21 Jan Prince Does Vikings Fight Song!
Robyne Robinson broke the news at the local fox affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that PRINCE was set to debut a Minnesota Vikings fight song tonight. The song is entitled “Purple & Gold.”
Prince has been seen at a few Vikings football game and may have been inspired by Brett Favre n the way they manhandled the Cowboys on Sunday. Shoot, I hope it replaces Brett singing “Pants On The Ground” for sure.
Prince had this to say to FOX9:
“I saw the future,” said Prince.
He said he went home that night, wrote the song, “Purple and Gold,” and said it came easy and fast.
Check out the song above and let me know what you think.-Dr.FB
Update: here are the lyrics to the Vikings fight song entitled “Purple & Gold”
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
A2
Posted at 13:25h, 23 January.
A2
Posted at 13:25h, 23 JanuaryI think P is a musical genius and in my top 3 live artists… but that song is AWFUL!
Moni
Posted at 12:59h, 23 JanuarySeriousness…after reading the words, its okay…BUT….
The tempo is wrong!!! It sounds like a death march, not a victory march! Make it have a proud military beat to it. Add some repetitive words at the beginning, underneath or in the break. Keep the horn sound. Team and school anthems dont have to rock out or be rap…just be catchy enough so a child at 2 yrs old can repeat it. Thats what missing in this song!
Ive been a Prince fan AND a Saints fan for for over 30 yrs!
WHO DAT YALL!!
Hellz No!
Posted at 12:17h, 23 JanuaryI love Prince and his music, BUT THIS IS HORIBLE!!!! I am a huge sports fan, and trust me this will be ridiculed! Please do not let the football fans on Sunday hear this!
Yacamaindian
Posted at 10:15h, 23 JanuaryKenni:
Thanks for the compliment: and too, your perception is appreciated.
I assuredly know, we both care about Mr. Nelson and his music.
Yacamaindian
AnEducation
Posted at 02:33h, 23 JanuarySo much pressure to be the best and push the envelope and when you dont find favor, youre ridiculed to no end. *smh*
Always on your side
LOVE
bigtallwall
Posted at 00:46h, 23 JanuaryMost of u morons must have never heard a traditonal football fight song. Being a long time Prince fan and even longer Vikings fan I love the song. Some of u probably never heard the Hail to the Redskins or the disco version San Diego Super Chargers song from the 70’s. This is a masterpiece for years to come.
StillLuvP
Posted at 00:33h, 23 JanuaryI love Prince’s music. He is a genius. This has been the only time that I know of since I liked him that I wanna throw up. Seriously, this was not even worth the CS it was recorded on. Shouldv’e dumped it in the Lake, any Lake would do! All I can say is WOW and not in a good way obviously.
Dat Dude
Posted at 22:06h, 22 JanuaryIt’s all good merce29. Just friendly banter, plus I understood P’s aural involvement. As for not hearing anything from “our” locals? Maybe you’re not listening in the right places. Tell ya what, Boudin and TurDucKen on the house (free) if the Vikes pull this out. French Quarter IS the place to be!
Who Dat?
merce29
Posted at 20:55h, 22 JanuaryCome on people! This is a “old franchise” football fight song. It’s not a Prince original. This is a local celeb. trying to be apart of the local pro team. I haven’t heard anything by the Marsalis brothers or Harry Connick, Jr.. Now, I’m in DFW, and Erika Badu or “Jessica Simpson” didn’t make us a Dallas Cowboy song. So basically, get off of Prince.
Sean Michael
Posted at 19:26h, 22 JanuaryHati is going and Prince chooses to do this. Lame. So much for his use of a religion making u a more sensitive person to people. I don’t think being sensitive on a lot of things is Prince’s strong point be he sorta in the middle or a full blown borderline bigoted when it comes to other people’s ideas on religion or lack of it slash what’s life all really about. His way or or rather, the way he’s told to think or the highway. Sorry didn’t mean to vent, but enough of this.
Esther
Posted at 16:52h, 22 JanuaryI don’t think this song is bad. It’s different. As far as I can remember- and I grew up on this guy- this is what he allways has done. When you think 7 he does 11. At least it shows character and doc, stick up for your friend.
Or do you also think this song is shitty?
Now let me listen to the full version again.
NADIA
Posted at 15:29h, 22 Januarynah sorry i gotta agree with most of u! this song is just 2 bad!
it is…dare i say it (i am a die hard fan)…yeah i got 2 b honest: it is crap!
I know it is the gesture that counts, but if i was the Vikings i wouldnt b really excited with this gift LOL
Miss Fortune
Posted at 15:21h, 22 JanuaryThis is just to funny! Hilarious Prince!! You sure saw the future…I can sense it in every word of the tune;)))
Leighsa
Posted at 15:15h, 22 JanuaryOMFG – that sounds like some straight up horrifying intro music to the worst movie ever.
CC
Posted at 14:51h, 22 JanuaryOh god…I’ve defended Prince for so many years but this is straight up SHIT! I’m now embarrassed to be called a fan.
ohwowza
Posted at 14:46h, 22 JanuaryHorrible….Prince we want something FUNKAY…redeem yourself please.
Annastesia
Posted at 14:39h, 22 JanuaryVERY NICE
ⓘ ⓒⓐⓃ ⓢⓔⓐ
Posted at 14:33h, 22 JanuaryA Viking (pron. /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/) is 1 of the Scandinavian xplorers
℗urple & Gold is Royalty & ⓇⓘⓒⓗⓃⓔⓢⓢ
justmemuchlove
Posted at 14:10h, 22 Januarythank you PRINCE and thanks for posting doc
kenni
Posted at 13:57h, 22 JanuaryYacamaindian, you get me everytime. I always enjoy reading your comments/analysis of Prince’s music. I’m feelin the Haitians/Haiti Earthquake throughout this song…very similar to Colonized Mind.
PFL
Posted at 13:33h, 22 JanuaryI think it’s mad cool that P took the time to make something but I will not be putting this into heavy rotation on my media player.
Go Vikings !!!
halford
Posted at 12:23h, 22 Januaryits very bad! beurk.
Musgrave
Posted at 11:38h, 22 JanuaryPRINCE, PRINCE, PRINCE — STOP! I Loved your last album – but I felt like I was in Kindergarden while listening to that song.
If this is not a joke,…. PLEASE Change that up with some Rock! Make it heavy – No Football players want to childrens song before a Big Game!!!
Musgrave – Chicago
Yacamaindian
Posted at 11:16h, 22 JanuaryHello Mr. Nelson:
Of course, I appreciate this pectinate, poetical composition; mainly, because it speaks directly to the Sea Rover: especially as you repetitively write “r”, denoting the “Argonaut” who is a Sailor.
Vikings are Sea Rover Norsemen plundering the coasts of Europe in the 8th and 10th centuries”(MW;2000), whose history is so pivotal to understanding what you are conveying.
Denoting “elegant” to mean “elect”, shows how spiritual the fight and warriors are at forming oncoming victories.
Lastly, how you relate the Vikings horn is wonderful, because the horn is a body of land or water shaped like one.
The entire song is relatable to heaven, healing, and so much more for humanity, I recognize.
Thank you again for another gift I use to heal myself.
I love you
Yacamaindian