Ronnie, Talk To Russia
Prince · Controversy
before its too late
before its too late
Ronnie talk to Russia before its too late
before they blow up the world
You go to the zoo, but you can't feed guerillas
can't feed guerillas
Left-wing guerillas
You can go to the zoo, but you can't feed guerillas
who wanna blow up the world
Ronnie if you're dead before I get to meet ya
before I get to meet ya
before I get to meet ya
Ronnie if you're dead before I get to meet ya
don't say I didn't warn ya
Ronnie talk to Russia before its too late
before its too late
before its too late
Ronnie talk to Russia before its too late
before they blow up the world
before they blow up the world
dontcha.
don't you blow up my world
Ronnie, Talk To Russia
Prince's 1986 track 'Ronnie, Talk To Russia' stands as a bold, satirical centerpiece on the album Controversy. The song features a distinctive spoken-word intro by Prince, who adopts the persona of a Soviet defector, delivering a scathing critique of Cold War politics and American hypocrisy. With its driving funk rhythm and Prince's signature vocal delivery, the recording exemplifies the artist's ability to blend political commentary with his signature pop-funk sound. Released during an era of heightened global tension, the song utilized the controversy surrounding its release to generate significant media attention, reinforcing Prince's reputation as a provocative cultural icon. It remains a quintessential example of his work that merges social critique with musical innovation.