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Prince - Controversy (Official Music Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Prince
Prince
Lead Vocals
Lisa Coleman
Lisa Coleman
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Prince
Prince
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Prince
Prince
Producer
Bob Mockler
Bob Mockler
Engineer
Mic Guzauski
Mic Guzauski
Engineer
Ross Pallone
Ross Pallone
Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I just can't believe all the things people say
Controversy
Am I black or white, am I straight or gay?
Controversy
Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?
Controversy
[Verse 2]
Controversy
Controversy
[Verse 3]
I can't understand human curiosity
Controversy
Was it good for you, was I what you wanted me to be?
Controversy
Do you get high, does your daddy cry?
Controversy
[Verse 4]
Controversy
Controversy
[Verse 5]
Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?
Some people wanna die so they can be free
I said life is just a game
We're all just the same
(Do you wanna play?)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 6]
Controversy
Controversy
Controversy
Controversy
[Verse 7]
Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?
(Let me tell you)
Some people wanna die so they can be free
I said life is just a game
We're all just the same
(Don't you wanna play?)
[Verse 8]
Controversy
Controversy
Controversy
Written by: Prince

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