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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