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Prince Penned A Song About Donald Trump In The 1990s
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Jen Carlson
Published Apr 22, 2016
Modified Apr 22, 2016
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Prince in 1992. (Getty)
In the time to come, we will undoubtedly be hearing about magical pieces of music Prince has left behind—both unreleased and previously unrecognized. This one may be the most unexpected gem, however.
"Donald Trump (Black Version)" is performed by The Time (who you know from Purple Rain), but it was written by Prince—it's catchy AF and Donald Trump doesn't deserve it. Here are the lyrics:
Honey, baby, you truly know it. (You truly know it.)
You look good. Tryin’ your best to show it.
If I were you, I would. True love and affection.
These are nice (so nice), but when a money man walks in the room, girl,
You look more than twice.
You look once (you look twice). Can I rap to you, sugar, tonight?
Donald Trump (black version), maybe that’s what you need.
A man that fulfills your every wish, your every dream.
Donald Trump (black version), come on take a chance.
A 1990s love affair, the real romance.
According to Buzzfeed, Prince "initially wrote the song for The Time’s unreleased album, Corporate World, but it was moved to their 1990 album, Pandemonium."
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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