Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Prince
Vocals
BROWN MARK
Bass Guitar
Robert Rivkin
Percussion
Wendy Melvoin
Guitar
Lisa Coleman
Keyboards
Matt Fink
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Prince
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Prince
Producer
David Leonard
Engineer
David Rivkin
Engineer
Peggy McCreary
Engineer
Susan Rogers
Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
David Z
Engineer
Prince & The Revolution
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm not a woman, I'm not a man
I am something that you'll never understand
I'll never beat you, I'll never lie
And if you're evil, I'll forgive you by and by
[Chorus]
'Cause you, I would die 4 U, yeah
Darling, if you want me to
You, I would die 4 U
[Verse 2]
I'm not your lover, I'm not your friend
I am something that you'll never comprehend
No need to worry, no need to cry
I'm your messiah and you're the reason why
[Chorus]
'Cause you, I would die 4 U, yeah
Darling, if you want me to
You, I would die 4 U
[Bridge]
You're just a sinner, I am told
Be your fire when you're cold
Make you happy when you're sad
Make you good when you are bad
I'm not a human, I'm a dove
I'm your conscience, I am love
All I really need is to know that you believe
[Chorus]
Yeah, I would die 4 U, yeah
Darling, if you want me to
You, I would die 4 U
[Chorus]
Yeah, say it one more time
You, I would die 4 U
Darling, if you want me to
You, I would die 4 U
Two, three, four, you
[Outro]
I would die 4 U
I would die 4 U
You, I would die 4 U
You, I would die 4 U
Written by: Prince