Computer Blue: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast

On Episode 53 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I discuss the longer, alternate “Hallway Speech” version of “Computer Blue,” originally released on the Purple Rain soundtrack. Wendy & Lisa set the progressive & experimental tone for the track with their iconic spoken-word opening before Prince & the Revolution take this song to epic highs. What exactly is the message being communicated during the Hallway Speech? We break it all down for you in this episode. The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track by track look at the lyrical content of Prince’s discography Discuss my own interpretation of each song’s lyrics along with any guest I may have If submitted, discuss listener’s interpretations of each song’s lyrics Thank you for joining me on this journey through Prince’s catalog!