Prince and the Revolution - Let's Go Crazy

"Let's Go Crazy" by Prince and The Revolution is a high-energy rock song that serves as the opening track on Prince's iconic album, "Purple Rain," released in 1984. The song begins with a sermon-like monologue delivered by Prince, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the need to embrace joy and celebration. Musically, it features a driving beat, electric guitar riffs, and Prince's distinctive falsetto vocals, creating an infectious and electrifying atmosphere. "Let's Go Crazy" became a signature anthem for Prince, showcasing his virtuosity as a musician and his ability to fuse rock, funk, and pop into a cohesive and powerful sound. The song's message of seizing the moment and reveling in life's pleasures resonates through its energetic performance and memorable lyrics, solidifying its place as one of Prince's most beloved and enduring hits.

Prince and the Revolution - Let's Go Crazy Lyrics

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called life

Electric word life
It means forever and that's a mighty long time
But I'm here to tell you
There's something else
The afterworld

A world of never ending happiness
You can always see the sun, day or night

So when you call up that shrink in Beverly Hills
You know the one - 'Dr Everything'll Be Alright'
Instead of asking him how much of your time is left
Ask him how much of your mind, baby

'Cause in this life
Things are much harder than in the afterworld
In this life
You're on your own

And if de-elevator tries to bring you down
Go crazy - punch a higher floor

If you don't like the world you're living in
Take a look around you
At least you got friends

You see I called my old lady
For a friendly word
She picked up the phone
Dropped it on the floor
(Ahh, ahh) is all I heard

Are we gonna let de-elevator
Bring us down
Oh, no let's go!

Let's go crazy
Let's get nuts
Let's look for the purple banana
'Til they put us in the truck, let's go!

We're all excited
But we don't know why
Maybe it's 'cause
We're all gonna die

And when we do (When we do)
What's it all for (What's it all for)
You better live now
Before the grim reaper come knocking on your door

Tell me, are we gonna let de-elevator bring us down
Oh, no let's go!

Let's go crazy
Let's get nuts
Look for the purple banana
'Til they put us in the truck, let's go!

C'mon baby
Let's get nuts
Yeah
Crazy

Let's go crazy

Are we gonna let de-elevator bring us down
Oh, no let's go!
Go crazy

I said let's go crazy (Go crazy)
Let's go, let's go
Go
Let's go

Dr. Everything'll be alright
Will make everything go wrong
Pills and thrills and dafodills will kill
Hang tough children

He's coming
He's coming
Coming

Take me away!