Pop Life (Extended Version) Lyrics
Prince
Lyrics
What's the matter with your life?
Is the poverty bringin' you down?
Is the mailman jerkin' you 'round?
Did he put your million dollar check in someone else's box?
Tell me, what's the matter with your world?
Was it a boy when you wanted a girl?
(Was it a boy when you wanted a girl?)
Don't you know straight hair ain't got no curl (no curl)
Life it ain't real funky
Unless it's got that pop
Dig it
Pop life
Everybody needs a thrill
Pop life
We all got a space to fill
Pop life
Everybody can't be on top
But life, it ain't real funky
Unless it's got that pop
Dig it
Tell me, what's that underneath your hair?
Is there anybody livin' there? (anybody livin' there?)
You can't get over if you say you just don't care (don't care)
Show me a boy who stays in school
And I'll show you a boy aware!
Dig it
Pop life
Everybody needs a thrill
Pop life
We all got a space to fill
Pop life
Everybody can't be on top
But life it ain't real funky
Unless it's got that pop
Dig it
What you putting in your nose?
Is that where all your money goes? (Is that where all your money goes?)
The river of addiction flows
You think it's hot, but there won't be no water
When the fire blows
Dig it
Pop life
Everybody needs a thrill
Pop life
We all got a space to fill
Pop life
Everybody can't be on top
But life it ain't real funky
Unless it's got that pop
Dig it
Pop life
Everybody needs a thrill
Pop life
We all got a space to fill
Pop life
Everybody can't be on top
But life it ain't real funky
Unless it's got that pop
Dig it
Song & Lyrics Facts
Prince's "Pop Life" is an extended version of the song released in 1985 as part of his album Around the World in a Day. Written by Prince and David Coleman, it features the Revolution band on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals.
The lyrics are about living life to its fullest, taking risks, and being true to oneself. It also has some religious themes including references to Jesus Christ and God. Released on April 22nd, 1985, this extended version was later included on the compilation albums The Hits/The B-Sides (1993) and Ultimate (2006).