As far as my sources are concerned… Prince really did write this song. Let’s just say it’s not my favorite Prince song of all time! LOL!
It’s unlikely you’ll be hearing “Purple and Gold” on the radio anytime soon, at least not by request. But while the song has received less than favorable reviews, Prince has long been an artist who could care less about mainstream acceptance.
One music critic who spoke with FOX 9 in Minnisota on Friday interprets the song’s unusual style not as a rallying cry, but a funeral dirge for the death of the New Orleans Saints –a high concept even for The Purple One. Hmmmmm!
Leave a comment and let me know what you think.
Lyrics:
Purple and Gold Lyrics
the veil of the sky draws open
the roar of the chariots touch down
we r the ones who have now come again
and walk upon water like solid ground
as we approach the throne we won’t bow down
this time we won’t b denied
raise every voice and let it b known
in the name of the purple and gold
we come in the name of the purple and gold
all of the odds r in r favor
no prediction 2 bold
we r the truth if the truth can b told
long reign the purple and gold
the eyes say ready 4 battle
no need 4 sword in hand
we r all amped up like a rock n roll band
ready 2 celebrate every score
ready 2 fight the elegant war
ready 2 hear the crowd roar
that’s what we came 4
and so much more
in the name of the purple and gold
r spirits may b tired
r bodies may b worn
but since this day is r destiny
r history – that’s y we must b
4ever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings’ horn
in the name of the purple and gold
CHORUS
