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“Calhoun Square” is Prince’s modern tribute to Uptown Minneapolis – a district once known for its arty, bohemian and liberatingly diverse culture (particularly in the 1980s). In this song, Prince describes his love for Uptown to someone, telling them to meet him at Calhoun Square (if they dared!) –...
[Spoken Intro]
Listen to the drummer but you still wanna have fun, it shouldn't be work
Two, three, baby
[Verse 1]
I know life is much to drink, I was there
I know right now it's hard to think, I don't care
But it's time for you and me to wonder, why we are here
Maybe we should roll to the rock and rumble
Calhoun Square
Let's roll
[Chorus]
Meet me there
If you dare
Calhoun Square!
[Verse 2]
It don't matter clothes you are wearing or your hair
If you are freaky, they don't care and they don't stare
(Ain't nobody looking at you)
All that matters if you are happy
And if you are there
(Are you there?)
Don't you want to roll to the rock and rumble
Calhoun Square?
(Don't you want to? Come on now)
[Ad Lib]
Hey!
[Chorus]
Meet me there
If you dare
Calhoun Square!
[Verse 3]
Walk through veils of many colors if you dare
(Do you dare?)
Jasmine, peach and love for others in the air
(It's all in the air)
Don't be shocked to see your mother in the chair
(Sit down, baby)
Everybody roll to the rock and rumble
Calhoun Square
(Oh Lord)
[Ad Lib]
Hey, come on
Here me now
Calhoun Square, Calhoun Square
[Chorus]
Meet me there
If you dare
Calhoun Square!
Calhoun Square was written by Prince.
Calhoun Square was produced by Prince.
Prince released Calhoun Square on Thu Jan 29 1998.
In 1998, Prince created virtual liner notes for the Crystal Ball collection. Here’s what he said about “Calhoun Square”:
This song was actually about the NPG store in Uptown. “Look across the street.”
Michael B., Sonny T., Mr. Hayes and Tommy Barbarella supplied the funk on this.
Guitar and Clav...