#princegonetoosoon

[watchwhatyounodto]

“The system is broken. It’s going to take the young people to fix it this time. We need new ideas, new life…” - Prince #PrinceGoneTooSoon

[a-marieslife]

This story...once he finally gets to it is hilarious. Seems everyone has cool, funny stories to tell about Prince. You will be missed!

[mother444]

Whenever I feel like giving up. Whenever my sunshine, turns to rain. Whenever my hopes & dreams have faded in one direction.. she's always there. Telling me how much she cares. She always in my hair.

Prince

[mother444]

[lboogiepopworld]

Officially joined the Beyhive to see Queen 🐝 @beyonce this Weds from @vividseatstickets to her Formation Tour! #Lemonade sounds delicious on @tidal and will be even more amazing live! And knowing Bey, her Prince tribute will be EPIC! 💜☔️👑🍋🐝#princegonetoosoon

[livefan1980]

Prince- This 1’s 4 U

Like millions of other people right now I am devastatingly heartbroken beyond words over the sudden death of my musical idol Prince. It is through many tears that I compose this post, This is just way to soon and I was not ready. There was so much left to experience. I don’t know if I will ever be able to come to terms with living in a world without Prince. Every time I see it in print (which let’s face it, is still every three seconds right now) I shake my head in disbelief. 

I honestly don’t know where to begin in sorting out my feelings; let alone eloquently writing out a tribute to the man who shaped my life so profoundly. I am just so glad that I have been able to lean on and talk to friends and family who love me and understand my pain as well as having connected with millions of people from all over the world via Facebook fam groups. All of you are special, beautiful, people and I am so glad that I am getting to know you even under these terrible circumstances. Prince brought us together in life and has bonded us forever in his death, and I truly believe that he is looking down on us proud with the kindness, love, and compassion we have all showed to one another. Because as much as this man embodied music, he also embodied love.

Yes, I can talk about the musical genius that was Prince and I can for sure wax poetic upon the impact that he had in music, but at this time through my tears and grief I would rather avoid stating the obvious and reveal what the man meant to me and the role he played in my life. 

Since the young age of three this man has had a presence in my life. The song was Little Red Corvette and I remember dancing to it on my neighbors red car, sadly, not a Corvette. From there I was introduced to 1999, Purple Rain, and countless other songs that inspired me, made me dance, made me laugh, made me cry, made me feel strong, made me feel sexy, made me feel closer to God. Prince comforted me, challenged me, awakened me both spiritually and sexually and then taught me that they were both one in the same. Prince was my creative mentor. He was more to me than just a singer, an entertainer, or even a teenage celebrity crush-that lets face it, I never out grew from my teenage years. Even in mid-life that man was a creature of gorgeousness and one of God’s finest works. But Prince had a hand in indirectly raising me. Truly. 

As like most teenagers I had a rebellious streak in me. It may not have shown itself in the more typical ways teenage rebellion rears it’s ugly head as I did not do drugs, get arrested, or start fights. But I was headstrong, and stubborn, and most of all if my parents told me anything I was doing the opposite. But I had Prince. Prince I listened to. His music was Gospel to me. Prince told me to stay in school, Prince warned me about the dangers of drugs, And even while helping me to discover my sexuality, Prince still reminded me to be safe and smart when it came to sex. Prince brought social issues to my attention and helped me to see others through wider eyes. He inspired me to embark upon my own musical journey, learning music and then learning to play the clarinet, piano, and guitar, all not very well, but hey.... compared to Prince most of us are just hacks anyway!! 

Most of all Prince represented freedom and possibility to me. Even during his own struggles and period of enslavement; he still did things on his own terms. He was a fighter, an innovator, a knowledge seeker, a rule breaker, who blurred gender lines and taught me to never be anything other than who I am. He taught me that life wasn’t about living to any one set of standards, but to live life by experiencing all that that you could possibly experience. And so I did. I have had so many amazing life experiences that I may not have embarked upon if it had not been for the grace of God, the love of my parents and because Prince told me it was possible.   

And Prince loved me too. I know this because Prince loved all his fans. He loved them so much so, that he did not call us fans but instead called us family. He was well known for his perfectionist personality because he wanted to give us the best. He gave us him. He bared his soul to us through his music. And I think that that is why he was such a private person throughout his career. Because why tell us what kind of toothpaste he used to brush his teeth when the better message he had was teaching how to have love4oneanother? That is what he wanted to share with his family. 

One of the biggest dreams I had was that one day I would be able to tell him all of this. To let him know how much he touched me.  To sit down somewhere over a cup or 10 of coffee and talk to him. To thank him for all that he has done. For all the good music, life lessons, stellar concert performances, and for sharing his sheer genius with the world. Sadly, that dream will never be realized here on earth. Perhaps I will get the opportunity in the after world. A world of never ending happiness.... where you can always see the sun; day or night. 

At least I was able to tell Prince simply thank you. And perhaps that was enough. One night while at Paisley Park, I stood right in front of him and I said “Prince” He looked at me and in that moment there were a million things I wanted to say, but I simply chose to say thank you. He humbly closed his eyes, bowed his head. and then nodded. So Prince, one again thank you. Thank you for LoveSexy it changed my life. Thank you for the Gold Experience, Sign O’ the Times, Controversy, Dirty Mind, Purple Rain, Diamonds and Pearls, Crystal Ball, Come, 3121, and so many other amazing works of art. I will miss you with all my heart. But in my heart and in millions of others you are eternal, a true legend that is immortal. The day you died, Prince, the world literally turned Purple and for good reason. Because I am not the only one to have had this unique relationship with you. I am no one special. We all did at one point or another. And for some of us it was life long and we will continue to carry you with us. 

Rest in peace Prince. I wish you heaven!  

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