Little Red Corvette

Move too fast! Experience Prince's iconic 1983 crossover smash, "Little Red Corvette." A landmark track from the 1999 album, this song blends pop, rock, funk, and post-disco with signature synth hooks and evocative lyrics, becoming a massive international hit.

Released as the second single from Prince's breakthrough album 1999, "Little Red Corvette" soared into the Top 10, solidifying his superstar status. Its sophisticated production combined LinnDrum beats, atmospheric synthesizers, searing rock guitar, and Prince's dynamic vocals into a unique post-disco/funk/pop/rock fusion.

This classic 1983 track masterfully uses automotive metaphors to describe an intense, fleeting sexual encounter. From its slow-burn verses to the powerful chorus, "Little Red Corvette," with its blend of synth-pop cool and dance-rock energy, remains one of Prince's most enduring signature songs.

SONG MEANING: The song uses the "Little Red Corvette" as an extended metaphor for a fast, intense, and ultimately temporary sexual relationship with an experienced woman ("I guess I should've known / By the way you parked your car sideways / That it wouldn't last"). The lyrics detail the passionate encounter while acknowledging its fleeting nature.