TICTACTOE

Album: PLECTRUMELECTRUM (2014)
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Songfacts®:

  • Prince told Mojo magazine that this gentle ballad with layers of overlapping sounds was inspired by the Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins.

    "We recorded it in Bryan Ferry's studio in London, after a night of partying for which the Cocteau Twins was the soundtrack," he explained. "You can't understand the words of Cocteau Twins songs but their harmonies put you in a dreamlike state."

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  • Myra Gonzalez from Puerto RicoI truly believe this song is talking about Mayte! Its very sad that Prince didnt see how much she loved him. She will always love him.They were a team! Sad the way he died all alone. He will be truly miss. May he RIP
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