Prince – “Purple and Gold”

Prince doing a traditional fight song. ’nuff said.

8 Comments

  1. Jim M on January 22, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Blouses over the Shirts in a blowout.

  2. Paul Lundgren on January 22, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Danny means “traditional” in style. Prince wrote this.

    “Purple and Gold” lyrics:

    The veil of the sky draws open
    the roar of the chariots touch down
    we are 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 be denied
    raise every voice and let it be known
    in the name of the purple and gold

    We come in the name of the purple and gold
    all of the odds are in our favor
    no prediction too bold
    we are the truth if the truth can be told
    long reign the purple and gold

    The eyes say ready for battle
    no need for sword in hand
    we are all amped up like a rock and roll band
    ready to celebrate every score
    ready to fight the elegant war
    ready to hear the crowd roar

    That’s what we came for
    and so much more
    in the name of the purple and gold

    Our spirits may be tired
    our bodies may be worn
    but since this day is our destiny
    our history – that’s why we must be
    forever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings’ horn
    in the name of the purple and gold

  3. ironic1 on January 22, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Very much in the traditional fight song mode, though a lot of elements of gospel singing in there.

    That said, I pretty much hate it and it stirs no fanatic loyalty in me at all.

  4. enealio on January 22, 2010 at 3:13 pm


    It’s no Super Bowl shuffle.

  5. Danny G on January 22, 2010 at 3:26 pm


    And it’s TOTALLY no RAM IT! Best football song EVER!

  6. Paul Lundgren on January 22, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I love when the words “best” and “worst” become synonymous.

  7. Jim M on January 22, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Those lyrics would make a perfect John Facenda narration.

  8. Bad Cat! on January 24, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    It sounds like something that was cut from Les Misérables.

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