Prince Honors the Minnesota Vikings in Song

Prince is an iconic Minnesota resident (he lives in a purple castle in the Minneapolis suburb Chanhassen), and he was present last weekend when the Minnesota Vikings owned the Dallas Cowboys 34-3. The singer of "Purple Rain" was so impressed that he immediately penned them a song, "Purple and Gold."

Sunday, January 24, the Vikes will play in a conference championship game against the New Orleans Saints. Learn this song in time (or bookmark this page on your iPhone), and you'll be the coolest cat in your local bar. The lyrics follow.

Purple and Gold

By The Artist Formerly and Currently Known as Prince

the veil of the sky draws open the roar of the chariots touch down we r 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 b denied

raise every voice and let it b known in the name of the purple and gold

we come in the name of the purple and gold all of the odds r in r favor no prediction 2 bold we r the truth if the truth can b told long reign the purple and gold

the eyes say ready 4 battle no need 4 sword in hand we r all amped up like a rock n roll band ready 2 celebrate every score ready 2 fight the elegant war ready 2 hear the crowd roar

that's what we came 4 and so much more

in the name of the purple and gold r spirits may b tired r bodies may b worn but since this day is r destiny r history - that's y we must b 4ever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings' horn in the name of the purple and gold

We've bolded the lyrics included below for your singalong pleasure.

Pretty cheesy, right? Well, don't say that to a Minnesotan. Everyone knows that cheese is from Wisconsin (and Packers fans are "Cheeseheads"). Prince wrote this song pretty fast — we can't help but wonder if he originally wrote it for himself, as the purple and gold colors associated with the Vikings have defined also defined his music career. Just imagine him secretly singing it to himself before concerts to psych himself up. Oh, Prince. You so crazy. We love you.

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