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Prince apparently looks at purple as more than a color or symbol of royalty, but as a sign of divinity and salvation: i.e purpose. In this fashion, the "purple banana" in combination with all the other lyrics of the song is his metaphorical quest for a higher purpose in life. The song seems to focus on life's imperfection as an absolute, and how he will not let that deter his quest for verve and optimism.
If Prince (or individuals in his audience) were to go crazy looking for life's meaning, it is an acceptable and dignified end to be taken away to a mental institution. The only other option is being defeated by a cynical complacency. This song is a call to action by a spiritual leader to awaken his faithful.
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Purple Rain is a prince song or etta James?
Prince wrote and performed the song.
What is Prince Williams favorite color?
purple the colour of royalty
Who wrote purple rain?
Purple Rain is a song played by Prince and The Revolution. It had a album and film named after it and has become iconic.
What songs are in the music album Purple Rain?
The album Purple Rain was released in 1984 by Prince and The Revolution. There are 9 songs on the album including Let's Go Crazy, Take Me With U, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm A Star, and Purple Rain.
What does bana na mean?
banana split
