Prince and the Revolution

Released: September 13, 1993

Songwriter: Lisa Coleman Wendy Melvoin Prince

Producer: Prince

[Verse 1]
Late at night, when the world is sleeping
You are frightened, 'cause the power's creeping
In your room is something you're afraid of
Life or doom is what this feeling's made of

[Chorus]
Power fantastic
Is in your life at last
You're a little apprehensive
'Cause what it is, is what you want and need

[Verse 2]
Minor G is the chord of pleasure
It will be played eleven measures
You will see fire, but you're cool as ice
You lie if you say this isn't nice

[Chorus]
Power fantastic
Is in your life at last
You're a little apprehensive
What it is, is what you want and need

[Interlude]
Power, power

[Chorus]
Power fantastic
Is in your life at last
You're a wee bit apprehensive
'cause what it is, is what you want and need

[Outro]
Power, power, power fantastic

“The Revolution” was originally the live backing band for Prince in the early years of his career. They first appeared in a studio capacity on 1999, but it wasn’t until 1984’s Purple Rain when they were officially credited. The band is noted for its diverse range of musicians, which wasn’t very common in the 1980s and inspired by what Sly Stone did with The Family Stone.

The most famous line-up consisted of Prince on lead vocals, guitar, and piano, Wendy Melvoin on guitar and vocals, Brown Mark on bass guitar and vocals, Lisa Coleman on keyboards, piano, and vocals, Matt “Doctor” Fink on keyboards and vocals, and Bobby Z on drums and percussion. The last albums where the Revolution was credited was 1985’s Around the World In A Day & 1986’s Parade.

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