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Prince's 'Head' is a brazenly sexual narrative that unfolds as a seduction and its aftermath. The song traces a meeting between the narrator and a woman on her way to marriage, the transgression that follows, and a twist ending where the encounter leads to wedlock instead of a one-off encounter. The lyrics are explicit and playful in equal measure, built around a simple, repetitive chorus that hammers home the song's central act with escalating intensity. The track's provocative content had real consequences for Prince's early live performances. His original keyboardist left the band over the song's lewd material, citing her religious convictions. She was succeeded by Lisa Coleman, who contributed additional vocals both in the studio and on later concert renditions. The song became a fixture of Prince's touring repertoire from his earliest shows onwards, establishing his willingness to court controversy through frank sexual expression.
"Head" is a single by Prince, released 1980. Full lyrics are available below.
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