Just Friends (Sunny) / If You Want Me To Stay
Prince · Other Songs - Prince
Y'all feel good?
Alright now
Girl, I know this might seem strange
But let me know if I'm out of order
4 stepping 2 U this way
See, I've been watching U 4 awhile, now
And I just gotta let'cha know
That I'm really feeling your style
'cause I had 2 know your name, babe
And leave U with my number
And I hope that U would call me someday
Now If U want now U can give me yours 2, yeah
If U don't, well I ain't mad at U, nah
We can still be cool 'cause...
(I'm not trying 2 pressure U) Sing it, what?
(Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout U) Can't hear U
(U ain't even really) ...gotta be my (girlfriend) Oh no
(I just wanna know your name) Know it
(And maybe) ...sometime
(We can hook up...) And what? (hang out...) When what? (just chill)
Aw baby
She called
Damn, I'm surprised that U called
'cause the way U walked away
I thought that U won't see me no more
Since U didn't wanna give me your name
Thought that U were...
What?
Alright
But anyway, what U doing 2night
I'll probably be with my peoples
If it's cool with U, maybe we'll swing by
U can just chill with us
Or U can just chill with me
Long as U're comfortable
And U feel secure when U're with me, see
I'm not trying 2... (pressure U)
What? (Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout U)
Sing it (U ain't even really...) even (...gotta be my girlfriend)
U ain't even gotta be my girlfriend, oh no
Oh yeah yeah
Everybody in the house 2night, yo, make some noise
Yeah yeah
{scatting}
Lord
Oh babe
Yeah, thank U very much
I appreciate it
Just Friends (Sunny) / If You Want Me To Stay
Prince's 'Just Friends (Sunny) / If You Want Me To Stay' showcases the artist's signature ability to blend funk, R&B, and pop into a cohesive sonic statement. This recording highlights his prolific output and willingness to experiment with medley structures, combining distinct musical ideas into a single track. The song reflects the dynamic range found throughout his extensive discography, moving seamlessly between upbeat rhythms and soulful introspection. As part of a vast catalogue of work, this piece demonstrates Prince's enduring influence on contemporary music and his mastery of studio production. It stands as a testament to his creative versatility, offering listeners a glimpse into the intricate layering and rhythmic precision that defined his approach to songwriting and performance during this period of his career.

