I Would Die 4 U
"I Would Die 4 U"
U know I would die 4 U! Experience the ecstatic energy of Prince's 1984 synth-pop classic, "I Would Die 4 U." A soaring declaration of devotion from the legendary Purple Rain album, this track captivates with its driving beat and uplifting synthesizer melodies.
- TITLE: I Would Die 4 U
- BAND: Prince
- GENRE: Synth-funk, Synth-pop
- RELEASEDAY: November 28
- YEAR: 1984
Released as a successful single from the monumental Purple Rain soundtrack by Prince and The Revolution, this song showcased their infectious synth-funk sound. Its upbeat tempo, layered keyboards, LinnDrum beat, and Prince's passionate vocal delivery made it another major international hit from the iconic album.
This vibrant 1984 track blends synth-pop accessibility with undeniable funk rhythm. With lyrics expressing ultimate, almost spiritual devotion, "I Would Die 4 U" stands as a powerful anthem and a key component of Prince's revolutionary sound during his commercial peak.
SONG MEANING: The song is an intense declaration of unconditional love and devotion, elevating the singer's commitment to a spiritual or messianic level ("I'm not a woman / I'm not a man / I am something that you'll never understand"). The repeated promise, "I would die for you," signifies ultimate self-sacrifice for the object of their profound affection.
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- TITLE: Prince
- ACTIVE: 1975–2016 (1975)
- BAND: Prince
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- TITLE: Little Red Corvette
- BAND: Prince
- GENRE: Dance-rock, Funk, Pop, Post-disco, Rock
- RELEASEDAY: February 09
- YEAR: 1983
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- TITLE: Let's Go Crazy
- BAND: Prince
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- YEAR: 1984
