The day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Well, it was actually yesterday. Prince released a Minnesota Vikings fight song called “Purple and Gold.” He said that he “saw the future” after the Vikings’ last win and it inspired him to write the tune.
If you didn’t already know, Prince is a huge Vikings fan. He probably also has a lot in common with Vikings coach Brad Childress. At the very least, they’re both fond of women’s wear.
The song kind of sounds like it’s from the 1950’s but it’s not bad. In the lyrics, Prince chooses to call a football game an “elegant war.” Awesome. But hey, I can’t really fault him for lyrics when this shit is played at nearly every sporting event.
You can hear the song below and the lyrics are at the bottom of this post.
Purple and Gold Lyrics
the veil of the sky draws open
the roar of the chariots touch down
we r the ones who have now come again
and walk upon water like solid ground
as we approach the throne we won’t bow down
this time we won’t b denied
Story continues belowraise every voice and let it b known
in the name of the purple and goldwe come in the name of the purple and gold
all of the odds r in r favor
no prediction 2 bold
we r the truth if the truth can b told
long reign the purple and goldthe eyes say ready 4 battle
no need 4 sword in hand
we r all amped up like a rock n roll band
ready 2 celebrate every score
ready 2 fight the elegant war
ready 2 hear the crowd roarthat’s what we came 4
and so much more
in the name of the purple and goldr spirits may b tired
r bodies may b worn
but since this day is r destiny
r history – that’s y we must b
4ever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings’ horn
in the name of the purple and gold
Tags: brad childress, football, minnesota vikings, NFL, prince, purple and gold, song
But that is the most horrible F-ing song I've ever heard.