@ALBUM: Diamonds and Pearls @SONG: About Prince & the New Power Generation - Diamonds and Pearls PRiNce Lyric Transcription Team presents ------------------------------------------------------- Prince & the New Power Generation - Diamonds and Pearls ------------------------------------------------------- Prince's 13th album, the 1st with the The New Power Generation Year: 1991 US Chart Info pop black/r&b ------------- --- --------- Diamonds and Pearls 3 1 Gett Off 19 6 Cream 1 - Insatiable 91 3 Diamonds and Pearls 3 1 Money Don't Matter 2 Night 21 14 Contents: Thunder Daddy Pop Diamonds and Pearls Cream Strolling Willing and Able Gett Off Walk Don't Walk Jughead Money Don't Matter Tonight Push Insatiable Live 4 Love B-Sides/Mixes: Horny Pony Violet the Organ Grinder Gangster Glam Things Have Gotta Change Do Your Dance Call the Law (c)1999 PRiNce Lyric Transcription Team (pltt@umich.edu) @SONG: Thunder Thunder [Controversy Music - 1991] ------- Thunder - all thru the night Promise to see Jesus in the morning light Take my hand, it'll be alright C'mon save your soul tonight Oooo - Thunder Yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah yeah yeah yeah Love - nobody know just how it was born Love - first came to me with the radio on Jumped up in my body with an attitude Kissed me on the mouth and said "Your leader take me to" 'Twas like thunder all thru the night And a promise to see jesus in the morning light Love say "Take my hand, it'll be alright C'mon save your soul tonight" Love's kiss was running all thru my veins The bed started shakin', I don't know who to blame Me or this flower right in front of my eyes Is this my sweet savior or the devil in disguise 'Twas like thunder (oh) all thru the night (all through) Promise to see jesus in the morning light Love say "Take my hand, it'll be alright C'mon save your soul tonight" Thunder - hey hey yeah yeah yeah yeah (it was truly truly) Like rain falling on a window pane Tears came to my eyes when I asked her name Made me holler when it finally came Said "Only the children born of me will remain" 'Twas like thunder all thru the night And a promise to see Jesus in the morning light (mornin' light) Love say "Take my hand, it'll be alright C'mon save your soul tonight" Thunder It will be all right (all right) (it was truly like thunder) Don't do it like that, do it like this Oh oh (thunder) oh oh (thunder) oh ohhhhhh Thunder (thunder) (thunder) (it was truley truly like) Like thunder (thunder) all thru the night (thunder yeah) Promise to see Jesus in the morning light (it will be all right) Love say "Take my hand, it'll be alright (it's gonna be alright) C'mon save your soul tonight" Ooooo Thunder Thunder, thunder yeah yeah yeah Thunder Ooooo thunder Thunder Ooooo Thunder Ooooo Ooooo thunder Thunder Ooooo thunder Thunder Ooooo (thunder) thunder Thunder Thunder ohhh @SONG: Daddy Pop Daddy Pop [Controversy Music - 1991] --------- Oh Daddy Oooh, sock it to me See my brother talkin' plently head Steady wishin' he could sleep in your bed Steady wishin' he was in your car Just a steady wishin' that he was who you are Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop Brother steady talkin' while The girlies steady hop Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop Punchin' in the rock and roll clock (oh Daddy) See all the people wonder why You set your goals high - high as the sky See the people runnin' from the truth Livin' in the past When they need to be livin' the new Pop Daddy (oh yeah) - Daddy Pop Brother steady talkin' while The girlies steady hop Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop Punchin' in the rock and roll clock Pop - Daddy Pop Pop - Punchin' in the rock and roll clock Talk, guitar, talk (oh daddy) Daddy Pop is the writer and love is the book U better look it over before you overlook One - Oh Daddy Two - Oh yeah Three - Ooo, sock it to me Four - Oh (come on), your the best See all my critics wastin' time Worryin' about the Daddy while he beat you blind Get your life together - stop your cryin' Whenever you say that you can't - That's when you need to be tryin' Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop (oh daddy) Brother steady talkin' while (steady, steady, steady) The girlies steady hop Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop Punchin' in the rock and roll clock (punchin' in... punchin' in) What kind of fool is this, that thinks Daddy will miss What kind of boy would dis, a list, as long as his-tory itself I got grooves and grooves up on the shelf (oh daddy) Deep purple concord jams (oh yeah) This party I will slam (I don't think) I don't think you understand (sock it to me) Whatever you can't do - Daddy can The one and only Daddy Pop (oh Daddy) One and only - Daddy Pop Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop (Oh no, my brother) Brother steady talkin' while The girlies steady hop (there ain't no stoppin') Pop Daddy - Daddy Pop (Check the record, yeah!) Punchin' in the rock and roll clock Poppa Daddy's commin' (Ring di di ding) comebody's calling "The jester's on the phone!" Oh yeah? Rosie tell him I ain't home He just one in a long line that wanna see me! Daddy Pop (Oh Daddy) (Oh yeah) (Oh Daddy) (Oh yeah) Daddy Pop (oh Daddy) Daddy Pop (oh yeah) Daddy Pop (oh Daddy) Daddy Pop (oh yeah) Daddy Pop lead the band As I step to the mic and lend a hand (oh daddy) To the funky groove, let's make the whole house move Yo band let me hear you say ooooo ((ooooo)) (oh yeah) that's right, we're gonna turn this mother out tonight we ain't leavin' 'til they (oh daddy) gonna have to turn off the lights And if they do then what we gonna do? ((Trash it up cause we ain't through)) (oh yeah) Yeah hit it, it's time to get with it, huh I ain't no angel so 2 hell with playin' innocent (oh daddy) Those who came to party know just what I'm talkin about So come on y'all (oh yeah) Wave your hand in the air, everybody Wave your hand in the air (oh daddy) For the funkiest band in the land and don't forget The P-A-R-T-Y-M-A-N (oh yeah) Peace (Daddy Pop) (oh daddy) Yeah, peace (Daddy Pop) (oh yeah) Like I said right about now (Daddy Pop) (oh daddy) NPG is like aaaaaaaa (Daddy Pop) (oh yeah) Ha! @SONG: Diamonds and Pearls Diamonds and Pearls [Controversy music - 1991] ------------------- This will be the day That u will hear me say That I will never run away I am here for u Love is meant for two Now tell me what u're gonna do If I gave u diamonds and pearls Would u be a happy boy or a girl If I could I would give u the world But all I can do is just offer u my love Which one of us is right If we always fight Why can't we just let love decide (Let love decide) Am I the weaker man Because I understand That love must be the master plan (Love is the master plan) If I gave u diamonds and pearls Would u be a happy boy or a girl If I could I would give u the world But all I can do is just offer u my love D to the I to the A to the M O to the N to the D to the pearls of love D to the I to the A to the M (To the M) O to the N to the D to the pearls of love There will come a time (There will come a time) When love will blow your mind (Blow your mind) And everything U'll look 4 U'll find (Take a look inside) That will be the time (That will be the time) That everything will shine (Forever) So bright it makes u colorblind (U will be color blind) If I gave u diamonds and pearls Would u be a happy boy or a girl If I could I would give u the world All I can do is just offer u my love If I gave u diamonds and pearls (Pearls) Would u be a happy boy or a girl (Yeah yeah) If I could I would give u the world (Give u the world) All I can do is just offer u my love (All I can do) If I gave u diamonds and pearls (Diamonds) Would u be, would u, would u (Would ya, would ya, would ya be happy little baby) A happy boy or a girl If I could I would give u the world @SONG: Cream Cream [Controversy Music - 1991] ----- This is it It's time for u to go to the wire U will hit Cuz u got the burnin' desire It's your time (Time) U got the horn so why don't u blow it U are fine (Fine) U're filthy cute and baby u know it Cream Get on top Cream U will cop Cream Don't u stop Cream Sh-boogie bop U're so good Baby there ain't nobody better (Ain't nobody better) So u should Never, ever go by the letter (Never ever) U're so cool (Cool) Everything u do is success Make the rules (Rules) Then break them all cuz u are the best Yes u are Cream Get on top Cream U will cop Cream Don't u stop Cream Sh-boogie bop Look up in the air, it's your guitar Do your dance Why should u wait any longer? Take a chance It could only make u stronger It's your time (It's your time) U got the horn so why don't u blow it (Go on and blow it) U're so fine (U're so fine) U're filthy cute and baby u know it (U know it) Come on Cream Get on top Cream U will cop Cream Don't u ever stop Cream Sh-boogie bop Cream Cream Cream Sh-boogie bop Cream Cream Right there Cream Don't u stop Cream Sh-boogie bop Boogie @SONG: Strollin' Strollin' [Controversy Music - 1991] --------- Close the shop, let's take a drive Take a break from 9 to 5 It's so great to be alive, oh yeah We could rent some roller skates We could skate around the lake If we don't know how, we'll fake it, oh yeah Strollin', strollin' we could have fun just strollin' Rockin', rollin', oh yeah Let's forget about the time (time) Let's relax and ease our mind (mind) We deserve to just feel fine, oh yeah We could stroll the mezzanine (stroll) Buy some dirty magazine Laugh behind it while we're eatin' ice cream (ha ha ha ha) Strollin', strollin' we could have fun just strollin' Rockin', rollin' oh yeah See the man with the blue guitar Maybe one day he'll be a star Give him your ice cream and I'll give him the keys to my car There's so much hate goin' round Hard to not let it get you down Least we can do is make a joyful sound, oh yeah Strollin', strollin', we could have fun just strollin' Rockin', rollin', oh yeah Strollin', strollin' Rockin', rollin' (we could have fun, we could have fun) oh yeah (just strollin') Close the shop, let's take a ride (strollin', strollin') Take a break from 9 to 5 (we could have fun just strollin') It's so great, so great to be alive (Rockin', rollin', oh yeah) Oh yeah, strollin', strollin' (Strollin', strollin') (we could have fun just strollin') Rockin', Rollin' (Rockin', rollin', oh yeah) Oh yeah, strollin', strollin' (Strollin', strollin') (we could have fun just strollin') (Rockin', rollin', oh yeah) Oh yeah, strollin', strollin' (Strollin', strollin') (we could have fun just strollin') oh yeah @SONG: Willing and Able Willing and Able [Controversy Music - 1991] ---------------- Said I'm willin' and I'm able I'm ready 2 place my cards on the table I've been holdin' back this feelin' 4 far 2 long Now that I'm willin', it's a fact Is truly mighty strong Like a child lost in the wilderness 'Till I reach my destination, I won't rest Cuz I'm willin' (willin') and I'm able (able) I'm ready 2 place my cards on the table (table) There's some kings in my deck and a queen or 2 So u know there ain't nothin', Nothin' that I wouldn't do (Nothin' that I wouldn't do) It 'twas a long time coming, but now that it's here All the non-believers better fear me Cuz I'm willin (willin' and able) and I'm able I got good and plenty cards 2 place on the table (table) Been holdin' back this feeling 4 far 2 long (Been holdin' back this feeling 4 far 2 long) Now that I'm willing, (this feelin') This feelin' It's truly mighty strong (truly, I... I) I'm willing (willin') and able (able) My vision is all clear, I'm feelin' kinda stable U know I am, u know I am Ready 2 whisper (whisper, whatcha say) Ready 2 shout (shout, now whatcha say) Ready 2 scream (scream, now whatcha say) from the highest mountain top (whatcha say, whatcha say) Lord, I'm willing and able I wanna dance and sing, somebody watch me do my thing (willin') (able) (willin' and able) (willin') (able) (willin' and able) I wanna dance and sing, somebody watch me do my thing (dance and sing, let me watch u do your thing) (bring it to me) Let me take a bite 2 see if u're ripe I'm kinda thinkin' about takin' a hunk, chunk a piece of your love tonight Well hello, MC T on a mello swing low to the tempo as I flow on a roll here we go, willing and able start the show right with that type of hype lay my cards on the table tonite don't take me light my flow hits u just like a lead pipe while I'm clockin' u just say 'fess about the boots I'm knockin' it ain't like that [somethin' to keep the Jimmy so get] off my back in fact u lack the knack step back before I show u how a fool acts, baby yeah @SONG: Gett Off Gett Off [Controversy Music - 1991] -------- Club mix Club mix How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve There's a rumor goin' all round that u ain't been gettin' served They say that u ain't u know what In baby who knows how long It's hard 4 me 2 say what's right When all I wanna do is wrong Gett off - 23 positions in a 1 night stand Gett off - I'll only call u after if u say I can Gett off - let a woman be a woman and a man be a man Gett off - I u want 2 baby here I am (Here I am) I clocked the jizz from a friend Of yours named Vanessa Bet (Bet) She said u told her a fantasy That got her all wet (Wet) Something about a little box with a Mirror and a tongue inside What she told me then got me so hot I knew that we could slide Gett off - 23 positions in a 1 night stand Gett off - I'll only call u after if u say I can Gett off - let a woman be a woman and a man be a man Gett off - I u want 2 baby here I am (Here I am) Gett off (Gett off) 1 2 3 - Nah, little cutie, I ain't drinkin' (Gett off) Scope this, I was just thinkin' U + me, what a ride If u was thinkin' the same We could continue outside (Gett off) Lay your pretty body against a parkin' meter Strip your dress down Like I was strippin' a Peter Paul's Almond Joy Lemme show u baby I'm a talented boy Everybody grab a body Pump it like u want somebody Gett off (Gett off) So here we-so here we-so here we are, here we are (G-G-Gett off) In my paisley crib Whatcha want 2 eat? "Ribs" Ha, toy, I don't serve ribs... U better be happy that dress is still on I heard the rip when u sat down Honey them hips is gone That's alright, I clock 'em that way Remind me of something James used to say... "I like 'em fat" "I like 'em proud" "Ya gotta have a mother for me" Now move your big ass 'round this way So I can work on that zipper, baby Tonight your a star And I'm the big dipper (Kick it) (Gett off) (Gett off) How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve (Gett off) There's a rumor goin' all round that u ain't been gettin' served (Gett off) They say that u ain't u know what In baby who knows how long (Gett off) It's hard 4 me 2 say what's right When all I wanna do is wrong Gett off - 23 positions in a 1 night stand Gett off - I'll only call u after if u say I can Gett off - let a woman be a woman and a man be a man Gett off - I u want 2 baby here I am Come on Gett off Gett off Gett off Gett off Gett off Gett off Gett off Gett off @SONG: Walk Don't Walk Walk Don't Walk [Controversy Music - 1991] --------------- Walk on their side of the street? Don't walk where it feels the best? Walk away from people u meet? Don't talk 2 strangers Unless they walk the way u want them 2? Don't walk unless the others do? I said walk, like u could use a ride? Don't walk with a confident stride Then people will walk over u Don't talk until they tell u 2? Don't talk if it's against the rules? Just walk away and be a fool? That's what they wantcha 2 do Yeah, that's what they want u 2 do Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Don't talk if it's against the rules? Just walk away and be a fool? That's what they wantcha 2 do So u got 2 walk like u wanna make it! Don't walk like u just can't take it Go on and walk on any side you like! Don't walk wherever they tell u 2 - psyche! The sun will shine upon u one day If u're always walkin' your way The sun will shine upon u one day If u're always walkin' your way Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la (tellin' me now, just walkin') Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin') I'm talkin' 2 the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin') Alright Walk - don't walk Talk - don't talk Walk - don't walk Talk - don't talk Walk - don't walk Talk - don't talk @SONG: Jughead Jughead [Controversy Music/Mac Doc Prod/Kirky J Music - 1991] ------- {Keep it nice and quiet, keep it nice and quiet} What the hell was that? (Hey y'all, I thought we bust this new hype before) All across the land (New dance commercial take 2) Rio, Marbella - we gettin' stupid ha, Germany, Paris France - we gettin' stupid yeah, Stockholm Sweden, we love ya Let me shed, it's easier said code red Bust the new groove just hyped 4 the jughead Bass thumpin' everybody's doin the bumpin' Oops, I slipped on a move I think it's time 2 bust somethin' Sleazy, but cool and easy ("Is this the right one?") Yeah - this is 4 the hood Better keep it greasy Better yet on a smooth tip I don't wanna sweat I want my slimmie 2 get with this Move your head and shoulders from side 2 side Take your back foot, and then u let it slide Yo, in a fade motion, lots of attitude, coast 2 coast Then u're floatin' homeboys boastin' - U made his skeeze freeze U've been chosen, P Ladies and gentlemen, NPG introduces the... Jughead (Jughead) Yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead) Come on, get stupid, get stupid Kickin' the jughead (jughead) Oh yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite Kickin' the jughead, yeah (Doin' the jughead) Wait a minute, what's he doin'? (get stupid, get stupid) Well, Mack daddy in the house over there What u doin' dawg? ("Gettin' busy G, kickin' the jughead") Yeah, baby's gettin' busy in my face Cold housin' a future Everything has been well placed This daddy's 2 fly He bust the jughead as he floats to the other side U watch the rotation, there's a bit of hesitation This is some new hype stuff u're facin' U gotta come with a new git The J-U-G-H-E-A-D, and I'm flowin' with it U could say I'm on a roll NPG and y'all, and we're gettin' bold, oh Yes - bold steps must be taken 2 bump a nation their scrutiny is what I'm facin' As u pump the volume to what I'm sayin' U'd catch me dead before you catch me Doin' anything but the... Jughead (Jughead) Yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonite Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead) Get stupid, get stupid Kickin' the jughead (jughead) Yo, yo, we gettin' funky in the house tonite Kickin' the jughead, ha ha (Doin' the jughead) (get stupid, get stupid) Don't worry if you're lookin' silly Look over here at me, workin' 4 Willie (check it out man, check it out) Gettin' busy in the corner (Oh yes, is that Levi?!) Holdin' my own - u think I'm posin' I'm just frozen on an upbeat Clockin' a freak in a low pro U know - discreet Baby was laughing But before a "no" was even said She's on the dance floor Next beat kickin' the jughead (jughead) Yeah - (get funky in the house tonight) Get funky Kickin' the jughead (Doin' the jughead) (come on, come on) Get stupid, get stupid Kickin' the jughead (well, jughead) What's up with that? (Dis one's mine, T) (get funky in the house tonite) Huh, I thought so, yeah (jughead) (get stupid, get stupid) Yo - Margaya (jughead) Yeah - we gettin' funky (get funky in the house tonite) Yeah - say Rio - yeah, (doin' the jughead) What about New York? - yeah (get stupid, get stupid) LA? - yeah (well, jughead) get funky - yeah (get funky in the house tonite) Atlanta, G.A. - yeah (doin' the jughead) We gettin' funky in the house tonight (get stupid, get stupid) Yeah, homey, kick it just like that Yeah, homey, kick it just like that Yeah, homey, kick it just like that (yeah) Yeah, homey, kick it just like that Yeah, homey, kick it just like that (go) Yeah, homey, kick it just like that (go) Yeah, homey, kick it just like that Yeah, homey, kick it just like that (jughead) Boy, we gettin' international In the house (gettin' funky in the house tonight) That's right We gettin' international In the house We want this one 2 go worldwide Huh, that's right worldwide Not state-side Give it up... M... P... L... S... Who turn the mother out? M... P... L... S Who turn the mother out? Oh yeah - That's what I'm sayin' (get funky) That's what I'm sayin' That's what I'm sayin' Who turn the mother out? (That's what I'm sayin') Tony, you were excellent (That's what I'm sayin') What you need is a manager (That's what I'm sayin') For what? I can make you... Money minders are like parasites They pose and wheelers and Dealers for your rights. And most Companies say that you need em! Not me... But I've kicked back, observed, and I'm honest... Watched 'em bleed 'em Artists young and old I can bring you to the top! Where'd this unwritten law come from anyway? That years after the contract you should Still be gettin' paid? Boy, I go broke And hit the skids before I take care of A rich sucker's kids. Hell, My contract... A contract ain't no pension plan, My contract... Years after this my kids are still Gonna make the grand. Tony, you... And you laugh at my brother Little Richard When he says you ain't gave him nothing. Let's leave him out of this Hell, that ain't no joke. His songs are still sellin', that man Could die broke. So fellow artists, U need me... Push for yours, and watch for Mr. Money Minder, as we settle the score. Tony... @SONG: Money Don't Matter 2 Night Money Don't Matter 2 Night [Controversy Music - 1991] -------------------------- One more card and it's 22 Unlucky 4 him again He never had respect 4 money it's true That's why he never wins That's why he never ever has enough 2 treat his lady right He just pushes her away in a huff And says 'Money don't matter 2 night' Money don't matter 2 night It sure didn't matter yesterday Just when u think u've got more than enough That's when it all up and flies away That's when u find out that u're better off Makin' sure your soul's alright Cuz money didn't matter yesterday, and it sure don't matter 2 night Look, here's a cool investment They're tellin' him he just can't lose So he goes off and tries to find a partner but all he finds are users (users) All he finds are snakes in ever color Every nationality and size Seems like the only thing he can do Is just roll his eyes, and say that... Money don't matter 2 night (don't matter) It sure didn't matter yesterday Just when u think u've got more than enough That's when it all up and flies away That's when u find out that u're better off Makin' sure your soul's alright (soul's alright) Cuz money didn't matter yesterday, (don't matter) and it sure don't matter 2 night (ooh-wee-ooh, don't matter) (it don't matter 2 night, no) Hey now, maybe we can find a good reason 2 send a child off 2 war So what if we're controllin' all the oil, Is it worth a child dying 4? (is it worth it?) If long life is what we all live 4 Then long life will come 2 pass Anything is better than the picture of the child In a cloud of gas And u think u got it bad Money don't matter 2 night (no, don't matter) It sure didn't matter yesterday (yesterday) Just when u think u've got more than enough That's when it all up and flies away (flies away, flies away) That's when u find out that u're better off Makin' sure your soul's alright (make certain that your soul's alright) Cuz money didn't matter yesterday, ... it sure don't matter 2 night Money don't matter 2 night It sure didn't matter yesterday (yesterday, yesterday) Just when u think u've got more than enough That's when it all up and flies away (flies away, flies away) That's when u find out that u're better off Makin' sure your soul's alright Money didn't matter yesterday, and it sure don't matter 2 night @SONG: Push Push [Controversy Music/Mattie Lucile Pub - 1991] ---- {Step 1... step off to the dance floor} {Step 1... step off to the dance floor} push (hey) ((push up on it)) (good god) Push - lord (push, yeah) ((push up on it)) Every time u get some People wanna take it back They rather see u on the run Than see u get it like that Every time they stop u Change up like a sock Every time they try 2 clock u Tick more than they tock Push {I push} Don't let them pull u down, yeah Push {I push} Until u get 2 higher ground Push U're never 2 young, never 2 old Push Don't stop until u go Did u ever stop 2 wonder Why U put another down? No man should asunder The joy that another man found Maybe 'bout the business u was worried Wasn't ever filed in your name Maybe the cartridge u was playin' Don't fit in your video game Push {I push} Don't let them pull u down Push {I push} Until u get 2 higher ground Push U're never 2 young, never 2 old, yeah Push Don't stop until u go, hey (alright) {I push} (push) ((push up on it)) (push) {I push} (push, push, hey) (push) (come on and push it now, hey push) ((push up on it)) (push) {I push} Every time u get some {push} People wanna take it back {p-push} They rather see u on the run {push} Than see u get it like that Every time they stop u Change up like a sock {push} Every time they try 2 clock u {push} U gotta tick more than they can tock Push {I push} Don't let them pull u down Push {I push} Until u get 2 higher ground (higher) Push U're never 2 young, never 2 old, yeah Push Don't stop until u go (no, don't) (push) {I push} (push) {I push} (push) {I push} (push) {I push} Did u ever stop 2 wonder (Did u ever stop 2 wonder) (push) Yeah - I'm a-push up on it... (push) (push) (push, push) (Tony...) {Yo?} (Get on the mike...) {I'm a push up on it} (get on the microphone) (Tony...) {Yo?} (Get on the mike...) {Yeah - I'm a push up on it} (get on the mike) (Tony...) {Yo?} (Get on the mike...) {Slow down - I'm a push up on it} (Get on the mike...) (get on the mike) (Get on the mike...) I push for a beat that is greasy I'll dis a beat if it teases Mark this down as I state it... I like my funk concentrated The pop seem, hmmm, a little overrated U sure can tell where we're steppin' there's some grease on the stage ooops, I just stepped in it... (push) Circlin' as we slide The full stride for the ride on a watered-down tip we could never get by (push) Fellas... (get on the mike) Check it out, here's what u gotta do (push) gotta step in the room with the mood Never juicin' yourself, just a confident attitude (push) believe me, u will get busy Your mouth'll drop open [As u watch the slimmies funkin'] (push) but u don't want the one who's jockin' cause it's all about the clockin' (push) Step 1, step off 2 the dance floor (push up on it) There ya go, y'all, yeah (push) (1...eno... 1,2,3) (push, push, push) {Push up on it} (get on the mike, woman) (Prince...) (get on the mike) {Push up on it} (get on the mike) (Prince...) u don't want me on the mike {Push up on it} (get on the mike) no man, u don't want me on the mike (don't stop until u go) (get on the mike) {Push up on it} (push) It's thunder when I'm on the mike (push) {I push} Daddy Pop's in the house And u're sure 2 like his diamonds (push) {I push} Sure 2 like his pearls I'm good 2 cream every boy and girl cuz I'm a stollin', steady hip-hop rockin' rollin (push) a willing and able horny pony And I'm pumpin' em, I'm pumpin' em, (push) I'm pump-pump-pump-pump-pumpin' em From Pakistan 2 Poland (push) Straight into your town Snatchin' up kiddies (get on the mike) Like a circus clown (get on the mike) (push) (get on the microphone) Well, all u people out there, (push) u'd better be 'ware cuz they call me Rosie G And I just don't care (push) I like 2 step, all night long Rappin', hiphopin', and pushin this song The song gets higher and it sets u on fire (push) Like the lion in the jungle (get on the mike) It takes you all higher (push) My momma said "Girl, u know it ain't cool, (get on ...) said ya don't wanna play by nobody's rules" I said "Momma chill out, (push) and give me a break, cause I know I got just what it takes" (push) I said "Momma don't put me under pressure (get on, get on ...) I love u and I think u're fresher - push" (push) Everybody here we go, come on now, a-push if ya wanna push a-come on, a-come on, a-come, a-come p-p-push it, push (push) (push it) (push) (push it) (push) @SONG: Insatiable Insatiable [Controversy Music - 1991] ---------- Turn the lights off, strike a candle No one that I've ever, knows how 2 handle my body The way u truly do Insatiable's my name when it comes 2 u I got a jones, Martha Oh yeah, it be like this (I can't have a hug) I can't have a hug (unless) unless I have a kiss My body, baby, u truly do Insatiable's my name when it comes 2 u Like a wildcat, Martha, in a celibate rage I want your love, in my dirty little cage Can u understand, Martha? My body, baby, u truly do Insatiable's my name when it comes 2 u 2 night we video... No one will ever know We'll erase the naughty bits I'll show my... If you show your... I can't help it, Martha {'insatiable' repeated in the background} I can't help what u do 2 me U are my every fantasy There's no telling how far I'd go Cuz when it comes 2 u, I know I'm insatiable and I just can't stop Even if I wasn't thirsty, I would drink every drop Please, baby, don't say no Cuz I'll surely go crazy OK, so all u do is push the little red button... and I belong 2 u and your little video box Hey - don't look at the clock, yeah It's 2:45, we got all night first u gotta tell me what u want me to do My body, baby, u truly do Insatiable's my name when it comes 2 u there's no tellin' how far I'd go Cuz when it comes 2 u, I know I'm insatiable and I just can't stop Even if I wasn't thirsty, I would drink every drop So take it slow baby, and let's unwind Do u really want all my clothes off? (yes) What are u gonna do to prove it? Aren't u afraid we're gonna be found out? Well, let's get on with the show Turn the lights down low (Turn the lights down lower) Doesn't my body look good in the shadows? Baby knows what 2 do Have u done this before? (I don't know) U say u want my hips up in the air? (yeah) I don't know, I don't care (My body, baby, u truly do) I know I could be nasty with u (Up and down, just like a seesaw) ((back and forth)) (back and forth) Listen (oh girl, I'm fallin') I love u, baby I love u baby, you're mine U're nastier than I thought It's just 2:49... @SONG: Live 4 Love Live 4 Love [Controversy Music - 1991] ----------- {Lauch procedure commence} {Countdown start} {10,9,8,7,6,5,4} Keep goin' {Acceleration into temporal space continuum now begins...} 30,000 feet and still-a-counting (live 4 love) The attack on my plane is steadily mounting (live 4 love) They killed my buddy, but I'm supposed to feel nothing (live 4 love) How can I live 4 love? I'm calling... Live 4 love Live 4 love - I'm calling... Live 4 love - I'm calling... Live 4 love Kicked out of my home at 17 (live 4 love) ((get outta here)) A real family, now what does that mean (what does that mean) (live 4 love) Don't nobody know the trouble I've seen (live 4 love) How can I live 4 love? I'm calling... Live 4 love Live 4 love Live 4 love - Calling, I'm calling Live 4 love My mission, so they said, was just 2 drop the bombs {Acceleration into temporal space continuum now begins...} Just like I got no conscience, just like I got no qualms {Alpha 7, acknowledge} Now what does that mean? Go Tommy go, go tommy go Go Tommy go, go tommy go Go Tommy go, go tommy go Go Tommy go, go tommy go So here, my target is approaching The angel on my shoulder starts coaching "Live 4 Love, without love u don't live" Boom - I take a deep breath Is it boom - life? Is it boom - death? (live 4 love) Maybe I was better off staying in school (live 4 love) But everybody said flying planes was cool (live 4 love) It's so easy 4 them 2 say Cuz they never have to go through How can I live 4 love? (live 4 love) I'm calling Live 4 love - I'm calling Live 4 love - I'm calling Live 4 love Live 4 love (live 4 love) Live 4 love Live 4 love Damn, I got hit, but I still complete the mission (live 4 love) I flash upon my whole life just-a-steady wishin' (live 4 love) The choice u make is vital So at the end of my recital I say - U got 2 live 4 love (live 4 love) Keep goin' Live 4 love Live 4 love (live 4 love) Live 4 love (live 4 love) (live 4 love), (live 4 love) Live (live 4 love) Live 4 love, without love u don't live And how u make it is based on what you're givin' back In fact, only a few of us slip through the cracks Through generations, The cards have always been stacked against us (live 4 love) 2 love each other is a must If we just trust and cut the fuss Beleive me, unity is a must Listen everybody, as I spread the word Everything is hazy when your vision's blurred I'm kickin' reality in the streets of the city There's this mentality what goes around comes around And gangk any clown who ain't down With the colors that u're sportin' 'round Listen G, u are supposed 2 be strivin' 2 be the best that u can be So stop tryin' 2 dominate and push and shove (live 4 love) C'mon y'all, we got 2 live 4 love (live 4 love) (live 4 love),(live 4 love),(live 4 love) (live 4 love),(live 4 love),(live 4 love),(live 4 love) @SONG: Horny Pony Horny Pony [Controversy Music - 1991] ---------- [US flipside to Gett Off] Ahhh, yes. New dance commercial take 1 Ahhh, yes. There ya go, there ya go Horny people, gather here Horny people, gather here Horny people, gather here, we have somethin' to put in all your ears We got a new dance, for the next 8 years I'm talking about the dance that every parent fears the most, it's the sex dance, it's the new dance, and it's rockin' from coast-2-coast... I'm talkin' about, I'm talkin' about, I'm talkin' about the Horny Pony, y'all Come on. There ya go, there ya go. Horny Pony {Girl-friend, look at this dance Prince is doin' now. Is he weird or what?} sing. (horny pony... ow ow ow) {Now that's too freaky!} In the years of the war, we don't want 2 know you're buckin' that body like U really go for the hip stuff, H and to the I and to the P it ain't enough just 2 do some exstacy. U want it in your hip, U want it in your thigh It's the dance that conservatives really most despise 'cuz it's the sex dance, it's the new dance, and it's rockin' every horny woman, every man it's the Horny Pony, y'all (horny pony... ow ow ow) There ya go. Turn around. Chicken grease in the house. {Chicken grease? I don't know! That's it... I gotta run.} And U can run all the way 2 Barcelona, but U can't hide, the Horny Pony get ya gonna. Don't look at me y'all, I just wrote it, put on a record, wrapped it up, and then I sold it. Horny people gather here, Horny people gather here, for the next 8 years, we got a new dance - it's the Horny Pony. {Yeah, the music's jammin', but it's about these words!} sing. (horny pony... ow ow ow) {girl... uh-uh... nope!} Did ya come 2 party now? (yeah-yeah) Do ya really wanna now? (yeah-yeah) If you're horny let me know (yeah-yeah) a pony til ya boogie now (yeah-yeah) {So how am I supposed to do this dance?} How do you do that dance!?! {I can't do that... I'm a lady.} Sister please! {I can't do that!} Listen to me while I show U how 2 do it. Just like a virgin, U got 2 ease into it. Movin' your legs from left to right, your arms up high like an eagle in flight. Keep your hands shakin' like a leaf on a tree. Jack-be-nimble - whew - you're doin' it, see! The Horny Pony, y'all. There ya go, there ya go. It's the Horny Pony. {Can you believe this? Oh my gawd, this guy... oh, he's just... he's just so weird. Oh my goodness. would you look at this? I just... I just cannot believe. Girl, uh-uh... nope!} (horny pony... ow ow ow) Did you come here alone? {Uhh - yeah. Why?} Well guess who you're goin' home with? {huh?} (a laugh) {ugh! that's nasty!} Yeah. (There ya go, there ya go.) The Horny Pony. (There ya go, there ya go.) (horny pony... ow ow ow) @SONG: Violet the Organ Grinder Violet the Organ Grinder [Controversy Music - 1991] ------------------------ [on the US maxisingle for Gett Off] chorus: I am Violet the Organ Grinder and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I am grinding I'll die, but I won't go away I am Violet the Organ Grinder and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I am grinding I'll die, but I won't go away Ooh, wait a minute, I think u better trip on this Ooh, wait a minute, I think u better trip on this I was on my way to another room when an image of u sweetly appeared in the mirror perhaps u recall u and I were neatly in the middle of a Crystal Ball that now serves as a reminder on the wall of u and I the organ grinder in the greatest concert of them all I am Violet the Organ Grinder {chorus in the background} and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I am grinding I'll die, but I won't go away did u know that I still have your stockings? I keep 'em in a drawer next to your brazier come hither, my sweet, lend me your attention, come hither lend my your ear I do believe that my piano was stolen I do believe that u want me near Well I can deal with a sucker if he's in your mouth, but I can't deal with insincere I'm the one that lives in your heart u love me, no matter what u say swear you don't miss the organ grinder grinding on you every day I am Violet the Organ Grinder (I am Violet the Organ Grinder) and I grind all the live long day (and I grind all the live long day) (check this out) Ooh, wait a minute, I think u better trip on this I took all the pictures you gave me, and I placed them right under my bed and I pumped and I pumped 'til the 'gasm much as jumped from my feet to the top of my head, oh boy! I'm Violet the Organ Grinder {chorus in the background} and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I am grinding I'll die, but I will not go away Ooh, wait a minute, I think u better trip on this Like a puppy, I licked your devotion from your neck from your eyes from your ears when you cry, I became your emotion, and if u ever cry like that again I'll be here 'cause I'm Violet the Organ Grinder {chorus in the background} and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I'm grinding I'll die, but I won't go away not even... [peace to the mutha] (who turned the mother out) [peace to the mutha] (who turned the mother out) I am Violet the Organ Grinder and I grind all the live long day I live for the organ, that I am grinding I'll die, but I won't go away @SONG: Gangster Glam Gangster Glam [Controversy Music - 1991] ------------- [On the US maxi-single for Gett Off] Boy, we gettin' ready to get funkier than a sack 'o grandaddies 1,2,1,2,3 roll it ((gett off)) {gangster} ((gett off)) (gangster) ((gett off)) yeah, summertime {gangster} ((gett off)) (get on up and jam) well as I G-E-double T-O-F-F Ganster Glam in the house and I must confess, see that this is the shit P serve and a new power soul for those who would ever try to rock the NPG, for those who are wondering, a family is born and God bless us 'cause we're funky everything we do is on a positive tip and got a message for a sucker with lip tell 'em Rosie (let a woman be a woman and man be a man) yeah, you tell 'em, baby and as I put the Mmm in man, I'm kickin' the Gangster Glam {gangster} {gangster} {gangster glam} (gangster) kickin' the Gangster Glam {gangster} {gangster} {gangster glam} (get on up and jam) well as I G-E-double T-O-F-F Ganster Glam in the house (house) (gangster) the style we're sportin', the ladies and the fellas, hmmm Godfather III meets barbarella (barbarella, barbarella, ...) hmmm, you can believe, a gangster never thinks twice ((gangster)) ((gangster glam)) what ya say fellas? ((gangster)) ((get on up and jam)) roll it {gangster} {gangster} {gangster glam} (summertime and I'm rollin') (get on up and jam) (send the shout out) ((power 2 the people of MPLS)) (send the shout out) ((power 2 the people of MPLS)) ((power 2 the people of MPLS)) ((power 2 the people of MPLS)) What's my BMW definition: the Black Man's Wish all the heads of the family would fall and would drop this and the fact that we're funky will keep the jeeps boomin' for the hip-hop junkies ((everybody grab a body, pump it like you want somebody)) (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) I'm kickin' the Gangster Glam ((everybody grab a body, pump it like you want somebody)) and see you lipsyncher suckers listen, we don't go for that and you can believe we're bringin' the live performance back {gangster} so don't you come to the concert tonite, 'cause was in your home wishin' you had came right hmmm clockin' the jizz, gettin' bizz, playin strip pool with Vanessa sweatin' in my typhoon (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) {gangster} yeah, that's my 'do, fool (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) ((get off)) {gangster glam} summertime and [unroll it] (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) {gangster} ((gett off)) yeah (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) ((gett off)) {gangster glam} groovin' to the Gangster Glam with the fellas (gangster) the dream of tequila yella clockin' all the jizz (get on up and jam) {gangster} I love you {gangster} I love you too (I love you too) {gangster glam} yeah ((get on up and jam)) (if you think u're funky) are you funky? (then come on and ride the donkey) then ride it {gangster} ((gangster glam)) ((everybody grab a body, pump it like you want somebody)) (get-get-get-get-get-get on up and jam) (How much money u got?) Gangster grands {gangster} groovin' to the Gangster Glam {gangster} {gangster glam} groovin' to the Gangster Glam (gangster) {I like 'em proud} groovin' to the Gangster groove-groove-groovin' to the groovin' to the Gangster groove-groove-groovin' to the groovin' to the Gangster groove-groove-groovin' to the (get on up and jam) {gangster} groovin' to the Gangster Glam (get on up and jam) N ((N)) P ((P)) G ((G)) Who turn the mother out? ((Who turn the mother out?)) N (gangster) ((N)) P ((P)) G ((G)) Who turn the mother out? ((Who turn the mother out?)) {gangster} (jam) what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? call me crazy what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? call me crazy what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? (jam) {gangster} (jam) call me crazy what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? (jam) (get on up and jam) what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? what we gonna do when we wanna get funky? ((gangster)) ((gangster glam)) ((gangster)) ((get on up and jam)) groovin' to the Gangster Glam ((gangster glam)) ((gangster)) ((get on up and jam)) groovin' to the Gangster Glam {gangster} gett off g-g-gett off @SONG: Things Have Gotta Change Things Have Gotta Change [Controversy Music - 1991] ------------------------ [On the US maxisingle for Cream] Get on top, u will cop cream The time is now, take the chance Get on top, you will cop, winner takes all As we dance to the rhythm of the cream beat Never will you see me drowning in A pool of self-pity So, as a I ooze with the flow Here we go, and if you gimme an end, so take a little mo' The army of the brothers shall overcome, bring in a crash from the drums Things have gotta change Get on top, u will cop, ho! Everbody, Things have gotta change (cream) Get on top, u will cop (boogie) Although the times have changed Some things remain I say love thy neighbor, and I'll kick him if he ain't got the game the rules of desire read double standards, and if you're weak in the game that's somethin' that u'll die 4. yeah, come on, get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) everybody, things have gotta change! get on top, u will cop, ho! (boogie) Like MLK of yesterday, who died to keep a dream alive funny, but it seems like he died in vain cause as I look around I see we ain't learned shit and if the words are sticking, then hit me with it cause u've gotta be true to yourself do the best you can with the hand u've been dealt u see, I wouldn't have it any other way, cause it's part of the game we play come on (cream) Yeah, things have gotta change! (boogie) get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) everybody, things have gotta change! yeah, get on top the army of the brothers shall overcome and never succumb to the hum-drum saving the key to person's brain, no! free your mind and your ass will follow u've got 2 stand strong and never count down to a sucker with a closed mind walkin' the thin line, still livin' the days of the breadline since this is the 90's, reach a little higher, NPG, take it 2 the wire (cream) yeah, things have gotta change! (boogie) yeah, get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) everybody, things have gotta change! (boogie) yeah, get on top, u will cop, ho! Is today just another replay of yesterday A country in disarray, discrimination a mainstay I'm not naive that's why I contemplate if that's truly the faith, then there's no time to waste so let's get ready to go the length, on the strip we're prospering together as one in this environment yeah, come on, things have gotta change! (boogie) yeah, get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) everybody, things have gotta change! (boogie) yeah, get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) (boogie, cream, boogie, cream) everybody, things have gotta change! get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) everybody, things have gotta change! get on top, u will cop, ho! (cream) @SONG: Do Your Dance Do Your Dance [Controversy Music - 1991] ------------- [on the US maxisingle for Cream] Do your dance, why should u wait any longer? (let me push up on it) Take a chance, it could only make you stronger (I'm gonna push up on it) (heh, heh, heh) do your dance (it's time to do your dance) (it's time to do your dance) (come on, come on) la-la-la-la-la (come on, come on, move something) la-la-la-la (move something) (come on, come on, move something) la-la-la-la-la (come on, move something) la-la-la-la (come on, come on, move something, yeah) Do your dance, (yeah) why should u wait any longer? (Why you wanna wait?) [u wanna babe, u wanna babe] u wanna dance with me do your dance (dance, dance, dance) u wanna dance with me (oh yeah) (let's dance) doobie, doobie, doobie do your dance (do your dance) (it's time to do your dance) (u know what I'm saying, it's time, y'all) (it's time to do your dance) ooh baby, baby (it's time to do that dance. oh yeah, that's it) ooh baby, baby (it ain't that hard c'mon now) ohh baby, come on let's dance ooh baby, baby ooh baby, baby ohh baby, come on let's dance (oh yeah) get on up do your dance (sweet thing) (shake it, shake it baby) do your dance (sweet thing) (it's time to do your dance) (sweet thing) Everybody's got somethin' that they know how to do (everybody) If you wanna do it baby, I'll do it with you (come on) come on do, uh, (here we go) come on do, uh, (here we go) do your dance come on do your dance (it's time to do your dance) do your dance (it's time to do your dance) come on, now do your dance (it's time to do your dance) do your dance (it's time to do your dance) come on, now (get on the floor and slam) listen 2 the drummer (get on the floor and slam) listen 2 the drummer, now (get on the floor and slam) listen 2 the drummer (get on the floor and slam) listen 2 the drummer, now listen 2 the bass, now play it funky 4 u, now listen 2 the guitar (go Levi!) play it funky 4 u, now (ain't nobody funky like me) Tommy Barbarella ch-ch-choppin' on the Purpleaxxe (Tommy, Tommy, Tommy) R to the O-S-I-E Rosie, do me funky dance, dance, everybody do your dance (we gotta get funky now) dance, dance, everybody do your dance (we gotta get funky now) dance, dance, everybody do your dance dance, dance, everybody do your dance dance, dance dance, dance (gotta do your dance) dance, dance (do your dance, now) dance, dance, everybody do your dance dance, dance, everybody do your dance (do your dance) dance, dance, everybody do your dance (gotta get funky, now, oh yeah) gotta get funky, now, oh yeah do your dance, dance, oh yeah do your dance, dance, oh yeah can u wait any longer, oh yeah do your dance, oh yeah it'll make you stronger now, oh yeah do your dance, oh yeah do your dance (hurt me, hurt me) do your dance (hurt me, hurt me) [repeated 12 more times, along with "c'mon New Power"] (sing to the rhythm) (reminds me of the days, in the funky days, in the Bay Area, mon) (ahh yeah) (it was a party to the morning light-a) funky fresh for the 90's oh yeah! funky fresh for the 90's uhyeah! funky fresh for the 90's ho! funky fresh for the 90's come on! funky fresh for the 90's come on! funky fresh for the 90's @SONG: Call the Law Call the Law [Controversy Music - 1992] ------------ [US flipside to Money Don't Matter Tonight] Yeah Step... step to the mike, huh Not yet, step to the mike, huh Step to the mike and taste the hype It's manifested, this blessed gift I have: to bring it right So let me dive right in, where do I begin? Hmmmmm? Well, let me call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) The law, they come around when everyone's having a ball and by the way that reminds me of a party, y'all North Side Minne Twin cities, midsummer, on the scene and my people get busy fryin' up the bird (get the chicken, baby) Word, who ever heard of a party being right without a money-making pound of spaghetti? Yeah, what you laughin' at? I'm sellin' liquor plus some plates at $7 a crack Huh, And that's profitable And for a sucker like you, that's a mouthful Hmm, you better call the law, cuz we gettin' extreme Pick it up, P Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) yeah {background talking} Back to the scene... The basement's packed Buddy's at the front door breakin' backs That's security, insuring the The best possible time for you and me, yeah (yeah) The party's jumpin', everybody's bumpin' (ho, ho, ho) To Rock Creek Park (ho, ho, ho) Where Bony's girl got silly (What she do?) Jumped on my chandalier and got busy, yeah He had to snatch the 'ho You got Jill in the background (here we go, here we go) Yeah, the tempo's upbeat Hollywood swingin' at the end of the ball He began singing "If I didn't care..." Yeah, you better Call the law (Call the Law) We're gettin busy y'all (We're gettin' busy y'all) (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) (alright) (here we go, here we go) (alright) yeah, it's alright (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) (alright) (here we go, here we go) (alright) come on yeah, hmmm-hmmm (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) (alright) (here we go, here we go) (alright) yeah, kick it, P (you'd better call the law) I'm outta here (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) (alright) (here we go, here we go) (alright) peace (ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho) (alright) (here we go, here we go) (you gotta call the law) (here we go, here we go) (alright) (here we go, here we go)