that Prince conveys through the lyrics. What can make it difficult is that there may be more than just one meaning in a Prince song. That’s why, once again, Prince more often than not is the thinking persons lyricist. For those who’ve only heard a handful of Prince’s songs, it’s not at all surprising that a lack of knowledge in what he’s trying to convey doesn’t come as easy to some as it does to others.🖤✍🏽🖤

[@zeitakulobusta9708]

Dear Isis-men....breathtaking eh, Prince absolutely shredding the blues, all that dirt and bends....and those runs...dayymn. And so deliberately, outrageously LOUD in the mix just makes it better...and the swings and swipes and reloads....supremely tight but absolutely loose. No doubt you've checked the RNRHOF by now too ;)