The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker [Live/Alone]

Prince · One Nite Alone...Live! [2002]

Dorothy was a waitress on the promenade

She worked the night shift

Dishwater blonde, tall and fine

She got a lot of tips

Well, earlier I'd been talkin' stuff

In a violent room

Fighting with lovers past

I needed someone with a quicker wit than mine

Dorothy was fast

Well, I ordered, "Yeah, let me get a fruit cocktail, I

ainit too hungry"

Dorothy laughed

She said "Sounds like a real man to me"

Kinda cute, you wanna take a bath

(do you wanna, do you wanna, bath)

I said "Cool, but I'm leaving my pants on" (she say)

"Cause I'm kind of going with someone"

She said "Sounds like a real man to me"

"Mind if I turn on the radio"

"Oh, my favorite song" she said

And it was Joni singing "Help me, I think I'm falling"

(ring)

The phone rang and she said

"Whoever's calling can't be as cute as you"

Right then I knew I was through

(Dorothy Parker was cool)

My pants where wet, they came off

But she didn't see the movie

Cause she hadn't read the book first

Instead, she pretended she was blind

An affliction brought on by a witch's curse

Dorothy made me laugh (ha, ha)

I felt much better so I went back

To the violent room (tell us what you did)

Let me tell you what I did



I took another bubble bath with my pants on

All the fighting stopped

Next time I'll do it sooner

This is the ballad of Dorothy Parker



Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker

Well, Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Parker

Well

The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker [Live/Alone]

Prince delivers a hauntingly intimate performance of 'The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker' on the 'One Nite Alone...Live!' album, recorded in 2002. This live rendition captures the Minneapolis prince's signature blend of soulful vocals and intricate guitar work, transforming the song's themes of lost love into a raw, emotional experience. The track stands as a testament to his ability to reinterpret classic material with his unique musical voice, showcasing the depth of his songwriting and vocal prowess. Recorded during a period where Prince was exploring solo projects away from his band, the recording reflects a more personal and stripped-back approach to his artistry, highlighting his dedication to live performance and the power of acoustic instrumentation in his discography.