Podcast

Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast

Music, Music Commentary, Music History

A Prince Lyrics Podcast - Song by song lyrical analysis of Prince's music

Episodes
234
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
28 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

234 episodes, newest first

  1. Wally: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 233 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover the sort-of holy grail vault track “Wally” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe, a storied, intensely emotional, and revealing post-breakup song. Or is it?

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    45 min
  2. Walkin’ In Glory: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 232 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’m freaking out over the repent and be saved gospel track “Walkin’ In Glory” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    26 min
  3. Cosmic Day: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 231 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover the trippy, psychedelic imagery-filled “Cosmic Day” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe from 2020.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    25 min
  4. Yo Mister: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 230 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover the Prince-penned, Patti LaBelle-sung track about youth gone wild and terrible parenting, “Yo Mister.”

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    28 min
  5. Good Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 229 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I get into some “Good Love” by covering the Bright Lights, Big City Soundtrack and Crystal Ball track that was originally intended for the Camille project.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    35 min
  6. Rebirth of the Flesh: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 228 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I go over the lyrics to the long time bootlegged, missing Camille track that was finally released on the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe, “Rebirth of the Flesh.”

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    37 min
  7. Emotional Pump: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 227 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the song that Joni Mitchell rejected for an album that, ironically, a post-Revolution Wendy & Lisa ended up participating on, “Emotional Pump” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    32 min
  8. It Be’s Like That Sometimes: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 226 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the roll-with-the-punches lyrics to “It Be’s Like That Sometimes” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    23 min
  9. Telepathy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 225 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the time Prince met country singer Deborah Allen at Sunset Sound Studios, which led him to write a song just for her called “Telepathy.”

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    19 min
  10. When the Dawn of the Morning Comes: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 224 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to the joyful, spiritual, Gospel-tinged “When the Dawn of the Morning Comes” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    29 min
  11. The Cocoa Boys: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 223 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I enlist Frankie and Joey Coco to help me understand what happened that Sunday night during the battle of the bands on “The Cocoa Boys” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    43 min
  12. Crucial: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 222 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to an almost Sign o’ the Times ballad, “Crucial,” ultimately released on the 1998 Crystal Ball collection.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    31 min
  13. Make Your Mama Happy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 221 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I never say die when talking about Prince’s unintentional Mother’s Day gift to all the proud mamas out there, “Make Your Mama Happy,” from the 1998 Crystal Ball collection.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    16 min
  14. Adonis and Bathsheba: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 220 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I grab a Greek mythology text and The Bible to try and help me understand the characters from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe vault track, “Adonis and Bathsheba.”

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    25 min
  15. Soul Psychodelicide/The Ball: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 219 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we go back to “The Ball” by covering that companion track to “Crystal Ball” as well as a mostly instrumental rehearsal jam recorded only days earlier, “Soul Psychodelicide,” both from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe release.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    33 min
  16. Blanche: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 218 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, a dude named Stanley Desire sings a song about a woman named “Blanche” on this Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe released vault track.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    18 min
  17. Everybody Want What They Don’t Got: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 217 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dive into Prince’s reminder that thou shall not covet by discussing the lyrics to “Everybody Want What They Don’t Got” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe release from 2020.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    22 min
  18. Eggplant: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 216 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to a Sign o’ the Times era vault track that also happens to be everyone’s favorite dirty emoji, “Eggplant.”

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    27 min
  19. Train: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 215 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I keep chugging along in my journey through Prince’s Parade-Sign o’ the Times era demos and unreleased material. This time, I cover Prince’s original version of “Train,” which can be found on the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe from 2020.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    24 min
  20. Baby Go-Go: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

    Show notes

    On episode 214 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover another of Prince’s originals for the track “Baby Go-Go” that would ultimately be recorded by Nona Hendryx.

    Check out the Press Rewind discord at http://discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.

    Press Rewind Podcast can be found at https://pressrewind.net/ and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links below.

    https://www.facebook.com/PressRewindPod

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLASnI80eRF7MEY-e8wJMg

    The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to:

    • Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography
    • Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have
    • If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics

    Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!

    18 min

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