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“I Would Die 4 U” was the fourth single in the U.S. from Prince and The Revolution’s 1984 album, Purple Rain, released on 28 November 1984. The up-tempo dance song is thought by some Prince fans to be sung from the viewpoint of Jesus. Regardless, it was a popular dance song of late 1984 and a top 10 hit (the last from the album) in the U.S.

The extended version of the song is actually a studio jam on the song with The Revolution and musicians from Sheila E. ’s band, Eddie M (on sax) and Miko Weaver (guitar), along with Sheila E. herself; most of this version was often performed live, preceding “Baby I’m a Star”. The jam features some overdubbing and fades at the end; a longer version, nearly 31 minutes long, was never released officially, but has been bootlegged.

The B-side, “Another Lonely Christmas”, is a sad account of a man’s mourning over his lover’s death on Christmas Day. The UK 12” single release also included the 1999 track “Free”.

On the 12”, and in Purple Rain Tour concerts, Prince changes the lyrics from “I’m your messiah” to “He’s your messiah”, pointing to the sky as he sings the line.
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  • The Very Best of Prince
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  • willandrhiannon

    I looooove this song. My favourite by Prince.

    last week

  • XavierViolet9

    It's impossible for me to get sick of this song. I'll always love it.

    last month

  • ajmandaones

    (: Rostam!!!!!

    last month

  • jjaly

    l lick it

    March 2012

  • wetwillies

    i have underrated this song for a long time....it is perfect. it could be my favorite prince song, actually

    February 2012

  • MzJazzyBaby

    @gregory Yes he is

    February 2012

  • paquisapaquisa

    I. would. die. 4... U

    February 2012

  • gregoryoftours

    prince is a jehovah witness now right?

    January 2012

  • drewvibes

    love you prince .

    January 2012

  • RussellChap

    ...I'd die for this song 'cause it's AWESOMELY OTT.

    October 2011

  • RussellChap

    I would Die 4 U wow that's commitment that is...

    September 2011

  • pogopatterson

    Ah, that explains the suicide rate- people dying for each other all over the place.

    September 2011

  • lioness28213

    took the headphones off so all in the office could enjoy a little Prince at the end of the day :)

    August 2011

  • SupahDonkeh

    Tune!

    August 2011

  • LOLHAI

    this song is perfect.

    August 2011

  • IAJP

    just shows what happens when you don't pay as much attention to lyrics as you should what passes you by...absolutely 'a love song about humanity from the point of view of Jesus'.

    July 2011

  • spacefaceinfurs

    brilliant!

    July 2011

  • flowwwz

    one of my absolute favorite songs ever.

    July 2011

  • MyBoyBuilds

    a love song about humanity from the point of view of Jesus.

    June 2011

  • doctorjmo

    dat dude!!!

    June 2011
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